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Hershey Receives $150k from The Dekko Foundation

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 capacity-building investment strengthens Hershey Montessori’s enrollment and retention efforts, placing the school on a new upward trajectory toward long-term financial sustainability. With these funds, Hershey will expand its marketing plan, deepen domestic and international engagement, and implement campus-based retention strategies.

“Our mission is to provide beautiful Montessori environments, where learning and work are integrated within a community experience engaging the intellectual, moral, and social development of children and adolescents from birth to eighteen years,” said Interim Head of School Diana Le Sieur. “We are deeply grateful for The Dekko Foundation’s partnership in this mission.”

Through this investment, Hershey Montessori School will continue to guide children and adolescents in developing a strong sense of self, equipping them to thrive in changing times, and preparing them to contribute to the world as stewards of peace and humanity.

Hershey Montessori School, with campuses in Concord and Huntsburg, Ohio, serves children from birth through age 18. As an internationally recognized Montessori school, Hershey is a model for best practices and a hub for Montessori teacher training.

 

2025 Hershey Cosmic Run 5K

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 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

All ages are welcome, and for the safety of the runners, please, no dogs.

Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

2025 Harvest Festival

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, and explore our internationally renowned Montessori farm school. There is no cost to attend, but there are opportunities to support the student’s microeconomy by purchasing food, produce, or student-made products. Our adolescents integrate the planning, social organization, and the economics of this event into their classes and community work time for many weeks. This is a wonderful experience for them to host guests, work hard, and to experience the valorization of their efforts.

Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

11530 Madison Rd., Huntsburg, 44046

Contact us with any questions at 440-636-6290.

Hershey Receives Ohio Arts Council ArtsSTART Grant

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, self-expression, and cultural awareness from kindergarten through 12th grade.

The grant allowed professional teaching artists to collaborate with classroom guides, integrating visual arts, music, and performance into academic subjects and daily learning. Students applied these artistic experiences in class projects, performances, and exhibitions, sharing their work with peers, families, and the wider community.

This holistic, hands-on approach reflects the Montessori philosophy of nurturing the whole child and developing creativity, confidence, and critical thinking for life.

Hershey Drive-in 2025

Hershey Drive-in 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hershey Drive-in 2025, where the community will come together to celebrate the end of the school year in style!

Get your free large popcorn and see a fun animated short followed by a retro favorite, Ghostbusters!

Click the image to watch the trailer.

On May 30th, gates will open at 8:00 pm, the Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre (12091 Mayfield Rd, Chardon, OH 44024) will transform into a vibrant hub of fun, camaraderie, and joy for all ages. Plus, a chance to win prizes from the raffle!

$20 per car

Get Tickets here!

Hershey Receives $20K Award to Support Huntsburg Campus, Farm

Hershey Receives $20K Award to Support Huntsburg Campus, Farm

Huntsburg, OH — Hershey Montessori School (HMS) is pleased to announce a $20,000 award from the Rig III Family Foundation to support capacity building at its Huntsburg 7th-12th Grade Campus.

The funding will address infrastructure and operational needs, including building repairs and professional development for staff. Additionally, this award will fund repairs to animal fencing, upgrades to campus facilities, and support operational costs, such as mental health specialists and educational resources.

The campus farm is central to HMS’s mission to provide an environment where learning and work are integrated within a community experience, engaging students’ intellectual, moral, and social development.

Hershey’s campus farm serves as small-scale community for students to practice real-life skills while benefiting from the integration of the farm with their academics, i.e., sciences, mathematics, and history. Timely and relevant lessons are also incorporated, such as energy, environment, water, and sustainability practices.

Founded in 1978, HMS serves over 250 students, offering a unique program at its 97-acre Huntsburg Campus. The program provides day and international boarding students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences, fostering growth in agriculture, sustainability, personal responsibility, and community.

“We’re grateful for this support, which helps us continue providing an exceptional, holistic education that prepares students for the future,” said Paula Leigh-Doyle, Head of Hershey Montessori School.