Monterey Bay Charter School

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Monterey Bay Charter School Monterey Bay Charter School is a tuition-free public school guided by the core principles for Public Waldorf Education.

Our mission is to inspire joyful learning and courageous living!

Congratulations, Ms. DeMatteo! 🙌🏽🎉📚 We’re excited to celebrate our 4th grade teacher, Ms. DeMatteo, who was voted Monter...
11/03/2026

Congratulations, Ms. DeMatteo! 🙌🏽🎉📚 We’re excited to celebrate our 4th grade teacher, Ms. DeMatteo, who was voted Monterey County’s Favorite Math Teacher in a contest hosted by !

We are so grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm she brings to helping our students grow in their love of learning and mathematics. Way to go, Ms. DeMatteo!📐📓📈

🎨✨ In Waldorf education, the arts are woven throughout the learning experience. Through drawing, painting, music, moveme...
10/29/2026

🎨✨ In Waldorf education, the arts are woven throughout the learning experience. Through drawing, painting, music, movement, drama, and hands-on projects, students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with possibilities, and discover different ways of approaching a challenge.

Art integration helps children see that learning isn’t always about finding one correct answer. Sometimes it’s about asking new questions, trying a different approach, learning from mistakes, and discovering possibilities they hadn’t imagined before.

These experiences nurture creativity, independent thinking, and the confidence to approach challenges with curiosity and an open mind. Because the ability to imagine what could be is an important part of learning what can be. 🌿

🌿 Childhood needs room to explore, imagine, and discover. In Waldorf education, unstructured outdoor play is an importan...
10/27/2026

🌿 Childhood needs room to explore, imagine, and discover. In Waldorf education, unstructured outdoor play is an important part of a child’s development. Given the time and freedom to follow their curiosity, children create their own games, solve problems, navigate friendships, and build confidence in their abilities.

Time in nature offers its own lessons, too. Climbing, balancing, collecting treasures, observing seasonal changes, and exploring the world through the senses help children develop coordination, creativity, resilience, and a lasting connection to the natural world.

Not every lesson needs to begin with a planned activity. Sometimes, the most valuable learning happens when children have the freedom to play, wonder, and find their own way. 🍃

Curious about how a Waldorf-inspired education nurtures the whole child? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about MBCS and schedule a school tour.

October is “Bullying Awareness Month” and as a school we take the opportunity to model and encourage what it means and w...
10/27/2026

October is “Bullying Awareness Month” and as a school we take the opportunity to model and encourage what it means and what it looks like to be an “upstander,” and how standing up for others becomes a natural extension of our MBCS values! This theme resonates wonderfully with this season of courage.🌈

🤝 Upstander /ʌpstandə/ noun: A person who speaks or acts in support of an individual or cause, particularly someone who intervenes on behalf of a person being attacked or bullied.

Through our main lesson stories, our classroom discussions, and real-life practice, we’ll find opportunities to cultivate a culture where every child feels safe and supported, knowing their peers and teachers stand with them.

By teaching our students to not only recognize but also act in the face of injustice, whether it’s bullying or exclusion, we are empowering them to use their voice for good. At MBCS, our Courage play relates the story of all “peoples” (gnomes, animals, guardians, children, dragons) standing united against a threat by overcoming fear and fury.

♻️🗑🌊🦀 Caring for the Earth begins with building a relationship with it. At Monterey Bay Charter School, environmental st...
10/22/2026

♻️🗑🌊🦀 Caring for the Earth begins with building a relationship with it. At Monterey Bay Charter School, environmental stewardship is something our students and community put into practice through hands-on experiences that nurture a deeper understanding of the natural world and our responsibility to care for it.

Recently, more than 80 Ocean Guardians came together for a beach cleanup, collecting trash to help protect our coastline and the marine life that depends on it. 💙

Our Pacific Grove campus also celebrated its annual and Ocean Guardian Assembly, recognizing the ongoing work behind our commitment to reducing waste, improving recycling, composting food scraps, and keeping marine debris out of our oceans.

Through our NOAA Ocean Guardian School initiatives and partnership with Save Our Shores, MBCS has adopted Del Monte Beach through the California Coastal Commission’s Adopt-A-Beach Program for three consecutive years.

🏞🏕 🏔🛶 Our sixth graders recently returned from an unforgettable adventure at Lassen Volcanic National Park, spending fiv...
10/21/2026

🏞🏕 🏔🛶 Our sixth graders recently returned from an unforgettable adventure at Lassen Volcanic National Park, spending five days and four nights at Volcano Adventure Camp. During their stay, students explored the park’s breathtaking landscapes, hiked to the summit of Mount Lassen, and experienced the wonders of the volcanic environment firsthand.

This curriculum-based trip brings their sixth-grade geology studies to life. From volcanoes and fumaroles to rock formations and mountain landscapes, students deepen their understanding of the natural world through direct observation and exploration.

Just as importantly, time spent hiking, camping, and working together creates opportunities for students to grow in confidence, strengthen friendships, and discover what they can accomplish as a group. These shared adventures become lasting memories and an important part of the middle school experience. 🔥🪵🌲🌌

Curious about the experiences that make a Waldorf-inspired education unique? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Monterey Bay Charter School and schedule a school tour!

🐉🍂🍁 Thank you to our parents, teachers, and community members who helped make our Festival of Courage and Autumn Festiva...
10/20/2026

🐉🍂🍁 Thank you to our parents, teachers, and community members who helped make our Festival of Courage and Autumn Festival such a special day!

From the magic of the seasonal traditions to the joy of gathering together, the festival was a beautiful celebration of courage, community, and the changing seasons. These shared experiences are a cherished part of Waldorf education, bringing our school community together through stories, meaningful traditions, and moments of wonder. ⚔️🛡️

We’re grateful to everyone who helped bring the day to life and make these memories possible!

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1004 David Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA
93950

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18316554638

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