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The Parent Cooperative

From 1963 and the very beginning of Wilmington Montessori School, parent interest, involvement, and support are guiding principles of the school and have formed the very foundation. The Parent Co-op system provides a way for all of our children to benefit from the talents and interests abundant from our families. Each family is asked to contribute thirty to fifty hours of volunteer time each year, based on the number of days their children are enrolled. Whether sharing a professional skill, serving on a committee or as a board member, or coordinating tasks to assist in the classroom, parent involvement is an essential element to the WMS community and a foundation that the school was built upon. The co-op concept enhances each child's experience in the school by creating a "village" of support that includes many caring adults in the child's life and also allows for everyone to participate in important work at the school toward our common goals.

Although the Parent Co-op program helps keep tuition down, its greatest benefit is providing a unique learning experience for our children, cultivating a real sense of community and giving parents the opportunity to work with teachers, meet other parents to become involved with the education process, while making a very real contribution to the school. When children see the adults in their lives active in their school, it shapes their perception of the importance of education and strengthens their school experience.

Current Co-Op Opportunities.