Annual Report 2012-2013

Pioneer Montessori, following the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori, nurtures every child’s

lifetime love of learning through the development of an independent, responsible,

compassionate invididual who clearly realizes his or her role in the world.

PO Box 1809 • 211 Second AveKetchum, ID 83340

2012-2013 REFLECTIONSIn honor of our children, the families that support them and the community that we have all built together, I want to express my deepest gratitude as I reflect back on one of our most remarkable years. We reached an all-time high in enrollment, celebrated over 32 years of Montessori in the Wood River Valley and I am happy to say that we reached 100% participation in our fundraising efforts—a goal we had not achieved in almost 10 years.

Thank you to all of you for your support and commitment to a truly wonderful option for educating the spirit of every child.

Warm regards,

Liza WeekesHead of School

Administration, Faculty, & Staff 2013-2013

ADMINISTRATIONLiza Weekes, Head of SchoolTaryn Smith, Business ManagerMolly Mulkey, Administrator

FACuLTyHeather Daves, Upper Elementary AssistantColette DeCicco, Preprimary AssistantTom Downey, Upper Elementary Lead TeacherSally Gerlach, Lower Elementary AssistantMagie Gonzalez, Preprimary Assistant & LE Spanish TeacherJordan Hawkes, Extended Day InstructorKaris Kemp, Music TeacherJeanne Knott, Lodgepole Pine Room, Primary Lead TeacherBrenda Marilies, Primary AssistantDanica Mattias, Lower Elementary Art TeacherCarolan McAvoy, Lower Elementary (LE1) Lead TeacherDwina Noesbar, Lower Elementary (LE2) Lead TeacherAshlee Ray, Extended Day InstructorEric Rogers, Syringa Room, Primary Lead TeacherAlma Romero, Primary AssistantTracy Simon, Upper Elementary Spanish TeacherMichelle Toussaint, Upper Elementary AssistantSarita Valenti, Lower Elementary AssistantLaura Villa, Extended Day InstructorJason Vontver, Music TeacherRachel Webster, Upper Elementary Assistant

Board of Directors 2012-2013

ExECuTIVE COMMITTEE Christine Davis-Jeffers, PresidentJennifer Embree, Vice PresidentWill Hovey, Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWill BaileyLucy ChubbChrissy GoveChris RootJim SlanetzJennifer Teisinger

As I reflect on the past year, I am humbled by the generosity and commitment of our teachers and parents. I am incredibly proud of our staff for their commitment to a matching gift to our annual fund. Their enthusiasm launched our 2013 Annual Fund effort and we never looked back.

It is an outstanding achievement to reach 100% participation from our parents and faculty, and I congratulate all that contributed to our success. Our School is only as strong as the people supporting it and with a 100% annual fund growth and 100% participation we further helped to solidify the bonds of our educational community.

The Board of Directors realized success in our three main objectives for the year: an improved balance sheet, investment into advanced education for our teachers, and continued improvement of the school facilities. Our fiscal health is primarily dependent on consistent enrollment and budget management. Further, and also of significant importance, is a successful Capital Campaign. Our Capital Campaign neared completion this year with significant commitments that helpedbring us closer to our goals.

In closing, I want to acknowledge our graduating 6th grade class of 2013. It has been one of the most rewarding components of my involvement with the school over the years to watch the upper Elementary grow and mature. As a parent of three children, it is the supportive environment fostered by the school that constantly reminds me of how lucky my family is to be a part of the Montessori community. Observing the senior students of the school include and support the younger children creates a culture of encouragement and confidence that I believe is crucial tothe educational process. I thank you all for your involvement and support of Pioneer Montessori School, and deeply appreciate your contributions.

Sincerely,

Christine Davis-Jeffers

Dear Friends of Montessori,

“Our School is only as strong as the people supporting it and with a 100% annual fund growth and 100% participation we further helped

to solidify the bonds of our educational community.”

Parents Association Volunteers 2012-2013Supporting our Families, Strengthening our Community

Each year, Pioneer Montessori School parents give hundreds of volunteer hours to our school. These generous donations of time and talent help to make Pioneer Montessori School a better place for our children and our community.

