We’ve all seen the traditional classroom: rows of desks, a ticking clock, and a teacher at the chalkboard delivering a “one-size-fits-all” lesson. But at Jubilee Academy, we know that young minds aren’t meant to be “filled” like empty vessels—they are meant to be ignited. When it comes to fostering independence, creativity, and a lifelong love…
Happy New Year, Jubilee families! As we step into 2026, many of us are looking for ways to reset and refocus on what truly matters. At Jubilee Academy, we believe that the home is a child’s first “prepared environment.” For children ages 0–6, these early years are a sacred time—a period of what Dr. Maria…
At Jubilee Academy, when you walk into one of our classrooms, you won’t see rows of desks or a teacher lecturing at a chalkboard. Instead, you will see children deep in concentration, moving purposefully toward low, open shelves filled with beautiful objects. In a Montessori environment, we don’t call these “toys.” We call them works….
The air at Jubilee Academy has been filled with holiday cheer, the sweet smell of gingerbread, and the sound of excited chatter! Our students recently enjoyed one of our favorite annual traditions: decorating beautiful gingerbread houses in celebration of Christmas. This wasn’t just a fun activity; it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to…
How a pioneering female doctor in Rome changed the way the world sees children—and why we proudly carry on her legacy at Jubilee Academy. When prospective parents walk into a classroom at Jubilee Academy for the first time, they often notice the difference immediately. It’s quieter. Everything is at the child’s eye level. The materials…
At Jubilee Academy in Columbia, SC, we believe in educating the whole child, nurturing their intellect, spirit, and character. It’s a joy to witness our students thrive in an environment where the Montessori philosophy and a Biblical worldview don’t just coexist, but beautifully complement each other, guiding them toward a healthy, strong, and courageous mind….
Today, November 11th, is Veterans Day, a day of profound significance where we pause to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. At Jubilee Academy in Columbia, SC, this day is especially meaningful as we reflect on the immense sacrifices made by our veterans for the sake of our nation,…
At Jubilee, we believe that God has planted seeds of promise within each child. As we nurture those seeds of promise and potential, we get to watch our amazing children blossom and bloom, from the inside out! Each year, everyone (even the toddlers) takes part in planting, nurturing and harvesting our “Jubilee Salvation Garden”. We…
We were delighted to welcome students from the USC Service and Learning Center on January 16, 2019. Each semester, the center chooses various locations for student volunteers to come and serve. Students showed up and spent all Saturday morning cleaning and organizing at the Jubilee campus. What a blessing!
The week before Christmas, students from FCA and the National Honor Society at the Hammond School came to Jubilee to give gifts to our students and spend time with them. The children had a wonderful time with them!
The Columbia Development Group, led by “Papa” Bud Mann, came to Jubilee right before Christmas in honor of Papa Bud’s birthday! Every year, instead of celebrating himself, Papa Bud comes to Jubilee to give gifts and treats to the students and staff. We loved having him and his office come to Jubilee and were especially…
On December 5, we had the great privilege of going on a field trip to Lexington Baptist Church to spend time with the ladies of the Faith Sunday School class. These ladies went all out to prepare a wonderful activity of decorating candy houses. They also served us lunch and gave generous gifts to the…
Our after-school enrichment program isn’t just running around outside—although our students get lots of outside time! They also get a chance to try new experiences and activities together under the superivision of our enrichment teacher, Mrs. Johnson. She came up with an ambitious project where one afternoon, our students chose from pumpkins that had been…
Our October parent night this fall was the 3rd time our staff and families have spent time together in a large group. We began the night by doing an activity where we tried to match student names with the first names of their parents. Some of us did better than others, but it was an…
Thanks to generous in-kind donations, we were able to go to the fair during our enrichment week in October. The children LOVED the animals, the corn dogs, and all of the amazing exhibits. Opportunities like this are a blessing because it gives staff, parents, and children a chance to spend time together as part of…
Our students enjoyed two days of life-saving swimming lessons with Mrs. Libby Souder of Swim Columbia during our week of enrichment in October! This was a great opportunity to try something new and get some good exercise!