In the first of two parent-oriented events this month, the children were prepared, confident, and content ..read more

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September marks Head Lice Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a common yet often misunderstood problem affecting people of all ages. Head lice, tiny parasitic insects that thrive on the scalp and hair, can cause itching, discomfort, and embarrassment. This month aims to educate individuals about the causes, prevention, and effective treatment options for head lice infestations.  How Head Lice Spreads  Head lice infestations are commonly found among children aged 3 to 11, but anyone can get them. These insects spread through direct head-to-head contact, which c ..read more

Flex Block courses give students time for specialized academic support. This week, we tackled digital literacy ..read more

This week, we had an amazing first Volts Wednesday in the PGIA. Every Student Life course and club in the IA house was student-led! Our Volts Wednesday program is designed to meet students’ individual needs, both academically and socially/emotionally.  Additionally, it allows students to explore activities and topics they would not typically encounter in school. Volts Wednesdays occur 10 times each semester, on the Wednesday of five-day school weeks.  All dates can be found on the school calendar. Photos by Natasha Webster, Lexi Harris, and Dr. Fisher Mu Alpha Theta A nati ..read more

The Board of Trustees of the Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Gloria Arpasi as the new Head of School, effective July 1, 2024.  Ms. Arpasi’s transition comes along with a number of new administrative moves prior to the 2024-2025 school year, including the additions of: * Ms. Kara Ebe Cook, Business Director * Mr. Christos Bardis, Finance Director * Ms. Melissa Bump, Human Resources Manager and Admissions Director * Mr. Vernon Araujo and Island Communications, as consultants supporting Marketing ..read more

“I’m excited for a new beginning, and curious to see the person that I’ll become.” One of the most inspiring stories of graduation season at VIMSIA is that of senior Beyoncé Duverge, who received a "full ride" scholarship covering all expenses related to college, including her room and board in addition to tuition. She is notably also the first person in her family to attend college. Beyoncé will attend Bentley University in Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, where she plans to study accounting and finance. She aspires to be an accountant, specifically to further develop her skills ..read more

Congratulations to all of our student athletes for participating on a VIMSIA sports team this school year. At a ceremony this week, we celebrated our athletes from the following sports: Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Sailing, Track and Field, and Soccer. Highlights of the season were: Our varsity and middle school girls winning the IAA championship Our varsity boys team finished in second place in their division Our cross country runners placed high in the Virgin Islands territory championships Our middle school soccer team (combined with All-Saints) winning the IAA championsh ..read more

An enormous thank you to all Montessori families who attended our ‘Hands On’ Parent Nights over the past two weeks. This special event allowed children to demonstrate what they’ve been learning and working on to a parent. On both nights, the children were overjoyed to share. Photos from Lower Elementary demonstrations are below. In this week’s gallery, we have also added new Primary photos from Ms. Bollinger’s classroom during last week’s presentations. Enjoy! Photos from Primary Night are here ..read more

It’s graduation week! All are invited to join us under the Solar Awning this Sunday, May 26th at 1pm for the official ceremony. The Class of 2024 has very exciting and diverse post-secondary plans. Collectively, their pursuits will take them to both domestic and international universities, into the trades and to exploration through travel. From service projects to athletic accomplishments to excellence in academics, everyone in this class has contributed to our island community in unique and impactful ways. Half of this class has been a part of VIMSIA since a level of Montessori, and many of ..read more