PACFAM! The Sonoma County “Tubbs Fire” has already been declared one of the worst firestorms in California’s history. This devastation has hit close to home for us, with friends and family completely displaced and lives immensely altered. The harrowing stories of escape…
Hello Volunteers, Fosters, and Friends! The Santa Cruz SPCA will be assisting the Napa County Animal Shelter by taking in adoptable animals in order for them to make room for fire evacuees and stray animals. We are looking for temporary dog and…
During the initial weeks of first grade, Cassia Laffin and her students are learning about each other and creating community in their classroom. Laffin said it is important for each child to know they can make mistakes and that they are embraced…
Congratulations on successful auditions! Please read the Performing Arts Team Casting Reflections. 6th Grade Anya – Gazelle Ava – Bird Bridget – Elephant Callum – Bird Cooper– Leopard Erik – Gazelle Ethan – Leopard Henry – Bird Irulan – Leopard Isabel G…
Congratulations on successful auditions! 9th Grade Ami– UGC – Mr. Wallace Bond Aria – Rebel – Dagger Gus – Rebel – Twigs Benjamin – Rebel – Ricky Rax Corey– UGC – Mr. Ross Squire Kahlan – Rebel – Baby Cakes Kira –…
Middle and High School CASTING NEWS With auditions complete, it is appropriate to first acknowledge the great investment, risk taking, expansion, and growth for all that engaged in the process. As directors, we are moved and inspired by your efforts. Now comes…
Are individual weather extreme events linked to global warming? MMS alumnus and Stanford professor Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh (’92) is a world-renowned expert in researching possible links between climate change and extreme climate events. On October 10 in Pacific Grove, Diffenbaugh will discuss…
Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin met with high school students last week. Her visit was part of Voter Education Week, devoted to reaching out to high schoolers with information about local elections processes and voting. In California, youth ages 16 and 17…
The video shares highlights from the beginning of the year river-rafting trip that Mount Madonna High School takes every year: scenes from on the river as well as student reflections on what the trip means to them and how it influences the…
NorCal Lit Club is a high school governance club that studies local literature and art and shares their knowledge in the form of literature and creative writing lessons to younger students. This semester, the group will be publishing a weekly blog, showcasing…
