About Towles
At our school, we offer two distinctive yet complementary educational programs: the Montessori Elementary program and Towles New Tech Middle School. Our first floor is dedicated to grades 1-5, where students engage with the Montessori curriculum. On the second floor, our New Tech Network Curriculum serves grades 6–8.
Towles Intermediate School is a grades 1–8 campus serving students through Montessori and New Tech programs. While each program is unique, all Towles Tigers share a strong sense of community, celebration and opportunity.
International Day of Peace
A special day dedicated to celebrating peace and global unity. Students engage in activities that promote understanding, respect and harmony, learning about peace from both a personal and global perspective.
Student Recognition
- Students are recognized regularly for effort, growth, leadership and core skills.
- Honors and achievements are celebrated through announcements, displays, certificates and special events.
- Students and staff participate in peer and staff shout-outs that promote gratitude and belonging.
Assemblies & Special Observances
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Tiger Time AssembliesOur Tiger Time brings students together to build community, celebrate accomplishments, and reinforce Towles Tiger Pride. Schoolwide traditions help students feel connected across grade levels.
- Veteran’s Day assemblies honoring veterans connected to our school community
- International Day of Peace
- Performances and presentations that highlight student learning
Events & School Traditions
Pumpkin Chunkin
An annual event where pumpkins are launched using a trebuchet and students build model catapults for launching smaller pumpkins.
Winter Fun Festival
Arts, crafts, games and dancing
Tiger Day
A schoolwide end-of-year festival
Student Advisory sponsors events such as:
- Color Fun Run
- Talent Show
- Monthly community-building competitions
Unique Learning Opportunities
Upper elementary students receive Smart Lab instruction that focuses on STEM and practical life skills such as cooking in the kitchen lab and beginning sewing.
Dedicated Staff
Our Montessori staff must acquire state teaching license and Montessori certification which takes up to two years including summers. They must also continue professional learning in Montessori to keep their certification current.
Staff Recognitions
Towles participates in the Rock Star program for FWCS, PTA sponsored recognitions from students and a nomination is available in the hallway for staff, parents and students to recognize teachers or staff. Nominations are read during announcements weekly to honor those nominated.
Annual Family Events
VIP Day
Students are allowed to bring to adults to experience an afternoon in our learning environment with their student. This event is well attended.
Learning Spotlight
Each spring students present their learning focused around our continent study. Fine Arts performances are featured that night as well.
Trunk or Treat
A family-friendly annual event where students and families gather to decorate car trunks, show off their costumes and enjoy some Halloween fun!
