Monticello Montessori

Public Charter School

Developing critical thinkers and motivated learners.

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About Us

Monticello Montessori is a tuition-free, public charter school providing a high-quality Montessori education to children in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Located in Ammon, Idaho, we serve students in Bonneville, Jefferson, and Bingham counties.

Ariel view of Monticello Montessori campus

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Class Pictures + Retakes

Tuesday, November 4

Class pictures and retakes will be held on Nov. 4.

Please remember students should be in school uniform.

Veterans Day Patriotic Music Presentations

Tuesday, November 11

Monticello students will honor veterans with patriotic songs in their classrooms. Families are welcome to attend.

Schedule:

  • 8:30 — Ms. Coburn’s Class (4 songs)

  • 9:00 — Ms. Laney’s Class (4 songs)

  • 9:30 — Ms. Ford’s Class (1 song)

  • 10:00 — Ms. Stoker’s Class (1 song)

  • 10:30 — Ms. Petty’s Class (1 song)

  • 11:00 — Mr. Armstrong’s Class (4 songs)

  • 11:30 — Ms. Cassell’s Class (4 songs)

The Parent Summit

The United Way of Eastern Idaho is offering this amazing opportunity for community outreach and support for families.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
At Community Youth in Action, Idaho Falls

Come connect with other parents and caregivers, join Parent Café conversations, and learn practical tools for strengthening families. Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

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Student Store

Our Student Council is excited to host the Student Store again this year!

  • Every Wednesday starting October 1
  • 2–3 p.m. during school hours
  • Snacks, small toys, drinks, and treats will be available.

Come support Student Council and grab a fun treat!

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Band and Guitar Programs

If your child would like to participate in our Band or Guitar programs, please fill out the permission forms below.

Permission Forms

November Administrator’s Message

Happy Thanksgiving Mountain Lions!

Can you believe October is over? It was a great month here at Monticello! Thank you for attending Parent/Teacher conferences, for supporting our Book Fair, Homestead Pizza fundraiser and our Trunk or Treat. We will only have 3 weeks of school in November but they will be busy ones. Help your child be at school every day and get their 1st Trimester assignments and projects completed.

Join us November 11 for Veterans Day Patriotic Music Presentations in classrooms:
8:30 Ms. Coburn’s Class (4 songs)
9:00 Ms. Laney’s Class (4 songs)
9:30 Ms. Ford’s Class (1 song)
10:00 Ms. Stoker’s Class (1 song)
10:30 Ms. Petty’s Class (1 song)
11:00 Mr. Armstrong’s Class (4 songs)
11:30 Ms. Cassell’s Class (4 songs)

Calendar:
November 4th Class Picture and Picture retakes (children should be in school uniform)
November 13th 1st Trimester Ends
November 15th Barnes & Noble Book Fair
November 20th Board Meeting 6:00 pm
November 20th Report Cards go home
November 24th-27th Thanksgiving Break

“Freedom within limits” is a fundamental principle of Montessori education. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children should have the freedom to explore and learn independently, but this freedom should be balanced with appropriate limits and structure. She realized that work is the basis of civilization, and that being able to work is essential to the development of a child. Parents and teachers must work together to establish expectations of work and accountability.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call, email or come visit the school.
Jeanne Johnson
Administrator

Why Choose Us?

Our Programs

Monticello Montessori students engage in the hands-on, self-directed Montessori learning method through an intentional content sequence and adherence to Idaho Content Standards.

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Montessori Method

The Montessori Method is a holistic approach to learning focused on the whole development of the child. With encouragement and support, students discover their unique talents and missions in life.

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Our Mission

Our Mission is to help students maximize their inner potentials,  take responsibility for their own education, cultivate personal dignity, and develop independence and purpose in life.

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Fairness & Equality

We are publicly funded and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender preference, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities.

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Is Monticello Montessori a public school?

Yes. We are a free public school authorized by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, a division of the Idaho State Board of Education.

Who can attend?

Monticello Montessori Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities. Students between the ages of five and 12 may enroll up to the capacity available. If enrollment requests exceed the capacity of the school, we will follow an equitable lottery selection process to determine who can attend.

How much does Monticello Montessori cost?

We are a free public school. There is no cost for any student enrolled in our half-day kindergarten program through the sixth grade. We also do not require families to purchase or pay fees for school supplies. We may ask parents to pay fees associated with voluntary activities that are not necessary elements of school activity, such as field trips. We also welcome your donations of time and/or money to the school if you so choose.

Do you have special education services?

Yes, we do. The early years form the foundation of growth and development, and we believe it is important to keep you informed about your child’s development. If you have questions or concerns regarding supplemental and/or special needs programs, please feel free to contact us about services for those who qualify.

How does your lottery work?

Monticello holds a lottery on or before April 30 of each year. We fill all openings during the school year according to the order established by that lottery. Learn more about how we conduct our lottery.

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Why Parents Love Our School

Monticello is amazing – my kids excel in math and reading, and they get to do so much more than in a traditional public school. I’ve been so impressed by how much all the staff care about my kids and by how well-run the school is. The only drawback is that they can’t go all the way through high school! If you send your kids here, you won’t regret it!

Our child‘s teacher has shown much interest in our child and has allowed her to perform her dance routine for the class. She is very observant and watches to see what is best for each child. 

I just love that the admistitrator is so involved, always out there with the kids when they get out of school.

Because the Montessori method is the best way for my child to learn and he has progressed in maturity and wants to be at school where he did not want to go to the other school. He receives all the help that is required and necessary.

Good teacher/student ratio, small family like environment, administrator, non-traditional teaching philosophy, children are treated with respect.

I knew my kids needed something different than the standard public education. I had heard great things from a friend about Montessori so when I learned about a free charter school using Montessori method, I jumped at the chance to enroll them. We aren’t rich enough for a private school and homeschooling would have been my only other option.

There was an opening and now it’s turned into so much more.

When we first started at the school, we were impressed by the teachers we met, and by the way the classrooms were more “free” to explore. We liked the hands on approach to lessons, and the cooking, and that the kids were expected to have a job in the classroom that they were responsible for.

I love the Montessori platform and have always known that it would be the best fit for my child and their learning style as well as their personality. It is a hands on approach to learning that will allow a child to go at their pace and thrive as well as give them the ability to critically think of ways to improve. I have seen this in my child‘s time at Monticello and look forward to seeing more of these positive improvements throughout the time my child is at this school.