Families interested in enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to join us at one of our upcoming   Open Houses  at Hudson Montessori School! Our Open Houses provide a comprehensive overview of our programs, curriculum, and the   elements that make our school unique . Families will learn about our Montessori approach and how it supports independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. During the open house, parents will be guided on a tour of our facilitie

We are proud to celebrate two of our middle school writers who recently earned recognition in the Jersey City Public Library Edgar Allan Poe Story Writing Contest, a competition open to students in grades 6–12 across Jersey City. Hudson Montessori students Dane S. and Afsheen K.   both placed in the contest, which challenged young writers to create suspenseful stories inspired by the dark and mysterious style of Edgar Allan Poe. Dane earned   second place, and Afsheen took ho

Our 7th graders recently spent a fun and meaningful day helping the Billion Oyster Project by cleaning a huge pile of oyster shells on Governors Island. The shells they cleaned will be returned to New York Harbor to help rebuild important oyster reefs, which improve water quality and provide homes for marine life. The class enjoyed working together at the shell pile and making a real difference in our local waterways. When they’re not cleaning shells, the students are often b

Our annual School Spirit Week and Danceathon is just one of the exciting ways our students and parents creatively express their love for the Hudson Montessori School community. The week before Spring Break is always highly anticipated as students swap uniforms for creative costumes and celebrate unique dress-up days. Throughout the week, students and staff will fill our hallways with their unique creations as we celebrate school spirit, culminating in our Danceathon fundraise

Through this Teacher Insight series, we are proud to highlight the talented individuals whose contributions make Hudson Montessori School a place where children thrive. Meet Ms. Gina Reeves , Hudson Montessori School Director, Middle School Passion Project and ICOP teacher, and a longtime leader in Montessori education. Ms. Gina brings decades of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a steadfast commitment to education. Her passion for teaching began early, inspired a

Congratulations to 17 Hudson Montessori students for achieving special recognition for their science and engineering research at the Hudson County STEM Showcase at Liberty Science Center. Hudson Montessori School and McNair High School received the most awards.  Our students had submitted 27 projects—25 from Middle School and 2 from 5th grade. Of those, 12 projects were selected for awards, and 17 of our students received prizes for their work. This is a remarkable accomplish

The research projects of seven students and their teacher, Dr. Grace Sanvictores, were sponsored by Montclair University and presented at the 16th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, held at Princeton University recently. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  is the world’s largest technical professional organization for engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity through computer sciences, engineering, and re

We are proud to share that Dr. Grace Sanvictores and Michelle Velho received the 2026 Brunschwig-Karplus Award for Excellence in STEM Teaching and Community Leadership from STEMTeachersNYC. This award recognizes educators who demonstrate exceptional STEM teaching and their contributions to their professional community. Dr. Sanvictores and Michelle Velho were honored for their energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to supporting educators and to building vibrant learning communiti

Hudson Montessori students celebrated Pi Day with an exciting morning of mathematical fun on Friday, March 13. Our classes kicked off the festivities for our annual Pi Day competitions. Students participated in a look-alike contest, arriving dressed as famous scientists, including Marie Curie and the mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The costumes brought these historic figures to life in our classrooms. Students also participated in the Pi Recital Challenge, where they teste

The Middle School Yearbook Club is already hard at work creating this year’s yearbook! In September, 18 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students in Yearbook Club start with a blank page and develop an 88-page book by year’s end. This is the fifth year of our Yearbook Club, a cherished afterschool club, led by two parent volunteers with professional experience. In this after-school club, students learn layout and graphic design, photography, writing, and editing. Club membe

Montessori education uses hands-on materials that turn abstract ideas into tangible experiences for our students. In the Primary classrooms, students engage with one of the most dynamic and collaborative math materials: the Bank Game. Children explore place value and perform large number operations using physical representations of units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. The child physically moves around the room to “fetch” a quantity. This activity is a fun way for the childre

The summer camp at Hudson Montessori School offers a season of fun for a wide range of ages—from toddlers to elementary-age students. Our camps are tailored to every age group and feature unique themes with new lessons for every camper. Each age level enjoys water play, with elementary-age students swimming daily in the rooftop pool and younger students enjoying water sprinklers and sensory water activities. As an added benefit, our camp immerses each student in the wonders o

The Montessori Red Rods are a sensorial material designed to help children 3 to 6 years old explore the concept of length in a concrete, hands-on way. The set consists of ten wooden rods, identical in color (red) and thickness, that increase in length by equal increments from the shortest to the longest.  When arranged in order, they form a graduated series that allows children to see and feel the progression of length. Rather than memorizing measurements, children physically

Each February, excitement fills the air as our students prepare to unveil their innovative projects at the annual Hudson County STEM Showcase. Months of research, experimentation, writing, and design will come together next week as our student presenters proudly share their discoveries and solutions with the community. From developing creative engineering prototypes to exploring complex scientific questions, our students display their curiosity, perseverance, and a true passi

For four days, our 55-student delegation stepped into the role of ambassadors at the 20th anniversary of the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) in Manhattan. Each delegate conducted in-depth research on their assigned country, developed a deep understanding of complex international issues, and strengthened their skills in diplomacy, collaboration, and public speaking. Congratulations to each delegate on this year's successful presentations and on developing real-world sol

This week, our school community celebrated the Lunar New Year and explored a beautiful tapestry of global traditions. Students learned about Lunar New Year traditions like family gatherings, symbolic foods, and wishes for good fortune. Parents brought these traditions to life by reading stories, guiding crafts, and sharing what the Lunar New Year means to them. Each year, these fun-filled visits provide our students with memorable learning experiences that deepen their unders

Fifty-five of our Upper Elementary and Middle School student delegates are heading to Manhattan this week to participate in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN), one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences we offer our older students. The opening ceremonies held at the United Nations General Assembly will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the MMUN program, marking two decades of empowering youth through peace education and diplomacy. Hudson Montessori Sc

Why do Montessori classrooms place such care and intention on even the smallest daily routines? In Montessori education, independence is not just taught through grand gestures. Instead, our teachers help students cultivate confidence in everyday “I did it myself” moments. One of the best examples of this is the Montessori Jacket Flip. Here’s how it is done: A child places their jacket or coat on the floor in front of them, with the hood end at their feet and the jacket open.

Hudson Montessori students delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Mathcounts chapter competition, placing 8th out of 29 schools. We spotlight Michael Blum, who ranked 8th among more than 250 contestants in the Chapter Round and advanced to the prestigious Final Countdown Round, a distinction earned by only the top 10 competitors. We congratulate every student who represented our school! The MATHCOUNTS Competition challenges students with problems in arithmetic, a

Middle Schoolers presented “Our Voices, Our Future” at our annual TED Talks, an event led by our newest Middle Schoolers, who chose topics close to their hearts. This event celebrates “curiosity, courage, and the belief that ideas, no matter who shares them, have the power to shape our future.” After many weeks of preparation to construct, design, and deliver a TED Talk, each presentation provided students with invaluable public-speaking practice, supported by their classmate