At Redwood Classical Academy, we count it a true privilege to host Enrichment Days—special opportunities that are open to the public. These days are designed to spark wonder, inspire curiosity, and foster a deep love of learning.  

Enrichment Days Are Off to a Great Start!
Our first Enrichment Day of the year took place this week at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, and what a wonderful way to begin! More than 75 members of our Redwood community joined us as we stepped outside the classroom and into history together. We loved seeing students and families exploring, learning, and spending time together — exactly what our Enrichment Day program is all about.

And we're just getting started! Our fall Enrichment Day calendar is now complete, with a few exciting new opportunities recently added. From history and science to nature, the arts, and unique St. Louis experiences, we've put together a season full of opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, make memories, and enjoy our community.

Be sure to take a look at the full fall lineup below. We hope you'll find a few adventures that are just right for your family. We can't wait to explore with you this fall!

September Enrichment Day Calendar
Wednesday, September 16th - Daniel Boone Home Homeschool Day!
Explore history through hands-on homeschool education at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Demonstration stations and hands-on projects such as music, black powder, fire starting, frontier games, woodworking, and more are located throughout the village. Attendees can also explore the Boone Home.

Friday, September 25th - Arch Adventures!
We have planned a jam-packed itinerary of StLouis Arch Adventures! Please join in any or all of the fun; it's a choose-your-own-adventure!

October Enrichment Day Calendar
Friday, October 9th - "Little Women: The Broadway Musical!"
Join us at Missouri Baptist University for "Little Women."
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Ask your student if they are reading Little Women in class!

Monday, October 19th - Tree Climb!
Back by popular demand, join us in this unforgettable tree-climbing adventure for all ages and skill levels! We’re looking forward to another great day in the trees!
Led by the St. Louis- based experts at Vertical Voyages, this unforgettable experience has you climbing into the canopy, providing a blend of a unique challenge and unforgettable views.
Groups that are not climbing during a session are welcome to hike or play field games. These activities must be supervised and led by your parent. Pack lunch, snacks, and water, and plan to stay a while to enjoy the beautiful location together.
Location: Mighty Rivers
Please note: This is private property and is not searchable on Google Maps.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ozVpnPZxEvLDLCMN8
Cost: $30 per climber; non-climbers are free
Climbers must be a minimum of 8 years old
Adults are welcome to climb! You may also choose to observe and take photos.
Non-climbers are invited to attend with their family - all are welcome! All children must be supervised by their parent or guardian when not participating in the climb.

Friday, October 30th - Kayak Ecology Tour of Forest Park!
Explore the urban wilderness with Matt Fox, a seasoned safari guide and STEM educator, on a one-of-a-kind kayak wildlife tour around Post-Dispatch Lake in Forest Park! Meet at the picturesque Boathouse and discover the ecological marvels thriving amidst the cityscape, from native bird species to aquatic life, and learn both how global conservation efforts have influenced urban biodiversity as well as what you can do at home to encourage your own slice of nature to thrive. Join us for a unique adventure that blends education and exploration, revealing the vibrant urban wildlife all around us. Come enjoy this unique guided tour on the water!

Children ages 10 and up are able to participate if an adult accompanies them on the water. To be alone in a boat, a child must be 12 years old. We have 10 boats reserved per session: 5 single kayaks (for 1 person) and 5 double kayaks (for 2 people).

November Enrichment Day Calendar
Monday, November 9th - Groundwater Science class at Weldon Springs Interpretive Center

Monday, November 9th - Historic Construction class at Daniel Boone Home
- Close-by, back-to-back enrichment opportunities! You can make a day of it!

Friday, November 20th - Florissant Family Theatre presents "Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioners"

December Enrichment Day Calendar
Wednesday, December 2nd - The Sheldon presents "The Nutcracker & the 1904 World's Fair"

Friday, December 11th - ArtSmart Art Class at Craft Alliance

Friday, December 18th - Radiation 101 Science class at Weldon Springs Site Interpretive Center

It has been a wonderful first week together! There is something so special about seeing our Redwood community come back to school! The halls filled with conversation, the kids settling into new rhythms, old friendships picking back up, and new ones beginning. We are so grateful to be starting another year together!

Before we jump into what is coming, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for trusting us with your children, for jumping into community with us, and for helping make Redwood the kind of place where children can learn, grow, and simply enjoy being together.

Here's to a wonderful September at Redwood!🍎📚🌿

Calendar
A look at what's ahead!

Please note that our PARENT BRUNCH, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been cancelled. Tuesday, Sept 1 - Stay & Pray Thursday, Sept 3 - Stay & Play Wednesday, Sept 9 - Enrichment Day - Grant Home Wednesday, Sept 16 - Enrichment Day-Daniel Boone Home Tuesday, Sept 22 - Mentor Meeting Friday, Sept 25 - Enrichment Day - Arch Adventures Thursday, Oct 1 - Stay & Play  The Week of October 5-9th - FALL BREAK - No School

Enrichment Events

Come share together in our love of learning!
Enrichment Days are special opportunities that are open to the public. These days are designed to spark wonder and foster a deep love of learning.

