In 1996, a Montessori educator named Cindi Stehr had an idea to start a school for children that loved learning. That August, she had the vision to start Hilltop Montessori School in her church. In its first year, she opened her doors with 6 preschool children, a room full of Montessori materials and a small outdoor garden area. Twenty-one years … Read More

Preparing our students for the uncertainties of the 21st century is a scary thing for parents. In an ever changing world, we want to equip our students with the very best tools for success. Luckily, Montessori education is even more relevant than ever. Tools for success including critical thinking, independence, leadership opportunities, collaboration, problem solving, creativity and productivity are all … Read More

Hilltop is excited to embark on the newest strategic planning process in conjunction with our reaccreditation in April of 2019. Now that our Phase Three Expansion is complete, we have the beginning of our endowment going and our edible school yard/kitchen program up and running, we must tackle new items for curriculum, financial management, our master plan for campus and … Read More

Thanks to all of our garden dinner supporters and Jennifer Dunbar’s hard work, our “Mamma Rainbow’s Edible School Yard” got a major upgrade this morning! We look forward to supplementing the kitchen with carrots and lots of other delicious items! Other great items purchased from the garden dinner include upgraded classroom Montessori materials, music storage areas, a teaching screen for … Read More

Congratulations to Victoria! She won the school wide Spanish spelling bee! The winning word was ESCARABAJO!