ExEcutivE committEE

Spokesperson & Community ChairNancy Fenn

Room Parent ChairStephanie Carlson

Fundraising ChairsMcNair BaileyJennifer Hoey SmithRandi McEntee

Room PAREntS

PrePrimaryCindy Dondero

Primary 1Tifney StewaryMcNair Bailey

Primary 2Emily KnowlesErika Philips

Lower Elementary 1Sarah Benson

Lower Elementary 2Amy Stroebel-Haft Kristen Coulter

Upper ElementaryKaz Thea

mAjoR voluntEERSMcNair BaileySarah BensonStephanie CarlsonLucy ChubbAmy CorbettKristen CoulterHeather DavesChristine Davis-JeffersJennifer EmbreeNancy FennHope HaywardEmily KnowlesCarrie LightnerCandice PateCalysta PhillipsTrish RazianoKarin ReichowChris RootDotty SarchettPilar SettlemierTifney StewartLouise StumphJennifer TeisingerJessica Wolcott

From the Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Association (PA) is a committee of parents established to foster and support events for the children and their families to promote fun, education and a sense of community. The PA promotes communication among parents, staff, administration and the board of Pioneer Montessori School and offers the parents a forum to learn more about the Montessori Philosophy and School. The PA also supports special student scholarships, spearheads fundraising activities and is the driving force behind events such as the Harvest Party, Holiday Parties, The Spring Fundraiser, End of the year Celebration and more.

There is an executive committee of the PA made up of four parents: a community chair, a room parent chair, a philosophy and education chair a, and a fundraising chair. This committee meets five times a

year in October, December, February, April, and June. The committee works to reach out to the parent body to meet the needs of families and the school community. We have open PA meetings five times a year in September, November, January, March and May. In these open meetings we discuss upcoming calendar events, we have a report from the head of school and the board, and often Liza leads a Montessori education and philosophy forum.

2012-2013 was a great year for the PA. The Wellness Program, established in 2011, was designed to offer parents a way to come together outside of the typical PA meeting format and participate in an activity that promotes personal wellness. In 2012-13 we offered EFT, Meditation and Acupuncture, Pilates, Mindful Awareness, Homeopathy 101, Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements, and a Green Smoothie Demo at Glow. Special thanks to Debra Drake and Studio Move for offering a beautiful space for us to gather and all of the people who offered their expertise.

The 2012 Harvest Festival was our most successful ever with almost every family in attendance and the market making over $6,000 to donate to the school. The day is such an amazing way to celebrate the community that we are a part of and to be able to give back to the school. The Spring Fundraiser was chaired by McNair Bailey, Jennifer Smith, and Randi McEntee and they did an amazing job of reminding us all “How Sweet It Is” to be a part of the Pioneer Montessori School. The event raised over $90,000 and was a wonderful night in March where 100% of our families participated in some way.

We hope to build on our successes from last year and look forward to another year to come. As always, we hope that if you have any questions, concerns, or need support in any way, that you will reach out to us.

Nancy FennPA, Spokessperson & Community Chair

The Harvest Festival was our most successful ever with almost every family in attendance and the market making over $6,000 to donate

to the school. The day is such an amazing way to celebrate the community that we are a part of and to be able to give back to the school.

It’s here! An All-Day Montessori program was added to our Preprimary and Primary classrooms, providing an “extended day” option where children continue to develop their social, emotional, and cognitive selves. More than half of our pre and primary families are currently using this program in its first year of implementation.

Pioneering all-day learning...

2012-2013 ANNuAL FuND DONATIONS

We are thrilled to announce that 100% of our parents, staff, faculty, and board participated in the 2012-13 Annual Fund campaign.

With the added support from our community, alumni, friends, and grandfriends, we succeeded in raising just over $121,000 for Pioneer Montessori School. As a vital part of our Montessori community, your

support is an investment in our students and serves to bridge the “gap” between the actual cost of a Pioneer Montessori School education and what tuition covers. Each gift matters and helps us to fulfill

our mission to provide an authentic Montessori education for our students.

We gratefully acknowledge the donors to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund:

BEnEFActoR$2,500 and upOur Faculty & StaffAnonymousMcNair & Will BaileyBW718 Foundation Inc.Chrysalis FoundationKim & Andrew HarrisLucy Chubb & Sean O’ConnellRobert RootTerra Nova FoundationBuddy & Shay Wilton, Jr.

