Welcome to Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School (7-12)

Welcome and thank you for choosing GRPS and Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Grand Rapids Montessori. We serve students in preschool through grade 12, embracing the Montessori philosophy at all grade levels. The mission of Grand Rapids Montessori is to provide an exceptional education through a nurturing and inspiring environment that strengthens each child's intellectual and emotional gifts, leading to responsible, compassionate lifelong learners. 

At Grand Rapids Montessori, we value a thoughtful and well-prepared learning environment that is both purposeful and peaceful. Your scholar will be given the tools to learn, grow, and thrive within the classroom and in our community. If you would like more information about Grand Rapids Montessori, please call us at 616-819-2405.

Kerri Reed
Principal

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Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School

421 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-819-2405
Kerri Reed
Principal
Juanita Tyler
Secretary

School Hours

Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m. 

Grand Rapids Montessori: the ONLY public middle high Montessori program in West Michigan! 

Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian pediatrician who founded the Montessori method, believed self-motivation was the key to learning. The Montessori teacher acts as a facilitator of that learning, stimulating interest in all facets of a scholar-centered learning environment. Montessori education recognizes the importance of all developmental areas, including social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. At Grand Rapids Montessori, we work hard to support scholars’ development in each of those areas. 

The Montessori Classroom: The Montessori method uses hands-on lessons and experiences to help scholars learn by doing. Typically, scholars will have the same teacher for multiple years, and the multi-age classroom allows the scholars to become part of a learning community that fosters respect, understanding, and tolerance. At the middle/high, scholars are also given the opportunity to take advanced courses and courses for college credit. We truly have it all! 

At Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School, 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.

  • 29 Apr
    • Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm)
      Date: Apr 29
      Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • Ridgemoor Park Montessori FMP Open House
      Date: Apr 29
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Ridgemoor Park Montessori School, 2555 Inverness Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • School Budget 101: A Parent Workshop About School Funding
      Date: Apr 29
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Join us for an educational workshop designed to help GRPS families better understand how school funding works.
  • 30 Apr
    • Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm)
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • North Park Montessori FMP Open House
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: North Park Montessori Academy, 3375 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 14 May
  • 18 May
    • CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 18
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • Union High School Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 18
      Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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