In the Presence of Mighty Giants: Students Study Coastal Redwoods
Each year Mount Madonna School (MMS) faculty members create a teaching goal to guide their efforts for the coming school year. In 2017, first grade teacher Cassia Laffin focused on […]
A Collaborative Discussion: Senior Class Meets with Save Our Shores and Congressman Jimmy Panetta
Save Our Shores organized a meeting with Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Mount Madonna School‘s senior class recently. The group had a collaborative discussion about the health of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, […]
Sea Otters, Kelp Forests and Hands-On Discovery
Last week the Mount Madonna School (MMS) fifth grade class had a learning-full day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium is a “jewel” of a resource, with enthusiastic, knowledgeable […]
Vulnerability and Fitting In: “13” the Musical Onstage – Tickets On Sale Now
Do you remember turning 13: the anticipation, angst and joy of wanting to ‘fit in’ and ‘stand out’? On January 25-27, Mount Madonna School (MMS) will present its high school […]
Monarch Visions and a Visit to See the Butterflies
As part of their science curriculum the second grade students at Mount Madonna School have been studying life cycles. Students learned about insect, amphibian and mammal life cycles, and then […]
Feeding Families: Second Grade Class Hosts Food Drive; Community Participation Requested
Dear Mount Madonna School Community, The second grade class is hosting their annual food drive in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed hungry families in our […]
NPR: “The New Abnormal”: Wildfires And Climate Change, a Conversation Featuring Noah Diffenbaugh (’92)
National Public Radio, 1A program, 11/13/2018, “‘The New Abnormal’: Wildfires And Climate Change.” MMS alumnus Noah Diffenbaugh (’92), climate scientist, Kara J Foundation Professor, Department of Earth System Science, Kimmelman […]
A Celebration of Being Different: “HONK! Jr. Onstage; Tickets on Sale Now
It was lovely summer weather in the country, and the golden corn, the green oats, and the haystacks piled high on the meadows looked beautiful…In this snug retreat sat a […]
Hailstones and a Growth Mindset: DaVinci Algebra Students Sample YouCubed Inspirational Math
Recently middle school students in the Mount Madonna School (MMS) DaVinci Algebra class took a break from linear functions to try three cutting-edge math workshops. Professor Jo Boaler of mathematics […]
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Local Roundup: Mount Madonna Girls Volleyball Falls to Shasta in NorCal D-IV Playoffs
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/9/2018, ” Local Roundup: Mount Madonna girls volleyball falls to Shasta in NorCal D-IV playoffs.” The postseason ride for the Mount Madonna School girls volleyball team ended […]
