Admissions Special Events
Admissions Special Events
for Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools
We are accepting applications for limited spaces for the 2025-26 school year and have begun accepting applications for 26-26. We invite you to visit our campuses for in-person tours. You can contact us through the website or call our Aquinas campus at 703-780-8484 or our Old Town campus at 703-684-7323 for more information.
We offer virtual information sessions on Zoom and in person family information events for current and prospective families throughout the school year.
We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Virtual Information Sessions
Families will have the opportunity to learn about our programs at both campuses on Zoom. We will share pictures of the children at work and answer questions about our schedules, community life, and academic programs.
Upcoming Online Events
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 6 to 7 pm
Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6 to 7 pm
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6 to 7 pm
Family Information Events
The Montessori Journey
Saturday, September 27 from 8:45 am to 12:15 pm
in person at our Mount Vernon campus
Join us for an in-depth exploration of our Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary programs. This event is designed for both current and prospective families and offers a wonderful way to connect with our staff and community.
You’ll visit each classroom level to observe how carefully prepared environments spark children’s curiosity and love of learning. Parents and caregivers will also have the chance to work with Montessori materials and experience firsthand the purposeful design behind them. The Journey includes time for questions, conversation, and light refreshments, giving families a deeper understanding of the Montessori approach and the essential role of the classroom environment.
Exploring Montessori Elementary
November 13, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
in person at our Mount Vernon campus
Join us for an engaging evening to learn more about the Montessori approach to elementary education. Our dedicated teachers and alumni will share their experiences and insights, offering a first-hand look at how Montessori nurtures curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective parents to ask questions, connect with our community, and discover the many benefits of a Montessori education.
Hands-on Science in Montessori: Botany and Zoology for Ages 2.5 to 12
January 15, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
in person at our Mount Vernon campus
Explore how Montessori classrooms introduce children to the wonders of the natural world through carefully sequenced lessons in botany and zoology. From hands-on materials in the Primary classroom to research, experimentation, and in depth classification in Elementary, you’ll see how science education sparks curiosity, builds observation skills, and nurtures respect for living things. Parents will gain insight into how these lessons connect across ages and help children develop both knowledge and awe for the world around them.
Helping Me to Help Myself:
Everyday Activities that Build Confidence and Joy at Home and at School (ages 2.5 to 6)
February 26, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
in person at our Mount Vernon campus
Young children thrive when given meaningful opportunities to contribute to daily life. This session will highlight the Montessori approach to practical life—everyday activities that foster independence, concentration, and confidence. Parents will learn simple ways to support their child’s growth at home, from setting the table to caring for plants, and see how these same activities in the classroom lay the foundation for future academic and social success.
