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A primary student works individually on his Montessori works.

Montessori materials are self-correcting which promotes critical thinking and confidence. 

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Self portraits that art students painted hang in the hallway.

Watercolor portraits created in art highlight the Montessori method and support our students with social emotional skills. 

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Primary students play with chalk,
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Students work together on math.
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Herfurth unveiled their National Blue Ribbon School banner during the celebration assembly! 

2023 National Blue Ribbon School 

Herfurth is proud to be a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School

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A primary teacher assists Montessori students.

The teacher helps guide each individual student with their Montessori work. 

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Volunteers at the Bronco block party.

Many thanks to all of our volunteers and community members who helped make our Bronco Block Party successful! 

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A primary student practices moving water using a dropper.

“The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” -Maria Montessori

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Herfurth Elementary Building

Herfurth's Vision 

To encourage whole child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.

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A primary student works individually on his Montessori works.

Montessori Magnet

The Montessori environment is set up so that there is organization and each student has their own work space. 

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A student practices literacy using wood letters.

Students in Montessori learn using "works" or hands on learning activities of their choosing.

Recent News

Stacking colored rings toy.

The Montessori method was developed by Maria Montessori in the 1900's and allows for independent child led activities called "works." 

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Students got to learn all about prehistoric bones and fossils from Dinosaur George. 

Calendar

The fourth grading period ends on May 23.


The fourth grading period runs from March 24 to May 23.

May 23 is the last day of school.


Today is the last day of classes. High school students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.

Enjoy your summer!

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Memorial Day holiday.


Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning and honoring those who lost their lives serving our country through the military.

This day is a student and staff holiday.

May 27 is a staff development day .


Garland ISD staff will come in for a staff development day.

Let's celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S.


Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.

It is also known as "Emancipation Day", "Freedom Day", and "Juneteenth Independence Day".

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Montessori
magnet program

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Art & music
classes

theatre comedy and tragedy masks

Theater arts
incorporated
in classroom