In case you missed it, the upper elementary and Ms. Graciela presented their Spanish plays this morning and of course, they were all in Spanish! Everyone enjoyed the three shows, all student created and executed. Many schools can put on plays but of course, HMS does it all in Spanish! A big thank you to our upper elementary and Ms. … Read More
B Metro and Hilltop Shop!
Join B Metro Magazine and Hilltop Montessori School at the Kendra Scott “Give Back Birmingham” shopping event on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00 at Kendra Scott in the Summit. 20% of the proceeds go back to HMS. Just mention us at checkout! This is the perfect time to get your holiday shopping in, get those cute new earrings for the … Read More
HMS is collecting school supplies and gently used books!
We have collection bins in the foyer for Eastlake Initiative and they are in need of school supplies and gently used books! What a great way to clean out those closets before the holidays and help someone else in the process!
It’s Giving Tuesday!
It’s Giving Tuesday so don’t forget you can take advantage of an end of the year donation before 2018 is gone for good! HMS is a non-profit organization listed with Federal Tax ID 63-1209188.
HMS Closed Thanksgiving Week
Hilltop Montessori School will be closed the week of November 19-23rd. We are thankful for our families and beautiful students!
2018 Faculty Award Goes to Ms. C! (Cindy Richmond)
Congratulations to Ms. C! HMS loves and values all of our faculty but decided to start a new tradition & honor a deserving educator each year at our fundraiser. This year’s recipient was Ms. C and she will get to attend the continuing education seminar of her choice as a small token of our appreciation. Ms. C has been at HMS … Read More
Teamwork! Mission Accomplished!
Although it seems that 10/31 is always a good excuse for a costume, we truly work to ensure that this day is filled with learning opportunities. Cooperation, mentoring, organization and planning all go on behind the scenes to make sure our student-created fall festival is a hit! Although we could certainly have parents plan, organize and run all the booths … Read More
Community Dinner Fundraiser is Sunday, November 4th
We are really looking forward to our community dinner on Sunday! The Hilltop Montessori School students and faculty have created some beautiful artwork, we have many wonderful auction items and the evening will be one of our best yet! Bidding by proxy forms are available in the office if you aren’t able to attend and wish to bid but we … Read More
The 4 C’s of the 21st Century Learner
What qualities will our 21st-century learners have to possess in order to be successful in society? The 4 characteristics that have been identified as the most vital are collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity! These are what employers of today are seeking in their candidates and thank goodness Montessori kids practice these on a regular basis. We saw this in … Read More
The Usborne Book Fair is Coming!
We are looking forward to hosting the Usborne Book Fair October 22-26th! Book fair hours will be Monday-Thursday 7:30-9:30 a.m. and afternoons 1:30 to 3:45. Friday, October 26th, the book fair will be open for the morning until 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to Ms. Teresa!
Look on this month’s About Town Magazine and inside for our own Ms. Teresa! She’s being honored for her community service activities in Birmingham and we are so proud! We love our faculty for their devotion and service. Teaching is a calling and our teachers do it best!
A Look Back and a Look Forward!
Hilltop has been celebrating our community since 1996 and is looking forward to our upcoming celebration on November 4th in honor of our hard-working faculty. For a look back at many years of Hilltop celebrations and milestones, check out this video: https://vimeo.com/291960200
Hilltop Honey for the Win!
Congratulations to Hilltop, Mrs. Cindi, and her hard working bees! Hilltop honey won first place in a blind taste test at the Alabama Bee Keepers Association Conference! Out of 36 varieties of honey, ours was the top! 🐝🐝 #buzzworthyhoney — with Cindi Stehr.