Full training makes all the difference. This year Is the first year since our Elementary guide, Mr. Tom, completed his AMI Elementary diploma, a diploma that is recognized by Montessori schools and institutions all around the world.
With this training completed he is in a better position than ever before to hit the ground running, assess where the students are in their learning, present the next lesson they need, and bring them along according to their lights, along with his assessment of how quickly they can move to the next thing. He is prepared to show those connections that exist between and among topics of study and questions the children have.
AMI-trained guides typically are found in expensive schools in wealthy enclaves. Hilltop Montessori is blessed to have AMI training at all three of our levels—Toddler, Primary, and Elementary—with the Primary and Elementary guides holding full diplomas at their respective levels.
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3 more days until children come
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Exciting News for Our Community!
Are you looking for an education that prepares your adolescent not just for tests, but for life?
Imagine a school where your 12-15 year old is inspired to learn by doing, developing independence, critical thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility—all while fostering a love for learning.
Hilltop Montessori School is exploring the possibility of starting an Adolescent Montessori Program, and we want YOU to be part of this exciting journey!
Montessori education for adolescents offers:
>Hands-on, real-world learning opportunities.
> A focus on personal growth, leadership, and moral development.
> A supportive, close-knit community that values each student’s unique potential.
We’re hosting an Informational Meeting to share more about what this program could look like and to hear your input.
📅 When: Thursday 6/12 at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: 1306 Maryland Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio
Whether you’re curious or ready to jump in, we’d love to see you there!
Do you want to learn more but can’t make it on Thursday?
Contact Rebekah at [email protected]
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Thank you, Better Movement Therapy for your sponsorship of our Derby Day Whiskey Pull!
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Ohio residents! Did you know that you can give some of your tax dollars to scholarships for Hilltop Montessori School students? It`s easy! Just follow these 3 steps:
1. Determine your Ohio State tax liability
2. Make a donation at https://app.ocen.org/schools/14926/landing
3. Claim your donation on your tax return and get your credit whether you are getting a return or making a payment
Easy peasy as the children say!
Questions? Ask us!
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Now accepting applications and enrollments for 2025-2026. Come see what Montessori in Steubenville is all about!
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She wasn’t able to read at all when she joined us last year. This year she stops what she’s doing to help when she sees another brand new student struggling to read.
This is why this style of classroom is so powerful.
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Tom’s AMI Elementary diploma arrived! A reason for a toast! Now both our Primary and Elementary guides are AMI diploma holders.
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Tomorrow begins the next session of the 240 Club. Join today for a little fun AND to support the work of Hilltop Montessori School. Dues are just $25! (Memberships also make great Christmas gifts 🎁)
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Join us for a night of fun and festivity at the Mardi Gras Gala, benefiting Hilltop Montessori School!
More details on the venue and time will follow soon.
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Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus down at the Nutcracker Village’s Children’s Corner!
#nutcrackervillage #santaclaus #pictureswithsanta #childrenscorner #hilltopmontessorischool
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It’s #GivingTuesday 2020. Like so many other worthy charities we are seeking your support.
We began this year in spite of COVID with twelve children. Since we do not wish ability to pay to be a barrier, seven of those twelve have received some level of tuition reduction.
As you can see in the photos below from our Instagram feed, it has been a pleasing year thus far. We have added:
- a dishwashing stand where children can learn to wash and dry their own dishes after snack;
- a knobs and screws work for the children to learn how to use basic tools;
- aprons and oil cloth underlays to increase the number of children who can do pouring works;
- some outdoor tools for raking leaves;
- more books for our reading corner, among other things.
Our ask for #GivingTuesday is two-fold:
Large Needs
Heating and Ventilation: First, if you can give a large amount, it will help us shore up our aging heating and cooling system. Our furnace, air conditioning unit, and ductwork are very old and need to be serviced badly. Such work doesn’t fit into the regular budget, so an emergency could be catastrophic for us.
Outdoor Works: Second, we would love to provide an outdoor space where children could go to do outdoor works in a secure and well-designed yard. This requires a retaining wall and fence around the perimeter.
Larger gifts will help make these possible sooner rather than later.
Smaller Needs
For those who cannot give a large amount, would you consider becoming a monthly donor? Monthly donors are the lifeblood of our operations, allowing us to plan for the future. We are looking for 20 new donors at the $20 level by the end of the year. We have nine new monthly donors, could you help us close that gap with a first $20 monthly donation?
Whatever you give, we thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. God bless!
