Elementary

Senior Class Shares Lotus Project Curriculum with Lower School Students by Anya Gonzalez

Earlier this week, Mount Madonna School (MMS) second and third graders met with the senior class on a foggy afternoon along the shore of the campus lake. Despite the drizzle, the children were chipper and excited to hear what the curriculum leaders…

"Ramayana!" 2024 Cast List

Congratulations to the cast of “Ramayana!” 2024! Twelfth Grade Anya Princess Sita Beatrice Hanuman Bella Queen Kausalya, Sampati, Demonini Cooper Prince Rama Cy Hooknose Emma Bonehead Erik Lord Shiva, Student Choir Erin Queen Kaikeyi, Nila the Monkey Ethan Prince Lakshmana Irulan Goddess…

Mount Madonna School Champions Inclusive Education Through Flexible Tuition Model

Mount Madonna School (MMS) has fostered curiosity, critical thinking, creativity and meaningful relationships as an independent preschool – 12th grade school for more than four decades. Now MMS proudly announces its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality education to families of diverse socio-economic…

Performing Arts Brings Us Together: Meet Costumer Lauren Reece

Prior to joining Mount Madonna School (MMS) in 2023, costumer Lauren Reece obtained a B.A. in fashion with an emphasis in design from Arizona State University. She joins MMS with much enthusiasm for her new role. Social media coordinator Carly Wheelehan recently…

Students Roll Up Sleeves on National Day of Service

 The Mount Madonna School (MMS) community honored the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a nationwide day of service on Friday, January 12. “This year, MMS students and faculty participated in our third annual day of service…

Watersheds and Ocean Ecosystems: Science Center Visit Enhances Learning

Recently, Mount Madonna School (MMS) fourth and fifth grade students visited the Seymour Marine Science Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz; this off-campus learning adventure was included to support students’ studies of local watersheds, food webs and the ocean ecosystems….

Agricultural Museum Provides First Graders with Hands-On History Lesson

Recently, Mount Madonna School (MMS) first grade students visited the Agricultural History Museum at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville for a learning adventure. Knowledgeable docents guided students through various hands-on activities that offered the youngsters the chance to sample some…

Student Government Association to Hold Holiday Market on December 8

Holiday gift giving made easy! Mount Madonna School’s Student Government Association is presenting a Holiday Market on December 8 from 3:30-5:30pm at the upper campus. Admission is free. If you’re interested in having a table space to sell or promote your business…

Stewardship and Identity: Students Initiate Collaborative Revitalization of Campus Lake Ecosystem

On a recent afternoon, wind-blown cumulus clouds filled the sky and sunlight permeated towering redwood trees and grassland meadows, reflecting off the water of a small lake on the Mount Madonna School (MMS) campus. As senior students navigated a short hillside trail…