PARtnER$1000 to $2499Amy & Joel Brazil & The MicrosoftMatching Grants ProgramSally ChubbKristen & Jamie CoulterDeana & Morley GoldenSam & Peggy Grossman,Grossman Family FoundationBrooke & William HoveyChristine & Tyler Davis-JeffersJudy JellinekLeroy’s Ice Cream, Inc.Kathleen Fox-LimburgKristen & Per LindforsTift MannDavid & Dee May IISam & Peggy MooreJennifer Hoey & Cory SmithLouise & Trent Stumph

SuPPoRtER$500 to $999The Boston FoundationMolly & Steve BrownStephanie & Eric CarlsonCarey & John DonderoHope Hayward & Walter EisankJennifer & Kevin EmbreeHillary & Shane FelkerDoug & Nancy FennTony & Cricket (Carol) FrankShannon Felker & Gordon FrostNancy & Wally GoodwinSusie & Henry GreenJennifer Teisinger & Chris GripkeyThomas & Caroline HoveyAndrea & Russ Jenson & The

Morgan Stanley CharitableSpending AccountBena & Levi LarkeyTracy & John LeeFrances MacdonaldLeslie ManookianHollyn & Sean MartinMikie Geron & Alysia MayKristin MillerJody MossBedford Malpass & Trip NaborsKarin Reichow & Jim SlanetzAmy & Zeban Stroebel-HaftHilary & Harry WeekesJessica Wolcott

contRiButoR$250 to $499Barbara & Richard AngleNeil BradshawDebbie & Bryant DunnTess O’Sullivan & Jeremy Fryberger

Tayt & Emily KnowlesLorena KocherTifney & Billy MannTigermoon & Cal MillarWill MillerKristin & Michael OwensFernanda & Donald SammisClaudia SternThe Sun Valley CompanyColette Evans & Bas VerheijenJolie Backer & Greg VernoyRachel & Kris Webster

FRiEnDup to $249ACK CompanyJoan AnawaltKristen & Peter AndersonLindsey & Joseph ArmeenCara & Weylin BarrettSarah & Chris BensonCraig Berry

Pioneering Strong Teachers...

Faculty and staff members were given the opportunity to attend advanced education and Montessori conferences around the country in the summer of 2013. These enrichment courses strengthen their knowledge, understanding, and ability to implement authentic Montessori principles to our students.

FRiEnD (cont)up to $249Heather & Gary BlackWendel & Erik BoeBox Top$ for EducationEliza & Jason BuckBill CampbellTory & Miles CanfieldDanielle & Kenton CarruthShawn ColvinAmy CorbettACK CompanyJoan AnawaltKristen & Peter AndersonLindsey & Joseph ArmeenCara & Weylin BarrettSarah & Chris BensonCraig BerryHeather & Gary BlackWendel & Erik BoeBox Top$ for EducationEliza & Jason BuckBill CampbellTory & Miles CanfieldDanielle & Kenton CarruthShawn ColvinAmy CorbettKristen & Jamie CoulterStephanie Giacobbi & Eric CouryLaura & Reggie CristMonica CristRoger CristZach CristMichele & Michael CroninElaine & Nicholas DavesDerrick DavisDiane & Vito DeCiccoShirley DeCiccoDolores & Kenneth DesseraultScott DesseraultCindy & Steve DonderoRobert L. Donina, Jr.Cara & Ari DrougasKirstin & Garrick DutcherLisa Eckley & Jeff EnosSusan FennVictoria & Charles FlowerCarol & Jeremy FrybergerReamy GoodwinChrissy GoveJon GoveFran & James GrayIrene GripkeyAngela GrossFrances & Mike HawkeySarah HedrickThe Hoffman Family TrustJennifer & John JacobyLauren Jellinek FlowerAndrea & Russ JensonK&A, Inc.Jean & John KearneyDavid KnottBarbara & George KnowlesJean & Nicholas LathamSarah & Zach Latham

Carrie & Clint LightnerMary & Paul LivingstonNichole & David LogsdonAlexander MacdonaldJessica & Alex MacdonaldAlexandra & Peter MaierKara & Craig MaxwellKathleen & Andy McCabeRandi & Sean McEnteeThe McLaughlin Foundation, Inc.Darla & Greg McRobertsMaria & Brett MorrisPatricia & Robert MorrisKaz Thea & Kurt NelsonMaureen O’ConnellShannon OrrKathryn Woods & Richard ParisCandice & Joshua PateAnna Maria PellegriniCalysta & Matthew PhillipsRobert PodolskyMargot & Carter RamsayDorothee RauhTrish & Bobb RazianoPamela Ritzau

Eula RosenbergerVirginia RudgeJanet & Frank SalvoniStephanie & Clay SammisDotty & Jeff SarchettKari SawreySarah & Tom ShepardLyn SlanetzNaomi SloanSmith Legal SolutionsChris & Jeff SmithSonia SommerSusan & James TaftGemma & David TedescoJoyce & Louis TumoloPilar & Jeff TumoloMeg & Erik VormTamsen WeekesLiza WeekesBruce WettonLeslie WilliamsThe Wirth Company

35 families received financial aid awards that amounted to a total of $165,000, and gave new students the opportunity to attend Pioneer Montessori School and creating a richer community for us all.

