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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’s 2025–2026 Back-to-School Night!
TNCS welcomed new and returning families to the 2025–2026 school year at its Back-to-School night event last month. See how it blended reflection, connection, and forward-thinking vision, on our official school blog!
Published: October 10, 2025
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School Year 2025–2026: A Year of Growth and Belonging at TNCS!
As TNCS enters its 15th year on campus, Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti is focused on one central theme: community and belonging. See how she plans to “be sure that everybody feels like they have a voice and a place to be heard, seen, and valued” on our official school blog!
Published: September 25, 2025
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Beyond School Lunch: “Family Meal” at The New Century School
Just like at home, the kitchen is where love and community come together at TNCS. The TNCS school lunch program is locally sourced, plant-based, healthy, and—most importantly—kid-pleasing! See how Chef John and Sr. Manuel make their “family meal” approach to lunchtime happen, on our official school blog!
Published: May 2, 2025
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Together We Can: TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration 2025!
In her opening remarks for TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration, Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti set the tone for the evening by reaffirming TNCS’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive environment: “It’s at the heart of everything we do. Our core values and portrait of a graduate reflect our dedication to honoring the diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds of our students, families, and staff.” Be uplifted by the moving performances on our official school blog!
Published: February 28, 2025
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TNCS’s Preschool Division Flourishes Under Terriann Lane’s Leadership!
TNCS’s preschool division comprises both preprimary and primary classrooms. See how Ms. Lane is strengthening continuity and community and students are happily engaging with Montessori curricula and materials, on our official school blog!
Published: December 6, 2024
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