Appleton Public Montessori (APM)

We are so proud of our incredible staff! 🌸 We hope they enjoyed our flower bar because our students truly bloomed this year thanks to their dedication, care, and hard work. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all they do every day. Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and flourish! 💐✨

We spent some time this morning preparing for our Bridging Ceremony on Wednesday!

The ceremony will begin at 9:50 a.m. Guests may begin arriving and taking their seats at 9:30 a.m., with music provided by the APM Orchestra students. The Nest Coffee truck will also be here for guests to purchase refreshments!

Following the ceremony and walk through the woods, students will be dismissed for the half day, and our picnic lunch will take place afterward at the Chris Brandt Shelter.

We look forward to celebrating the end of another wonderful school year together!

Each year, our senior graduates return to APM to walk the halls and visit with our current students. It is always one of our favorite days of the year!

This year’s visiting graduates were part of the class that finished elementary school during the Covid shutdown. Because of that, they never had the opportunity to participate in one of APM’s cherished traditions — walking across the bridge as they moved on to their next chapter.

Today, we were able to give them that moment.

As our current APM students filled the gym, the Class of 2026 walked across the bridge together, symbolically bridging into adulthood and the exciting journey ahead. It was an incredibly special and emotional moment for all of us.

To make it even more meaningful, one of their E2 teachers, who moved away a few years after they graduated, joined us on Zoom to be part of the celebration.

We are so incredibly proud of these students and cannot wait to see where life takes them next.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Right in the school office, you’ll now see our 6th Grade Wall of Fame! 🌟

These students will soon be leaving our school, and we wanted to take a moment to recognize them and wish them all the best on their next adventure. We know they are going to do amazing things in middle school, and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them.

Congratulations, 6th graders — your future is bright! 💙

📸Ms. Ashley (thank you for taking these wonderful photos!)

Safety Patrol and Student Council members celebrated another successful year with a field trip focused on sharing their virtues and talents as volunteers. They participated in various stations at Place 2B to help support their food pantry, shelter, and free clinic. Stations included making blankets, preparing and packaging food, designing a housing budget, and planting flowers. They also enjoyed games and ice cream with friends. The students had a great time and learned that volunteering helps others while also bringing joy to themselves! We're so proud of these kind and caring kids!

As an extension to the book, "Maybe Something Beautiful," Ms. Ashley's class created a mural together to hang in their classroom. They also enjoyed some time spent dancing!

One of our students had the opportunity to be “Principal for a Day” with Principal Guilbeault! From helping lead the school day to making important decisions and visiting classrooms, it was a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.

Our students are busy putting the final touches on their artwork today for Music & Art in the Park! Hope to see you tomorrow at the Chris Brandt Shelter for this wonderful event. Art viewing begins at 1:30 pm and the performance at 2:00 pm!