Over the past year, the Mount Madonna School community has shared countless appreciations and well wishes for longtime head of school Mary Supriya McDonald, who retired June 30. Among these expressions of gratitude was this video tribute shared at the lower and…
All School 2020-21 School Days Calendar Preschool/Kindergarten: PreK and Kindergarten Supply List 20-21 New PreK Packet Elementary: Elementary School Supply List 20-21 Computer and Technology Guidelines for MMS Elementary Students 20-21 (required for ALL 3rd – 5th grade students) due by first…
I am honored and thrilled to join the Mount Madonna School (MMS) community officially starting on July 1. I have seen that compassion, curiosity, creativity, a discerning mind and leadership are characteristics of Mount Madonna students. During these unusual times, the best…
What follows is a reflection by Mount Madonna’s Head of School, Mary Supriya McDonald, on the 2019-20 school year. Every year Mount Madonna School (MMS) is ripe with new explorations and accomplishments. The 2019-20 school year surprised us with milestones, beautiful memories…
At the end of each school year, we express our sincere gratitude to those teachers and staff who have decided to leave Mount Madonna School (MMS). Michelle Fisher Our preschool/kindergarten teacher, Michelle Fisher, is moving to Santa Barbara to be closer to…
Acts of kindness, large and small, spontaneous and planned, were a special focus for Mount Madonna School (MMS) lower school students in May. Dubbed “May We Be Kind,” the project was envisioned by second grade teacher Prema Gammons as a way to…
For a recently completed Native American village project, Mount Madonna School fourth grade students were tasked with creating a model of a Native American village from a California tribe, a research report and slideshow presentation. The students studied native tribes from throughout…
Gail McCredie, mother of alumni Jack (’10) and Renata (’15), volunteered at Mount Madonna School for years prior to joining the staff as the librarian 16 years ago. She is retiring in August. Drawing from family stories, shared experiences and recent conversations…
Quarantine, a time when worries fill our minds about the uncertain future, and my own mind hasn’t been focused on anything but school assignments. As a part of the generation raised with technology, it has always been a significant part of my…
Shannon Kelly, director of upper school and a high school teacher at Mount Madonna School (MMS), is one of six Santa Cruz County citizens honored as nominees for the 2020 Ally to Queer Youth Award. This recognition, along with the Queer Youth…
