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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Hershey Upper School’s Environment-Friendly Passive House Design
A little-known fact about Hershey Montessori's Upper School is that its ninth through twelfth grade academic building was the first in the Midwest United States designed and constructed with Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) criteria, making it both...
Summit for Education and Peace
Hershey Montessori Adolescent Community will be hosting The Summit for Education and Peace March 6-7, 2025. The Summit for Education and Peace is a day-and-a-half-long student-led and student-centered conference seeking to create collaboration and inquiry into topics...
Virtual Info Session Series
Are you interested in learning more about our Middle and Upper School? This series of virtual information events will bring you greater clarity and provide you an opportunity to delve deeper into the understanding of our approach to education, its outcomes, and our...
Hershey Montessori School Receives $300k Dekko Foundation Award
For Immediate Release October 16, 2024 Contact: Yvonne Delgado-Thomas ...
2024 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, November 2, 2024 Where: Observatory Park at 101610 Clay St. in Montville Time: Race starts at 9 am Choose: 5k Race or...
2024 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 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to connect with community, play, visit the animals, enjoy a meal,...
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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