Clover M., an eighth grader, made history for Milwaukee Montessori School by earning a National Gold Medal for her novel "Inverted." She competed against eighteen-year-olds and was one of only thirteen students and two middle school students in Wisconsin to receive this award.
Academic Awards
Milwaukee Montessori School graduates consistently excel, earning a remarkable share of prestigious national awards and merit-based scholarships. Our 8th-grade graduates enter high school fully prepared for advanced, honors, and AP-level courses, demonstrating a strong academic foundation, exceptional work ethic, and a natural ability to lead and communicate effectively. These qualities make our graduates highly sought after by nationally and internationally acclaimed high schools. An MMS education not only prepares students to stand out in high school but also positions them for success in competitive college and university admissions, setting the stage for lifelong achievement.
2025 – 2026
Scholarships:
- Simone K. - winner of the Caroline D. Bradley, to attend a private high school of her choice
- Offered the Head of School Scholarship from Lake Forest Academy
- Offered the Amis Family Scholarship from Phillips Academy Andover
- Offered a $14,000 grant and four all expenses paid trips home from The Hotchkiss School
- Sarina D. - winner of the Van Dyke scholarship to attend University School of Milwaukee
- Liam C. - winner of the Jacobs Scholarship to attend University School of Milwaukee
Written communication is an area in which machines simply cannot compete with humans. Communicating with beauty, persuasion, and sophistication requires years of consistent instruction and effort, and our teachers work with students in a very deliberate way to help them hone their writing skills. Because of this, our students enjoy sharing their ideas with others through essays and creative works, and each year, a staggering number of MMS students enter and win writing competitions held throughout the state and nation.
Scholastic Writing Regional Awards
February 2026
Gold Key Winners:
- Jackson B. | Gold Key | Flash Fiction | "Illegal Fashion"
- Liam C. | Gold Key | Short Story | "The Hidden Horror of Huntsville"
- Mila M-L. | Gold Key | Personal Essay & Memoir | "The Glass Tightrope"
- Meara D. | Gold Key | Poetry | "Death by the Day"
- Ava O. | Gold Key | Flash Fiction | "Orange Bottles"
- Violet U. | Gold Key | Poetry | "Season Poem"
- Violet U. | Gold Key | Flash Fiction | "The Second Floor"
Silver Key Winners:
- Dean M. | Silver Key | Speculative Fiction | "Havoc Hotel"
- Liam C. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction | "The Switch"
- Michael R. | Silver Key | Short Story | "The Zombie"
- Kai T. | Silver Key | Poetry | "Fall"
- Winnefred B. | Silver Key | Poetry | "A Starlit Warning"
- Winnefred B. | Silver Key | Short Story | "The Bug-Boy"
- Gabriel K. | Silver Key | Screenplays and Scripts | "The Microwavable Pizza Lovers Deep Dish Unlimited Supreme Pizza"
- Gabriel K. | Silver Key | Short Story | "The Ice Monster"
- Natalie M. | Silver Key | Poetry | "An Old Kingdom's Renewal"
- Natalie M. | Silver Key | Short Story | "Strayborn"
Honorable Mentions:
- Simone K. | Flash Fiction |"How I Will Show Patriotism in the United States"
- Simone K. | Poetry | "But One"
- Weston U. | Poetry | "Before the Tree"
- Josie M. | Flash Fiction | "The Break Up"
- Josie M. | Flash Fiction | "The Mattress"
- Liam C. | Poetry | "When You Leave Me"
- Mila M-L. | Journalism | "Climate Change Affects Penguins in Antarctica"
- Michael R. | Poetry| "The Dungeon"
- Jax P. | Short Story | "And Then It All Went Black"
- Lula R. | Poetry | "Dreaming"
- Lula R. | Novel | "The Things I'll Never Get to See"
- Addie G. | Flash Fiction | "Murray Middle School Serves Live Chicken for Lunch"
- Taylor B. | Flash Fiction | "New Product from Nair!"
