15 years

15 Years of Community

We’re excited to mark 15 years of learning, community, and shared experiences.

Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! 欢迎 (Huānyíng)!

Located in historic Fell’s Point, The New Century School offers an independent private school option to families in Baltimore, MD. Our approach aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child. Some unique aspects of TNCS include our emphasis on world cultures and language acquisition as well as art and music instruction.

Our Core Values

At The New Century School, we are committed to providing each child the opportunity to become an independent, secure, and balanced human being. This emerges through emphasis on our Core Values: Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Service.

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TNCS Bids a Fond Farewell to the Class of 2026!

“Take with you the knowledge that we are proud of you, we believe in you, and we cannot wait to see what you will do in your next chapter,” said TNCS Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti to the Class of 2026. Watch TNCS 8th-graders embark on their oh-so-bright futures, on our official school blog!

Published: June 12, 2026
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TNCS Spring Concert 2026: Space to Bloom!

TNCS knows how to put on a show. This year’s Spring Concert was, in a word, wow, and allowed the audience to rediscover this proven fact in the most celebratory way imaginable. Watch TNCS students blossom on stage, on our official school blog!

Published: June 5, 2026
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In So Many Words: TNCS Kindergarten Class of 2026 Graduates!

“I am your teacher, but I have learned so much from you,” began TNCS kindergarten teacher Bailey Miller to her graduating class of 15 students. See what followed these momentous words, on our official school blog!

Published: May 29, 2026
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TNCS Returns to Echo Hill!

Five students. One overnight. A rat snake, a slop bucket, and a song about a turkey. You’ll have to read on to learn how this motley assortment goes together, on our official school blog!

Published: May 22, 2026
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Look Up: TNCS’s Most Remarkable Neighbors Are Expecting!

Thames St. Park, part of TNCS’s extended campus, is hosting some very special feathered guests. Meet this colony of black-crowned night herons, on our official school blog!

Published: May 15, 2026
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Return From Puerto Rico: TNCS Middle Schoolers Dish on Their Capstone Trip!

They’re back! Discover Puerto Rico and the Middle School capstone trip through the eyes of five TNCS students, on our official school blog!

Published: May 8, 2026
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¡Puerto Rico, Aquí Vamos! TNCS Middle Schoolers Head to La Isla del Encanto!

Five TNCS students are days away from boarding a plane to Puerto Rico, and their energy is infectious. Find out what they’re most looking forward to during their Middle School capstone trip, on our official school blog!

Published: April 17, 2026
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TNCS March Madness 2026, Part 2: STEM Expo

The annual TNCS STEM Expo showcased experiments in several scientific fields. Did students make TNCS science teacher Nameeta Sharma proud? Draw your own conclusions, on our official school blog!

Published: April 3, 2026
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It’s March Madness 2026 at TNCS!

March is always jam-packed at TNCS, which makes Head-of-School Ann Marie’s second-annual Appreciation Brunch even more special: “When I first imagined this event last year, it began as a rare moment for our entire team to come together and quickly grew into a meaningful way to acknowledge that every role in our community matters.” Bask in the feels, on our official school blog!

Published: March 20, 2026
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TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration 2026: Rise and Uplift!

“An integral part of fostering a culture of belonging is honoring the identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds of the members of our community. It feels even more important, now more than ever, that we uphold our commitment to ensuring every story is valued and every voice is heard”—these inspiring words from TNCS Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti opened TNCS’s 2026 Black History Month celebration. Be heard and be uplifted, on our official school blog!

Published: March 6, 2026
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TNCS Community Stampedes to Lunar New Year Celebration 2026!

As part of our commitment to teaching world languages, TNCS honors associated cultural celebrations, such as Lunar New Year. This year’s Year of the Fire Horse celebration and performance was especially notable for including TNCS upper and lower divisions in one giant red and gold spectacle! See why audiences stampeded to the show, on our official school blog!

Published: February 13, 2026
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Montessori Magic: Groundbreaking Study Shows Lasting Benefits!

A major new study has confirmed what many of us have long believed: Montessori education delivers real, measurable benefits for young learners—and those benefits keep growing over time! Read about the study findings, and see the magic, on our official school blog!

Published: January 16, 2026
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TNCS Welcomes Josee Molavi: Spanish, English Language Arts, and Music Teacher!

This kind of says it all: ““It’s amazing how I found a place that was looking for a music teacher, a Spanish teacher, and an English language arts and global studies teacher, because those are all of my passions.” See why Josee Molavi feels “very lucky” to be at TNCS, on our official school blog!

Published: December 12, 2025
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Meet the Teacher: Bailey Miller Takes Over Kindergarten at TNCS!

With her background in physics, what Miss Bailey brings to the K classroom really “matters.” Meet this force of nature, on our official school blog!

Published: December 5, 2025
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Meet LaTriese Sussman: TNCS’s Parent Liaison and So Much More!

“To know her is to know a hug in human form”—that’s TNCS’s Parent Liaison LaTriese Sussman. Feel the warmth, on our official school blog!

Published: November 14, 2025
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Heart of Admissions: Sarah Steffan Finds Her Calling at TNCS

Catch up on all the great things happening for Sarah Steffan, TNCS’s newest addition to the admissions team, and walk through the admissions process, on our official school blog!

Published: November 7, 2025
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