Pioneering NEW OPPORTUNITIES...

A.C. Houston LumberAhHocPatty AhernsAllsop Home GardenAmy AndersonAnonymousLindsey & Joseph ArmeenMcNair & Will BaileyCara & Weylin BarrettTara BellBellissimo HomeSarah BensonBig Belly DeliBigwood BreadJen BiondiBird and CompanyBoard BinWendel & Erik BoeNeil BradshawMolly & Steve BrownBarbara BrowningEliza & Jason BuckChristina CarlsonStephanie & Eric CarlsonDanielle & Kenton CarruthMichelle CastleJeanne Knott & Peter ChaffyThe Chocolate MooseLucy ChubbCK’s Real FoodJeff & Audrey CleggAmy CorbettCornerstone Bar & GrillKristen & Jamie CoulterLaura & Reggie CristZach CristCristina’sMichele & Michael CroninHeather & Art DavesChristine & Tyler Davis-JeffersCarey & John DonderoTom DowneyMaria DudunakisKirstin & Garrick DutcherJennfer & Kevin EmbreeEnotecaHillary & Shane FelkerNancy & Doug FennFirst AscentFirst LiteSarita Valenti & Ben FlandroLauren Jellinek Flower

Footloose Dance CentreFormula SportsAngela FreemanSheila & Dates FrybergerTess O’Sullivan & JeremyFrybergerGalena LodgeSally & Andy GerlachAlysia May & Mikie GeronMatt GershaterGeordie & Kim GillettGLOWGlowReamy GoodwinGoProRoger & Margaret GouldChrissy GoveGrand Targee ResortFran & Jed GraySusie & Henry GreenLisa & Tom GriffithJennifer Teisinger & Chris GripkeyAngela Gross

Hope HaywardSarah HedrickGreg HinshawJennifer HoeyLyn & Charlie HoltHoney PaperBrooke & Will HoveyIconoclast BookstoreIl NasoIn ‘n Out SalonJudy JellinekJennifer Hoey Interior DesignAndrea & Russ JensonJohnny G’s SubshackMary JonesKara Maxwell, LACKB’sKetchum KitchensCarolan KnottBarbara & George KnowlesEmily & Tayt KnowlesLorena KocherLava Lake Lamb

SPRING FuNDRAISER 2013 DONORS

Special thanks to co-chairs mcnair Bailey, jennifer Hoey Smith and Randi mcEntee

Last spring we all were reminded “How Sweet It Is” to be part of the Pionner Montessori School Community at our annual Spring Fundraiser event. With a dinner catered by our own Brooke Hovey and participation in

some way to the event by 100% of our families, the event raised over $90,000!

We gratefully acknowledge the donors to the Spring Fundraiser:

Bena & Levi LarkeyShanti LaRueTracy & John LeeLee Gilman Builders, Inc. A187Lefty’s Bar & GrillLeslie St Laurent & SkinCarrie & Clint LightnerKathy & Wally LimburgKristen LindforsLindstrom WineryGreg & Carol LindstromLocal ColorJessica MacdonaldTifney & Billy MannLeslie ManookianBrenda MarilesScott & Anne MasonKara & Craig MaxwellCarolan & Chris McAvoyKathleen & Andy McCabeRandi & Sean McEnteeKerri MelynnCal MillarMary MooreMaria MorrisMountain Adventure ToursMolly MulkeyHilarie NeelyDwina NoesbarNourishing Roots AcupunctureShannon OrrDick PallanCandice & Josh PatePatty CakesPaulette Philpot PhotographySusie & Garry Pearson

Mindy PereiraPerrysErika & Matt PhillipsPK’sPower HouseMolly & Pete PrekegesMargot & Carter RamsayRasberrysAshlee RayRedfish Lake CabinREV GymSusie & Terry RingRico’sSusan RobinsonRocky Mountain HardwareEric RogersAlma RomeroChris & Tracy RootRP Graphic Design StudioStephanie & Clay SammisDotty & Jeff SarchettJane Wooster ScottSilver Creek OutfittersSkinsationsKarin Reichow & Jim SlanetzJamilynn SmithTaryn SmithSmith OpticsSonia SommerStaglin Family VineyardClaudia SternLouise & Trent StumphSturtevantsSue Bridgman FloristSun Valley Brewing CompanySun Valley Center for the Arts

