Timeline

  • 1965

    RMS founded in April 1965

  • 1966

    RMS opens at 210 South Boulevard to 40 students on September 19th

  • 1967

    RMS obtains 501(c)(3) non-profit status

  • 1972

    Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association (RMPA) is formed

  • 1973

    Groundbreaking held at 499 North Parham Road site

  • 1991

    AMS accreditation received, making RMS one of only 11 schools in the nation accredited

  • 1996

    Long Range Plan adopted and new facilities construction begins

  • 1998

    New administration, classroom and multi-purpose facilities dedicated (Windsor Hall, Parsons Hall). Capital Campaign exceeds $500,000 goal in 2000

  • 2002

    VAIS Accreditation received, making RMS only school in Commonwealth of Virginia to hold dual accreditation by AMS and VAIS

  • 2003

    "Eye on the Future" Capital Campaign established and construction begins on science building, dedicated in 2004

  • 2009

    RMS purchases adjacent property at 501 N. Parham Road, expanding campus to 11 acres

  • 2010

    RMS celebrates 45th anniversary