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West River Montessori School in South Londonderry, VT, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 25 students in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1978, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with two teachers on staff.
The school offers a casual dress code and operates a summer school program.
As a small co–educational Montessori school, it provides an educational environment distinct from nearby private schools serving larger enrollments and different grade spans.
School Motto: 'The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.' - Dr. Maria Montessori, 1952
The West River Montessori School, located in South Londonderry,
was first founded in 1978 by Harriet DeForest in conjunction with
local parents and community members. Our program is a preschool,
designed for parents who are interested in obtaining the best
education for their children. Following the Montessori philosophy,
WRMS is a community that fosters a lifelong love of learning
intrinsic to the pursuit of academic, physical, and personal
development of students, teachers and parents.
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