MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (MMAEC) is a tuition-free kindergarten through eighth-grade public school. Tuition-free GSRP preschool is also offered.

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ENROLLMENT

To view our enrollment requirements and application process, visit the following link.

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EMPLOYMENT

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EVENTS

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Muskegon Montessori Academy provides all children with the opportunities and resources to achieve academic success.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

Andria Yost awarded the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators

October 21, 2025
At MMAEC, we are committed to fostering environmental stewardship and empowering students to become mindful, active citizens in their communities. One of our educators, Andria Yost, recently received the prestigious U.S. EPA Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators in recognition…

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Awarded Two MTSS Recognitions

October 9, 2025
We are excited to announce that MMAEC has earned two recognitions from the Michigan Department of Education for the 2024-2025 school year! This year we’ve received the MiMTSS Recognition for the School Data Utilization for Reading and Behavior, as well…
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MMAEC Awarded MTSS Recognition Award

November 10, 2024
We are proud to share that Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change has been awarded the School Data Utilization Award for Reading and Behavior for the 2023-2024 school year! The Michigan Department of Education has established a process to recognize…

What Others Are Saying

”The Montessori practice of teaching children to respect other’s work, develop social skills within their peer group, and promote independent work helped our son to gain confidence and lifelong living skills.”

Steve and Laura Lutz

“Our discussions with other parents and teachers have unanimously concluded that those children that attend a Montessori school are ahead of their peers in their learning level, self sufficiency, leadership and self-guided learning and their sense of community and working together.”

A Montessori Parent

SCHOOL CALENDAR

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Meetings are held at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change.

2950 Mc Cracken Street
Norton Shores, MI 49441

SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE

School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Doors Open: 8:35 a.m. (students can enter and get breakfast if they choose)
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