Harborlight's 2026 Giving Day
Together We Thrive
118%
$17,743
raised of $15,000 goal136
supporters

Organizer

Katie Oberlander, Director of Community Engagement
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Benny Grullon (Grandparent ’26, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago

Dior and Emilio
Katie Oberlander (Faculty/Staff, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago

Harborlight Alumni James Oberlander is graduating from high school this year. Harborlight teachers helped to shape him into the wonderful young man he is today.
Sandra Boczenowski (Grandparent ’38, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
In honor of our grandson. We love hearing about the experiences that he is having learning everyday at Harborlight. It was great to have the opportunity to meet his friends, and his teachers on Grandfriend's day.
Matthew, Michael and Jackson Pitkin (Alumni ’17, ’20, ’23, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
We all grew up in Harborlight and graduated from the middle school; Harborlight was a very important part of our early lives. Thank you for the memories and keep up the great work!
Candice Milan (Parent ’25, ’27, Faculty/Staff, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
In honor of Wesley and Aurora
Harborlight Montessori has helped my children flourish with opportunities for growth every day. #bestmomdecision #engageyourworld
Susan Egan & Bill McDonough (Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
Hello to all of our friends at Harborlight! It's exciting to see these new outdoor learning elements added to the Harborlight campus.
Beth Sieminski (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
After 37 years here at Harborlight, this is the only school I would ever want to teach and the best place to give a donation.
Elisa Pitkin (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Harborlight has been a huge part of our family for many years-all three of my sons attended and graduated from Harborlight. Outdoor Education is an important part of what we do, and I am so excited about what the outdoor learning pavilion will bring to our community.
Beyhan Kumral-Colak (Faculty/Staff, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
Let's go Harborlight!
Bette Mayer (Grandparent ’36, ’38, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
In honor of Miles & Harley
Love to my wonderful grandsons, Miles & Harley!
D&S Carpenter (Grandparent ’28, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
In memory of Gram
Anonymous (Parent ’37, Dress Like A Farmer Day)
2 months ago
Sunny day for Harborlight Giving Day!!
Anonymous (Parent ’36)
2 months ago
Excited for the outdoor classroom!
Anonymous (Grandparent ’33)
2 months ago
I support Harborlight because of the wonderful education my granddaughter receives as well as the extraordinary kindness I see in all the staff and children.
Gwenn & Kevin Murphy (Parent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
Harborlight is such a special place for our family. From Infant room to lower elementary our daughters have grown and thrived. Thank you Harborlight!
Peter and Sarah Heltzel (Parent ’30)
2 months ago
In honor of Meg and Bruce Herman
Ann Morrissey (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Harborlight is my new favorite place to be! ❤️
Stephanie Duncan (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Montessori is unique in it's wholistic approach to learning and development. I'm always impressed by how each individual is encouraged and guided at their own pace and in their own style of learning. Confidence grows with the child because each one is seen for who they are instead of who they are not. I'm so thankful to be a part of this community and support our children as well as our faculty and staff who work hard every day to facilitate their creativity and growth.
Thatcher and Finn Schrafft (Alumni ’21, ’23)
2 months ago

My brother and I both started our Harborlight journeys at about 5 months old. We continued through the I/T building, the CH program, Lower and Upper Elementary...and, my brother, through 8th grade graduation. We both have Harborlight and its incredible teachers to thank for so much growth, learning, and kindness. We are both the most thankful for the amazing experiences it afforded us. We camped, we skied, we kayaked, we played drums/guitar, we acted, we stayed at Star Island on the Isle of Shoals, I hiked the entire Presidential Traverse in 5th grade, Finn took a trip to the Everglades in 8th grade...and so much more. Most importantly, we felt supported and encouraged....while gaining the confidence and independence to tackle so many new experiences since leaving.
Amie Crawford (Parent ’29, Trustee/Past Trustee, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago

Harborlight has meant so much to our family. It’s more than just a school, it’s a place where Lana is encouraged to explore, grow, and truly love learning. Experiences like Theatre Week at Gloucester Stage Company give her the confidence to try new things, express herself, and be part of something bigger. We’re so grateful for a community that creates these opportunities and supports every child in finding their voice.
Yvonne Milan (Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
Keep up the amazing work. My niece and nephew are awesome and you helped mold them 😁
Heidi Rombola (Grandparent ’28)
2 months ago
In honor of Ferde Rombola
Smutty Shevchenko (Parent ’26)
2 months ago
My daughter goes to school here and I want to support
Jed Dickman & Danielle Norton (Trustee/Past Trustee, Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
We're looking forward to seeing the changes to Harborlight's outdoor environments!
Patricia Tobin (Grandparent ’35, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
In honor of Michael Bowler
Great school
James Fisher (Grandparent ’27)
2 months ago
Great opportunity for Charlotte and a great school
Adam Gallany (Faculty/Staff, Dress Like A Farmer Day)
2 months ago
In honor of all the bright learners of Harborlight.
Krystyna Marrero (Faculty/Staff, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
❤️
Jane Smolik (Grandparent ’26, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
In honor of Granddaughter
So proud of our Claire Milligan!
Michael Bowler (Parent ’37, Faculty/Staff, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
Harborlight is a special place- a special place to work and a special place to send our daughter- thank you teachers and staff for all that you do!
Lior Lavie (Parent ’37)
2 months ago
Thank you Harborlight Montessori school leadership and staff for shaping our daughter into an independent, curious, engaged and kind human . Kind, Ashley and Lior parents of Lux Lavie
Niko Harris (Alumni ’24)
2 months ago
In honor of Ruzena Belanova
Via Valenti- Board of Trustees/Alumni (Alumni ’13)
2 months ago
I am proud to support Harborlight and the future of this amazing community!
Pamela Grant (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In memory of Ron Grant
Keeping the good work of Montessori going!
The Caruso Family (Parent ’29, ’35, Trustee/Past Trustee, Garden Picnic Day)
2 months ago
Harborlight has played a special role in our family’s life. Watching our two kids grow within this community - academically, socially, and personally - has been so meaningful. We are truly grateful to be part of this wonderful school!
Diana Norma Shafer (Parent ’30, Faculty/Staff, Nature Art Day)
2 months ago
Harborlight nurtures each student’s personal growth!