Hershey Montessori School

Hershey Montessori School Hershey Montessori School offers a premier, individualized, academically rich infant-12th grade program.
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Hershey Montessori School prepares students to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our Montessori approach to education is scientifically constructed to support the student at every phase of their natural development. We integrate academics with financial literacy, leadership, & other important real-life skills. Special emphasis is placed on embracing diversity, & ensuring students ar

e emotionally, academically, and skillfully empowered for life. Our Middle & Upper School campus sits on 97 picturesque acres of woods, gardens, buildings made & filled with natural materials, & more. The campus includes an internationally renowned boarding program & a working farm.

The first year of life is filled with remarkable growth. While every baby develops at their own pace, these are some com...
09/01/2026

The first year of life is filled with remarkable growth. While every baby develops at their own pace, these are some common developmental milestones seen during the first 12 months:

0-3 Months
👀 Begins focusing on faces and objects
😊 Starts social smiling
🗣️ Coos and makes vowel sounds
💪 Lifts head briefly during tummy time

4-6 Months
🔄 Rolls from tummy to back and back to tummy
🤲 Reaches for and grasps objects intentionally
👁️ Tracks moving objects with eyes
😁 Laughs and responds to familiar people

7-9 Months
🧍 Sits independently
👐 Transfers objects from one hand to another
🗣️ Begins babbling ("ba-ba," "da-da")
🚼 May start crawling or scooting

10-12 Months
🏃 Pulls to stand and may cruise along furniture
🤏 Uses thumb and forefinger grasp (pincer grasp)
🗣️ Says first words and imitates sounds
👏 Waves, claps, and plays simple social games

Why This Matters in Montessori
In Montessori, we recognize that every movement, sound, and discovery is building the foundation for future learning. A prepared environment supports babies as they develop concentration, coordination, language, independence, and confidence during this extraordinary first year of life.

08/31/2026

Celebrating Dr. Maria Montessori's Birthday - Today, August 31, the Montessori community around the world celebrates the birth of the late Dr. Maria Montessori.

Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life to understanding children and advocating for a world where every child could thrive. She believed that education was the key to creating a more peaceful, compassionate future for humanity.

That belief remains at the heart of Hershey Montessori School today.

On this day, we invite you to join our Annual Day of Giving as we honor Maria Montessori's legacy and invest in the children who will shape tomorrow's world.

Every gift helps nurture curiosity, inspire purpose, and empower the next generation.

💙 Together, let's celebrate her birthday by supporting the work she dedicated her life to advancing.

Give to honor the life of Maria and carry forward her legacy of Montessori education at https://my.onecause.com/fundraiser/organizations/sf-001C000000tEogQIAS/fundraisers/fundraiser:e9c4b003-84f9-4c1b-87cf-810b31be11d0.

📣We have replaced our annual Cosmic Run!🌿☮️ Join Us for Peace Walk 2026! ☮️🌿This September, during the International Mon...
08/30/2026

📣We have replaced our annual Cosmic Run!🌿☮️ Join Us for Peace Walk 2026! ☮️🌿

This September, during the International Month of Peace, Hershey Montessori School is bringing our community together for our inaugural Peace Walk 2026!

Students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, board members, and friends are invited to spend a meaningful morning celebrating peace, connection, wellness, and belonging.

👟 All ages welcome
💚 Family-friendly event
🎟️ Just $5 per person

Take a step toward peace with us and help launch a new Hershey Montessori tradition.

Get your $5 ticket today at https://bit.ly/4wCJF6U

It's Back to School Week, and our vendor, 1st Place Spiritwear, is offering up to 35% off Hershey branded apparel sitewi...
08/29/2026

It's Back to School Week, and our vendor, 1st Place Spiritwear, is offering up to 35% off Hershey branded apparel sitewide! Take advantage of this flash sale on all Hoodies, starting as low as $35.99! Hershey Montessori's back-to-school sale ends September 7th!

08/28/2026

Maria Montessori, Worldwide Influencer - One woman's vision became a worldwide movement.

Montessori education is celebrated worldwide today, but Maria Montessori's ideas were once considered revolutionary. Many educators questioned her emphasis on independence, freedom of movement, and child-led learning. She challenged long-held beliefs about discipline, instruction, and the role of the teacher.