Sun Valley CompanySun Valley Film FestivalSun Valley Summer SymphonySun Valley TrekkingSun Valley Wellness Festival Boardof DirectorsSun Valley Writers’ ConferenceThe Sweet CrumbGemma & David TedescoBryan TempestKaz TheaTim’s ElectricToni’s Ice CreamPilar TumoloThe Valley ClubColette Evans & Bas VerheijenJolie Backer & Greg VernoyVertu SalonLaura VillaMegan & Erik VormAnnalies WareHilary & Harry WeekesHilary WeekesLiza WeekesStarr WeekesWhite Otter AdventuresColette DeCicco & John WhittierWicked SpudLeslie & Larry WillamsWiseguy Pizza PieJessica WolcottWood River YMCAWrap CityZenergyZou 75

Julia AbramsPhoebe & Lucius AndrewAnonymousMcNair & Will BaileyWendel & Erik BoeBoswell Family FoundationCarol BourretLucy & Jamie BourretNeil BradshawStephanie & Eric CarlsonJeanne Knott & Peter ChaffeyKatelyn & Hunter ChurchillJenni & Paul ConradThe Croul Family TrustHeather & Art DavesDerrick DavisChristine & Tyler Davis-JeffersDebra & Lyman DrakeHope Hayward & Walker EisankElizabeth A. Lynn FoundationJennifer & Kevin EmbreeSusan EngelmannSheila & Dates FrybergerMagie GonzalezNancy & Wally GoodwinMargaret & Roger GouldChrissy Gove

Jed GrayJennifer Teisinger & Chris GripkeyJennifer Hoey Interior DesignNancy Eccles & Homer M.Hayward FoundationHether HolterCaroline & Thomas HoveyBrooke & Will HoveyMrs. Frank JellinekTaryn Smith & Paul JonesThe Kemmerer Family FoundationKristen & Per LindforsGene E. LynnLeslie ManookianBrenda MarilesMarmot FoundationKara & Craig MaxwellKatherine O’Malley &Rob McGowanCarolan & Chris McAvoyPeggy & Sam MooreKristen & Duncan MortonJody & Greg MossMolly MulkeyNew Hampshire CharitableFoundationDwina Noesbar

Lucy Chubb & Sean O’ConnellMr. Peter O’MalleyOnline Auctions of Sun ValleyCalysta & Matthew PhillipsMary PoppenKate ReevesBege ReynoldsEleanor Jewett & Eric RogersAlma & Tarcizio RomeroLynn & Preston RootSusan Root FeibelmanSuzanne & Bill RootTracy & Chris RootSamuel R. Young FoundationMark & Maria ShepherdKarin Reichow & Jim SlanetzJanice & Richard StumphLouise & Trent StumphSumar FoundationSusan Thurston-Grathwohl,Thurston Charitable FoundationMichelle & Dien ToussaintPilar & Jeff TumoloDiana & Mallory WalkerJane Timberlake & Taylor WalkerWattis Dumke FoundationLiza WeekesColette Decicco & John Whittier

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORScAmPAiGn FoR A uniFiED cAmPuS

Thank you for your continued support. With gratitude, we recognize our following Capital Campaign donors:

Pioneer Montessori School: A Non-Profit Corporation2012-2013 Revenue and Expensesfor the Year Ended July 31, 2013

2012-2013 Revenue 2012-2013 Expense

REVENuESTuition & Fees .............................................................. $1,213,929.00Annual Fund ................................................................... 121,163.50Fundraising ..................................................................... 109,562.00Interest & Other ............................................................... 8,571.00total ........................................................................ $1,453,225.50

ExPENSESSalaries & Benefits ......................................................... $ 986,585.00 Classroom Materials ........................................................ 35,198.00Financial Assistance & Scholarships............................... 88,284.00Building Maintenance & Operations................................ 55,856.00Fundraising Expenses ..................................................... 15,849.50General & Administrative ................................................. 62,766.00Teacher Education ........................................................... 31,484.05Other ................................................................................ 11,766.00total ......................................................................... $1,287,788.50Net Income ................................................................. $165,437.00

*The above totals do not include capital campaign contributions of $230,772.00 and capital expenditures, including debt principle & interest pay down of $146,078.00.

