Katherine Michiels School

Katherine Michiels School For more than five decades, Katherine Michiels School (KMS) has served Bay Area children and families.

Welcome to Katherine Michiels School

Since 1976, Katherine Michiels School (KMS) has served Bay Area children and families. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, affordable education within a nurturing, child-centered environment. Our mission is to foster each child's experience of the world so that he or she can blossom to potential and become a compassionate, autonomous and contributing

member of society. KMS has chosen the humanistic, progressive pedagogies of the Reggio Emilia educational approach and Council in Schools as our educational compass. Both approaches see the child as a competent and equal partner in the educational journey.

08/11/2026

When a camper brought up the idea of making our own baking competition show we just had to make it happen!

The cupcakes were great but even better were the characters who emerged to be bakers and judges for the show.

There was a merkitty, a good witch, a skeleton boy and more. Each were imagined and performed by campers from session 3 of KMS summer camp!

07/19/2026

Structures, balance, and belonging was the theme of session 2 of KMS summer camp! We built towers, gnome villages, a tide pool and most importantly a community of belonging.

06/29/2026

From soil to sky, Session One of KMS Summer Camp was a beautiful celebration of nature, creativity, and community. Through joyful singing, drumming, and hands-on exploration, campers discovered new ways to appreciate the natural world around them. Pure magic! 🌎✨

06/17/2026

Do you remember when KMS was open until midnight? Do you still like tofu because of your time at KMS?

đź“Ł Calling all KMS alumni for a day to connect reminisce and play!

🎉We hope to see you on October 18 to celebrate 50 years of KMS!

Link in bio for more information.

06/10/2026

From Soil to Sky,

Summer camp is here.

As we begin our journey together, we’re reminded that growth starts in community. Like roots beneath the soil and branches reaching toward the sky, each child brings their own gifts, ideas, and possibilities.

This season, we’ll explore the living systems that connect us to one another and the natural world—through curiosity, creativity, movement, and play.

Here’s to a summer of digging deep, reaching high, and discovering what can happen when we grow together.

06/06/2026

Laughter (and whipped cream) filled the air as students celebrated the last day of school with a little friendly fun and a lot of community spirit. More than just whipped cream and silly faces, this tradition is a reminder of the joy, connection, and belonging that make our school so special.
As we close another year together, we’re grateful for the friendships, memories, growth, and countless moments that brought us here. Here’s to a summer filled with adventure—and to a community that knows how to learn, laugh, and celebrate together.

In the River of Belonging Celebrating 50 Years of KMS ArtFest 2026
05/18/2026

In the River of Belonging Celebrating 50 Years of KMS ArtFest 2026

05/18/2026

ArtFest 2026 was a tremendous success.

“In the River of Belonging” brought our community together in celebration of 50 years of KMS — filled with music, movement, storytelling, collaboration, and joy.

The Strawberries danced to El Pescador by Isaac et Nora, beautifully sung and played live by our very own Lian and Arody, reminding us what is possible when children, teachers, artists, and families create together.

Thank you to every learner, teacher, family member, and friend who helped bring this river to life.

05/09/2026

At KMS, teaching begins with truly knowing children.
Their ideas, rhythms, questions, strengths, sensitivities, sparks, and stories.

This week — and every week — we celebrate educators who meet each learner with deep care, attention, patience, and love. The kind of teaching that sees children fully, and helps them become even more themselves.

Thank you to the teachers who make belonging feel real every single day. ❤️

04/30/2026

After School at KMS is in motion. Children lead with curiosity, build with purpose, move with joy, and shape the rhythm of their own learning.

Address

1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA
94110

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+14158210130

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