What was once controversial is now supported by much of what we know about the science of child development and learning.

But Maria Montessori's greatest contribution wasn't a curriculum or a collection of materials. It was her unwavering belief that every child deserves the opportunity to develop their unique gifts, follow their curiosity, and become a capable, compassionate citizen of the world.

Today, Montessori schools around the globe continue to carry forward her vision. As we approach August 31, we're proud to celebrate the lasting impact of a woman whose ideas continue to shape generations.

🌎Dr. Montessori's influence reaches around the world. Her purpose lives on in every child.

08/27/2026

Maria Montessori, Educator - Maria Montessori did not begin with a teaching theory. She began with observation. What made her different from other educators of her time? She started by simply paying attention.

As a physician and scientist, Dr. Montessori carefully observed children, watching how they learned, explored, and made sense of the world around them. What she discovered challenged many of the assumptions adults held about education.

By carefully studying children, she discovered that they learn best when given freedom, purpose, and opportunities for independent exploration. She saw that children are naturally curious, capable, and eager to learn when given respect, freedom, and meaningful opportunities for discovery.

It was from her scientific training and careful observation, that Dr. Montessori developed an approach that nurtures independence, curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Today, more than a century later, her ideas influence schools and communities around the globe, including our own. Her insights continue to shape classrooms and inspire educators across the globe.

As we count down to our Annual Day of Giving on August 31, we celebrate a visionary who taught the world to see children not for what they lack, but for the incredible potential they possess.

🌱 Every child has gifts waiting to unfold.

08/26/2026

Italy's First Woman Doctor - Maria Montessori was one of the first women physicians in Italy, graduating from medical school in 1896 when women faced enormous barriers to higher education.

Her groundbreaking work in education began not in a classroom, but in hospitals and clinics where she carefully observed how children learn and develop. Using scientific observation rather than assumptions, she discovered something revolutionary:

Children are naturally driven to learn when given the right environment.

That discovery became the foundation of Montessori education and a legacy that continues more than 125 years later.

On August 31, we celebrate Maria Montessori's birthday and the lasting impact of her vision. Through our Annual Day of Giving, we honor her commitment to empowering children and investing in their future. Maria Montessori wasn't just an educator—she was a scientist who changed the way the world sees children.

🎉 Stay tuned as we continue counting down to August 31.

The first days of school are a time for reconnecting, rediscovering routines, and settling back into the rhythm of the c...
08/25/2026

The first days of school are a time for reconnecting, rediscovering routines, and settling back into the rhythm of the classroom. 🌿

In our Children's House community, students have been revisiting practical life activities that strengthen independence, concentration, and confidence while laying the foundation for a year of meaningful learning and growth.

We're thrilled to welcome our students back and look forward to all the discoveries this school year will bring!

08/25/2026

Maria Montessori, A Pioneer - Long before changing education, Maria Montessori was breaking barriers. As a young woman, she wanted to study fields traditionally reserved for men. She faced resistance, criticism, and exclusion, yet she persisted.

She persevered to became one of Italy's first female physicians, overcoming significant obstacles. But what set her apart was not just her accomplishments. It was her willingness to ask a powerful question: ✨What if education was designed around the needs of the child?

Her story reminds us that innovation often begins with the courage to challenge expectations.

As we approach August 31, Maria Montessori's birthday, we invite you to learn about the extraordinary person whose vision continues to guide generations of children toward their fullest potential.

🌱 Great movements often begin with one courageous person willing to see the world differently.

Matt Sorrick, our Upper School Science Guide, led the Integrated Studies class for 10th and 11th graders on a trek acros...
08/24/2026

Matt Sorrick, our Upper School Science Guide, led the Integrated Studies class for 10th and 11th graders on a trek across our Huntsburg property to observe how water flows throughout our campus and integrates with the nearby watershed. Additionally, they spent some time exploring the different plant and animal life on our grounds.

This is Montessori education in action. Instead of learning about watersheds and ecosystems only from a textbook, students explored and experienced them firsthand. This hands-on, real-world approach helps students develop deeper understanding, critical thinking, and a meaningful connection to the natural environment, making learning more engaging and impactful than traditional classroom instruction alone.

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11530 Madison Road
Huntsburg, OH
44046

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
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