- Alexandra S. | Poetry | "As the moon comes up and the sun comes down"
- Vinson H. | Flash Fiction | "Comfort AI"
- Violet U. | Flash Fiction | "Disrespect"
Veteran's of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen Award Winners:
- Mila M-L., seventh grade
- Kai T., seventh grade
- Ellen D-H., seventh grade
Noetic Math Awards:
Each year, over 30,000 students nationwide participate in the highly competitive Noetic Learning Math Contest. This math competition is not your average, run-of-the-mill math test, but a demanding challenge, where students are to solve 20 highly complex problems independently in just 45 minutes, all without using a calculator. Approximately 3,500 students place in the top 10% and earn the title of National Honor Roll, while those who place in Honorable Mention rank in the top 50% of all participants.
Fall 2025 National Honor Roll Winners
- 4th Grade Team: Rohan G.
- 5th Grade Team - Sepand L.
- 6th Grade - Gabriel R.
- 8th Grade - Weston U.
Fall 2025 National Honorable Mentions
- 3rd Grade Team: Emily K. (Team Winner), Genevieve B., Isabella E., George M., Lareen N., Sebastian O.
- 4th Grade Team: Rohan G. (Team Winner), Krishna A., Evany B., Fiona I., Suvir M., Cora W., Jovie Z.
- 5th Grade Team: Sepand L. (Team Winner), Taarush A., Mila H., Navom K., Ryder M., Julian P., McKenna R.
- 6th Grade Team: Gabriel R. (Team Winner), Estelle B., Aubrie C., Prateek N., Nandini P., Novika P., Bennett S.
- 7th Grade Team: Michael R. (Team Winner), Winnefred B., Ava O., Jax P., Franklin V., Violet U.
- 8th Grade Team: Weston U. (Team Winner), Jackson B., Liam C., Simone K.
2024 – 2025
Scholarships:
- Elijah T. - winner of the Magis Scholarship, the St. Ignatius Service and Leadership Award, and the Horizon Caddie Scholarship, to attend Marquette University High School
Noetic Math Awards
Spring 2025 National Honor Roll Winners
- 3rd Grade: Rohan G.
- 4th Grade: Julian P., Sepand L., Ryder M
Spring 2025 National Honorable Mentions
- 3rd Grade Team, Team Winner - Rohan G.
Honorable Mentions: Krishna A., Jovie Z. - 4th Grade Team, Team Winner: Julian P.
Honorable Mentions: Mila H., Taarush A., Thomas W., McKenna R. - 5th Grade Team, Team Winner: Novika P.
Honorable Mentions: Novika P., Gabriel R., Nandini P., Bennett S., Prateek N., Oliver G., Estelle B., Paul C. D., Xavia Z., Enzo N. - 6th Grade Team, Team Winner: Mila M.
Honorable Mentions: Mila M., Maya M., Michael R., Winnefred B., Violet U., Jackson P., Lyla P.
Fall 2024 National Honor Roll Winners
- 3rd Grade Team, Team Winner - Rohan G.
- 4th Grade Team, Team Winner - Sepand L.
- 6th Grade - Rishaan G., Team Winner - Michael R.
Fall 2024 National Honorable Mentions
- 3rd Grade Team, Ethan B. (Team Winner)
- 4th Grade Team, Julian P. (Team Winner), Ryder M., Mila H., McKenna R., Gisele, K., Taarush A.
- 5th Grade Team, Novika P. (Team Winner), Nandini P., Bennet S., Elliot P., Kareem S., Prateek N., Gabrial R., Paul C-D.
- 6th Grade Team, Jackson P., Violet U.
- 7th Grade Team, Weston U. (Team Winner), Jackson B., William C., Simone K.
- 8th Grade Team, Rishaan G. (Team Winner), Aayan P.
