What Is Montessori?
The Montessori method of educating children is a time-tested, scientifically validated approach that centers on the individualized educational and developmental needs of the child.
Children learn at their own pace, exploring advanced academic concepts and skills through hands-on materials and freedom of choice. Adolescents apply formal academic skills and concepts through projects that are solving genuine needs of the land or the many businesses on the farm. All students learn to care for themselves, their community, and the environment in an integrated approach that prepares them for adulthood.
Students with a Montessori education carry with them a strong sense of self and an innate love of learning. They emerge with a maturity and independence that drives them to be confident problem solvers, who are aware of their community, and who pursue their passions through their chosen college and career pathways.
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Our Campuses
CONCORD CAMPUS
Birth to 6th Grade
Children at the Concord Campus range from two months to 12 years, making up four communities of students, taking students through the end of their elementary years. The facility sits on 13 acres, including 11 acres of woodland, trails, green space, gardens and a small animal barn.
HUNTSBURG CAMPUS
7th to 12th Grade
The Huntsburg Campus implements Dr. Montessori’s philosophy on education for adolescents. Students at the Huntsburg Campus include local Middle School and Upper School students, as well as residential students from around the world who live on campus full time.
Parent-Infant
Starting at 2 months
Young Child
12 to 36 months
Children's House
3 to 6+ years
Elementary
6 to 12 years
Adolescent
Morning and after care options are available at 7:30 a.m. and until 4:40 p.m. Learn More »
Parent-Infant
Young Child
Children's House
Elementary
Adolescent
Upcoming Events
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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation: Hershey Montessori Huntsburg Campus Marks Milestone Anniversary
HUNTSBURG, OH — Nestled among the wooded acres of Geauga County, Hershey Montessori School’s Huntsburg Campus is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 25 years of pioneering adolescent education rooted in the Montessori philosophy. Since its founding in 2000, the campus...
Keeping Up Newsletter – Fall 2025
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Hershey Receives $150k from The Dekko Foundation
Concord & Huntsburg, Ohio — Hershey Montessori School is honored to announce receipt of the second and final payment of $150,000 from The Dekko Foundation for the two-year grant award of $300,000 entitled, “Rebuilding Capacity for Sustainability." This...
2025 Hershey Cosmic Run 5K
Put on your best cosmic attire and join us for an out-of-this-world fun time as we gather for our annual 5K race and 1-mile fun walk! When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Where: Observatory Park at 101610 Clay St. in Montville Time: Race starts at 9 am Choose: 5k Race or...
2025 Harvest Festival
Our Adolescent Community invites our Hershey families to bring their family, friends, and neighbors to our Huntsburg Middle & Upper School Campus on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to connect with community, play, visit the animals, enjoy a meal,...
Hershey Receives Ohio Arts Council ArtsSTART Grant
Hershey Montessori School is deeply grateful to the Ohio Arts Council for the generous $3,642 ArtsSTART grant for the 2024–2025 school year. This support enriched our arts program across both campuses, providing materials and resources that fostered creativity,...
Community News and Updates
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Hershey Alumni Summer Social
Join us for Hershey Montessori School’s Alumni Social! The Alumni Social is open to Hershey alumni and guides. Hershey defines "Alumni" as any person who has been enrolled at Hershey Montessori School for any length of time. Come connect with us and to one another!...
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Finan
We have the pleasure of honoring our longest-serving staff member, Jennifer Finan, in this Spotlight. Jennifer has been a part of the Hershey family for more than 30 years! She is our Early Elementary guide but has also had the opportunity to teach in the Upper...
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Swank
We have the pleasure of honoring Stephanie Swank in this Staff Spotlight. Stephanie has been a part of the Hershey family for 25 years! She is our After Care Coordinator, Summer Camp Coordinator, and Children’s House Assistant. Stephanie grew up in Concord and...
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