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Campbell Montessori School was founded for the purpose of bringing Montessori education to the St. Charles area.  Mrs. Miriam Gutting was the principle classroom teacher and school director.

The school opened in June 1989 as St. Charles Montessori Academy, under the sponsorship of Greater Missouri Builders, Inc.  Classes were held in a new school building at 1250 Hawks Nest Drive in St. Charles.  The building of 2500 square feet had two classrooms, on an upper and lower level with a small playground at the back.

In the fall of 1992, St. Charles Montessori Academy had a full complement of children.  During that school year, the parents asked about the possibility of having an elementary school.  The following year, the school began the process of obtaining accreditation from Association Montessori Internationale.

1995 brought many changes.  The school board applied for and was granted not-for profit status.  The Campbell Parent Organization was formed in the summer of 1995. 

In September, the school enrolled five children in its first elementary class, with a fully qualified elementary teacher.  By this time, it had become apparent the school could no longer function on its current premises.  The administration and interested parents approached Scott Campbell, president of Greater Missouri Builders, when looking into possibilities for a new site and building.

In the spring of 1996, Mr. Campbell returned to the administration and board with an offer to donate 6 1/2 acres of property at Cave Springs and Ehlmann Road in St. Peters.  Construction on the site began in November of 1996.

In July 1997, the school, now renamed Campbell Montessori School, moved into the beautiful new 10,000 square foot building.  This building houses three primary classrooms and one elementary classroom, as well as a library, kitchen, stage, and large multi-purpose room.  In addition, the school has a playground in the back as well as wooded areas.