Private, Non-Profit, Parent Run School

Our History

Heartland Montessori School, Inc. is an independent non-profit run by a board of directors elected from its membership. The membership is comprised of parents of students, teachers and associates of the school.

Heartland was incorporated in early 1994 and began an Elementary Classroom in September 1994. The first Children’s House classroom began September 1995 and enrolls a maximum of 25 students. A satellite Children’s House classroom was added in New Richmond in 2003, which later relocated to Hudson. Heartland currently enrolls children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 12 years old. Heartland is a Montessori learning environment providing an outstanding curriculum and underlying philosophy that respects each child’s individualized pattern of growth. Children actively pursue interests and answers at their own pace, developing independent thinking and self-teaching skills that will last a lifetime. Heartland Children’s House teachers are certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the school has earned AMI “School Recognition” for its Children’s House and Elementary programs.

Board of Directors

NEXT MEETING:

First Tuesday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

At Heartland Montessori School

WHO:

• President: Dan Endries
• Vice President: Alden Pearson
• Treasurer: Shannon Cook
• Secretary: Mary Sobota
• Cheryl Johnson, Head of School
• Board Members: Jim Knutson, Sarah LaFave,
  Bridget O'Meara, Amber Tubre, Gay Ward

Heartland Montessori Board meetings are open to the public. Closed sessions will be posted and the agenda for each meeting is also posted at the River Falls Campus.

Committees

Marketing Committee: This committee is responsible for advertising and marketing of the school.  This includes press releases to newspapers about school news and upcoming events. This committee also works with other committees in event planning. Speaking to public service organizations about HMS and others is another exciting part of Marketing.

Building and Grounds Committee: This committee oversees all maintenance issues.  Manages and delegates repairs, painting, mowing, cleaning. This committee keeps a record of repairs including dates, costs, contractor(s) names and contact information (where applicable).  

Fundraising Committee: This committee is responsible for fundraising events of HMS such as the live and silent auction, and other miscellaneous events.  Other fundraising tasks are to help with the Annual Fund, Scholarship Fund (contact with area businesses to solicit funds for needy families for tuition) and Grant Writing.  The Fundraising committee also aids in the selection of other fundraising ideas that are submitted. 

Hospitality Committee: This committee is responsible for assisting other committees with school functions by providing hospitable items and service. To include but not limited to Open Houses, parent education nights, and mentoring new and prospective families.