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Welcome!

We are glad that you have decided to visit our website!  At La Crescent Montessori & STEM School (LMA) we care about each and every one of our students, and think of our school as a community with each member responsible for the well-being of each other and the school.

 At LMA, we offer free public school for K through 9th grade with the addition of 10th grade in the 2012-2013 school year.  We are also proud to offer private pay Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds in our Children’s House environment. 

The focus of La Crescent Montessori  is based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori philosophy is a hands-on approach to learning with specialized materials to aid students in understanding both simple and complex concepts.

For grades 7-10, LMA is proud to be the only school in the area to offer an emphasis in the S.T.E.M. study (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Currently, the STEM focus in class is applying mathematical equations to engineering and earth science topics. Project Lead the Way- Gateway to Engineering is a rigorous curriculum that uses high quality engineering software.

Please consider exploring all our site has to offer.  If you are considering enrolling in LMA, please contact us for a tour of our facilities so that you can experience the LMA community for yourself. 

Lisa Walters, Director    



We are open in our new location. Call or stop in for a tour!

Phone:  (507) 895-4054
Fax:      (507) 895-4064
Email:   lma4054@lacrescentmontessori.com

Newly Remodeled Location:
1116 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947


Mission Statement

"is to empower children to unfold their potential as whole and unique persons in a world community."

State & National Accreditation
Authorized by Audubon Center of the Northwoods
School Liaison:  Melanie Baier      email: baier@auduboncharterschools.org
American Montessori Society
Minnesota Public Charter School
District NumberMinnesota Independent School District #4054

Current employment openings-go to About Us page, then to Faculty

Announcements:

OPEN ENROLLMENT for the 2012-2013 is now open!

New in 2012-2013 LMA will be offering Grade 10!

Enrollment is now open for grades Pre-K through 10th grade. To reserve your space, please fill out the attached admissions application and return it to the school.
  Application for Admission


STEM School still has openings! Grades 7-9
This is the only STEM school in the area with Master Level STEM Certified Teachers. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to start your child in the right direction.

Please email lma4054@lacrescentmontessori.com  or call  507-895-4054 for an information packet or to schedule a tour of the school.

LMA's 1st Annual Environmental Art Fair on May 19th, 2012. This fair will run from 9:00-2:00 and will be held at La Crescent Montessori & STEM School. There will be art to purchase, children's  activities and live music. We can't wait to see you there!

Hunger Banquet hosted at LMA: Hunger Banquet article

Here is the latest article about our new school: Brand New School

Click on the following link to watch a video of one parents perspective of Montessori education:
Video Link

Montessori Model of the United Nations trip
Here is more about the MMUN on the Special Programs page as well as through the link below.
MMUN news article

Check out the STEM article on LMA in the Houston County News:     LMA STEM article

La Crescent Montessori has been awarded the Project Lead the Way-Gateway to Engineering Grant! Here is the latest article from Houston County News: LMA Grant


Please help support our innovative education. Click on the link below and show your support! Our goal is to raise $20,000.

Online fundraising for Support Innovative Education! at Razoo' page=''>Online fundraising for Support Innovative Education! at Razoo 



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Updated May 15, 2012