Washington Montessori School

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About
The WMS Experience
Washington Montessori School is an engaging and substantive academic environment supported by a deeply-rooted and diverse community of families and educators. Our students learn to recognize their individual and collective potential, develop thoughtful approaches to learning, and choose paths to responsible and fulfilling lives.

Read Our Entire Mission Statement. Ready for a Changing World.
Admissions
WMS Ready
We believe there is no better way to understand the Washington Montessori School difference than to experience it yourself—even if you’re just curious. To this end, we invite you to spend some time with us. We’ll organize a student-led tour of the campus and invite you to observe classrooms. We believe you will be impressed with how self-directed and independent our students are.

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Academics
Hands-on Learning
We believe children learn best through active, concrete experiences rather than through rote learning and we have a strong, well-defined curriculum to carry this out at all levels.

Early + Often = Forever. 
Signature Experiences
Defining Moments
A range of Signature Experiences enhance the academic program at WMS. Not often encountered in the traditional classroom, these opportunities inspire intellectual curiosity, foster resilience and encourage self-awareness—skills they’ll need to thrive in a changing world.

Ready For A Changing World. 
Arts & Athletics
Create & Compete
Fundamental to the WMS experience, daily athletic and artistic opportunities help shape our students’ self-confidence, motivation and well-being. Formal lessons within a classroom setting as well as the freedom to explore individual pursuits inspire students to become creative thinkers and courageous doers.
Community
You Belong
The culture of our school community is based on respect, inclusiveness and collaboration. Working in partnership with students and families, teachers build trusting and long lasting relationships. Mixed-age classes strengthen the experience. This approach enhances each student’s sense of belonging and facilitates optimal learning.

Gifts that Give Back.
Giving
Invest in WMS
Like all schools, WMS depends on voluntary support to maintain its financial well-being and to meet operating costs. For more than 50 years, members of the WMS community have made generous contributions to ensure a quality education for our students and those who will follow in their footsteps.

Gifts that Give Back. Why Give?
Extended Day
Extended Day
Our Montessori After-school Program (MAP) has evolved over the years to include a variety of flexible childcare and enrichment options available both before and after school hours. MAP is available to our Elementary, Lower School and YCC students. Some offerings are offered at no charge while others have fees. Some offerings are available by sign-up only while others are available on a drop-in basis. (Visit the Middle School page for details on our MS schedule.)

What is MAP & WRAP?
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Yale Day of Science

Our 8th graders visited the Smilow Cancer Center for the “Yale Day of Science,” which was organized by WMS parent Dr. Anne Chiang.

School Calendar

WEDNESDAY, 9.8.21
First Day of School
See Phase-In Schedule
MONDAY, 9.13.21
Afternoon MAP Begins
3 PM
THURSDAY, 9.15.21
Parent Back to School Night 2021
7 PM
WEDNESDAY, 9.29.21
Coffee with Kerry & Melissa for Parents of New UE Students
8:30 AM
THURSDAY, 9.30.21
Parenting Unplugged
8:45 AM
THURSDAY, 10.7.21
Parenting Unplugged
8:45 AM
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THURSDAY, 4.22.21
Earth Day 2021
FRIDAY, 2.19.21
Friday Coffee Cart
FRIDAY, 2.12.21
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FRIDAY, 1.29.21
Friday Coffee Cart
FRIDAY, 1.22.21
Friday Coffee Cart
THURSDAY, 1.14.21
UE Shakespeare
FRIDAY, 1.15.21
Friday Coffee Cart
FRIDAY, 1.8.21
Friday Coffee Cart
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Washington Montessori School
240 Litchfield Turnpike · New Preston, CT 06777
p.860.868.0551 · f.860.868.1362

Washington Montessori School has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or physical or mental disability status in the administration of our educational and admissions policies, employment policies, or other school-administered programs. We will make reasonable modifications to our policies, practices and procedures to promote equal educational opportunities for students with physical and mental disabilities. If you have any questions about these policies please contact David Newman, Acting Head of School.