Hermosa Montessori School
Tucson, Az. Since 1978.
Welcome to Hermosa Montessori School
''To consider the school as a place where instruction
is given is one point of view. But to consider the school as a preparation
for life is another. In the latter case the school must satisfy all the
needs of life''
-Maria Montessori
Hermosa Montessori is a school community of lifelong learners that integrates Montessori education with Arizona Academic Standards to foster self-motivated, moral, social and environmentally responsible individuals.
Hermosa Montessori School is unique. Founded in 1978, it is a private, locally owned school for preschool and a tuition free public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade students. We have a distinctive Tucson location especially chosen for its beauty.
Hermosa is located on 16 acres within the Tanque Verde Valley, near Fort
Lowell and Soldier Trail. The natural desert areas provide a perfect setting
for the children to experience and learn about the world of nature. We
think that our kids deserve a protected, beautiful, and safe environment
in which to learn and play each day.
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Hermosa News
Hermosa on the Radio...
(click to read more)You are invited to the end of year performance...
(click to read more)The May Newsletter is Now Available...
(click to read)April & May Snack Lists for Pre-k and Kinder are available.
Important: Please Read
Hermosa Students are Participating in the "Pennies for Peace" Program
(Click for more info...)Original Works – the #1 art based program in the country
(click to learn more...)Hermosa Montessori School was featured by Tucson's PBS affiliate, KUAT-TV Channel 6, on "Arizona Illustrated", Monday, February 16th, at 6:30pm.
(click to watch online now)Read the News Story about Hermosa in the Arizona Daily Star
(click for more info...(registration may be required))Charter school is city's best of 2008 - Article from the Tucson Citizen
(click for more info...)Enrollment Information for 2009-2010 is Now Available
(click for more info...)New Dismissal Change Form
Please use this new form to change student pick-up information(click here)
Calendar for School Year 2008-2009
Please check the events calendar for beginning of the year information including orientation and phase-in schedules.(click here)
H.O.P.E. Calendar of Events & More
A list of the scheduled events for the H.O.P.E. parents organizationand more (click here)Principal selected for circle of honor.
Sheila Stolov, Hermosa's founding principal, has recently been selected for membership in AZ LEADS (Arizona Leaders in Education for the Advancement and Development of Student and School Success) Circle of Honor. read more. . .Science magazine study shows benefits of Montessori education.
On a variety of tests, ranging from letter-word identification to math, Montessori kids outscored their public school counterparts. When confronted with social issues, such as another child hoarding a swing, they more commonly resorted to reasoning--43 percent to 18 percent. read more. . .Kari receives science grant.
Starting next school year, Kari Debbink will be able to teach the science of photoluminescence to students, an idea that was prompted by a curious student. read article. . .watch video. . .