Classes will be collecting items for animal shelters, making kits for the homeless, picking up trash around Mt. Laurel, and many, many others. This is a chance for our students to give back to our community.
Welcome to our Head of School!
We are super excited to greet our new head of school today, Dave DeHarde! Let’s give a big Hilltop welcome to our new leader!
Time to Think About Summer!
Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to think about how to assist your child during the hottest months of the year. Enjoy a HMS one week summer session and head to the pool in the afternoon! Click here for registration: https://hilltopmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Summer-2021.pdf
Congratulations to Grayson!
Congratulations to Grayson Whitman, who won first place in his division at the UAB Science Fair for his scientific study on mask effectiveness! Grayston will now get to move to the state competition!
HOS Transition Starts March 15th
The timeline for relocating to Birmingham has moved up for Dave DeHarde so he will be able to join us starting March 15th! Look for Dave on campus starting in mid-March as Ms. Michele gets him organized before she retires. We thank his current school, Montessori Community School in Durham, for allowing him to come earlier than planned as his … Read More
Working on Hilltop Herd Immunity! One vaccination appointment at a time!
COVID-19 Updates: So far, 4 faculty members have completed both sets of the vaccine and 9 more have started the process or are scheduled. It’s been an exciting time and we are thrilled! As more faculty members complete the entire series of vaccines, we will continue to update you as we hope to reach Hilltop Herd Immunity!
HMS Delayed Start on Wednesday
Hilltop will be open tomorrow but with a delay! Morning carpool starts at 9:45, classes begin at 10:00! Early care is not offered. Stay safe out there, HMS friends! We’ll be glad to see you in the morning and hear all about your snow adventures!
Congrats, Moiz!
Announcing the winner of the HMS Spanish Spelling Bee, Moiz! What was the winning word you ask? It was ELECTROENCEFALOGRAFIA! Congratulations to all that competed and to Moiz for a job well done. #hilltoplearns
So Proud of our Students:
We are always so proud of our young scientists and especially this year! Grayson tackled the science behind mask use and we couldn’t be more proud. HMS has many current students and alumni that go on to compete scientifically not just at UAB, but statewide and nationally. Seeing them continue their interests in science and research makes our teacher’s hearts … Read More
COVID-19 Transmission in Schools Relatively Low
A new study out of North Carolina has provided evidence that COVID transmission in a school setting is relatively low, provided all the health protocols are followed. HMS developed a comprehensive back-to-school plan that includes mask use for ages three and above, daily screenings, and much more but it’s working well. Although we all yearn for what will be a … Read More
Now Enrolling for 2021-2022
HMS has now started open enrollment to the community for the Fall of 2021. Tours are held virtually or following strict CDC protocols and new families are also encouraged to meet digitally with faculty once a classroom has been selected. We are keeping our students safe, while also making sure to offer our typical, personalized admissions process experience. Call us … Read More
HMS Reopens after winter break!
Our campus is buzzing again with the sounds of laughter and learning! We are looking forward to our 2021 journey!
HMS Closed for Winter Break
Hilltop Montessori School will be dismissing at 1:00 on Friday, December 18th for our winter break and we will reopen on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Congratulations, Grayson!
Congratulations to Grayson, the first place winner of the 2020 Hilltop Montessori School Science Fair. Also a big congrats to Sophie, who came in second place and Rachel, who came in third place. The science fair judges this year had a very hard time picking the winners as all the projects that entered the competition were amazing!
After a National Search, HMS has found our next HOS!
HMS is excited to announce that we have located our future head of school, who will transition on board in May as Ms. Michele retires after 23 years on campus… Hilltop Montessori School is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave DeHarde as its new Head of School. Dave currently works as Assistant Head of School at the Montessori Community … Read More