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Homestead School

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The Homestead School opened in September 1978, to provide a rich academic and practical education within an exceptional rural setting.

The Homestead School is a Montessori School with campuses located in Glen Spey and Hurleyville, NY, offering children ages 3 years to 18 years (Pre-K through 12th grade) a unique, life-enriching, humanitarian, and outdoor-oriented educational experience. The School is located in the directors' century-old family homestead on eighty-five acres of fields, woods, marshes, ponds and streams, twelve miles northwest of Port Jervis, New York. The school is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to Our mission is to nurture self-motivated students whose love of learning will carry through into a lifetime of responsible and constructive contributions to the well-being of their fellow humans and the Earth. The Homestead School educates the body, mind, and spirit of children through experiential learning, while holding high standards in academics and character development. Homestead offers an engaging academic environment, grounded in the Montessori approach and the belief that all children have the innate desire and ability to learn. Non-discriminatory, non-sectarian, and associated with the American Montessori Society, the Homestead School offers its students Montessori based programs for children Pre-K through 12th grade.

10/29/2026

Recess spent among the trees, soaking up the sunshine, connecting with nature, and enjoying time with friends.

10/29/2026

A little fall inspiration in our Practical Life work. Beading, scooping, rolling, and other seasonal activities keep little hands busy while building concentration, coordination, and independence.

10/29/2026

Our Upper Elementary students ending the day by taking care of their classroom. Cleaning, organizing, and sharing responsibilities are all part of building independence, teamwork, and a sense of community.

10/28/2026

Celebrating another trip around the sun!

10/20/2026

Little hands hard at work! Just too good not to share.

10/14/2026

Apples are plentiful on campus! From washing and peeling to slicing and baking, students have been busy turning our harvest into homemade applesauce and apple crisp! What a delicious way to enjoy the fruits of their labor!

10/09/2026

And what a campout it was! An evening of songs and stories around the fire, roasted marshmallows, and time spent together under the stars.

10/09/2026

Our Upper Elementary students headed into the woods with their gear in tow for their annual campout.

10/01/2026

Inspired by the black-and-white pottery of the Ancestral Puebloans, students explored symmetry, positive and negative space, and geometric design while creating their own lizards. A simple form became a study in balance, contrast, and pattern.

10/01/2026

Pumpkin hammering brings excitement to building fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration.

Address

428 Hollow Road
Glen Spey, NY
12737

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18458566359

Website

http://www.homesteadschool.com/

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