SEPTEMBER ENRICHMENTS

Wednesday, September 9th - Ulysses S Grant Home!
Join us for a ranger-led immersive field trip experience at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. All students are invited to jump in. We will be splitting the group into two groups by age.

Cost: $5 per participating student; all accompanying siblings & adults are free.
Feel free to bring a sack lunch to enjoy a picnic after our field trip.

Wednesday, September 16th - Daniel Boone Home Homeschool Day!
Explore history through hands-on homeschool education at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Demonstration stations and hands-on projects such as music, black powder, fire starting, frontier games, woodworking, and more are located throughout the village. Attendees can also explore the Boone Home.

Adults and children ages 4 and up can register for either the 9 a.m.–12 p.m. session (morning is already sold out!) or the 1–4 p.m. session for $5 per person. Children under age 4 are free and do not need to register. Pre-registration through their website or by phone is required.

Friday, September 25th - Arch Adventures!
We have planned a jam-packed itinerary of StLouis Arch Adventures! Please join in any or all of the fun; it's a choose-your-own-adventure!

10:00 am Arrive at the St Louis Arch
10:30 am Ranger-led Tour of the Arch Museum
Cost per participant, ages 5 and above: $3
11:30 am Tram ride up to the top of the Arch
Adult ticket price $14; Child ticket price $12
12:15 pm Bring Your Own Picnic Lunch on Arch grounds
1:30 pm Riverboat Cruise - Guys! The StLouis Library Summer Reading program handed out vouchers for FREE riverboat cruises down the Mississippi, so let's cash these in together! While the summer reading program is officially over & the library is no longer handing them out, we can all ask around & collect any unused vouchers from friends and family! Please just let us know on this registration how many you have! We will report the final number of vouchers to the Riverboat reservations & hopefully none of us has to pay a thing! FUN!

Garden Education

If you are interested in investing and supporting our Garden sign up below!

Quick Note: If you are signing up to lead a garden lesson you are signing up for one full week (both Tuesday and Thursday). Arrival time is 1:30/1:45 pm in preparation to be ready to teach by 2 pm.

If you are going to help steward the garden by being on the watering team. The recommendation is to sign up monthly. I.e. Every First Tuesday of the Month.

August 24th, 2026 
We’re almost there!
We are looking forward to a great year at Redwood, and we can’t wait to have everyone back in the schoolhouse! As you pack those backpacks, here are a few last nitty-gritty details to help you feel prepared and ready to go.

Forms!
Please fill out the following required forms if you have not already!  

Student Culture Conversation

At Parent Orientation, we went over how we can continue to strengthen our partnership by responding to behaviors with leadership. Below are some suggested talking points for a productive conversation with your student(s) before the start of school.

Garden Education

If you are interested in investing and supporting our Garden sign up below!

Quick Note: If you are signing up to lead a garden lesson you are signing up for one full week (both Tuesday and Thursday). Arrival time is 1:30/1:45 pm in preparation to be ready to teach by 2 pm.

If you are going to help steward the garden by being on the watering team. The recommendation is to sign up monthly. I.e. Every First Tuesday of the Month.

Uniforms

The uniform store has reopened today & will remain open for one week only! Be sure to order any additional T-shirts and your winter gear now. The store will close on August 29th, and then the printers will take 2-3 weeks to complete our orders and deliver them to the school. We will hand-deliver your orders directly to you at drop-off and pick-up.

August 17th, 2026
Back to School News! 

Welcome Back, Redwood Families! 🌿
It's hard to believe we’re already here-a new academic year is just around the corner! We’re so excited to welcome our Redwood families back for another year of learning, growing, friendship, and adventure.
This is an especially full and exciting week as we prepare to begin our year together. Open House and Parent Orientation are both happening this week, followed by the first day of school is next week! We know there is a lot to take in, so we’ve put together a quick guide below to help you know what to expect at each event and how to prepare.

We can’t wait to see familiar faces, welcome our new families, introduce you to your Mentors, and begin another wonderful year at Redwood.

Let’s get ready for a great year together!

Quick Guide to the Week
What to expect of the week ahead

Back-to-School Open House
Tuesday, August 18th, 10AM-12PM at the Redwood Schoolhouse 
This is a relaxed opportunity for students and families to see classrooms, meet Mentors, and ease into the first week of school.  This casual event is a great time to drop off your school supplies, buy a uniform, find your locker, and make some new friends. Come and go whenever is most convenient for you during this two-hour open house event.

Parent Orientation
Thursday, August 20th, 6-8PM at the Redwood Schoolhouse 
We ask that at least one parent attend Parent Orientation, where we’ll walk through important details, expectations, and vision for the year ahead. There will be no childcare provided for this event.

First Day!
Tuesday, August 25th (doors open at 8:45) 9AM - 3PM at the Redwood Schoolhouse
Hooray! Feel free to park and bring your child in on this very special day!

