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At Springmont, we’re proud of our school and like to share the accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Here you’ll find information about Springmont, including recent school news, articles about our curriculum, and other interesting items. For additional press or media information, please contact Julie Strickland jstrickland@springmont.com or 404.252.3910.
Your Gift. Their Future.
September 28, 2026
The Springmont Fund community campaign kicks off TODAY, and for the next five weeks, we will come together around something at the heart of Springmont: Giving our children the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive.
At Springmont, tuition sustains the school's daily operations. Philanthropy helps us grow and become the school we aspire to be. The Springmont Fund provides things that tuition alone cannot fund.
Over the next five weeks, I hope you'll take a moment to notice the Springmont Fund's impact around campus. Look for bows marking some of the things the Fund has helped make possible in years past. These visual reminders are meant to help us connect our community's generosity with the experiences, resources, and opportunities our students enjoy every day.
This year's Springmont Fund will support our students at play. We know play is critical to child development. Our students deserve outdoor environments that invite exploration, movement, imagination, and connection.
Whether you give $19.63, $196.30, $1,963 (all nods to our founding year), or another amount meaningful to you, every gift matters and we invite every family to participate. Springmont is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions to the Springmont Fund are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
100% of employees and trustees have demonstrated their commitment to our mission and belief in what we do through a gift or pledge to this year’s Springmont Fund. We hope you will join us and help us reach our goal of 100% family participation, too.
We are also grateful to the Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile sponsors who are helping make this campaign possible. 10% of their sponsorship goes directly to the Springmont Fund, extending their support beyond the event and into the experiences and opportunities our students enjoy throughout the year.
Join us by giving today!! Donate to the Springmont Fund Here!
Rooted in Nature, Connected by Community: Reflections on the Landschool Work Weekend
September 28, 2026
One sentiment I heard repeatedly throughout the Landschool Work Weekend was “I love watching the children play freely in nature.” There is something truly special about observing the organic experiences children gain simply from playing. The Landschool provides our children with generous and abundant opportunities that allow them to explore, follow their curiosity, take healthy risks, and connect with nature and each other. Having the Landschool as an extension of our Springmont community is an extraordinary gift and one that continuously leaves a lasting impression on those lucky enough to experience it firsthand.
Maria Montessori understood the profound relationship between children and the natural world. She believed that children need opportunities to move freely, follow their curiosity, make discoveries, and develop a meaningful connection with their environment. “The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” – Maria Montessori, From Childhood to Adolescence
The Landschool Work Weekend was a beautiful reminder of just how interconnected nature, community, and well-being truly are. While our children were exploring, discovering, and experiencing the freedom of the outdoors, the adults were working side by side toward a shared purpose. Through environmental stewardship, we were not only caring for the land but also strengthening our sense of belonging and connection to one another.
“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” – Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. The Landschool embodies this philosophy by giving children space to safely explore, develop confidence, strengthen friendships, and discover the natural world through organic, firsthand experiences. At the same time, it gives families the opportunity to slow down, absorb the many benefits of nature, and contribute to something deeply meaningful.
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the weekend was recognizing that while we came together to care for a place, that very place nurtured us in return.
31 Years of Running With a Purpose - Saturday, Oct 17
September 28, 2026
The Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile is a beloved event, bringing students, staff, parents, grandparents, and alumni together on campus!
The graphic was created by Upper Elementary student Clementina Pascavage and selected as the winner of the 2026 Montessori Mile T-shirt Contest! Congrats, Clementina! Her design will be printed on the front of the t-shirts!
Come Run. Come Cheer. Come Celebrate Springmont!
Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes or cheering from the sidelines, we hope you’ll join us on for this fun-filled Springmont tradition on Saturday, October 17! Race Registration continues through Sunday, October 12, at midnight. Click here to register!
Schedule
The morning begins with a warm-up in the Pavilion at 8:30 a.m., followed by the one-mile fun runs on Long Island Drive for adults and children ages 6–14. Our youngest runners, ages 6 and under, will have their own dashes on the Field. And the fun doesn’t stop when the races end! Here are some of the planned activities!
- Middle School Fair & Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Enrichment Vendor Activities & Demonstrations
- Sycamore Class Market - Pumpkin Bread, Fig Preserves, and Jewelry
- Juniper Class Market - Sourdough Bread and Goat Cheese
- Barn Tours
- Alumni Brunch
- Talent Show & Karaoke with Springmont Parent Emcees/DJs Brian Burns and Brian Knott - Calling all musicians, dancers, and performers! We’re looking for Springmont community members to sign up for a performance slot! Whether you sing, play an instrument, dance, juggle, tell jokes, or have another talent to share, we’d love to see what you’ve got! And if sharing a talent isn’t quite your speed, there will also be time for karaoke—so pick your favorite song and come ready to join the fun. Ready to take the stage? Click the link in Springmont Weekly News to sign up for a performance slot! We can’t wait to see (and hear) our Springmont community!
