Franciscan Montessori Earth School

Franciscan Montessori Earth School http://www.fmes.org Remarkably different education using Montessori philosophy and emphasizing ecolo Franciscan Montessori Earth School (FMES) and St.

Francis Academy (SFA) are dedicated to inspiring the full potential in every child. From 2 1/2 years through 8th grade, The Earth School empowers children to become confident, self-motivated learners for life. Experiential learning encourages students to explore with confidence and discover new ways of thinking, all in an environment founded on respect and collaboration. We engage students in acad

emically challenging curriculum and superior extracurricular programs. Our teachers are trained to recognize and bring out the best in every child. We prepare self-assured learners with highly-developed inner discipline so they become responsible participants in their lifetime of education, resulting in lifelong personal achievement and happiness.

We are so excited to see all of you next Tuesday!We're just finishing up the final details, and we will see you bright a...
09/04/2026

We are so excited to see all of you next Tuesday!
We're just finishing up the final details, and we will see you bright and early for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year!

As we move into our new school year, in preparation for 2027 (Our 50th Anniversary Year) we are renovating the Cob Struc...
08/26/2026

As we move into our new school year, in preparation for 2027
(Our 50th Anniversary Year) we are renovating the Cob Structure adjacent to the covered area. During our Back to School Barbeque, you'll have an opportunity to see the progress on this beautiful playground feature!

One of the beautiful things about FMES is our garden program.But during the summer, most families miss the incredible su...
07/28/2026

One of the beautiful things about FMES is our garden program.
But during the summer, most families miss the incredible sunflowers that fill those gardens.
So each summer we share them with you, as a reminder that the Earth School is special in many, many ways.

While we consider all of the events that created the Earth School that we know today (50 years later!), one thing to rec...
07/07/2026

While we consider all of the events that created the Earth School that we know today (50 years later!), one thing to recall is that a summer program has always been part of the Earth School experience. Over the years there have been travel camps, outdoor science camps, sports camps, Children's House classrooms, Inventors Workshops, drama, and so much more.
This summer, camps for drama, art, pickleball, Spanish, and cooking have all been options, with MA also available.
Another year in a long legacy of summer opportunities for FMES students!
We'll have much more content to share soon, we have 50 years to remember!
Some photos of summers past and present:

As we come to the end of this school year, it's time to start preparing for our 50th anniversary!40 years ago it was the...
06/04/2026

As we come to the end of this school year, it's time to start preparing for our 50th anniversary!
40 years ago it was the 10th anniversary of FMES, and parents, staff, and students participated in many celebrations of the first decade. Here are some pictures from that time ( FMES was in a different building at that time), as we start to consider how far we've come in 50 years.

As we finish up our E2 season, and as we approach our 50th anniversary here at FMES, let's start our historical perspect...
05/22/2026

As we finish up our E2 season, and as we approach our 50th anniversary here at FMES, let's start our historical perspective by remembering that the E2 has always been an integral part of our school. Here's a photo of the very first E2, which was held at the Sister's home in Bridal Veil. Also a shot of one of another early E2 at Oxbow park. What a legacy!

In 2008, as a memorial for the mother of our Foundress, Mother Francine Cardew, the original Cob Structure in the courty...
05/08/2026

In 2008, as a memorial for the mother of our Foundress, Mother Francine Cardew, the original Cob Structure in the courtyard between the buildings and covered area was built.
Recently, work was begun to refresh the entire structure.
This work is going to progress for the next several weeks, but in the meantime, here is a glimpse of Middle School students helping to build the original structures in 2008, plus some of the work going on currently. (Still with student involvement!)
Just one of many projects being done in anticipation of our coming 50th anniversary!

Our Annual Auction, Under the Big Top, was a tremendous event! Our thanks to all of you who came, helped, or contributed...
04/28/2026

Our Annual Auction, Under the Big Top, was a tremendous event! Our thanks to all of you who came, helped, or contributed to this amazing event. We have already passed $110,000, all thanks to your generosity!
What an amazing evening!

Thank you, Portland Taiko!What a set of wonderful presentations!
04/17/2026

Thank you, Portland Taiko!
What a set of wonderful presentations!

Our thanks, again, to our friends at Elite signs. Our driveway sign not only compliments our larger sign, it allows driv...
04/14/2026

Our thanks, again, to our friends at Elite signs. Our driveway sign not only compliments our larger sign, it allows drivers heading north on SE 148th to recognize the school entrance.
Thank you!

Address

14750 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR
97236

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+15037608220

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