Hershey Montessori School News
Hershey Montessori School (HMS) received a $20,000 award from the Rig III Family Foundation to support capacity building at its Huntsburg 7th-12th grade campus...
HMS Receives $20K Award
Hershey Montessori School (HMS) received a $20,000 award from the Rig III Family Foundation to support capacity building at its Huntsburg 7th-12th grade campus.
The funding will address infrastructure and operational needs, including building repairs and professional development for staff. Additionally, the award will fund repairs to animal fencing, upgrades to campus facilities and support operational costs, such as mental health specialists and educational resources.
The campus farm is central to HMS’s mission to provide an environment where learning and work are integrated within a community experience, engaging the intellectual, moral and social development of students.
Hershey’s campus farm serves as small scale community for students to practice real-life skills while benefiting from the integration of the farm with their academics in sciences, mathematics and history. Timely and relevant lessons are also incorporated, such as energy, environment, water and sustainability practices.
“We’re grateful for this support, which helps us continue providing an exceptional, holistic education that prepares students for the future,” said Paula Leigh-Doyle, head of school.
