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. 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 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 6:00 p.m. Learn More »
Parent-Infant
Young Child
Children's House
Elementary
Adolescent
“As a mental health professional who works to help schools provide trauma informed care to their students, I have very high standards for the care and education my children receive. Knowing that my children are receiving individualized care that supports their independence, emotional regulation, and social skills, while developing lifelong skills for curiosity and learning, brings me such confidence that they are receiving the best care and education available to them. I’ve participated in discussions and events put on by the school, and I can confidently say that the strategies and approaches used at Hershey are well in line with evidence based practices that promote growth and resilience in students from all backgrounds.”
See You at Our Annual Harvest Festival!
Our Adolescent Community invites you to bring your family, friends, and neighbors to our Huntsburg Campus to connect with community, play, visit the animals, eat, and explore our internationally renowned Montessori farm school. There is no cost to come, but there are...
Learn More About Hershey Montessori School: Attend an Upcoming Open House or Visitors’ Day
Montessori education can begin as early as infancy at Hershey Montessori School. What many Montessori parents and students love is that the same great Montessori education, community, and prepared environments don't have to end after the first or even second plane of...
Coming to Wine and Cheese? Yes, Please!
Join Paula Leigh-Doyle, Head of School, at either campus along with other Hershey parents for wine, cheese, and conversation. Parents of students of all ages, and from both campuses are welcome to come to either event. What happens at these gatherings? Our aim is to...
Technology and Anxiety: How to Navigate the Digital Age for your Child
Technology and Anxiety: How to Navigate the Digital Age for Your Child We invite you to join us for this Elementary Parent Inspiration event. Come join Nickole Bollini, our in-house Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as Sarah and Venus (Upper Elementary Guides),...
Learn About Our 7th-12th Grade at Visitors’ Day!
Montessori education doesn't have to end after the first or even second plane of development. World-renowned Hershey Montessori School has a full birth through 12th grade continuum of rich, Montessori education in beautiful northeast Ohio. Find out how Montessori aids...
2023 Hershey Cosmic Run 5K/1M
Get ready for the Hershey Montessori School Cosmic Run! This annual event is a community favorite. It serves as a healthy, family-friendly event that provides great fun and connection. Awards are given in age group categories as young as 11 years up to 71 and over....
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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