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 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.”
Hershey Community Drive-In 2024: Wonka!
Get ready for a scrumdiddlyumptious adventure at our spectacular end-of-school-year drive-in movie event featuring the one and only "Wonka" movie! Load up the car with your loved ones and head to our magical outdoor cinema for an evening filled with candy-coated fun...
Grandparents & Special Friends Day at Concord
Hershey Montessori School invites you to Grandparents or Special Friends Day at the Concord Campus on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. We look forward to welcoming Grandparents or Special Friends in the gym with refreshments. They will be guided to the...
Adolescent’s Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Our adolescent students are hosting Hershey Montessori School's annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day at our 7th-12th grade Huntsburg campus. This event will be held Friday, April 26, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at the Huntsburg Campus located at 11530 Madison...
Middle School Boarding Reopens
By Paula Leigh-Doyle, Hershey Montessori Head of School We are excited to announce the reopening of our Middle School boarding program! As many of you know, one of the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic was the difficult decision to pause the program for the...
Hershey Gala 2024, BLOOM
We cordially invite you to join us at Hershey Montessori School's Gala 2024 “Bloom.” Friday, April 19, 2024 6:00 pm Tall Oaks Resort 9199 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094 Go to this link to purchase tickets and to view our Sponsor list. Seating is limited. Get Your...
Solar Eclipse Watch, Learn & Play Party
Hershey Montessori's 7th-12th Grade Huntsburg Campus will be the setting for an exciting Solar Eclipse Party. Students from other Montessori Schools will be traveling to join our Middle and Upper School students in a day of academics, NASA projects, yard games, and...
Community News and Updates
View all Hershey Community News and UpdatesHershey 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...