VFW Patriot's Pen Award
- Simone K., 7th grade, 3rd Place Winner for all of Milwaukee County
- Sargun K., 8th grade
- Maddie B., 7th grade
Scholastic Writing Regional Awards
February 2025
- Simone K.| Gold Key | Poetry - Winter's Awakening
- Aayan P. | Gold Key | Humor - Autobiography of a Pencil
- Elijah T. | Gold Key | Poetry - A Dream Filled Sleep, A Villanelle
- Liyu A. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - Hansel & Gretel are Enemies
- Maddie B. | Silver Key | Poetry - I Want a Dog
- Jackson B. | Silver Key | Short Story - The Nugget Games
- Sarina D. | Silver Key | Short Story - The Albino Alligator
- Rishaan G. | Silver Key | Dramatic Script - The Paper Cut
- Tegan J. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - The Broken Rose
- Josie M. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - My Little Buddy
- Jack M. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - Why I Love Waking Up in the Morning
- Quinn M. | Silver Key | Poetry - Bright Night Moonlight: A Villanelle
- Krithi N. | Silver Key | Poetry - Once Upon a December, a Sestina
- Krithi N. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - The Old Nail
- Krithi N. | Silver Key | Personal Essay & Memoir - Tools
- Aayan P. | Silver Key | Poetry - Unending Night, a Sestina
- Elijah T. | Silver Key | Poetry - The Sunlit Path, a Sonnet
- Weston U. | Silver Key | Flash Fiction - I Love Being on Hold
- Maddie B. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Allstate
- Maddie B. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Where's Abbie?
- Maddie B. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Why I Love My Brother, Ethan
- Jackson B. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - Ice Cream
- Jackson B. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - The Gloops
- Jackson B. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Toxic Waste Commercial
- Liam C. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - TV Sonnet
- Sarina D. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - Nintendo Switch
- Tegan J. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - Small Friendships; A Sonnet
- Simone K. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - My Voice in America's Democracy
- Sargun K. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - My Pet, My Dinner
- Sargun K. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Nyquil: Sleep Forever
- Poppy L. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - The Test
- Josie M. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - We Didn't Win
- Josie M. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - What if AI Directed an Episode of The Office
- Krithi N. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - A Tree
- Aayan P. | Honorable Mention | Dramatic Script - Endless Breadsticks
- Aayan P. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Speedo Releases Electrifying New Swimwear Line
- Aayan P. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - The Itchy Surgeon
- Sophia T. | Honorable Mention | Humor - Andrew is Afraid of Cats
- Elijah T. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - The Party
- Jacob T. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - The Movie
- Weston U. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - Dog Show
- Weston U. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Farm-To-Table Chipotle
- Weston U. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction - Frank McMacho's Daycare Workout
- Weston U. | Honorable Mention | Humor - Nestlé Announces New Paradigm: Give Back the Water!
- Weston U. | Honorable Mention | Poetry - The Blenger Sapling
- Nathan W. | Honorable Mention | Flash Fiction -
Forgiveness
2023 – 2024
Scholarships
- Grace W. - Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship to attend a private school of her choice
- Joaquin S. - Michaels-Dickson Scholarship to attend McCallie School
- Shazia B. - Joseph Lubar Scholarship to attend University School of Milwaukee
Scholastic Writing National Award
Noetic Math Awards
National Honorable Mention Ribbons
- 7th Grade Team
- 8th Grade Team
- 7th Grade - Rishaan
- 7th Grade - Aayan
- 7th Grade - Jack
- 7th Grade - Elijah
- 8th Grade - Grace
- 8th Grade - Shazia
Scholastic Writing Regional Awards
April 2024
- Clover M., 8th Grade | Gold Key: Novel Writing "Inverted"
- Elijah T., 7th Grade | Gold Key: Poetry "The Endless Lake"
- Tanav A., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Flash Fiction "My Tea Parties"
- Max D., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Flash Fiction "The Interrogation"
- Rishaan G., Aayan Parikh, and Tanav Allani, 7th Grade | Silver Key: Dramatic Script "Chimichanga TV Today!"
- Anna G., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Humor "The Dinner Date"
- Anna G., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "Lost in the Woods"
- Anneliese K., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Critical Essay "Would the Invention of AI be Beneficial to Businesses in the Future?
