We believe that each child is unique and capable. We believe in nurturing the whole child by creating a community where the heart of the child is as important as challenging the intellect. We believe that the community of the child, parent, and educator is the foundation of the school's success.
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Academics
Every day your child will discover new creative expressions in a classroom of mixed-age children, learning from and teaching each other.
West Side's Cub Scout Pack 91 had the opportunity to meet General, a service dog from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, and made fleece blankets and tugs for assistance animals for their Spring Service Project.
Sam Thomas (’19), now a sophomore at Maumee Valley Country Day School, has expanded on his talent for creating clay sculptures with stop motion animation.
An essay written by WSM Middle School student Skylar Sachs was selected as the winner of the 7th-grade essay competition for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay & Multimedia Contest, hosted by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Amy Wagner has been a Montessori teacher for 22 years, 13 of those years at West Side Montessori. Amy is passionate about meeting every child where they are and igniting a joy for learning.
Christian Reichle ('05) and his mother, Monica Pritchard, have been collecting public responses for an art installation that will be featured in the Grand Rapids, Michigan 2021 ArtPrize competition.
Congratulations to WSM technology teacher Tom Burnworth! The Ohio Department of Education named Tom as the recipient of the 2021 Ohio STEM Advocate Award. The Ohio STEM Advocate Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for all.
This week campers will try out a variety of sports. Local coaches will be stopping by to offer tips and tricks on their particular sports. Campers will end the week by bringing their own wheels to camp for a bike parade!
West Side Montessori is an independent, accredited Montessori school educating children 13 months through 8th grade (preschool, kindergarten, elementary school and middle school). We are one of the leading private schools in Toledo, and the nation.