St. Emmelia Homeschooling Services
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South Mississippi

A school close enough to feel like home.

We meet families where they are — across the Coast and into Pearl River County. If you're nearby, you're welcome at our table.

Where We Serve

From the Pearl River to the Gulf.

St. Emmelia draws families from across South Mississippi. Most are within a 30-minute drive of our campus in Kiln-Delisle Road - Kiln, Mississippi.

  • Picayune→
  • Bay St. Louis→
  • Kiln→
  • Diamondhead→
  • Pass Christian→
  • Carriere→
  • Poplarville→
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Our Programs

Programs available to every family in our area.

Our classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings all year long from 8:00am–4:00pm. Families may choose to attend all 4 days, or create a custom schedule that works for them. Check with us for availability.

Who It's For

A home for three kinds of families.

  • New to homeschooling

    Guidance and support as you begin.

  • Affordable alternative

    A beautiful, accessible option.

  • Already homeschooling

    Community and enrichment to add on.

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Daily rhythms of play, prayer, story, and rest — built around the Wondergarten curriculum for ages 3–8.

Wondergarten Days

Children exploring the ground together outdoors in the woods

Up to half of our class time is spent outside, in all kinds of weather!

Nature & Outdoor

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Weekly baking, watercolor, and meaningful handicrafts — keepsakes the children make with their own hands.

Real Work & Crafts

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Children are exposed to a feast of beautiful ideas through art and music appreciation as well as hands-on practice with different art styles and musical instruments.

Beauty & Art

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Morning prayer, feast-day celebrations, and saint stories in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

Faith Formation

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Consultation and curriculum guidance for homeschooling families — especially those new to it.

Homeschool Support

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Local Questions

What South Mississippi families ask.

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From Our Families

Families across the Coast, walking together.

Children baking together at St. Emmelia
Parent Review
We had the BEST experience with St Emmelia! So thankful this was the first school experience my son had. Mrs Corinna taught my 4 year old with so much love and patience. Her school provided a safe and healthy (mind, body, spirit) environment. He couldn't wait to go to school and learn skills like baking muffins, sharing with others, art, spelling, and music. I love the way this school made learning fun! I appreciated the use of outdoor time and encouragement to use his imagination. I can't recommend St Emmelia enough. As a homeschool parent, him learning from another trusted adult with other precious kids (not in our household) was so beneficial in his education experience. Bonus, it was a much needed reset for me too.
A St. Emmelia Family
9
Children per class

Maximum class size — small enough to know each child by heart.

100%
Whole-food meals

Real food, prepared together each morning.

5+
Hours outdoors weekly

Garden, forest, and seasonal study.

Licensed Partner

Mississippi's only licensed Wondergarten partner.

Reserve a visit

Come see a morning at St. Emmelia.

We open the doors a few times each season for families considering enrollment. Wander the forest, meet the children, and ask anything you'd like.

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