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What we stand for:

Mountain Community School is a personalized, project-driven, free, public charter school that creates active, engaged thinkers who participate in their own education. We develop curious and confident children who grow to make the world a better place.

  • Educational Philosophies

    Educational Philosophies

    There are three key elements of our educational system:

    - Place-based, Project-based Learning

    - Personalized Learning

    - Character and Leadership Development

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  • Mission and Vision

    Mission and Vision

    The mission of the Mountain Community School is to inspire curiosity, engagement, and leadership through transformative place-based education.

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  • Future Students

    Welcome Future Students

    At MCS we believe in hands on, real-world learning for students Kindergarten through 8th grade.

    Our students…

    -are engaged in their learning through our Community and Personal Projects.

    -are inspired to take charge of their learning.

    -and create an impact in their community.

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  • School Life

    School Life

    A day in the life of a MCS student includes the following elements:

    - A morning circle with the class to check in and start the day unified

    - Personalized instruction at the student’s level (be that above or below grade level) in math and reading

    - Lots of Outside time year around in either structured games or free play time

    - Group collaboration on Community Project

    - Targeted reading instruction 

    - Daily focus on team building and character skills 

    - A closing circle to wrap up the day and send the students on their way

    - Weekly work on Personal Projects

    - Weekly skiing in the winter

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Letter from the Head of School

Hello and welcome to Mountain Community School (MCS)! My name is Dr. Jenny Schon, and I am honored you are here. After working in education for several decades, I recognized an essential need that both our community and educational system was missing. In co-founding MCS, the goal was to create a school that was more reflective and responsive to both our changing world and each individual student’s needs. My background in field research helped me realize the value of both hands-on learning and an education program that was relevant to what is happening in the here and now - this is what place-based, project-based learning is all about. MCS is rooted in these philosophies while also recognizing that each student is unique and needs an educational program that meets their needs. We focus on empowering students to take ownership of their learning by giving them the tools they need to grow from where they are, to develop their own character and leadership style while also setting them up for success, for whatever their future path may bring. We look forward to working with you and your student(s) in celebrating their growth!

School Life

School Life

Educational Philosophies

Educational Philosophies

Staff and Board

Staff and Board

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

FAQ's

FAQ's

  • "My daughter feels accepted by her peers and teachers, despite her academic struggles. Her teacher is very understanding and compassionate when it comes to comfort levels and will not "single out" my daughter if the class is doing something above her academic level. This is much different than what we have experienced at other schools so it is extremely valuable to us."

    Parent of Student

  • "I’m learning a lot more at this school then my other schools. We get to go outside and learn things."

    Student, 2nd Grade

  • "This school has made a big difference in our day to day lives. I know that my daughter is getting plenty of time outside and she is supported. She loves going to school here whereas before she struggled with a typical school setting."

    Parent of Student

  • "We do a lot more engaging things. We don’t just learn in books."

    Student, Grade 8