- Anneliese K., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "Autumn"
- Jack M., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "The World"
- Clover M., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "The Lost Scarf"
- Krithi N., 7th Grade |Silver Key: Personal Essay & Memoir "My First Memory"
- Aayan P., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "Bharat"
- Grace W., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "Father is Gone"
- Grace W., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Humor "Cora's High School Reunion"
- Liyu A., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Journalism "How America Inspires Me"
- Shazia B., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Humor "WHAT IS ON CARTOON NETWORK AT 3 AM?"
- Rishaan G., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Personal Essay & Memoir "My First Memory"
- Rishaan G., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Novel Writing "The Prophecy"
- Fizza H., 7th Grade |Honorable Mention: Short Story "Tell me Your Secret"
- Poppy L., 7th Grade |Honorable Mention: Personal Essay & Memoir "My Cruise to Mexico"
- Arnav M., 8th Grade |Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction "Your Wacky and Goofy TV Experience"
- Jack M., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Personal Essay & Memoir "My Earliest Memories"
- Aayan P., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Humor "Timmy's Bad Day"
- Aayan P., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Novel Writing "The Stones of Ire, A DND Epic."
- Michael S., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry "You Must Remain Strong to Win a Fight"
- Elijah T., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry "Cats"
- Jacob T., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Novel Writing "Battle for the Flame"
2022 – 2023
Scholarships
- Bellen A. - Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship to attend Phillips Exeter Academy
- Finbar K. - Michaels-Dickson Scholarship to attend McCallie School
- Ella B. - Christoph Family Scholarship and Timothy L. Graham Scholarship to attend Lake Forest Academy
Noetic Math Awards
Team Winner
- 7th Grade - Grace W.
- 8th Grade - Srimaan M.
National Honorable Mention Ribbons
- 7th Grade - Grace. W
- 7th Grade - Michael S.
- 7th Grade - Shazia B.
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2023
- Bellen A., 8th Grade | Gold Key: Journalism "Tofu: A Poor Choice"
- Ella B., 8th Grade | Gold Key: Poetry
- Israel A., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Novel Writing
- Ella B., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry
- Mia L., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Flash Fiction
- Clover M., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry "Poetry Collection 1"
- Ellie W., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Humor "Comedy Papers"
- Bellen A., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
- Shazia B. 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
- Melissa B. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
- Ella B. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction "Joe's Coffee Shop"
- Ella B. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Personal Essay "Teenage Ramblings"
- Ella B. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Critical Essay "Underrated Woman"
- Eleanor K. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry "Eleanor Mae's Collection of Poems"
- Eleanor K. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction
- Annie K. 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction
- Mia L. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry "Luscinia"
- Arnav M. 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction
- Theo M. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry "Still James Dances"
- Ishaan N. 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
- Joaquin Sanchez 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction
- Joaquin Sanchez 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
- Joaquin Sanchez 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry
VFW Patriot's Pen Award
December 2022
Award Winners
- Arnav M. 7th Grade
- Luke K. 8th Grade
- Olivia L. 7th Grade
2021 – 2022
Scholarships
- Anya R. - Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship to attend The Hotchkiss School
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2022
- Cameron H., 8th Grade| Honorable Mention
- Anokhee L., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention
- Trevyn N., 8th Grade | Silver Key
- Anya R., 8th Grade | Silver Key
- Isabella S., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention
- Abigail T., 8th Grade | Silver Key
VFW Patriot's Pen Award
December 2021
Joseph W. came in second in the state in the VFW Patriots' Pen Writing Competition!
2020 – 2021
Scholarships
- Ezran A. - Joseph Lubar Scholarship to attend University School of Milwaukee
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2021
Isabella S. won a NATIONAL LEVEL AWARD this year!
