We were founded in 1995. Students increase their own knowledge through self- and teacher-initiated experiences.
* Learning takes place through the senses.
Maria Montessori School in works in partnership with children, families and the community to:
* nurture intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth;
* encourage values which promotes a just and peaceful world; The American Montessori Society is committed to promoting quality Montessori education for all children from birth to 18 years based on these key concepts:
* The aim of Montessori
08/05/2026
As families prepare for the start of a new school year, Illinois is offering an opportunity to save on essential school supplies, including clothing & footwear. During the Illinois Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-16, the sales tax will be reduced on qualifying school-related items. https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2026-30.html
08/05/2026
🍎 Back-to-School Snack Squad, Assemble!
Snack prep looks different for everyone:
🐴 The food-is-art parent, cutting little animals out of cheese slices
🎒 The repackager, moving crackers from the family-sized Costco bag into snack bags like a mini logistics operation (it’s me, hi 🙋♀️)
🥕 The "here's a whole carrot, figure it out" parent
However you get there, you're doing snack time right. 💪
Below are a few of our go-to snack ideas that can be used for a class snack or individual snack.
A few quick reminders from our friendly administrators:
🚫 No sodas at snack or lunch
🚫 No lunch deliveries (sorry, Grubhub)
☕ No coffee drinks in school — save the Starbucks for pickup, you’ve earned it!
Give us some additional ideas - drop your go-to snack below! 👇
08/04/2026
🚙 Planning on dropping off/picking up your kiddo from school? This post is for you!
The car lines will operate exactly as they did last year:
✅ Join the line from either side of Edgebrook Drive, turning onto Fairway Place. Turn LEFT into the circle drive behind the school.
❌ PSA: The Hawthorne-to-Fairway path looks like a shortcut but trust - it is not. It’s the quickest way to become “that car” and ends with a U-turn to the back of the line (ask us how we know 👀). 😆
See the infographic for other useful car line rules!
07/27/2026
POV: You’re trying on last year’s Mustang gear.
👖”Hey! I think these pants shrunk.”😬😂
Before you declare those spirit wear shirts officially retired, give them one more mission!
Your outgrown favorites could become someone else’s new favorite—and help support our school community at the same time. 💙🐴
🗓️ Bring your gently (please no rips, holes, or stains) used school spirit wear donations to Back-to-School Night on August 11 and help us stock our Vintage Spirit Wear Collection!
💰Get $5 off an item from this year’s spirit wear collection!
07/25/2026
📣 Please share to help get the word out! You can find free school supplies, backpacks, & fun back-to-school activities starting THIS WEEKEND at one of many upcoming community Back to School events:
📅 7/24/26 | ⏰ 4PM-7PM
🏫 Back to School Community Free Store by From Rockford
📍 Location: Fairgrounds Park
📅 7/25/26 | ⏰10AM-12PM
🎒 2026 Backpack Giveaway by Redemption Church
📍 Location: General Mills Park (Belvidere)
📅 7/25/26 | ⏰11AM-4PM
✏️ Back to School Giveaway
📍 Location: United Faith MBC
📅 7/25/26 | ⏰12PM-3PM
🎉 Back to School Bash
📍 Location: West Side Church
📅 7/26/26 | ⏰12PM-2PM
✏️ Backpack & School Supply Drive
📍 Location: ICNA Rockford
📅 8/2/26 | ⏰1PM-5PM
🎒 Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
📍 Location: African American Resource Center at Booker
📅 8/7/26 | ⏰3PM-6PM
🎉 Back to School Health Fair
📍 Location: Rock House Kids - RHK
📅 8/8/26 | ⏰10AM-2PM
🎉 CU Presents: 2026 Community Picnic
📍 Location: Christian Union Full Gospel Church Ministries
📅 8/8/26 | ⏰1PM-3PM
🎉 Back to School Block Party by Rockford Empowerment Center
📍 Location: 515 Maple St, Rockford, IL 61103
📅 8/12/26 | ⏰10AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM
✏️ Back to School Supply Distribution (K-8)
📍 Location: Salvation Army Belvidere Corps
07/24/2026
📚✨ Join us for Back to School Night!
🗓️ August 11 5:00–6:00 PM at the school
Stop by to:
🎒 Drop off school supplies (see your grade's supply list below!)
👋 Say hi to your teacher!
📸 Take a back-to-school photo
🛝 Enjoy popsicles and play time!
🐴 New this year! Vintage Spirit Wear Collection! Bring your clean, gently used spirit wear (please no stains, holes, or rips) to the PTC table outside the main entrance. For each item you donate, you'll receive a $5 coupon toward one new spirit wear item this fall 🎉
⏰ Back to School Night is the only day we'll be collecting vintage spirit wear, so don't forget to bring your items!
We can't wait to see everyone! 💙
Supply List Link: https://montessori.rps205.com/o/mmam/page/suppliesuniforms
07/23/2026
📣 PTC is now also available on Instagram! Follow to stay up to date on school events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, celebrations, and all the great things happening in our school community. We can’t wait to connect with you—help us spread the word! 💙
Don’t worry—we’ll still be sharing updates on Facebook too, so you can stay connected on whichever platform you prefer!
🎉 Tonight's the Night! 🎉Beat the heat and join us for a fun night at Urban Air with your Maria Montessori friends!
🗓️ Tonight
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Maria Montessori Family Night at Urban Air
Whether you're an incoming, current, or exiting Maria Montessori family, we'd love to see you there! Come jump, play, connect with friends, and enjoy a great evening together.
💙 Bonus: A portion of every ticket purchased tonight supports the Maria Montessori Parent Teacher Council (PTC), helping fund teacher appreciation, family events, student experiences, and more throughout the school year.
Save time when you arrive by completing your waiver ahead of time: https://booking.urbanairparks.com/waiver?confirmation=1385995-j6ix13aq
We can't wait to see everyone tonight! 💙
07/14/2026
Take a look below for start dates and school hours, and don't hesitate to reach out to the school office with any questions. Here's to a wonderful school year ahead! 💙