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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Event: Understanding ADD/ADHD and Sensory Processing Issues
Join us to learn more about ADD/ADHD and Sensory Processing issues with Dr. Tammy Gutierrez on Thursday, April 27th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. This event will be held at our Concord Campus located at 10229 Prouty Road in Concord Township. Many children struggle with...
SHINE, Hershey Gala 2023, is May 6th!
Join us for a wonderful evening among Hershey friends and supporters. Gala guests will enjoy a champagne welcome, dinner, an open bar, an exclusive live auction, a wine and craft beer pull, and so much more. The event title, “Shine” is from the well-known children’s...
Middle School Students Thrive with Hershey’s Integrated Academics
Students Excel with Experiential Learning, Using a Global View, Whole Systems Approach It started in the classroom and then continued in the woodshop, where collaboration met conceptualization, which ultimately led students to a new marketable product. Nicole Lederle,...
Event: The Wonder of the Elementary Child
Dr. Montessori made it clear that the mind of the child at the elementary level is working in an exciting new manner. It is very different than we experienced in children from 3-6 years of age. These natural characteristics require the adults who surround them to give...
Continuing Montessori – Montessori Beyond 8th Grade
What does Montessori look like beyond 8th grade? Come and find out from Hershey Montessori Upper School students. Adolescent development has unique challenges. Growth and maturation in cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and moral development is taking place....
Climate Change Symposium
Hershey Montessori School is partnering with Lake Erie College for this important Climate Change Symposium. Hershey adolescent students will be presenting. The event is open to all and we encourage you to attend. DATE: Thursday, March 2, 2023 TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm...
Community News and Updates
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New Beings Are In Creation
By Judy Kline-Venaleck, Associate Head of School and Huntsburg Campus Director "The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden...
Order and Beauty Prevail
By Judy Kline-Venaleck, Associate Head of School and Huntsburg Campus Director "Order...things in their place. It means a knowledge of the arrangement of objects in the child's surroundings, a recollection of the place where each belongs. And this means that he can...
Farm News – Holy Pumpkins!
By Joyce Cole, Hershey Montessori School Farm Manager Happy Summer! With this past week’s deluge of rain, I found myself with a little extra time to collect thoughts and pictures and announcements from the farm. I have been eager to share with you. I hear...
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