The Odyssey is an important component of the Montessori adolescent curriculum. The twice yearly retreat is an opportunity for Eucalyptus and Keyaki students to grow close as a community, to step beyond the classroom and engage directly with the world. Through these extended trips, adolescents develop independence, resilience, collaboration, practical skills, and a deeper sense of responsibility while navigating unfamiliar environments. Just as importantly, the Odyssey strengt

MST was proud to host the first Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Montessori School Leadership course held in Japan. Participants travelled from across the country, including Kyushu and Osaka, for four days of in-person learning alongside the course’s online sessions. The bilingual format brought Japanese and international participants together to learn in both Japanese and English. Hosting the course builds on last year’s bilingual AMI Elementary Assistants trainin

We’re delighted to invite you to Autumn Insights: A Montessori Parent Evening on Friday, October 16. Previously held in September as Back to School Night, this refreshed October event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect as a community and explore the heart of Montessori philosophy. Faculty will lead a series of concurrent presentations on key aspects of Montessori pedagogy. Please click here to view the evening’s schedule and further details about each presentation on

Something new is backing up into MST! This month, we’ll welcome a brand-new school bus to our community—a fresh, vibrant replacement designed to reflect the spirit of the school and the children who fill it each day. The bus is not only a welcome upgrade, it represents our community’s love of exploration and adventure and provides a direct connection to the wider community. Arriving on the 9th! Hop aboard. Let’s go!

Long gone are the days when the entire community could gather under one roof to celebrate the transitions and graduations of our children. Instead we get to have a dozen celebrations. Last year, I likened it to a patchwork quilt but I think it’s closer to a tapestry with stories woven into each other, threads from one event sewn into another. As one of the few folks who attended every one of these events (along with James and Gel), I get to see the interconnectedness of the..

After 14 remarkable years, Moka Kim graduates from Eucalyptus as the longest-attending student in MST’s history. Hundreds of classmates, six classrooms, 20 classroom teachers, and thousands of school days later, MST has been far more than a school to Moka—it has been the place where nearly her entire childhood unfolded. In many ways, her story is woven into the story of MST itself. Moka has long been someone who makes others feel welcome, included, and seen. In a school commu

Middle School adventurers discovered that some of the most powerful learning happens outdoors—through challenge, collaboration, and shared experiences in nature. From sunrise birdsong to late-night campfire celebrations, the Izu Oshima Odyssey was a journey of adventure, friendship, and moments that turned into lifelong memories. From volcano hikes and island-wide bike rides to snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, Eucalyptus explorers embraced challenge, discovery, and unforge

The Willow Upper Elementary students recently transformed their classrooms into a vibrant showcase of scientific curiosity and hands-on discovery during this year’s Science Fair. Guided by their own questions and interests, students explored an impressive range of scientific concepts through experiments, engineering challenges, and design investigations. This year’s projects reflected the spirit of Montessori learning: children pursuing meaningful questions through research,

After creative brainstorming by the students, nominating finalists by the faculty and room parents, and finally conducting a community-wide vote, we are proud to announce the official mascot of our community: the Japanese Sparrowhawk. A female sparrowhawk in Arisugawa Park. Small yet powerful, swift yet precise, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is a remarkable bird native to Japan and found across East Asia. Though modest in size compared to larger birds of prey (about the size of a