Join other Sands families for a monthly drop in family social.

SMPO coordinates a wide range of before and after-school programming for students, designed to enhance and enrich their learning experience.

Registration begins Wednesday, January 14 at 7 am. Programs begin February 2. Click through for more information, including about scholarships.

Holiday Spirit Week at Sands is December 15-19th. Have some fun with these themes during this cold and snowy week!

Support Sands Montessori by ordering Gold Star on Wednesday, December 10th from 4-9pm ONLINE ONLY

Get ready to dive under the sea! This year’s musical will be Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo KIDS — coming to the Sands stage in April 2026.

Open to all 1st–6th graders, no experience required. We can welcome up to 60 students, and while auditions will help us assign roles, there’s a no-cut policy — everyone who auditions will be cast! There are also opportunities for students to help backstage.

Find a listing of teacher and staff “favorite things” for some gift-giving inspiration or just to know them better.

Special Friend's Day (formerly called Grandparent's Day, Donuts with Grownups, etc) is a morning at Sands where your child can invite a special adult in their lives to come into the building and share time with them. There is usually a treat involved and then some time for your child to show their person around their classroom and do an activity together. It's a big day for the SMPO to plan, in collaboration with teachers and staff. We would love help running this event!  Please send Erin a message if you can volunteer for any amount of time the day of or if you can help her with planning!

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Sands the week of November 17th-21st. Students will have the option to shop during their library class and a Family Shopping Night will occur Wednesday, November 19th from 4-6:30p and open shopping will also be available during Special Friends Day on Friday, November 21st.

The SMPO is partnering with the awesome folks at The Potted Palm for a gathering and a fundraiser on November 14. Peruse their great selection of plants and unique household items.

SMPO will get a portion of sales all day so please stop into The Potted Palm anytime. Members of SMPO will be available to answer questions and network with the Sands Community from 5-7pm.

Get to know other Sands families at monthly first Friday happy hours. Family-friendly locations and activities. Connect with your neighbors and the Sands community for carpools, bus stops, playdates and community connections.

You’re invited to a three-part community conversation exploring technology, childhood, and how we can better support our kids in today’s digital world. Alison Taylor and Courtney Ryan will host a roundtable discussion inspired by The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Conversations will be held at Sands Montessori.

Interested in learning more about Clark Montessori, a Cincinnati Public School offering grades 7-12? This post contains information about various information sessions, tours, and a shadow day for your student.

The Sands Love Choir is a vibrant enrichment program that brings students together through the joy of singing and community. Directed by Maxine Lewis, the choir provides children with the opportunity to explore music in a supportive and inspiring environment. The Love Choir celebrates cultural diversity and unity, reminding us that music is a universal language that uplifts and inspires. Students will have the chance to perform at school and community events, including a special holiday program in December.

New Sands spiritwear is available for order through November 1st. Show off your Eagle pride and benefit the Sands community, as 20% of sales remain with SMPO.

SMPO’s Trunk or Treat event is happening Friday, October 24th at Sands!

Visit Jeni’s Ice Cream at Factory 52 on Wednesday, October 15th from 3-6pm and a portion of the proceeds will go to SMPO! A tasty way to support students and staff. Try a flavor new to you, like Caramel Apple Crumble or Strawberry Buttermilk!