HOUSTON: Founded with a vision to nurture the holistic development of the child, DAV Montessori & Elementary School (DAVMES) has, for 25 years, been a cornerstone of academic excellence, values-based education, and community leadership. Grounded in time-honored Montessori principles and strengthened by a rigorous elementary curriculum, the school has shaped generations of confident, compassionate, and curious learners prepared to succeed in a global society.
More than an educational institution, DAVMES is a community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. Its approach encourages intellectual inquiry alongside character development, emphasizing integrity, service, and a lifelong love for learning. Over the past quarter-century, these principles have remained central to the school’s mission and classroom experience.
DAVMES students continue to earn recognition for their achievements in academics and the arts. The school has received honors at the Houston Rodeo Art Competition, and students regularly excel in Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) contests, demonstrating strong performance in writing, mathematics, speech, and other disciplines. These accomplishments reflect an environment that fosters creativity, confidence, and healthy competition.
A defining aspect of the DAVMES experience is its intentional blending of the best of both Indian and American educational and cultural traditions. Students are immersed in India’s rich heritage through language, literature, music, art, and celebrations that reflect the diversity of its festivals and regional traditions, while also actively engaging in American cultural practices, holidays, and civic values.
Core values such as honesty, respect, empathy, responsibility, and service, drawn from both Indian philosophical traditions and American ideals, are taught in an inclusive and age-appropriate manner. This balanced approach ensures that students develop a strong sense of pride in their Indian roots while also embracing and celebrating the country they live in, preparing them to thrive with cultural confidence, ethical grounding, and global awareness in a pluralistic world.
To mark this milestone, DAV Montessori & Elementary School will host Silver Tapestry, a Silver Jubilee Gala celebrating 25 years of excellence. This black-tie event will take place on February 14, 2026, bringing together alumni, families, educators, and supporters to reflect on the school’s journey, celebrate its present achievements, and look ahead to its future.
Silver Tapestry honors the legacy that built DAVMES and sets the stage for the next chapter of innovation, opportunity, and educational excellence.
