Every day at RPMS brings new moments of curiosity, growth, and connection. Explore stories from our Andersonville classrooms, hear from our educators and school leaders, and discover the events that bring our community together.
Many of our events, including our Annual Fall Fest and Summer Sing-Alongs, are open to the public. We’d love to welcome you! Find our next event in the school calendar below.
RPMS NEWS
Read the latest stories from our classrooms, along with interviews, media coverage, and articles featuring RPMS teachers and staff.
RPMS News
RPMS News
RPMS News
CALENDAR
QUARTERLY NEWSMAGAZINE
Our quarterly magazine offers a window into the people, projects, traditions, and everyday moments that make RPMS such a special place to learn and grow.
A lot of toddlers process their lives through play. They’re acting out what they see at home, what they’re learning, what they’re feeling.
—ALLISON, CLOVER AFTERCARE COORDINATOR
DEAR MARIA
Past and present RPMS teachers and staff dispel Montessori myths and answer questions.
Dear Maria
Dear Maria
Dear Maria
As our children get older, they well and truly outperform other students within that cohort because their foundational skills are so much more developed.
—DEBBIE SENOFF-LANGFORD, PAST PRINCIPAL
MONTESSORI DEFINED
Our teachers bring Montessori principles to life every day. Here’s how.
Montessori Defined
Montessori Defined
Montessori Defined
Children start to understand from a very early age that they are in charge of their own learning process, and so they see adults as another resource in their learning.
—KRISTEN MARK, CHILDREN’S HOUSE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
PRINCIPAL’S POINT OF VIEW
Our school’s leader shares reflections on Montessori education, child development, school leadership, and the ideas shaping our community.
Principal's POV
Principal's POV
Principal's POV
Small things like apologizing when we’ve done something wrong, and big things like understanding how acts of kindness can go a long way, are just a few ways that we encourage citizenship in our students.
—BEN BLAIR, RPMS PRINCIPAL
Where children learn to follow their own lead — right here in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
Information about joining the RPMS community, including admissions, tuition, and financial aid.
Each stage of our Montessori journey builds confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our shared values guide us to peace within self, relationships, school, community, and the greater world.