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

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2	3	4	5	6 All Student Conferences/No School All Student Conferences/No School February 6, 2020 - February 7, 2020 Conferences will occur on February 6 and February 7. You will receive a progress report approximately one week before the conference days. Sign up below for a conference time. There is no school these days. Free drop-in child care is available for the duration of your conference, but if you need all-day child care, please register through Amilia. Specialist Adolescent Upper Elementary Toddler Primary Lower Elementary Add Event to my Calendar •	7 All Student Conferences/No School All Student Conferences/No School February 6, 2020 - February 8, 2020 Conferences will occur on February 6 and February 7. You will receive a progress report approximately one week before the conference days. Sign up below for a conference time. There is no school these days. Free drop-in child care is available for the duration of your conference, but if you need all-day child care, please register through Amilia. Specialist Adolescent Upper Elementary Toddler Primary Lower Elementary Add Event to my Calendar •	8 Diversity Hiring Fair for Triangle Independent Schools Diversity Hiring Fair for Triangle Independent Schools February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Triangle Day School, 4911 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA Seeking educators with creative and unique ways of thinking influenced by their diverse backgrounds and experiences Join local independent schools to network and learn about the benefits of working at an independent school. Administrators from each school will be available to talk with candidates about open positions, accept resumes, and schedule follow-up conversations. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/printevent?eid=NnFkNWg0MWc2a2o5OGJnMmVsbDYwMDA3ZWcgdHJpYW5nbGVkYXlzY2hvb2wub3JnX2ZrN2duMGtpcmhlbHVpbG1qajY0NW05Nms0QGc&src=dHJpYW5nbGVkYXlzY2hvb2wub3JnX2ZrN2duMGtpcmhlbHVpbG1qajY0NW05Nms0QGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20&sf=true&pjs=true Add Event to my Calendar •
9 Girl Scout Group 1 troop meetings Girl Scout Group 1 troop meetings February 9, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Montessori Community School-300-303 Classroom (50) Add Event to my Calendar •	10	11	12	13 PTO Meeting PTO Meeting February 13, 2020 8:35 am - 9:00 am All MCS Community members are welcome to join the PTO meeting. Add Event to my Calendar •	14 Parents’ Night Out Parents’ Night Out February 14, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4daea72da75-parents8 Parents Night Out (PNO) is a fundraising event for the 6th years' DC trip. Please support the 6th years as they plan a fun-filled evening of activities, food and fun for your Primary and Elementary aged children. Here are the important details: Date: Feb. 14, 2020 Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 600 Building Cost: $25/ first child; $10/ additional children (siblings welcome) Theme: Intergalactic Valentine's Day Dinner and Movie provided Ages 3-12 Add Event to my Calendar •	15
16	17	18	19 UE Chorus Presentation UE Chorus Presentation February 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Montessori Community School-700-Music Room (50) Add Event to my Calendar •	20	21 School Assembly School Assembly February 21, 2020 8:45 am - 10:00 am Montessori Community School-500-Gym (100) Add Event to my Calendar •	22 Girl Scout Group 2 Girl Scout Group 2 February 22, 2020 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Montessori Community School-300-303 Classroom (50) Add Event to my Calendar •
23 Girl Scout Group 2 Girl Scout Group 2 February 23, 2020 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Montessori Community School-300-303 Classroom (50) Add Event to my Calendar •	24	25	26	27 Toddler Children’s Morning Toddler Children’s Morning February 27, 2020 8:30 am - 9:30 am Add Event to my Calendar Adolescent Science Expo Adolescent Science Expo February 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Add Event to my Calendar • •	28 Primary Children’s Morning Primary Children’s Morning February 28, 2020 8:30 am - 10:00 am Add Event to my Calendar •	29 TMSA Winter Symposium TMSA Winter Symposium February 29, 2020 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Add Event to my Calendar •

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