"The Northside Montessori School held a retirement party on Sunday, May 20 for our former owners, Judy Edwards and Pat Young. They opened our doors at 1224 E. 52nd Street in September of 1986. They remained the owners for 30 years! They have recently retired and we had an appreciation Open House for all the families that have been touched by being a part of Northside Montessori. There were past students and families that came to show their gratitude for all that Ms. Edwards and Ms. Pat have done. There was even a student from their very first year as a school, 1986!" said Tara Franke, who is their Head of School.

According to their website, (northsidemontessorischool.com/about-us), Ms. Edwards and Ms. Young founded the school to provide an exciting learning environment for children 3-12 years old. The staff works continually to maintain the quality of the program and facility. In this effort, they have the support of very dedicated teachers and parents. Their devoted staff has over 85 years of combined experience. They have a passion for the Montessori philosophy and strive to nurture and support all the children, thus allowing them to have a natural love of learning and a never ending curiosity. NMS offers a traditional ten-month school curriculum and a summer day camp. The school curriculum consists of practical life, sensorial, math, language, cultural, science, art, music and a foreign language at all levels. Summer camp consists of themes chosen by the staff, some academics, reading activities, and a great deal of fun! Summer camp is for past students, present students and students enrolled for the next school year.

For more information on Northside Montessori School, contact (317) 251-2979 or visit their website, northsidemontessorischool.com.