At Bowman we offer a unique educational opportunity for elementary aged children, built on the principles of Maria Montessori. All classroom experiences are designed to help the children become life-long learners who take responsibility for their own education and who develop respect for themselves, others, and the environment.

I encourage you to schedule a visit and experience Bowman first hand. You will see students engaged in their own educational projects. These activities may vary from:

• young students using hands-on materials to understand basic math functions
• groups of students debating current political issues in a European Congress
• planning the school's annual camping trip
• attending a Japanese or Spanish cultural class led by a native speaker
• engaged in a teacher-led discussion of mycology
• preparing for the Science Fair
• composing music
• interacting with professional actors from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• conducting their own class meetings.

You will see why many children do not want to go home at the end of the day!

Learning is a life-long journey. At Bowman we ensure that our children take the first steps with confidence and joy!

Margaret Bowman Ricks
Head of School
Bowman International School