Montessori Community School

We are a place to grow; a place where indoor classrooms and outdoor environments provide children with direct access to the natural world; a place where dedicated, highly-trained faculty prepare beautiful, orderly classrooms and skillfully guide each child’s progress through the curriculum; a place that confidently follows the Montessori philosophy to inspire academic excellence, a love of learning, and healthy social interactions.

Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).

The Montessori Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

What some of our Montessori families are saying

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"I value the meeting of needs for each child, the independence, the collaboration among the kids, and the friendly environment"

- Current MCS parent

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"There was clear evidence of collaboration and joyful learning together in classrooms."

- AMS Review

"The program is challenging and comprehensive and the teachers are connected and available."

- Current Adolescent Community parent

"The coursework is challenging, educational and rewarding."

- Current MCS parent

"The leadership development has been wonderful and something really unique about Montessori."

- Current MCS parent

"AMS recognizes these schools as meeting an unparalleled standard of excellence in the implementation of Montessori education."

- AMS Review

"We feel that the education is true to Montessori Philosophy; our child is in a loving environment every day with teachers who genuinely care."

- Current Primary parent

"The families of the Montessori Community School are a close-knit community. The school calendar is replete with family-centered activities."

- AMS Review

"MCS has fostered a great deal of independence in my child. He is responsible, sustains interest, and shows a keen interest in learning."

- Current Primary parent

"The classrooms are beautifully prepared with age-appropriate furnishings, access to the outdoors, and consideration for various learning styles."

- AMS Review

"I love how much my child loves school; he feels safe, cared for, happy and successful."

- Current Elementary parent

Upcoming Events

	January 2021
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					1 Winter Break Winter Break December 21, 2020 - January 3, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	2 Winter Break Winter Break December 21, 2020 - January 4, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •
3 Winter Break Winter Break December 21, 2020 - January 5, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	4 Return from Winter Break Return from Winter Break January 4, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 15, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar • •	5 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 16, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	6 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 17, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar MCS Covid-19 Drive-Thru testing event MCS Covid-19 Drive-Thru testing event January 6, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The optional MCS Covid-19 Drive-Thru testing event, hosted by Express Tests NC, is scheduled for January 6th from 9am-12pm. Link to preregister for testing ----> thetestspot.com Instructions for testing sign up: 1. Are you an existing patient: "No" 2. "I agree" 3. Why do you need to be seen "Covid-19 Test" 4. Which of our locations do you prefer "Express Test NC PLLC Montessori Durham" ~Wednesday, Jan 6 9am-12pm (preferred) OR "Express Test NC PLLC Durham Academy" ~Monday, Jan 4 8am-12pm 5. Select your choice of time to be tested 6. Fill out personal information 7. Complete Booking *All are welcome to attend the event at Durham Academy on Jan 4 from 8am-12pm. DA will have a separate car lane for our school. The average drive through time is 5 minutes and pre registration expedites this process & allows for planning/staffing. Add Event to my Calendar • •	7 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 18, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	8 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 19, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	9 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 20, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •
10 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 21, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	11 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 22, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	12 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 23, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	13 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 24, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	14 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 25, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar Restaurant Night at Red Lotus Restaurant Night at Red Lotus January 14, 2021 Red Lotus is family-owned and operated business by one of our own MCS parents - Chef Kevin Zhu! Mark your calendars for our next restaurant take-out night at Red Lotus in Chapel Hill on Thursday, January 14! Add Event to my Calendar • •	15 Distance Learning Distance Learning January 4, 2021 - January 26, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	16
17	18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed January 18, 2021 Add Event to my Calendar •	19	20 MCS Board Meeting MCS Board Meeting January 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Link on Parent Portal Add Event to my Calendar •	21	22	23
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