Forum Participants Share Career Stories, Experience and Advice with High School Students
On Friday, March 8, Mount Madonna’s high school students were treated for the ninth consecutive year to the annual Career Forum, a parent organized and led event that hopes to […]
Abolition, Revolution and the Roots of Democracy: Eighth Grade Boston History Tour
An opportunity to support classroom-based learning with a visit to sites and locations of historical significance can make a lasting educational impression on students. To that end, Mount Madonna School’s […]
Seniors Say “Thank You” as Community Turns Out to Support Maitri Fundraiser Dinner
On March 9, the Mount Madonna School (MMS) twelfth grade culinary studies class and teacher Sara Sobkoviak hosted more than 100 guests for dinner in Corralitos. The Maitri Fundraiser Dinner […]
Enough to Eat: Students Study History, Food Insecurity and Visit Local Food Bank
We know that a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry. – Jimmy Carter, 39th United States president In their world history class, Mount Madonna School (MMS) seventh […]
Chocolate Mousse and Kitchen Organization: Guest Chef Shares Culinary Advice as Seniors Prepare for March 9 Maitri Fundraiser Dinner
Recently, the twelfth grade culinary studies class at Mount Madonna School (MMS) had the “sweet treat” of preparing and sampling chocolate mousse under the guidance of guest chef David Jackman. […]
Morgan Hill Life: Community Voices by Shannon Kelly: Documentary Shows What College Entrance Exams Really Measure
Morgan Hill Life, 2/13/2019, “Community Voices by Shannon Kelly: Documentary shows what college entrance exams really measure,” by Shannon Kelly. Each year more than three million high school students take […]
All That is Possible: High School Creative Writing Reading on February 22
Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. ~ Mary Oliver The high school Creative Writing Reading will be held on Friday, February 22 at 7:00pm […]
International Otter Survival Fund newsletter: Children Helping Monitor Sea Otter Disturbance in California
International Otter Survival Fund newsletter, number 97, January 2019, “Children helping monitor sea otter disturbance in California.” This organization is based on the Isle of Skye near Scotland’s northwest coast. […]
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Mount Madonna School Screens ‘The Test and The Art of Thinking’
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 2/6/19, “Mount Madonna School screens ‘The Test and The Art of Thinking’,” by Kena DeLong. SANTA CRUZ — Mount Madonna School will host the first of two […]
Body, Breath and Mind: Teaching a Healthful Yoga Practice
Asanas, or yoga poses – for strengthening body and mind, easing tension, and focusing breathing – are a healthful practice for students at Mount Madonna School (MMS) to incorporate into […]
