(HPMP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of parents and others supporting Montessori in Helena’s public schools. Donations help provide the specialized Montessori teacher training and certification scholarships, as well as Montessori materials for Helena School District #1 classrooms.

Our Mission

To encourage and support Montessori education in Helena public schools through the funding of Montessori teacher training and classroom materials; to promote the understanding of Montessori methods; and to provide resources to satisfy the needs of the community for Montessori education.

Ways to Help:

There are many ways you can help support our teachers, classrooms, and students: 

Buy Materials for your Montessori Classroom

Make a Donation

Get Involved

Attend a monthly HPMP meeting to learn more about the program and ways you can be involved. 

We are currently recruiting for the following HMPM Board positions: Secretary, Original Works Coordinator, Broadwater Parent Representative, Central Parent Representative, Smith Parent Representative. Please e-mail helenamontessoriparents@gmail.com and help us support public Montessori in Helena!

Upcoming Events

2026 Montessori application deadline – April 24, 3:00 pm

Helena Montessori Q&A – Tuesday, April 21, 5:00-6:30 pm – Ten Mile Creek Brewing

HPMP Barbecue – Monday, June 8, 5:00 pm – Spring Meadow Pavilion

We appreciate our HPMP teachers for their dedication to continuing education! This winter HPMP supported sending our wonderful teachers to Boston for a Montessori conference.