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    “…in every child is the seed that will mature into an adult.”
    -Dr. Maria Montessori

    The Franciscan Montessori Earth School invites you to explore our 10-acre campus, experience our classrooms serving students from Pre-K through Middle School, and witness how a Montessori education can foster individual growth within a respectful, nourishing, and diverse community. We look forward to meeting your family!

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    “Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”
    -Francis of Assisi

    Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, the Franciscan Montessori Earth School has been inspiring children to expand their mind, nurture their spirit, and steward the Earth since 1977. Through the academic and experiential learning process developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, and influenced by the spirituality of St. Francis, students are guided to respect themselves, others, and the Earth we share.

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    “Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.”
    -Dr. Maria Montessori

    From a robust, immersive Montessori curriculum, to athletics, to a variety of specialized programs, the Franciscan Montessori Earth School offers an education that nourishes the whole-child. Students have opportunities to imagine, explore, and grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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    “We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.”
    -Dr. Maria Montessori

    Students, parents, and staff cultivate a vibrant, interdependent, respectful community that celebrates the Franciscan Montessori Earth School’s mission of Expanding Minds, Nurturing Spirits, and Stewarding the Earth.

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    “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - Francis of Assisi

    A Franciscan Montessori Earth School education guides students to collaborate with civility, respect humanity through experience, and value the natural world. Keep up with FMES students and staff as they inspire and nourish their communities.

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    “The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
    -Dr. Maria Montessori

    From current students growing into independent, responsible, motivated young adults to alumnae that serve their communities as scientists, social workers, and artists, FMES cultivates outstanding individuals. Please support the development of thoughtful and inspiring people by giving to FMES today!

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The Franciscan Montessori Earth School has been named a School of Distinction with the German American Partnership Program

By Michael Winning | December 9, 2019

Our thanks to our German Language Instructor, Brigitte Bonfield, and our entire community involved with our German Language program over the years.

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School admits students of any race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Statement of Social Justice

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School declares that racism is morally wrong.  It does not love or respect life.

Our Catholic/Christian social teaching calls us to respect and honor the dignity of every human life.  It makes no exclusions on the basis of color or ethnicity.  We are called to honor and respect the lives of all people.

In response to racism:

  • We must identify within FMES anything that perpetuates racism, and replace it with values that are fair and just, and that value the lives and gifts of every person.
  • Identify our own unconscious racial biases.
  • Dialogue with others to develop a strong sense of community knowing that we are “bearers of peace” as we walk together with open hands and joyful hearts.

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