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At New City, we believe that teaching students to understand and appreciate diversity is essential for success in life.
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Our students care about others, they look inward to know themselves, and they work together to solve problems and enhance learning.
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There is always something going on behind our big red doors! To view additional news, events or our full calendar, click on the links below.
![October 4: "Counted Out" Documentary Screening at New City School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789667010/newcityschoolorg/tw4wkmpgxj2mhpf0ho1s/CountedOut-newsthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789667010/newcityschoolorg/tw4wkmpgxj2mhpf0ho1s/CountedOut-newsthumb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789667010/newcityschoolorg/tw4wkmpgxj2mhpf0ho1s/CountedOut-newsthumb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789667010/newcityschoolorg/tw4wkmpgxj2mhpf0ho1s/CountedOut-newsthumb.png","width":1048}])
Join us from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, for a special screening of "Counted Out" by Vicki Abeles, followed by facilitated discussion of the film.
![STL CITY2 School Night & Fundraiser for New City School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786382599/newcityschoolorg/lfns5frvvr67nigvp6ci/NCS-City2-2026_thumb.jpg","width":2200}])
We are excited to share that New City School has been invited to participate in STL CITY2's School Night on Sunday, September 20! Soccer, school spirit, and a great cause—what could be better?
![Sprouting Service: Turning Rummage into Resources with 4th Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776302349/newcityschoolorg/zy8gyezcxv52jueuskwx/rummagesalethumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776302349/newcityschoolorg/zy8gyezcxv52jueuskwx/rummagesalethumb.png","width":330}])
Around this time of year, the plants begin to sprout, leaves return to the trees, flowers bloom, and a rummage sale pops up in the front hall at New City! One of these things may seem a little different from the others…but did you know that the 4th Grade Rummage Sale is actually rooted in a garden?
![Young 3s Explore Offices Through Inquiry-Based Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773425838/newcityschoolorg/fe7ghrcopowfyurvgy3a/Young3sOffices-thumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773425838/newcityschoolorg/fe7ghrcopowfyurvgy3a/Young3sOffices-thumb.png","width":330}])
With Spring Break just a few days away, many of the grown-ups are looking forward to some time away from our desks—but lately the Young 3s have been excited about spending time in the office.
![3/4s Explore STEAM Challenges in the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772828288/newcityschoolorg/rho7znm51rtm5e6hetzk/DesignLab2-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772828288/newcityschoolorg/rho7znm51rtm5e6hetzk/DesignLab2-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Early Childhood art classes have recently been taking advantage of the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab to tackle design challenges through a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) lens with “Design Labs”.
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By The Numbers
Recognized as one of the top independent private schools in St. Louis, New City School prides itself on providing a hands-on, progressive learning environment for students age 3 through 6th Grade. Our approach centers not only on facts and skills, but also on fostering a love for learning in every child.
7:1
student/teacher ratio
$12M
endowment for Variable Tuition
$2M
awarded through our Variable Tuition program
45%
Students of color representing 46 different zip codes