Admissions

Thank you for considering CMMS for your child's middle school education. We welcome students from all educational backgrounds, including public, private, and homeschool settings.

Enrollment Process:

  1. Schedule an observational visit
    Attend an observational visit during school hours to determine if CMMS is the right fit for your child.
  2. Submit an Application
    Complete and submit the Application for Admission along with a $50 non-refundable fee.
  3. Await Enrollment Decision
    Enrollment decisions are confirmed by early spring for the upcoming school year.

    Note: Returning students must complete re-enrollment by the end of March.

Enrollment Priorities:

  • Returning students
  • Siblings of current or former students
  • Montessori background or demonstrated commitment
  • Consideration of grade-level and gender balance

Tuition

2025-26 Tuition & Fees

  • Annual Tuition: $10,200
  • Enrollment Fee: $450

Tuition may be paid annually, biannually, or in monthly installments. The enrollment fee covers supplies, as well as participation in Spanish, art, music, and physical education.

As part of our micro-economy curriculum, all students actively fundraise throughout the year to help support their class trips.

Financial Assistance

CMMS is committed to making Montessori education accessible to all families, while maintaining the high quality of our program. If you are seeking financial assistance, please contact to Mike or Kelly to learn more. We will work closely with you to prioritize and assess your family's financial needs.

Cascades Montessori Middle School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any religious organization. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other status in its educational policies or scholarship distributions.

Cascades Montessori Middle School
2710 McKenzie Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

360-306-8723
info@cascadesmiddle.org