Frederick County charter school

Public Montessori for curious learners

A tuition-free charter school option for Frederick County students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade.

Children learn actively, think critically, and grow into responsible, confident learners through hands-on Montessori work.

Prospective Families For Parents

Tuition-freeOpen through the public lottery process FCPSA Frederick County public school MMCIOperated by a nonprofit charter holder

Prospective FamiliesNew to the school search? Start here for program basics, tours, enrollment, and lottery information before applying.Start here Current FamiliesAlready joining the school community? Use the parent hub for arrival, dismissal, handbook, calendar, absences, and everyday routines.Open Family Dashboard School calendarThe embedded Google Calendar stays current as school events are updated.View year at a glance

Why MVMPCS?

A public school with a clear Montessori foundation

Public Montessori

Prepared classrooms, hands-on materials, independence, and respect for each child's pace guide daily learning.

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Governance & Transparency

Meeting materials, minutes, governance documents, recordings, and annual reports are available for families and the public.

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Charter Accountability

MVMPCS is operated by Monocacy Montessori Communities, Inc. (MMCI), the nonprofit charter holder. Parents, teachers, and staff are part of the MMCI school community.

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Community Support

Families and volunteers help sustain the school through service, governance, fundraising, and shared responsibility.

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School Calendar

School calendar

The embedded Google Calendar stays current as school events are updated.

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