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Hershey Shifts into Referral Drive!

Hershey Shifts into Referral Drive!

Sep 19, 2022 | Current Parents, Events, Featured Posts, School News | 0 comments

Our 2022-2023 Referral Drive is on and we are asking families, staff, and students to please join us in growing our Montessori community! We believe that it is in the best interest of children and the future, to empower young learners with the necessary tools and skills that Hershey provides to effectively navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. Help us ready this generation to impact their communities for years to come!

Why a Hershey Montessori education?

The outcomes observed in Montessori students include independence, confidence, adaptability, financial literacy, and life skills such as organization and self-direction, problem-solving, innovating solutions, and effectively communicating. Montessori students are college, career, and life ready, and they possess a desire to continually learn and grow through all circumstances.

What kind of students might be a great fit for Hershey Montessori School? Some characteristics may inlcude:

  • Independent thinkers
  • Scientifically minded
  • Curious collaborators
  • Lovers of peace and nature
  • Desire to belong to an authentic community

What can Hershey offer students and families? 

  • Comprehensive education
  • Sincere focus on the whole child
  • Individualized attention
  • Safe school environment
  • Warm and caring community
  • And so much more!

How can you participate? Just a few simple efforts can make a profound impact!

  1. Share your child’s/grandchild’s education experiences with other parents and students
  2. Invite friends to attend a school open house, visitors’ day, or student shadow
  3. Share Hershey’s social media posts with your friends and followers

What is in it for you?

  • Free Hershey gear (items will vary by month) as gratitude for every referral that attends our school open house, visitors’ day, or shadows a Hershey student
  • A $250 tuition credit for current families if their referral enrolls a student
  • Peace in knowing you are positively impacting the most foundational years in education of both current and potential new students

The Referral Drive will run throughout the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Hershey’s Admissions Director, Lakisha Wingard, by calling 440-357-0918 or by email at admissions@hershey-montessori.org.

We look forward to a vibrant school year at Hershey and we thank you for being important contributors to our incredible community. We are grateful for you partnering with us in this year’s Referral Drive!

 

Ready-Set-Go to Hershey’s 2022 Cosmic Run!

Ready-Set-Go to Hershey’s 2022 Cosmic Run!

Sep 13, 2022 | Events, Featured Posts, School News | 0 comments

Hershey Montessori School will host its 2022 Cosmic Run 5K and and 1-mile fun walk on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The event will be held at Observatory Park located at 10610 Clay St., Montville in the Geauga Park District. 

Race start time is 9:00 am. Registration may be made at gcxcracing.com/hersheycosmic. 

Participants can pick up their race packets between 4-7 pm on Friday, October 21 at Hershey Montessori School’s Concord Campus or at 8:15 am on the day of the race at Observatory Park.

This annual event has become a community favorite. It serves as a healthy, family-friendly event that provides great fun and connection. For many, it is a much anticipated autumn tradition.

More details can be found on our 5K page or by contacting the school at 440-357-0918.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2022-2023 Campus Visit Opportunities

2022-2023 Campus Visit Opportunities

Aug 9, 2022 | Events, Featured Posts, School News | 0 comments

What Is an Open House and Visitors’ Day?

Open House’s and Visitors’ Days are a set time for prospective parents to visit our school. They are structured to provide a clearer understanding of our Montessori approach to education, Hershey’s academic curriculum, and campus atmosphere. There are numerous benefits of attending an Open House or Visitors’ Day, many of which cannot be achieved by simply browsing our school website. By attending one of these events, you are able to experience Hershey Montessori School, our classrooms, and oftentimes our staff. You will gain valuable insight into the programs and culture of our school. 

If you are ready to learn more and have your questions answered, please register to attend.

 

 

OPEN HOUSE, VISITORS’ DAYS & INFO SESSION DATES

Concord Campus, Birth-6th Grade: 10229 Prouty Road, Concord, Ohio 44077
 

In-Person Information Session

  • September 17th | 1:00 – 3:00 am

Open Houses

2nd Wednesday of the following months:

  • October 12th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
  • November 9th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
  • February 8th  | 9:00 – 11:00 am
  • March 8th  | 9:00 – 11:00 am
  • April 12th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
  • May 10th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
Register Here
Huntsburg Campus, 7th-12th Grade: 11530 Madison Road, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046

Virtual Information Session

  • Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm 

Visitors’ Days

  • 2nd Monday of the following months:
    • October 10, 2022 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    • November 14, 2022 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    • December 12, 2022 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    • February 13, 2023 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    • April 10, 2023 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    • May 8, 2023 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Register Here

 

What to Expect

You will be given a tour of the school building(s) and see our Montessori classrooms and our outdoor space that provides stress-reducing connections to nature. A presentation will be given, allowing time afterward for a question and answer session.

 

Takeaways

As you attend one of these visiting opportunities, you will be better informed and equipped to make the best decision for your child’s education. It will allow you to visualize your child in this specific school setting and determine whether it may be a good fit. The feeling you get from being on campus will be an important indicator of whether the school is a good choice for your child and family. Ask questions, be open-minded, and trust your parental instincts.

 

What Are the Benefits of In-Person Visits?

Prospective families and students benefit greatly by attending one of our visiting opportunities. There is only so much that can be learned from literature, browsing a website and its videos, or even peer reviews. An in-person visit provides greater understanding through physical experience.

When attending:

  • You have face-to-face dialogue with school personnel and sometimes students.
  • You experience authentic classroom settings.
  • You learn more about the curriculum and will be able to differentiate between Hershey Montessori School and other school options.
  • You gain a clearer understanding of the school’s values and its approach to education.
  • You learn what outcomes can be expected from our Montessori education model.
  • You learn how the school communicates with you about your child’s educational progress.
  • You get a feel for the culture of the school.
  • You learn things that help you in your decision-making process.
  • You are given the opportunity to ask questions as they arise.
  • You meet some really nice people!

