We believe that children learn by doing and are lovers of purposeful work, spontaneously chosen and carried out with profound joy. Montessori education attends to the total development of the child - social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual.
Lake Country School is an independent Montessori school located in south Minneapolis. Founded in 1976, it currently serves approximately 300 children between the ages of 3 and 15 years. It is recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), and a member of the Minnesota Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).
All-School Welcome & Information Evening ThursdayDear Lake Country Parents, The start of school is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to seeing your bright, smiling faces at the All-School Welcome and Information Evening on Thursday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. This is the first time in the school year we all come together as a community, so don't miss it! Sincerely, |
Upcoming Events (partial listing; click here for full school calendar)
Monday, August 30 Odyssey Orientation for JH students, 9-3 Tuesday, August 31 JH departs on Odyssey South Thursday, September 2 Welcome and Information Evening for all parents, 6:30-9 pm Tuesday, September 7 School begins for Childrens House and Elementary students
Our Mission Statement: Lake Country School is an urban-based Montessori community whose purpose is to help children prepare themselves for life. We seek to mirror and embrace the rich diversity of the city. We foster independence, critical thinking, respect and responsibility to self, to others and to the earth.