At Hudson Montessori School, learning goes far beyond textbooks. We believe children learn best when they can experience the world around them firsthand. By bringing nature into the classroom and creating hands-on opportunities to explore, students build curiosity, responsibility, empathy, and a deeper connection to the world around them. Whether caring for animals, observing life cycles, or exploring ecosystems, our students are active participants in their learning every da

Students from our Elementary and Middle School STEAM program recently joined hundreds of students from across New York City for the 2026 Billion Oyster Project Symposium. Students proudly presented months of research and hands-on learning focused on oysters, pollution, marine ecosystems, sustainability, and the future of New York Harbor. This year’s projects explored a wide range of environmental concerns, including invasive species, air and water pollution, overfishing, floa

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 rel