Midland Montessori School is an
American Montessori Society-affiliated
nonprofit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
in
Midland, Michigan
Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Michigan. The city's population was 42,547 as of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Midland Micropolitan Statistical Area, part of the larger Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Com ...
, United States.
It is Midland's largest and oldest school that teaches children based on the
Montessori
The Montessori method of education involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. It emphasizes indepen ...
philosophy.
The school is run by a
board of directors recruited from the parent community along with the school administration. Board members are elected on an annual basis and hold their position for a minimum of one year.
In 2012 the school celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Covered in ''Midland Daily News'', May 31, 2012
History
* 1970 - The school was founded in Midland by a group of interested parents under the name "Saginaw Valley Montessori Association".
* 1971 - The school opened its doors under the name "Midland Montessori School" in a rented facility.
* 1979 - A new building was constructed on a property owned by the school on Eastman Road and the school subsequently moved to its permanent location. The school began operating in the new building on October 8.
* 1982 - The lower level of the building was finished to accommodate a new classroom.
* 1989 - The facility expanded again and doubled in size.
* 1998 - Two new classrooms were added.
* 2002 - Additional facilities, including a library and a gross motor room were added
* 2004 - An infant/toddler program was introduced. During this year the school transitioned its childcare/preschool combination into an all day Montessori program. New flooring, furniture and accessories were added.
* 2008 - Two new playground structures and a bike path were added, along with an upgrade of the existing garden.
* 2009 - An all year Montessori program was added.
Facilities
The school has seven classrooms, two of which include a child-accessible kitchen. The overall available space is 9,000 square feet on two levels.
Located on the lower level is a large indoor gym and a library with two computers.
Outside are three playground structures with a swing set, a fenced-in grass area, and a bike path.
Community activities
Children are engaged in community activities early on, including parent / student
parades,
[Covered in ''Midland Daily News'', Oct 12, 2011, p. A8] or
fund raiser
Fundraising or fund-raising is the process of seeking and gathering voluntary financial contributions by engaging individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gathe ...
s.
[Fund raiser for SOS Animal rescue, covered in ''Midland Daily News'', Oct 17, 2011, p. B10]
Affiliations
*
American Montessori Society
*
Montessori Administrators Association
*
Michigan Montessori Society
*
North American Montessori Teachers' Association
References
External links
www.midlandmontessori.comFacebook presence
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Child care
Early childhood education
Montessori schools in the United States
Non-profit organizations based in Michigan