- Isabella S., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Novel | "The One with the Purple Eyes"
- Audrey M., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Flash Fiction | "Hoarders: Child Edition"
- Emma S., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Humorous Piece | "The Fork that Didn't Want to be Used"
- Jeremiah J., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Poetry | "What Patriotism Means to Me"
- Nikita R., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | "The Silent Plague"
- Nikita R., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Poetry | "The Silent Forest"
- Abigail T., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction | "Confrontation"
- Anya R., 7th Grade Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction |"The Leviathan"
- Ella W., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Flash Fiction | "Attempted Rescue of a Dedicated Mind"
- Kassidy D., 7th Grade Honorable Mention: Dramatic Script | "Stop Telling Me What to Do"
2019 – 2020
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2020
Ysola S. and Symone P. were invited to accept their writing awards at the University of Iowa this year!
- Jasleen A., 7th Grade: Honorable Mention: Short Story Piano
- Maya G., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Short Story | What Makes America Great
- Zayna G., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Short Story | Valentine’s Day
- Brody H., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | Garglebum!
- Katie K., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Stort | The Microwave
- Skylar M., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | Anything
- Skylar M., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Short Story | The Perils of Al
- Audrey M., 7th Grade | Silver Key: Short Story | State Robotics
- Symone P., 8th Grade | Silver Key: Short Story | Saying Goodbye
- Isabelle R., 7th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | Waiting and Working
- Ysola S., 7th Grade | Gold Key: Short Story | Is He Dead?
- Japveer S., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | Sleeptime
- Japveer S., 8th Grade | Honorable Mention: Short Story | What Makes America Great?
VFW Patriot's Pen Award
December 2019
Our Junior High writers swept the local VFW Patriots’ Pen Awards again this year with their essays entitled What Makes America Great. In the local awards, Japveer S. won 3rd place, Isabela K. won 2nd, and Zoe P. won 1st!! At the district level, Isabela K. won 3rd place and attended a ceremony in February with Mr. Riggs who was awarded 2nd in the Best Teacher category!
District Level
- 3rd Place: Isabela K., 7th Grade
Local Level
- 3rd Place: Japveer S., 8th Grade
- 2nd Place: Isabela K., 7th Grade
- 1st Place: Zoe P., 8th Grade
2018 – 2019
Scholarships
- Alexander R. - Maria Bissel Hotchkiss Scholarship to attend The Hotchkiss School
VFW Patriot's Pen
Three Junior High students swept the local VFW Patriots’ Pen Awards. All three moved on to the district level, where out of 435 entries, Alexander R’s came in second.
- 3rd Place: Maya G.
- 2nd Place: Alexander R.
- 1st Place: Maggie G.
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2019
Kenady F. won a Silver Medal at the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition at the national level for her short humorous piece, “How to Get a Girl to Go Out with You.” She is only one of 34 students in the nation to receive an award in the humor category.
- Kenady F. | Gold Key (Regional), Silver Key (National) | How to Get a Girl to Go Out with You
- Alexander R. | Gold Key | Shadows
- Mariam S. | Gold Key | He Lied
- Japveer S. | Gold Key | World War Number 2 Pencil
- Brody H. | Gold Key | A Scarecrow Scare
- Alexander R. | Silver Key | Bang!
- Symone P. | Silver Key | My Last
- Brody H. | Silver Key | Snow White and the Seven Robots
- Silver Key | Children Only
- Quinn P. | Silver Key | Go to Sleep
- Jackson B. | Honorable Mention | Give
- Himani C. | Honorable Mention | Crime of the Century
- Nicole C. | Honorable Mention | The Ugly Duckling
- Zayna G. | Honorable Mention | A True Madman
- Daisia G. | Honorable Mention | The Coverup
- LaJess J. | Honorable Mention | When I Confronted Him
- Margaret M. | Honorable Mention | The Trade
- Margaret M. | Honorable Mention | How to Seem Smart in front of Your Teachers
- Olivia P. | Honorable Mention | Emotion
- Quinn P. | Honorable Mention | How to Make a Pizza
- Quinn P. | Honorable Mention | You’re Not My Dad!
