KCPS-Signature • K-6
Harold Holliday, Sr. Montessori
Our Mission
The mission of Holliday Montessori is to prepare the learner for life in an educational and social environment where each child is challenged to become a self-motivated learner by developing the qualities of self-worth, concentration, coordination and independence.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
9%
Receive Special Ed Services
0%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
- Montessori
Electives
- Instrumental Music
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
Clubs & Activities
- Chess Club
Social Services
- Dental Services
- School Breakfast
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
- Social Worker
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website.
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Admission Preferences
- Siblings
Apply to Holliday
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2024, the average English score in Missouri was 43%; the average Math score was 41.1%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
85%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2024, 78.2% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
25%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2024, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 41.6%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Approaching
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are four categories possible: Emerging, Approaching, On-Track and Target.
Mathematics
Approaching
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are four categories possible: Emerging, Approaching, On-Track and Target.
Marvia Jones, Holliday Montessori Parent
Both of my children are thriving at HHMS! My oldest son is in the 1st grade (his second year at Holliday), and my youngest son began PK3 this year. We chose this school because the principal is driven to excellence, especially when it comes to ensuring that the school’s Montessori program is on-model at the highest level of fidelity.
The principal and her staff stay up-to-date on the latest teaching methods and social challenges that might impact students’ learning. She is also adamant about growing a strong culture of parent engagement at the school. There are so many ways that parents can be involved at the school–from creating art smocks, to working in the school’s garden, to constructing activity equipment for the school’s playgrounds!
The classroom environments are very peaceful and functional, which allow for students to select and complete class work that engages their attention. I am still shocked by the pace at which my oldest son has developed reading skills, as well as the creative methods by which my youngest son’s teacher guides him to early literacy and phonetics.
After a full day of learning, students who remain after school are engaged in enriching LINC experiences, such as Chess Club, piano lessons, violin lessons, art classes facilitated by teachers from the Nelson Atkins Museum, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and more.
We are convinced that we have made the very best decision for our family and we look forward to enjoying HHMS for years to come.