Welcome to Ridgemoor Park Montessori (PK-6)
Welcome to Ridgemoor Park Montessori! Thank you for choosing to be a part of our community. It is my privilege to serve as the principal of RPM. I am so proud that GRPS offers a public Montessori option where scholars become independent, self-motivated scholars. We are fortunate to enjoy a beautiful, newly-renovated school located in a park-like setting.
For more information, call 616-819-2950. Peace, Love, & Montessori!
Principal
Julie Fogg Reyers

Ridgemoor Park Montessori
School Hours
Breakfast 8:50 a.m.
Start Time 9:10 a.m.
Dismissal 4:08 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 12:20 p.m.
School Transparency
Our classrooms allow scholars to ask questions, make connections, foster meaningful relationships, and develop independence–all tenants of a Montessori education.
Nestled in the heart of a quiet, well-established southeast Grand Rapids, Ridgemoor Park Montessori Academy offers all of the benefits of a Montessori education. Through the support and guidance of caring, committed teachers, our scholars develop their cognitive, social, and physical skills through hands-on, experiential learning.
In addition to a strong Montessori curriculum, Ridgemoor Park extends learning beyond the four walls of the classroom through the use of their park-like setting, expansive outdoor play area, butterfly garden, and community space. We also engage our scholars in environmental awareness projects; take regular field trips; and offer numerous co-curricular activities that include art, music, physical education, mentoring, after-school sports, and book club. Because of the robust learning environment and rich extracurricular opportunities, our scholars show academic and emotional growth at school and at home.
At Ridgemoor Park, our scholars’ families are our families. Therefore, caregivers are invited to join the PTA, volunteer at school events, and participate in community meetings. We also encourage our families to adopt the GRACE mindset we foster within our scholars: growth, responsibility, acceptance, courtesy, and empathy.
The Montessori classroom uses hands-on lessons and experiences to help scholars learn by doing. Scholars learn in cohorts of three age levels. Typically, scholars will have the same teacher for multiple years. The multi-age classroom allows the scholars to become part of a learning community that fosters respect, understanding, and tolerance where your child will:
- receive lessons as he/she/they are ready for them
- learn how to focus and concentrate
- become a self-directed learner
- achieve independence
- learn order
- be treated with respect and dignity
Children’s House (Preschool, Kindergarten)
Our Children’s House is a multi-age classroom that aims to help children gain independence, confidence, curiosity, and problem solving abilities. The Montessori lessons and hands-on materials provide children with activities that help them grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Elementary 1 (Grades 1, 2, 3)
Elementary 1 scholars engage in a wide range of tasks, including learning to read, studying spelling patterns and word derivations, exploring advanced math concepts, and discerning number and spatial relationships with hands-on materials. They also learn to use a daily/weekly work plan, which outlines assignments, academic goals, and work choices. Elementary 1 scholars are inspired by their older classmates’ more challenging work.
Elementary 2 (Grades 4, 5, 6)
Elementary 2 is a safe place where scholars find their voice and become more independent in asking questions and meeting their needs. They continue to learn to use a daily/weekly work plan, and they participate in rigorous lessons and activities that develop their literacy and mathematical skills.
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15 Apr
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New NE Elementary School Community Meeting 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMNew NE Elementary School Community MeetingDate: Apr 15Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Aberdeen Academy, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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16 Apr
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Rainbow Reading Graphic Heroes: Graphic Novel Book Club 4:08 PM to 5:30 PMRainbow Reading Graphic Heroes: Graphic Novel Book ClubDate: Apr 16Time: 4:08 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Ridgemoor Park Montessori, 2555 Inverness Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USACalendar: Ridgemoor CalendarThis club invites students to dive into the world of graphic novels. Each month, members will read a new graphic novel, and then we'll come together to discuss the story, share thoughts and engage in activities and games that are inspired by the book's themes. If your child is interested in joining reach out to Julianne Lasley at julianne.lasley@gmail.com
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17 Apr
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RPM PTA Popcorn Day 4:00 PM to 4:08 PMRPM PTA Popcorn DayDate: Apr 17Time: 4:00 PM to 4:08 PMCalendar: Ridgemoor CalendarRPM PTA Popcorn Fundraiser Day: Scholars will be given a sealed bag of popcorn to bring home.
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21 Apr
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RPM PTA Meeting 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMRPM PTA MeetingDate: Apr 21Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Ridgemoor Park Montessori, 2555 Inverness Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USACalendar: Ridgemoor CalendarJoin our PTA meeting and find out how you can help support our school!
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25 Apr
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North Park Montessori 100th Anniversary Celebration 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMNorth Park Montessori 100th Anniversary CelebrationDate: Apr 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: North Park Montessori Academy, 3375 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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30 Apr
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Notice of Public Hearing: Native American Education Program 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMNotice of Public Hearing: Native American Education ProgramDate: Apr 30Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Straight School, 850 Chatham NWCalendar: GRPS District CalendarNative American Parents, Native American Students and the General Public are invited to share recommendations regarding programs and services to meet the special needs of Native American students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The input will be used to develop the district’s application for federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.
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19 May
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CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCA Frost Middle High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Union High School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMUnion High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Born in 1902—before the Titanic, the assembly line, or commercial radio—Henry “Hank” Schrump lived to see the personal computer age.

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has announced three more Coffee with the Board events.

As Head Counselor at Southeast Career Pathways, Lisa Cook is dedicated to guiding scholars toward graduation and renewed confidence in their academic journey.
For assistance accessing information on our newsletter, please contact us at ridgemoorparkacademy@grps.org.