The Discovery School RGV

We Are Montessori. An education as unique as the child. A special Garden of Memories is dedicated to honor the memory of Michael Cattaruzza.

History

Discovery School began in 1973 when a group of parents (later known as the Upper Valley Montessori Society) organized to establish and charter a non-profit school organization. His mother, Mary Jo Tansel, continues to support the school and is grateful for the newly named addition to the school, The Michael Cattaruzza Center. Our Philosophy

A Montessori education provides your child the

opportunity to develop a life-long love of learning. It is a wonderful journey of discovery

Our Staff

The Discovery School is licensed by the State of Texas. All our teachers are certified Montessori instructors who have completed or will complete the rigorous academic and practical studies required in order to receive Montessori certification. Every Montessori teacher is assisted by a teacher’s aide. Accreditation by SACS

In the 2003-2004 school year, the Discovery School staff, teachers, and Board of Trustees conducted a thorough self-study as part of the SACS accreditation process. The school received final accreditation through SACS last spring. Classrooms

We have 15 mixed-age classrooms, each with a maximum of 24 students (except Toddler who have a 18 child limit) Mixed-age classrooms are just one of the ways in which Montessori schools create a sense of community. The children are not just students; they are mentors for each other–what better way for a child to learn than to teach or explain concepts to another child! The Campus

The new Discovery School was built only 10 years ago, with the Montessori philosophy in mind. The hallway and the classrooms run in a curve around the school’s library. All the classrooms have their own little ‘backyard’ where the children can work as well as in the classrooms. The new multi-purpose building with 5 new classrooms and gymnasium has been completed and allows all extracurricular classes their own classroom setting. We are International

All Montessori schools are to a degree international schools. They attract a diverse student body representing many ethnic backgrounds, countries, religions, and cultures. They actively celebrate their diversity. The curriculum is international in its heritage and focus, and is used to promote a global understanding and peace. This is especially true for The Discovery School. Our close proximity to the border between the United States and Mexico as well as the proximity to many maquiladoras in Reynosa (factory locations of international companies) has resulted in a student body that boasts 35 different nationalities from 4 continents

07/31/2026

📣 Reminder, Discovery School families! 💙💚
Your enrollment packet has been sent through FACTS and is due by August 1st. Please check the email address we have on file and complete your packet as soon as possible. We look forward to an amazing school year!

07/30/2026

As we kick off the new school year, please note that Hot Lunch, Morning Care, After-School Care, and After-School Activities will not be available during August. These programs will begin in September.

We look forward to a wonderful school year! 💙

07/29/2026

Gather your family and join us for an unforgettable evening of board games, card games, laughter, and friendly competition at our Discovery Board Game Night!

Bring your favorite board game and enjoy a night of fun with our Discovery community. You’re also welcome to bring a snack to share!

We can’t wait to see everyone for an evening filled with smiles, strategy, and family fun! ♟️

07/28/2026

Discovery Families, we can’t wait to welcome you for our 2026–2027 Meet the Teacher event!

We look forward to seeing our new and returning families as we kick off another amazing year of learning, growth, and discovery! 🍏🍎

07/27/2026

We are excited to welcome our new families for the 2026–2027 school year! Join us for New Family Orientation to learn more about the exciting year ahead.

Meet our Director, who will be available to answer your questions, share important information, and help you prepare for a successful school year at The Discovery School. 🌎

07/24/2026

The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we are beyond excited to welcome all of our amazing Discovery families back to campus! 💙

📧 Be sure to check your email for important back-to-school updates, including your child’s school supply list and other helpful information.

We can’t wait to see returning faces and welcome new ones as we begin another incredible year of learning, growth, and discovery. 🍎📚

07/14/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing summer birthday staff members: Ms. Melina, Ms. Miros, Ms. Daniela, Ms. Nathalie, and Ms. Esmer! 🥳🎂

We hope each of you had a wonderful birthday filled with love, laughter, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you all very soon and kick off another amazing school year together! 🎈🎁

07/06/2026

📣 Discovery School Families!

Exciting news! 🎉 Enrollment packets for the upcoming school year will be sent out the week of July 13 through our new FACTS online platform.

📧 Be sure to keep an eye on the email address we have on file so you don’t miss this important information.

If you don’t receive your enrollment packet by the end of that week, please contact the school office for assistance.

We’re looking forward to another amazing year of learning and growth with our Discovery School community! 💙💚

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06/05/2026

Week one of Summer Camp is officially in the books! ☀️🎨
What an amazing week filled with laughter, friendships, creativity, and unforgettable memories. We loved seeing our campers explore, learn, and have fun every day. We can’t wait to see what adventures next week brings!

06/04/2026

Discovery School Summer Camp is in full swing! From creating masterpieces in Arts & Crafts, exploring exciting STEM activities, whipping up tasty treats in Snack Prep, and having fun with Gym Games, our campers are making memories, learning new skills, and having a blast every day! ☀️🎨🧪🍎🏃‍♂️🌎

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Location

Edinburg

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Telephone

+19563811117

Website

http://www.thediscoveryschool.net/

Address

1711 W Alberta Road
Edinburg, TX
78539

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm