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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 January 7, 2026, 5pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday January 14, 2026, 10am - 11am
Wednesday January 21, 2026, 5pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday January 28, 2026, 10am - 11am
Wednesday January 7, 2026, 5pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday February 4, 2026, 10am - 11am
Wednesday February 11, 2026, 5pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday February 18, 2026, 10am - 11am
Wednesday March 1, 2026, 5pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday March 25, 2026, 10am - 11am
For more information, please call (202) 723-1467 or email [email protected]

Give a lot, or give a little, but give now! Shining Stars nurtures the genius in children utilizing: Montessori Pedagogy, Joyful Learning, and Expert, Caring Faculty with consistent 99–100% promotion and graduation rates, 0% expulsions, multi-aged classrooms, dual-language instruction (English/Spanish), family and, community engagement, and culturally responsive instruction.
Give a lot, or give a little, but give now!
Our goal is $10,000. Make a lasting impact with a gift of:
● $5,000 supports refreshing our building with a new coat of paint
● $1,000 purchases new safety treads for our stairwells
● $500 covers R/T Transportation Bus Rental for a field trip
● $385 purchases 25 Merriam-Webster Dictionaries
● $200 provides one used instrument for our music program
● $169 purchases National Geographic Nonfiction Readers for one classroom
● $150 provides a week of meals for a family of four in need.
● $100 provides two hours of high fidelity tutoring
● $50 purchases a student’s uniform

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: Wednesday October 1, 2025
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Wednesday January 7, 2026
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Wednesday March 4, 2026
Wednesday April 1, 2026
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Wednesday June 3, 2026
Where: SSMA Campus (Play Ground)

It is our goal at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is two fold: to continue to improve our students’ literacy skills year-round AND encourage a love of reading. The SSMA Reading List list includes a wide variety of books for all ages , for all grades , from different cultures, bilingual books, fiction, and nonfiction. All of the books are available at the DC Public Library. Enjoy!