Academics
Mount Madonna Student Chosen for Young Women's Leadership Program in D.C.
Kion TV46.com, "Mount Madonna Student Chosen for Young Women's Leadership Program in D.C." Read more
MMS Junior Chosen to Participate in Annual Young Women’s Political Leadership Program
MMS junior Zoe Kelly recently participated in the Values in World Thought social studies trip to Washington, D.C. On this interview tour, she met Susannah Wellford, president and founder of Running Start. During the interview and in subsequent communication, a connection was formed, resulting in Ms. Kelly's being offered the change to participate in this amazing leadership program!MS/HS Graduations and Early Dismissal Schedule
Please note the following schedule for middle and high school students during the final week of school:
Mon, June 9 - NO SCHOOL
Early Dismissal:
Weds, June 11, 1:30pm dismissal. Buses as usual in the a.m.; transportation by reservation only in the p.m.
MMS Announces 2014 Valedictorians and Salutatorian; Seniors' College choices
Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Preethi Balagani and Talia Speaker as the 2014 senior class Co-Valedictorians, and Roger Hooker as Salutatorian. These three students earned these distinctions through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at the small Central Coast school known for strong academics, environmental education, performing arts and a competitive volleyball program.
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Learning Politics Firsthand
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 5/29/2014, "Learning politics firsthand: Mount Madonna School students talk about trip to nation's capital," by Calvin Men. Read more
Photo by Shmuel Thaler
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Students Learn About Civil Rights Movement
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 6/1/2014, Education Digest, "Students learning about civil rights movement." Read more
Hands-On Literacy: Students Make Books
Colorful, handmade books, authored and illustrated by Mount Madonna School (MMS) students were on display earlier this month at the 31st annual Student Authors’ Fair at Capitola Mall in Capitola. The event featured hundreds of books created by students from throughout the area.GSA Blog: Dan Tangherlini Talks Leadership with High School Students
The GSA Blog, 5/28/2014, "Dan Tangherlini Talks Leadership with High School Students," by Ori Hoffer.
Recently, a group of students from Mount Madonna School in Watsonville, California visited GSA as part of a “Government in Action” tour that also saw them sit down for conversations with members of Congress, non-profit organizations, private industry and the media to learn how things happen here in Washington.
PSAT Testing For 10th & 11th Grades
10/15/2014 at 8 am for PSAT testing - all Juniors and Sophomores at MMS (3 hours)
End of Year Message from Supriya
Dear Lower School Families and Faculty,
This final week of school on campus is a time of celebration, recognition and gratitude. As I walked the Summit Trail this morning, I reflected on the growth and accomplishments of the students this year.