What your previous Big Gives have accomplished

Over the years, here are just a few of the few ways we, as a community of givers, have made a difference—together. We have...

• Completed the entire build-out of our beautiful, sun-lit building and campus. (If you are a newer family like mine, you might not know that FCMS was not always located here. It has been through your support the move was made!)
• Installed a wonderful playground where the children can get fresh air and get rid of some of their “wiggles” every day!
• Offered discounted tuition for pre-school families during the pandemic.
• Retained staff and offered competitive salaries to all our guides and staff during the challenging 2020/21 school year.
• Distributed Chromebooks to children enrolled in online learning so they could access class meetings and complete lessons.
• Provided additional trainings and certifications for our growing Montessori faculty.
• And most recently, of course, it is hard to miss the amazing progress on our multi-purpose space that will be enjoyed by all for years to come!

What the 2024/2025 Big Give will do for your students

Imagine a classroom where every child is guided by a highly trained Montessori educator, where hands-on materials spark curiosity, and where a love of learning flourishes in a carefully prepared environment. As Fort Collins Montessori School celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary, your support for the 2024/2025 Big Give, FCMS's annual fundraiser, will help ensure the next decade of joyful learning and growth.

Your Funding Trains and Retains FCMS Staff

By funding professional development and AMI certification for our guides, we ensure that our teachers continue to deepen their expertise and stay committed to FCMS, serving to strengthen the foundation of our school community. As we celebrate Fort Collins Montessori School’s 10 Year Anniversary, this investment honors a decade of growth and paves the way for many more years of excellence in Montessori education.

Your Dollars Go Directly to the Classroom

Increased classroom budgets will provide the essential Montessori materials, books, and supplies that bring learning to life. As Fort Collins Montessori School celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary, a successful fundraiser will ensure that each classroom receives $2,500 to enrich the learning environment. Your generosity directly enhances the daily experiences of our students, empowering them with the tools and guidance they need to grow, explore, and thrive.

The Value of FCMS

As a public charter school, FCMS does not receive the same funding as other PSD schools. A private Montessori education can run into the thousands with some costing as much as $28,000 dollars a year. The Fort Collins Montessori School project is different. FCMS continues to offer tuition-free Montessori K-6 education and to expand these opportunities to more children whenever possible. The funds we provide continue to enable the growth of both our beautiful campus and our robust staff of Montessori-trained guides. The generosity of our community is what allows us to pursue our founders’ visions of a learning atmosphere in which children discover their intrinsic motivation and self-direction, tap into their enthusiasm about the world, become responsible members of their communities, and grow into committed lifelong learners.