Montessori School of Durham

Our first week of Summer Camp was a success! Lots of digging, beating the heat indoors reading in a camping tent, a week long paper mache project in art camp, an original production and plenty of fun projects in Stay & Play!

If you're still looking for some fun camps for you children check out our website to see what we have open! We'd love for you to join.

https://www.msdurham.org/programs/summer-camp

Musical Theatre Magic invites young performers to step into the exciting world of theatre through imagination, movement, music, and creativity. Campers will explore acting, character creation, expressive voice work, and simple choreography through engaging games, ensemble activities, and creative storytelling. Throughout the week, young artists will rehearse a short performance that celebrates their growth in confidence, collaboration, and stage presence. No experience is needed. Just bring your imagination, a willingness to try new things, and a love of performing! Taught by Vault Theatre Teaching Artist, Elin. Cost: $395, July 27th-31st for rising 1st through 7th grade, 8-3pm.

What a wonderful end to the school year! Thank you to all our families for your continued partnership and support. It was lovely seeing so many of you on campus in the last week of school.

And a big congratulations to our 6th grade graduates - we can't wait to see what you do next!

As the year winds down our Infant Class has been testing out the Toddler playground as they prepare to move up! We love seeing them explore these spaces with excitement and curiosity.

To our MSD families — we're asking for a few minutes of your time, and it means the world to us. We've put together a Community Engagement Survey to hear directly from the people who know our school best: you. Your experiences, ideas, and feedback will genuinely help guide how we grow and plan for the future.

Please take a moment to fill it out — every response counts!

MSD Community Engagement Survey Please complete the 2025-26 MSD Community Engagement Survey! By providing specific details and examples in the comments section, you will help us plan for next year, maintain what works well, and improve where we can. We appreciate your time and thoughtful responses.

Our final School's Out Camp of the year was a success! Children in Early Childhood spent lots of time outdoors, creating art, and enjoying freshly made smoothies! Elementary children also spent lots of time on the playground, doing group games, crafting, and finished the week making delicious churros!

Now's your chance to get your hands on that artwork, handmade items, tickets, and more. Don't forget to place your bids by noon today at msdauction.org.

Good luck!

The Auction Closes Sunday — Don't Miss Out!

Forty-two bidders are already in — will you join them? Head to msdauction.org to bid before the auction closes at noon on Sunday, May 3rd.

This week during conferences, April 29th through May 1st, you have a special opportunity to see the artwork of your student up close and personal! Each piece is available to bid on in the auction, so take a moment to see it on display in the classroom while you're on campus and place your bid before time runs out.

A heartfelt thank you to art teacher Lindsey Hansen and the teachers who brought this project to life in their classrooms. The creativity and joy in each piece is a testament to their dedication and love for our students.

Spring Conferences are here. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Infant and Toddlers will have a normal schedule Wednesday, April 29th and no class Thursday and Friday. Early Childhood and Elementary will have no classes Wednesday through Friday. School's Out Camp is available to those who registered.

What a wonderful time at Spring Fling this weekend! Face painting, live music performed by some MSD teachers, a raffle to do a project with Harry and Steve, mini golf, fire trucks, Wool E. Bull and more.

Thank you to the Parents Association, staff, and volunteers for making this possible!