The Development team has made every effort to check the accuracy of this report. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions that may have escaped our scrutiny. Every contribution to Pioneer Montessori School makes a difference and is deeply appreciated. If we have omitted a name or printed a name incorrectly, please notify the Administrative Office by phone at (208) 726-9060 x102 or by email at administration@pioneermontessorischool.org.

Annual Fund8.3%

Financial Assistance & Scholarships6.9%

Classroom Materials2.7%

Teacher Education2.4%

Fundraising Expenses1.2%

Other0.9%

General & Administration4.9%

Building Maintenance & Operations4.3%

Interest & Other0.6%

Tuition & Fees83.5%

Salaries & Benefits76.6%

Fundraising7.5%

WAYS OF GIVING

Donations to the School—your donations—support our priorities and passions. They pay for today’s necessities and tomorrow’s ambitions. And for that, we are exceedingly grateful to all who contribute financial support to Pioneer Montessori School.

Pioneer Montessori School is a private, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Like most independent schools, Pioneer Montessori School has two main sources of income: tuition and voluntary charitable contributions. Tuition does not fully cover all of the costs of educating each child. In order to intentionally keep tuition costs low, while offering scholarship aid to our families in need, we must raise additional funds each year to meet our budgetary needs. That “gap” between tuition cost and the actual cost to educate each child is met only through fundraising. That is why every donation, from every school family and friend of Montessori, regardless of the amount, is so appreciated.

Pioneer Montessori School offers a variety of ways to give and invites you to consider the giving options below. For questions, inquiries or donations, please contact our Business office at (208)726-9060 x101.

On behalf of the students and faculty at Pioneer Montessori School, ThAnk yOU FOR yOUR SUPPORT.

AnnuAl FunDThe Annual Fund is a yearly fundraising campaign aimed at garnering unrestricted financial support from our families, grandfriends, alumni and friends of the School. These funds go directly into the operating budget and help to support scholarships, special projects and enhancements, dedicated faculty and staff, quality materials in the classrooms, campus renovations, and dynamic educational programs. This Annual Fund support is essential to keeping Pioneer Montessori School sustainable. your donations have allowed the School to keep tuition costs as low as possible, while also increasing our financial aid to many families. The Annual Fund is a tax deductible opportunity for all who give. Gifts many be pledged or paid any time prior to the school’s fiscal year end, July 31. Make your gift today!

mAtcHinG GiFtSMany employers offer a Matching Gift Program wherein they match, double, or even triple a donor’s contribution. We encourage you to check with your employer concerning a Matching Gift Program. Participation is usually as simple as providing Pioneer Montessori Scholl with your company’s matching gift form when you send in your own gift.

tHE SPRinG FunDRAiSEROrganized by the Parents’ Association, the Spring Fundraiser is one of the two major fundraising events (along with the Annual Fund) at Pioneer Montessori School each year. This event is highly anticipated and always well attended. All families are encouraged to participate in this important and enjoyable event by volunteering, attending, bringing guests and/or donating and purchasing items.

Pioneer Montessori School, following the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori, is

a private, non-profit school serving the diverse needs of children 18 months

to 12 years of age. The school is guided by a community of faculty, families,

staff, administration, and a board of directors. Together we provide education

for life by nurturing every child’s lifelong LOvE OF LEARning.

Pioneer Montessori School recognizes and nurtures the child’s individual

academic needs while following the child’s innATE DESiRE TO CREATE his

or herself. We accomplish this by preparing stimulating, age appropriate classroom

environments with beautiful manipulative materials. These environments are

designed to teach to the WhOLE ChiLD and, with the guidance of our specially

trained faculty, follow their natural tendencies to master skills and EMPOWER

each student to realize his or her own potential. We promote the acquisition of

these skills by providing a cooperative environment where student work is both

self-directed and teacher guided, thus allowing the child to develop the ability

to Think inDEPEnDEnTLy.

At Pioneer Montessori School, we strive to CULTivATE COMPASSiOn, instill

confidence, and awaken consciousness for oneself, others and the world

that surrounds us. Our dedication to authentic Montessori principles and our

partnerships within the community make Pioneer Montessori School a wonderful

option for families and children in the Wood River valley. We intend to remain a

MODEL OF ExCELLEnCE as we continue to nurture every child’s lifelong love

of learning.

Pioneer Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national and/or

ethnic origin in the admissions process, its educational policies, programs, and activities, tuition assistance, or employment.