- Zoe P. | Honorable Mention | Trust
2017 – 2018
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2018
- LaJess J. | Gold Key | A Locked Closet Door | Flash Fiction Writing
- Quinn P. | Gold Key & American Voices Nominee | Little Boy in the Night | Poetry Writing
- Eleanor T. | Gold Key | Our Little Secret Science | Fiction/Fantasy Writing
- Elliot B. | Silver Key | How to Open a Jar of Pickles | Flash Fiction Writing
- Daisia G. | Silver Key | The Dark Left Corner | Flash Fiction Writing
- Larisa G. | Silver Key | The Love of Shoes | Flash Fiction Writing
- Alonso M. | Silver Key | Juan the Spoon | Flash Fiction Writing
- Nishant N. | Silver Key | Oh, Brother! | Flash Fiction Writing
- Mariam S. | Silver Key | The Emptiness Within | Flash Fiction Writing
- Quinn P. | Silver Key | A Partially Completed Life | Personal Essay/Memoir Writing
- Lucas B. | Honorable Mention |The End |Flash Fiction Writing
- Avery B. | Honorable Mention Poetry Portfolio | Poetry Writing
- Himani C. | Honorable Mention | A Story of Two Soldiers | Short Story Writing
- Nicole C. | Honorable Mention | Summer | Poetry Writing
- Jacob D. | Honorable Mention | America at it’s Worst |Flash Fiction Writing
- Isabella F. | Honorable Mention |Missing You | Short Story Writing
- Isabella F. | Honorable Mention | The Last Breath | Flash Fiction Writing
- Magdalena G. | Honorable Mention | The Worst Day Ever | Flash Fiction Writing
- Larisa G. | Honorable Mention | The Black Parade | Poetry Writing
- Quinn H. | Honorable Mention | Holiday Tree and Despair | Poetry Writing
- Quinn H. | Honorable Mention | The Long Goodbye | Flash Fiction Writing
- Treshawn J. | Honorable Mention | Sonnet Of Life | Poetry Writing
- Jessica L. | Honorable Mention |Poetry Portfolio | Poetry Writing
- Owen L. | Honorable Mention | The Battle of Checkersburg | Flash Fiction Writing
- Emily L. | Honorable Mention | Socks | Flash Fiction Writing
- Miles M. | Honorable Mention | My Sister | Poetry Writing
- Margaret M. | Honorable Mention | Poetry Portfolio | Poetry Writing
- Noor S. | Honorable Mention | Psychopath | Poetry Writing
- Noor S. | Honorable Mention | The Name of The Trees | Flash Fiction Writing
- Adam S. | Honorable Mention | War | Short Story Writing
- Lucian S. | Honorable Mention | The Two Best Poems you Will Ever See in your Life | Poetry Writing
- Boomikha S. | Honorable Mention | Poetry Portfolio | Poetry Writing
- Eleanor T. | Honorable Mention | Shakespearean Sonnet | Poetry Writing
- Gabriel W. | Honorable Mention | Stolen | Flash Fiction Writing
- Gabriel W. | Honorable Mention | Into the Past | Flash Fiction Writing
- Gabriel W. | Honorable Mention | Poetry Portfolio | Poetry Writing
- Caleb Y. | Honorable Mention | The Year that Changed Christmas for Good | Short Story Writing
- Caleb Y. | Honorable Mention | Google’s “DJ” | Short Story Writing
Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit
December 2017
Three Junior High students were selected as post winners by VFW Post 1465. They were selected among a group of 30 students across area schools and swept the competition. Along with a certificate Himani C. won $100, Daisia G. $75, and Isabella F. $50.
- 1st: Himani C. – America’s Gift to Me
- 2nd: Daisia G. – America’s Gift to My Generation
- 3rd: Isabella F.
2016 – 2017
Scholastic Writing Awards
March 2017
MMS took home ten awards in the statewide Scholastic Writing Awards, which was more then any other school in the Wisconsin/Illinois area. Thirty three percent of the scholastic writing award recipients were MMS students.
