News and updates

American Montessori Society (AMS) Accreditation Update The New School has reached another important milestone this summer: we are now an AMS-Verified School, which serves as a key step on our journey toward full AMS Accreditation, the highest distinction a Montessori school can achieve. What AMS [...]

New School Montessori Center Earns National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat® Certification! This summer, The New School Montessori Center earned Schoolyard Habitat® certification from the National Wildlife Federation, recognizing the thoughtful care and design of our 11-acre campus! With creekside areas, wooded trails, outdoor classrooms, and pollinator gardens, our grounds provide [...]

In honor of Earth Day, the Outdoor Activities and Campus Improvement Committee coordinated several hands-on projects around the school. With support from MAP, student volunteers visited classrooms to read Earth Day-themed books focused on conservation, environmental awareness, and renewable energy, sparking thoughtful conversations with younger students. As part of our ongoing campus efforts, we’ve [...]

Not long after TNS was founded in 1984, International Night became an annual tradition. Created to immerse students in the rich diversity of world cultures and foster tolerance, this longstanding event reflects the global perspective at the core of our peace curriculum. At the beginning of the school year, each classroom selects a country [...]

Our MAP Classroom is dedicating their 8th year legacy project to Vermiculture this year. Vermiculture is a special way of composting that uses Red Wiggler worms. The worms eat organic matter, and then their waste becomes soft and nutrient rich soil. The MAP students will be working with each of our classrooms to set [...]

Our first-ever Gala & Silent Auction fundraiser was a great success! Families and staff enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant in Holly Springs. The silent auction, featuring original artwork from each classroom along with fantastic gifts and services donated by various local businesses, helped the school raise $3,653 (and counting!) to [...]

Thanks to the generous donations from our school community, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a brand-new GaGa ball pit on campus! Located on the field near the treeline, this exciting new feature has quickly become a favorite activity during recess. GaGa ball, also known as Octo-ball, is a fast-paced variation of [...]

Thank you to our Community Engagement Committee for orchestrating our fun-filled Spring Fling event on Sunday, April 14th. The turnout was incredible, and the weather could not have been better. This marks the beginning of our year-long celebration for our 40th anniversary, and it certainly started off with a bang! Thank you also to everyone [...]

Date: Monday, April 8th, 2024 Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM Location: Classroom Patios (CH) and the Field (Elementary) As you may have heard, North Carolina will be able to view a partial eclipse with the "maximum obscurement" reaching around 80%. We invite you to experience the wonder of this solar phenomenon at The New [...]