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Mission And Vision

The mission of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential. The vision of the founders of Shining Stars Montessori Academy is one that seeks to alter the educational outcomes of children living in Washington, DC, thereby positioning them for future success. In keeping with our mission, we will strive to nurture the genius of all the children who come through our doors, guiding them in the principles of the Montessori approach.

News & Announcements

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Enrollment Saturday

On Saturday April 26, Shining Stars Montessori PCS will open from 9 am to 12 noon for Enrollment Saturday to accept enrollment paperwork for new and re-enrolling students for the 2025-26 school year.
IMPORTANT: If you applied in the 2025-26 school year lottery and received a match, you have until May 1, 2025 to enroll or you may lose your space. Enrolling at your matched school will not remove you from waitlists.

See you Saturday!
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SSMA Open House 2025-26

Unlock your child’s potential! From the founders of the digital giants to the icons of the science, arts and entertainment worlds, Montessori alumni are leading our modern society. Join Our Open House to discover how Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS PreK-3 through 6th grade curricula nurture the next generation of global leaders.
We look forward to sharing information about our Academy with you and learning more about your child and family throughout the application process.
Dates:
Wednesday, April 23rd @ 10am to 11am
Wednesday,April 30th @ 10 am to 11am
For more information, please call (202) 723-1467 or email [email protected]
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SSMA / CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK

Join Shining Stars Montessori Academy's Family Market! SSMA has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to offer monthly distributions of nutritious groceries to members of the SSMA community free of charge from 3 pm to 5 pm
When: Monday October 7, 2024.
Monday November 4, 2024
Monday December 9, 2024
Monday January 13, 2025
Monday February 10, 2025
Monday March 10, 2025
Monday April 7, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday June 9, 2025
Where: SSMA Campus (front and rear entrance(s) of the building)

Events Calendar

Board of Directors Meeting

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hoy-rkup-ixc Or dial: ‪(US) +1 662-792-0048‬ PIN: ‪441 925 104‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hoy-rkup-ixc?pin=9625092761984

Open House

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Location: On Campus
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How do Montessori Schools Prepare Children For Modern Life?

When deciding what elementary school path to take, the choices are sometimes overwhelming. Many people think Montessori schools are only for preschool- and kindergarten-age children. However, there are many reasons to consider a Montessori school for your child’s formative years. Below are just a few of the most compelling arguments for Montessori education that tie into preparing your child for the future.
Montessori Works

WHY MONTESSORI WORKS

A growing body of research supports the effectiveness of Montessori education over a range of outcomes, including school readiness, academic achievement, executive function skills, and more. A recent large-scale study in South Carolina1 and an in-depth study in Connecticut2 have supported all of the findings below as well as showing gains across racial and income sub-groups.