Maryland's First Charter School | Established 2002

Admissions

Prospective Families & Enrollment

Learn about MVMPCS, then continue to enrollment

Start here if your family is exploring MVMPCS. Learn the program basics, review tour and question opportunities, understand the lottery, and continue to the MMCI enrollment site when you are ready.

Public Montessori

MVMPCS serves Frederick County students through a public Montessori model for Pre-K3 through Grade 8.

Tours & Questions

Use tour and information opportunities to learn about the program, routines, transportation, and family expectations.

MMCI Enrollment

Applications and lottery information continue through the MMCI enrollment site.

Current Year

The lottery is open for the current school year, and applicants are added to the end of the queue.

Start with the Program

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School is a Frederick County public charter school serving students from Pre-K3 through Grade 8. Families considering MVMPCS should review the Montessori program, daily routines, transportation expectations, before and after care options, and the parent commitment that supports the school community.

Learn about Montessori

Tours and Questions

MVMPCS offers opportunities for prospective and incoming families to learn about the Montessori program, tour the school, and ask questions about enrollment. Tour dates will be posted on the school calendar. Please call the office if you have further questions.

Contact the school office

How Enrollment Works

Admission to MVMPCS is handled through the MMCI enrollment and lottery process. FCPS charter regulations and Maryland law govern the lottery and acceptance process. The lottery is open for the current school year, and new applicants are added to the end of the queue for the grade level they enter.

Visit the MMCI enrollment site

Next School Year

The lottery for SY 2027-2028 will open in January. Exact dates will be announced later.

Lottery and enrollment information

Helpful Before Applying

Review Before and After Care, Carline, Arrival, and Dismissal, School Meals, and the Parent Handbook so your family understands daily logistics before accepting a seat.