Parent Orientation Forms
Get a jump-start on filling out these important forms
As part of Parent Orientation, there are several important forms that must be completed by the end of Orientation. If you’d like to get a head start, you are welcome to complete the forms below in advance. The Parent Covenant and Student Safety Form will be reviewed together during Parent Orientation before you are asked to complete them. As always, if you have any questions, please email Rachel at office@redwoodclassicalacademy.com

Parent Orientation Form

Financial Commitment Form 

Class Lists
Class lists are formed thoughtfully and prayerfully, with careful consideration given to each child and the classroom community as a whole. We consider relational dynamics, student ages and birthdates, academic needs, and Mentor dynamics as we seek to create classrooms where students can flourish. Because some dynamics can only be fully understood once students are together, all class placements remain flexible during the first four weeks of RCA as we observe and make any necessary adjustments.

If you have a specific concern regarding your child’s placement, please reach out to Kim at operations@redwoodclassicalacademy.com

Brooke Avery
Seeds  
Emma Fitzgerald
Goldie Stieven
Sage Williams
Henrik Birkedal
Oliver Hickerson
Aiden Harger
Kailayah Hill
Ethan Ryan
Isaiah Cowman
Adrian Azkoul

Morgan Klima
Form One
Luke Dykstra
Brecklyn Wilson
Maverik Stoneking        
Samuel Avery
Robert Ryan
Karys Reeves
Lorenzo Philips
Rowen Williams
Easton Saucer
Henry Kinney
Audrey Barnett
Milo Huskey

Lindley Ryan
Form One   
Leo Azkoul
Eva Woods
Jacob Kuntz
Taylor Owsley
Magnus Birkedal
Kya Magrum
Nell Stieven
Emery Hutchings
Noah Eswine
Mason Brittain
Caroline McCommis

Catherine Burton
Form One  
Sven Johnson
Ava Hurd
Adelyn Cowman
Zeke Folkerts
Sophia Reeves
Duke Griffin
Savannah Ryan
Owen Huskey
Nelle Votruba
Abigail Dysktra

Madeline Hickerson
Form One  
Willette Stieven
Geyer Mullins
Hannah Hensley
Wyatt Huskey
Violet McMullen
Elliot McDaniels 3
Teresa Prewitt
Selah Hyde 3
Elliot Owsley
Annabelle Avery

Nikki Folkerts
Form Two 
James Fitzgerald
Lydia Fitzgerald
Tatum Cline
Odin Bergheger
Walker Ryan
Phineas Huskey
Magnolia Werkheiser
Zoe Reeves
Hadley Hutchings
Gabi Mercado
Clyde Brittain
Leonardo Phillips

Jes Oldham
Form Two
Anna Kuntz
Ruby Fitzgerald
Eli Mercado
Clare Prewitt
Sophia Hyde
Titus Johnson
Walker Votruba
Felix Hofman
Remy Klinkerman
Colton Geist
Luke Hunsaker

Nathan Huskey
Form Three 
Zoey Mercado
Noble Werkheiser
Gus Gottschalk
Hudson Votruba
Wyatt Klinkerman
Theo Diel
Porter Huskey
Josiah Webb

July 27, 2026
2026-2027 Welcome!

Dear Redwood Families,
Welcome to a new academic year at Redwood Classical Academy! We are so grateful for your partnership as we continue to cultivate a learning environment where we can be wise in God's ways, delight in His world and serve others with joy. It is a privilege to walk alongside your family as we train hearts and minds in the rich tradition of Christian education.

We are excited to begin the 2026–2027 academic year on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. To help you prepare for a smooth and meaningful start, please take note of the following important dates:

📅 Important Upcoming Dates

• Back-to-School Open House: Tuesday, August 18, 10-12 PM
• Parent Orientation: Thursday, August 20, 6:00–8:00 PM
  (At least one parent must attend)

📢 Download Redwood App
If you have not already, please download the Redwood App. It is our main tool designed to make communication faster, easier, more consistent, and more effective. Make sure that the notification settings are turned on to receive the latest information promptly.

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play

📞 Note: Redwood Classical Academy does have a main phone number: 314-200-5784. This will be used primarily for Community Day needs (e.g., notifying the RCA of an absence or early pickup) and for communication from those outside our enrolled families.

Need Help?
We’re here to support you! If you need help setting up the app or have any questions, please contact us at office@redwoodclassicalacademy.com.

👕 Uniforms & Supplies
To ensure classrooms are ready by the first day, each student will need a uniform t-shirt and classroom supplies. Uniform shirts will be available for purchase at the Back-to-School event, online through Lands’ End (School ID: 900202847) or via our website.

RCA Parent Trail Guide 2026
We encourage all parents to come to Parent Orientation informed by pre-reading the Parent Field Guide. All important information can be found in this guide!


Supplies 
2026 Supply List 


Thank you for entrusting us to walk with you in your education journey. We are eager to see all that God will do in and through our community this year. If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team