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Monthly Archives: March 2024

We are so proud of all our artists. It was wonderful to see HPMS families appreciate and admire the work of our Lower and Upper School friends. From collaborative sculptures, to pumpkin patch landscapes, pin poking, and woodblock printing, our HPMS artists showcased so much creativity and imagination. We loved learning from them about their inspiration and processes. A special […]
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Last month our very own HPMS Chess Team competed in the 2024 NJ State Elementary & Jr. High Chess Tournament. It was an exciting weekend filled with camaraderie, insightful play, and the opportunity to meet friends from other schools. Here are a few highlights from the weekend: Colin Stewart received 6th place out of 174 players in the 3rd-5th grade age […]
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Last week, in honor of Montessori Education Week we reflected on the characteristics of an HPMS graduate. So this week, we thought we’d highlight a few of those that we’ve seen on our campuses recently. Particularly: Collaboration, Compassion, and Curiosity & Creativity. Collaboration: Odyssey of the Mind Last weekend UE friends participated in the Odyssey of the Mind competition — […]
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This week we celebrate the 117th anniversary of Montessori Education during Montessori Education Week. Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was by any measure an extraordinary individual.   Dr. Montessori believed that each child is unique, learning at their own pace. This innovative thinking shaped a new type of learning environment designed to kindle the curiosity of each learner.    Fast forward to […]
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