Junior High teacher Mr. Riggs received the Scholastic Writing Teacher Award.
This year, MMS won five gold keys, which is the most we’ve ever won in a single year.
- Clara A. – Silver Key
- Mehul D. – 2 Gold Keys, Silver Key
- Quinn H. – Honorable Mention
- Owen L. – Silver Key
- Emily L. – Gold Key
- Shannon L. – Gold Key, 2 Honorable Mentions
- Will M. – Honorable Mention, Gold Key
- Catherine N. – 2 Honorable Mentions
- Samantha S. – Honorable Mention
- Eleanor T. – Silver Key, Honorable Mention
DSHA Beacon Scholarship
March 2017
Aleria J. won the four-year full-tuition scholarship to attend Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.
Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit
January 2017
These Junior High students wrote on the theme of “The America I Believe In”, and were selected as post winners by VFW Post 1465. Along with a certificate Grace won $100, Manas $75, and Quinn $50.
- 1st: Grace D. – Essay
- 2nd: Manas A.
- 3rd: Quinn H.
2015 – 2016
National Scholastic Writing Competition
April 2016
Cady M. won a Gold Medal in the state Scholastic Writing Competition and a Silver Medal in the national competition for her novel The Raid on England.
The novel is only 1 of 30 in the entire nation to be recognized with an award at this level and her primary competition was high school students. This is the first win at Milwaukee Montessori School since 2011 at the national level.
Read: The Raid on England.
Scholarship
Gerry P. - Four Year, Full-Tuition, Joe Lubar Scholarship to University School of Milwaukee
Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit
December 2015
Eleanor T. won the Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for her essay. The certificate calls her “An Outstanding Spokesman for Freedom”.
Scholastic Writing Awards
February 2016
MMS took home 10 awards in the statewide Scholastic Writing Awards.
Golden Key Winners: Riley H., Cady M.
Silver Key Winners: Shannon L., Frank O.
Honorable Mention Winners: Anika G. (2), Riley H., William K., Shannon L., Jayla N., Calaway S.
2014 – 2015
Scholarship
Chyna B. - Four Year, Full-Tuition, Joe Lubar Scholarship to University School Milwaukee
Scholastic Writing Awards
February 2015
Of the total 174 statewide Scholastic Writing entries, MMS students took home 16 awards. There were 10 Silver Key winners and 6 honorable mentions. Over 50% of our student’s entries won an award, and MMS accounted for 15% of all the awards given out in the state.
The Scholastic Writing Awards are national and have been in existence for 80 years. The students will be recognized by Still Waters Collective and The Alliance for Young Artists.
Our very own Ben Riggs won the prestigious Janet Martin Award for writing education excellence.
Students submitted works in the follow genres: humor, journalism, persuasive writing, short story, flash fiction and general writing portfolio samples.
Silver Key Winners:
Aidan B., Chyna B., Cady M., Calaway S., Deniz D., Megan K., Olivia E., Jayla N., Riley H., Sam S.
Honorable Mention Winners:
Meghan O., Megan K., Miranda L., Sam S., Vincent D., William M.
2013 – 2014
Scholarship
Elyse C. - Caroline D. Bradley Award, Four Year Full-Tuition scholarship to a private school of her choice
MTEA – Journal Sentinel Martin Luther King Jr. Student Essay
January 2014
Junior High Student Madison K., placed second in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. student essay contest. Her essay “Nonviolence is more effective than violence,” was published in print and online at JSOnline.com.
MPM Student Poetry Contest
April 2014
Anika G., a 6th grader, is a winner in the 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Museum Student Poetry contest. The theme of this year’s competition was “Journeys” and students were to write a poem inspired by an artifact or exhibit at the museum.
2012 – 2013
MTEA – Journal Sentinel Martin Luther King Jr. Student Essay
January 2014
Maggie S. won second place for her essay entitled “King’s Ideals Continue to Change Numerous Lives”