Category: News

Dear Clonlara Community, I have been watching the pain, anguish, and outrage in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death as it has spread from city to city across the United States and now throughout the nations of the world. To our Clonlara families who…

By Clonlara School If “a simple line painted with the brush can lead to freedom and happiness,” as Joan Miró said, then the work of Clonlara’s talented student artists can certainly bring joy, even in these challenging times. Each year, Clonlara showcases the imagination and creativity…

By Clonlara School Clonlara School’s Class of 2019 included 115 students, representing 20 U.S. states and 17 countries. They earned scholarships and awards totaling more than $400,000 to help pursue their passions and goals next year in the colleges and careers of their choice. In…

By Clonlara School Clonlara School hosted its annual Art Show & Open House on March 7, 2019. The exhibit featured works by more than 60 Clonlara students from 10 different countries as well as a performance by our campus Youngers (and some of their even younger…

By Pat Montgomery, Founder Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, we lost a dear member of our school community. Billie Fahrner was a Clonlara School parent, staff member, and board member. She is remembered and celebrated here by Founder Pat Montgomery, her colleague and friend. I…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor Clonlara School’s Class of 2018 included more than 80 graduates from across the United States and around the world. They each had their own individual passions and took much of the responsibility for designing and following their own path toward meeting their educational goals.…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor In a previous post, we told you about a project to help spread the word about our school, and invited YOU—the members of Clonlara’s global community of students, families, and alumni—to join us. Now, the results are clear for all to see! Watch Us…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor The snow is melting here in Michigan, and though we may not have seen the last of it this year, Clonlara School’s staff is looking forward to the budding and blooming of spring. In anticipation of warmer temperatures and longer days…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor Clonlara School celebrated its 50th anniversary in a two-day event that brought together guests from across the United States and as far away as Japan. The festivities included a proclamation presented by Ann Arbor City Council Member Kirk Westphal on behalf of…

By Chandra Montgomery Nicol, Executive Director Since our first day on October 3, 1967, Clonlara School has grown strong roots in the Ann Arbor community and has touched many lives both locally and globally through our programs. Pat Montgomery, Clonlara’s founder, began with a dream…