The Montessori School

Join us at our upcoming Open House, Tuesday, June 16 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, to learn more about our Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary programs. To learn more, please reach out to [email protected] or call us at 269-349-3258. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to TMS Alumni, Jay Hamric, for graduating from Lakeview High School! This fall, Jay will continue his education at Michigan State University, where he is set to begin an exciting new chapter filled with learning, growth, and opportunity.

During his time at Lakeview, Jay distinguished himself through his dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. A talented and hardworking tennis athlete, Jay demonstrated outstanding athleticism, discipline, and leadership on the court while balancing strong academic achievement. His efforts earned him recognition as a Scholar Athlete, honoring his success in both academics and athletics.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to seeing all that Jay accomplishes in the years ahead.

"We are incredibly grateful for the 9 years Jay spent at TMS as we believe those 9 years were integral to his educational path and the things he has been able to achieve in his high school career." — Sarah and Scott Hamric

Please join us in congratulating Jay on all of his accomplishments and wishing him the very best in his future endeavors.

Discover the magic of Montessori at TMS! With a focus on holistic development, our authentic Montessori approach nurtures children from ages 3–12, promoting independence and a love for learning.

To learn more about our programs contact us at [email protected] or call us at (269)349-3248.

Embrace the Beauty of Spring with stunning Hanging Baskets from a local greenhouse!

Help support The Montessori School’s Annual Fund through our Spring Hanging Basket Fundraiser!

- 11” Hanging Baskets for just $25
- Order by Monday, April 27
- Pickup on May 7th & 8th at TMS

Order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXroJK6GfgcUzzeJDp7__1_rXbkEL0mxB_N5geFrDr1IsR5g/viewform

Let’s make this spring bloom beautifully together!

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our TMS founder, Pam Boudreau, has passed away.

Pam founded The Montessori School in 1972, building not only a school but also a nurturing and inspiring community that has touched generations of students and families. Her vision, dedication, and love for Montessori education created a place where children could grow with confidence, curiosity, and compassion.

We are forever grateful to Pam for creating the incredible community we are proud to be part of today. Her legacy will continue to live on through every classroom, every student, and every life shaped by TMS.

To honor Pam Boudreau’s legacy, we invite you to share a story or memory you have of her. If you didn’t have the chance to meet Pam, we would also love to hear how The Montessori School has supported you or your family.

Pamela Marie Boudreau Obituary April 3, 2026 - Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Home View Pamela Marie Boudreau's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

TMS is celebrating Earth Day with a special Community Service and Fundraising Event!

Our Spring Into Action 50/50 Raffle is an exciting way to support The Montessori School and take a shot at winning half of the prize!

How it works:
Half of all ticket sales go to one lucky winner, and the other half supports our 2025–2026 Annual Fund, which aims to help us grow and improve our Elementary Outdoor Classroom Spaces. With up to 2,000 tickets available, the jackpot could reach $10,000 - every ticket makes a difference!

Important dates:
• Ticket return deadline: April 23
• Buy tickets at our Earth Day event (until 11:15 AM!)
• Winner announced: April 25 at 11:45 AM during our Earth Day Community Service Event

Our 50/50 Raffle is open to families, alumni, and community members. Join in, spread the word, and help us enhance our outdoor learning adventures!

Want tickets? Contact: [email protected] or call us at 269-349-3248.

Through our in-school internship program, our fifth-grade students step into meaningful roles within the school community. These hands-on opportunities allow them to apply what they’ve learned in authentic, purposeful ways - building confidence, practicing communication and independence, and further developing their leadership skills.

This year, interns are assisting with facilities management, lower elementary fiber arts, marketing, and ecology lessons.

Facilities interns support with everything from patching walls to preparing for fire inspections to addressing day-to-day maintenance requests. Intern quote: I love all of the engineering, adventure, and creativity in my internship. I like having a say in every decision (most every), so I feel heard.

Fiber arts interns oversee handwork projects in the classroom, teach other students, and maintain the fiber arts area. Intern quote: What I like about being the fiber arts intern is that I get to teach others how to make things like pompoms and scarves.

Marketing interns help create social media posts, event flyers, and practice photography. Intern quote: I like helping to create flyers and LOVED setting up the classroom for Mini Montessori.

Ecology interns prepare materials, teach fellow students, help monitor the natural areas on our campus, and build connections with our local conservation partners. Intern quotes: I like learning more about ecology and teaching the little kids on Thursdays. I get to spend more time outside and inspire the next generation of kids.

We're soaking up the February sunshine while learning outdoors!

People all around the world paused to notice the birds last week as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count - including us! The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a global citizen science project organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society to engage the public in bird conservation. The wild, natural areas on our campus provide food and shelter for birds, making our school a great place to pause and look for birds. We recorded 16 bird species in 15 minutes! In addition to counting the birds, we planted native wildflower seed, learned about birds' needs and adaptations, and our favorite activity was learning about bird dances. The dances were especially fun since we were all excited for the Valentine's Dance on Friday.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count here: https://www.birdcount.org/

We look forward to sharing more about our campus birding adventures in the future. The Super Epic Earth Defenders (SEED) student group will be working on creating a couple of videos to share with our community, focusing on habitat gardens and preventing birds from hitting your windows.

Dr. Montessori was truly ahead of her time, establishing a scientific approach to education that emphasizes hands-on learning, nurtures curiosity, and promotes peace. Her philosophy of meeting each child where they are socially, emotionally, and academically, creates a beautiful and supportive learning environment.

To learn more about what a day looks like for a preschooler - 6th grader, reach out to [email protected] to get more information or to schedule a personal tour!