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Primary West - Assistant

April Smith

Ms. April is originally from New Jersey and shortly after graduating High School, joined the Marine Corps and served 9 years as a Military Police Officer. During her time in the Marine Corp, she completed her Associates in Arts degree from Coastal Carolina Community College. After that, Ms. April attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she majored in Criminology and received a minor in Forensic Chemistry. Ms. April has 2 children and after the birth of her youngest, began working in the Onslow County School System as a Substitute Teacher and Exceptional Child Teacher Assistant for 4 years. She began subbing for MCS last year and will be the Teacher Assistant in Primary West. When not at school Ms. April enjoys hiking, swimming, kayaking, and many other activities with her 2 children.

Happy Spring Break!

Montessori Children’s School & the MCS Office is closed for Spring Break from Mon., March 25- Fri., March 29, 2024.  The Office will reopen on Mon., April 1, 2024 and students return on Tues., April 2, 2024.  

Please feel free to email admin@mcsjax.org 
and we will return any emails on April 1st

ATTENTION MCS FAMILIES/STAFF:

Due to the risk of severe weather, mcs will operate on a slightly earlier than half-day schedule for tuesday, 1/9/24. The early release schedule will be as follows:

ELEMENTARY – 11:15AM

PRIMARY – 11:30AM

STEPPING STONES – 11:45AM

*NO AFTER CARE ON 1/9/24

WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH ANY UPDATES

Happy Spring Break!

Montessori Children’s School & the MCS Office is closed for Spring Break from Mon., March 25- Fri., March 29, 2024.  The Office will reopen on Mon., April 1, 2024 and students return on Tues., April 2, 2024.  

Please feel free to email admin@mcsjax.org 
and we will return any emails on April 1st