- Chili Cook-Off - Do you have a great chili recipe? Enter Springmont’s 14th annual Chili Cook-Off for a chance to prove your recipe is Golden Ladle-worthy. You could win a fabulous prize basket! Chili of all varieties—black bean, red bean, spicy, mild, chicken, beef, vegetarian, and others are welcome. Email Tiffany Orem at torem@springmont.com to enter!
ALL parking is off campus at the Century Springs East lot at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive!
- Shuttles run to and from campus and the Century Springs East lot at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive NW, Sandy Springs, 30328.
- 7:15-8:25 a.m. – The shuttle will run every 15 minutes. Arrive early (by 8 am) to ensure your family is on campus to get your bib and warm up! The last shuttles may not arrive in time for these activities and the adult race.
- 9:15 am - 12 noon - the LAST shuttle departs campus at 12 noon!
- On-street parking on Long Island Drive is NOT permitted.
- Out of respect for our neighbors, please do NOT park on side streets, including Mitchell Rd., or in neighborhoods.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need YOUR help to make this event happen! Whether you’re interested in set-up, race logistics, hospitality, or general support, we welcome you to join us! If you have volunteered before, we would love to have you back! Your familiarity with the event makes you an invaluable part of our team. Of course, we warmly welcome ALL volunteers, regardless of event experience! If you’re interested in volunteering or want to learn more about the roles available, please click the link in Springmont Weekly News by Friday, October 9th to indicate your interest. Questions? Email Tiffany Orem at torem@springmont.com.
Coffee with the Counselors - Oct 7
September 28, 2026
"It is a happy talent to know how to play." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Please join School Counselors Ann & Katie for a very special Coffee with the Counselors on Wednesday, October 7th, beginning at 8:45 am, when guest Andrew Wallace, LCSW, will offer an experiential and informative session on parenting with Theraplay.
Theraplay promotes strong attachments and increases resilience in children, strengthening them to meet life's day-to-day challenges. Andrew will focus on building children’s executive function skills through parental play and healthy attachments. His presentation,"Play to Empower Executive Functioning," provides research-based information along with some opportunities to play and practice games we can use at home.
Kindly click the link in Springmont Weekly News to RSVP by 3 pm on Tuesday, October 6, so that we can plan seats and breakfast treats.
Due this Sunday: Sponsorships & Early Bird Race Registration!
September 21, 2026
This graphic was created by Upper Elementary student Clementina Pascavage and selected as the winner of the 2026 Montessori Mile T-shirt Contest! Congrats, Clementina! We look forward to seeing her design printed on the front of the t-shirts! If you'd like your company logo or family name on the back, check out the sponsorship opportunities below!
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are now available, including NEW opportunities to sponsor both the Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile AND the Auction (scheduled for April 24, 2027)! Whether you’re sponsoring as a business or a Springmont family, sponsorship benefits vary and may include race registrations, an on-campus parking spot, reserved Auction seating, recognition, and more. Plus, 10% of every sponsorship goes directly to the Springmont Fund to support outdoor play spaces for our youngest learners, Tuition Assistance, and professional development. Our theme, Your Gift. Their Future says it all! Sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to complete the Sponsorship Form by midnight on Sunday, September 27!
Ready to Run? Register Early!
All fun run and dash participants, and anyone who wants one of our long-sleeved commemorative t-shirts, should register early! Early Bird registration is $25 per participant through midnight on Sunday, September 27. After that, registration increases to $30, and we can no longer guarantee your preferred t-shirt size. Regular race registration opens September 28 and remains available through midnight on Sunday, October 11.
Volunteer Opportunities
As we gear up for this year’s event, we’re excited to celebrate 31 years of “Running with a Purpose.” The Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile is a beloved event and one of the most joyful ways our community comes together, bringing students, staff, parents, grandparents, and alumni together in celebration. And, we need YOUR help to make it happen again! Whether you’re interested in set-up, race logistics, hospitality, or general support, we welcome you to join us! If you have volunteered before, we would love to have you back! Your familiarity with the event makes you an invaluable part of our team. Of course, we warmly welcome ALL volunteers, regardless of event experience! If you’re interested in volunteering or want to learn more about the roles available, please click here by Friday, October 9th to indicate your interest. Questions? Email Tiffany Orem at torem@springmont.com.
Come Run. Come Cheer. Come Celebrate Springmont!
Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes or cheering from the sidelines, we hope you’ll join us on campus for this fun-filled Springmont tradition on Saturday, October 17! We’ll kick things off with a warm-up in the Pavilion at 8:30 a.m., followed by the one-mile fun runs on Long Island Drive for adults and children ages 6–14. Our youngest runners, ages 6 and under, will have their own dashes on the Field. And the fun doesn’t stop when the races end! Look forward to a Middle School-run Festival, a talent show, the annual Chili Cook-Off, and more. We can’t wait to see our community come together on Saturday, October 17!
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