Parent Involvement

Parent Volunteer Activities

Parent involvement at Hudson Montessori School is a key factor in ensuring a successful year for our children. We have found that when we build a strong community, our families are happier, our students are more confident in their academic pursuits, and, together, we feel a sense of support. Volunteerism and community service are integral to Maria Montessori’s educational methodology.

Our parent group, the Hudson Montessori Volunteers (HMV), is specifically designed to accommodate all levels of parent participation in our school activities. When students see their parents take an active role at school, they learn how important their schooling is to the family while learning about the importance of volunteerism.

Building connections, supporting learning, strengthening our community.

Parent Involvement and Volunteering Activities Throughout the Year:

Parent Guide Communications Network
Parent Welcome Breakfast and Meetups
School Book Fair
Holiday Drive
Holiday Cheer Event
Annual Pancake Breakfast

Montessori Model United Nations (Chaperone)
Teacher Appreciation Events
The Art Show
Social Studies Fair
Camping Trips (Chaperone)
Year End Celebration
Yearbook Club

Hudson Montessori Volunteer (HMV) Roles

We take pride in Hudson Montessori School's very active and dedicated parent community. The HMV has several roles and volunteer opportunities, with varying commitment levels:

Core Roles (yearlong): Communications Lead, Treasurer, Yearbook Club Advisors, and Teacher Appreciation Coordinator.
Coordinator Roles (periodic): Holiday Donation Drive, Book Fair coordinator, Pancake Breakfast, and Social Studies Fair.

Day Volunteers or Chaperones: Certain events or activities require assistance for a fixed period, for example, an hour, a day, or a few days. Requests for these volunteers are made throughout the year through our school's various communication channels.

HMV Meetings

HMV meetings occur periodically and as needed. We host these meetings in conjunction with the school administration, and in most cases, virtually via Zoom. Hudson Montessori School parents are always welcome to attend a meeting to get a sense of the group, gauge whether they want to join the core team, or become more involved.

HMV Activities

The HMV hosts teacher appreciation events and coordinates gifts for the teachers during the holidays, Teacher Appreciation Day, and the end of the school year. Parent organizers and older student groups collaborate with local community organizations throughout the year to organize donation drives for those in need.

The HMV supports the school in its academic endeavors, such as the School Book Fair, and fundraisers, including the Danceathon for students and the Pancake Breakfast for our school community. Our HMV parents volunteer to run the Middle School's Yearbook Club, which produces our annual yearbook. The yearbook is distributed at no cost to every enrolled student and our teachers, funded by paid advertisements from parents in the yearbook.