We hope you will join us as you search out your child’s education options. We value families who value education. We sincerely look forward to meeting you!

Hershey Montessori School Third Grade Students Initiate Aid for Ukraine

Hershey Montessori School Third Grade Students Initiate Aid for Ukraine

Apr 25, 2022 | Events, School News | 0 comments

Pictured back row from left to right: Anderson (grade 2), Boutros (grade 3). Front row from left to right: Graham (grade 3), Casimir (grade 3), Noah (grade 3), Karson (grade 3), Jude (grade 3).

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Hershey Montessori School third grade students recently initiated a medical supply collection to help support the people of Ukraine in their time of crisis.

The students came to school talking about their concerns for Ukraine after hearing stories on the news. As they shared among the class, they became motivated to do something to help. Third grade teacher Saren Peetz took notice of the students’ compassion for the Ukrainian people and recognized the educational opportunity at hand. She gave the students a basic history lesson about Russia and Ukraine relations and shared with them the geography of those countries. Together, the class became inspired to do something to help.

Motivated to action, the students began discussing possible ways to help the people of Ukraine, including holding a drive for food-based supplies. They found it difficult, however, to find anyone who would still be accepting food item donations by mid-March. After further exploration, they heard that local churches and MedWish were donating medical supplies. The students agreed on that as their mission and set their minds to initiate a medical supply drive right on their own school campus.

“The students organized everything themselves. They decided on dates, which organization to donate to, and they even called to ensure the organizations would accept their donations at the end of our supply drive. They made a list of action steps to accomplish the drive, created a flyer, made copies, and passed them out to all the students and to every family in the school at our Concord Campus. They even organized the supplies as they came in,” said Peetz. “They are now in the process of planning a student-led field trip (a “going out”) to MedWish International in Cleveland to drop off the supplies. That trip will include navigating for a staff driver using maps and making calls to MedWish again ahead of time.”

The supply drive ran from March 15th to April 15th and will benefit refugees of the Ukraine crisis. It was specifically to collect medical supplies and related items, including pain relievers, vitamins, bandages, and backpacks.

The students have worked hard and meticulously on this project to help the Ukrainian people. We are grateful for the tremendous community support and contributions to their project. We know that the people of Ukraine will be even more appreciative.

 

Ohio Maple Madness Tour Stops at Hershey Montessori School

Ohio Maple Madness Tour Stops at Hershey Montessori School

Feb 16, 2022 | Events, School News | 0 comments

Hershey Montessori School’s Huntsburg campus is participating in the 2022 Ohio Maple Madness Tour, which runs March 5th through 6th and March 12th through 13th. Hershey’s Sugarbush will be open to the public on Saturday, March 5th and Saturday, 12th from 10 am to 5 pm only. This annual event is organized by The Ohio Maple Producers Association, which serves all of Ohio’s maple producers by promoting the industry and Ohio’s rich maple heritage.

Hershey’s 97-acre Huntsburg campus is rich with maple trees that have long served as part of the school’s academic curriculum by teaching adolescent students the art and science of maple syrup production. Students also learn economic and entrepreneurial skills through the creation and selling of maple products and other homegrown or handmade items. Students make the items available for sale to the school community and to the public online, at area events, and farmers markets.

As a member of the Ohio Maple Producers Association, Hershey welcomes the public to stop in to enjoy views of our new sugarhouse, visit the animal barns, and check out the student’s hand-crafted products available for purchase. Visitors will also be able to learn about the school’s community centered approach to education.

What: Maple Madness Tour

Where: 11530 Madison Rd., Huntsburg, OH 44046

When: Saturday, March 5th and Saturday, March 12th

Time: 10 am to 5 pm with student-led tours taking place at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Cost: Free

On Saturday, March 5th, the campus admission’s team is also holding a school open house from 10 am to 12 pm for those interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, culture, and enrollment process. Registration can be made at admissions@hershey-montessori.org or by calling 440-636-6290.

To view a map of all stops on the Maple Madness Tour, click here.

Hershey’s In-Person Gala Returns

Hershey’s In-Person Gala Returns

Jan 31, 2022 | Events, School News | 0 comments

Save the Date – May 2022!

We are thrilled to be back in person this year with a live gala event! We invite you to join us in-person for this always-incredible annual spring fundraiser.

Journey to our Enchanted Garden Gala on Saturday, May 21 at 5:30 pm at Meadow Ridge Farm.  

This will be a beautiful evening spent in nature’s fresh spring air under a heated shelter, lending to a magical night amongst the wonderful Hershey community and its supporters.

Meadow Ridge Farm Venue

You will be surrounded by majestic views at the Meadow Ridge Farm venue while participating in silent and live auctions. You will be given the opportunity to enjoy the delicious offerings of the dessert dash, and appreciate the new twist on the wine pull this year that now includes the addition of craft beer.

While the gala is a wonderful time amongst friends, it also serves to provide the critically needed funding that benefits the children of Hershey and supports this successful educational template for students all over the world. Proceeds from the event go directly toward maintaining and enhancing optimal learning environments, staff development, and operational needs.

Be sure to check back on our website at the end of February for information on purchasing tickets for the Enchanted Garden Gala.

If you would like information on volunteering for this event, donating to it, or sponsorship opportunities, please see the links provided here.

Please note: this event will follow CDC guidelines related to social distancing and possibly require masks and/or proof of vaccination status.