West Hills Montessori School

Winter Break/SCHOOL CLOSED
2019-12-23 - 2020-01-03

Classes Resume
2020-01-06

Delayed start, both campuses open at 11:00am
2020-01-17

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/SCHOOL CLOSED
2020-01-20

All School In-Service/SCHOOL CLOSED
2020-01-24

Presidents' Day/SCHOOL CLOSED
2020-02-17

Parent/Teacher Conferences/No Classes*
2020-02-21, 2020-02-24
*Limited childcare space available, please see the front office for information

Both campuses closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year (click for school statement)
2020-03-23 07:30 - 2020-06-09 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Coming Together (While Staying Apart) During COVID-19
Our hearts are with our school family and the greater community as we navigate the changes and challenges that we are all experiencing with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 8, 2020, both of our campuses will be closed for the remainder of the school year.
On April 1st we launched our distance learning programs utilizing the Seesaw app for our 2 Lower Elementary classes, 7 Primary classes, and Toddler community; and the Upper Elementary class is using Google Classroom. It has been heartwarming to see the connection, engagement and sense of community continue while we are physically apart. We are incredibly grateful for our faculty who have shown such creativity and inspiration as they have collaborated with their colleagues to best support our families from a distance.
And most of all, we are beyond grateful for our parent community who have shown grace, flexibility, understanding and support during this time.
We are actively enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year. Campus tours and classroom observations will be scheduled once our campuses are open. We welcome your application!
We are all in this together and we truly look forward to the day when we will all be back as a community! If you have any questions during the closure, please do not hesitate to contact the Vermont Street Campus (vermontstreet@westhills-montessori.com) or the Lake Oswego Campus (kelsey@westhills-montessori.com)

SW Portland and Lake Oswego Campuses CLOSED on Monday, 9/14
2020-09-14
Due to poor air quality both the SW Portland and Lake Oswego Campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, 9/14. Comprehensive Distance Learning for enrolled Primary and Elementary students will begin as scheduled.

SW Portland and Lake Oswego Campuses CLOSED on Tuesday 9/15
2020-09-15
Due to continued unhealthy air conditions our SW Portland and Lake Oswego campuses will be CLOSED again on Tuesday, September 15. CDL for enrolled Primary families and Elementary families will continue as scheduled. Families can find additional information in the email that was just sent out.

SW Portland and Lake Oswego Campuses CLOSED on Wednesday 9/16
2020-09-16
Due to continued unhealthy air conditions our SW Portland and Lake Oswego campuses will be CLOSED again on Wednesday, September 16. CDL for enrolled Primary families and Elementary families will continue as scheduled. Families can find additional information in the email that was just sent out.

SW Portland and Lake Oswego Campuses CLOSED Thursday 9/17
2020-09-17
Due to continued unhealthy air conditions our SW Portland and Lake Oswego campuses will be CLOSED again on Thursday, September 17. CDL for enrolled Primary families and Elementary families will continue as scheduled. Families can find additional information in the email that was just sent out.

Both campuses will be OPEN Friday 9/18 for returning students
2020-09-18
With improving air quality conditions we are excited to share that both campuses will be OPEN Friday 9/18 for returning Toddler and Primary children as well as Elementary onsite child care children. New families have received their updated start date in the parent email that just went out.

Elementary: The Montessori Advantage - virtual event!
2020-12-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
The Montessori elementary program is a unique and exciting place to learn, a place where children thrive and grow in independence, social responsibility, self-discipline, and love of learning. Join us via Zoom and expand your understanding of Montessori, connect with our staff, and hear for yourself why Montessori students are joyful, lifelong learners.
Email vermontstreet@westhills-montessori.com to receive the Zoom link information.

Both campuses closing EARLY on Thursday 2/11 - click for staggered pick up schedule
2021-02-11
As we monitor the weather forecast for later today, Thursday 2/11, we have made the decision to close both campuses EARLY.

We are still required to have a staggered pick up schedule to maintain safe spacing among cohorts – please see below for the pick up schedule for today:

Thursday, February 11
Vermont Street Campus
Fig 12:00
Willow 12:10
Maple 12:20
Cedar 12:30
Redwood 12:40

Lake Oswego Campus
Alder 12:10
Maple 12:10
Hawthorn 12:20
Juniper 12:30

We appreciate your early pick up today as it will hopefully allow all of our families and staff to get home safely before the onset of the arriving weather system.

Both campuses will be CLOSED on Friday 2/12
2021-02-12
Due to forecasted snow and ice, both campuses will be
CLOSED on Friday, February 12.

Please note that campuses will also be closed on
Monday, February 15, in honor of President’s Day.

Stay safe and warm!

Both campuses CLOSED on Tuesday, February 16
2021-02-16
Dear West Hills Community,

After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close both of our campuses for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

The snow and ice storm has caused both of our campuses to lose power for an extended period of time. The Vermont Street campus has had its power restored, however the Wi-Fi is not working. Wi-Fi is necessary to allow our Elementary on-site children to access their Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) Program. Our Lake Oswego campus is still without power.

While we are grateful that the snow and ice are beginning to melt, many residential streets are still covered in snow and/or ice which prevents our community from arriving safely to campus; assuring safe transportation for families and staff is a priority.

Like many of you, this storm has also caused much damage with downed trees and limbs. Our playgrounds, outside areas, and parking lots will take work to clean up along with snow removal from buildings and covered areas with flat roofs. We will have a crew onsite tomorrow to prepare both our campuses for the safe arrival of our staff and students on Wednesday, February 17 (Lake Oswego campus pending restoration of power).

We understand the hardship that closing school causes for our students and families. We appreciate your support as we work to achieve a safe environment for our community.

Both campuses CLOSED on Monday, June 28 due to extreme heat
2021-06-28
Both of our campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, June 28 due to extreme heat.

Parent/Teacher Conference Day (School Closed)
2021-10-25, 2021-11-01

Vermont Street - Music and Movement for Primary Classes
2021-10-26, 2021-11-09, 2021-11-30

Vermont Street Campus Individual Photos (Cedar, Ginkgo, Redwood, Laurel)
2021-11-03

Vermont Street Campus Individual Photos (Willow, Fig, Maple)
2021-11-04

All School In-Service (School Closed)
2021-11-11

Recognition of Veteran's Day (School Closed)
2021-11-12

Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-26
