When the Arab Spring sparks a civil uprising, young Nadia and her family are forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria. So begins Escape from Aleppo, by N. H. Senzai, a fictional story inspired by current world events, and the basis…
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 provide the students with a glimpse of some interesting careers – and…
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 upper school history faculty are planning a learning journey with the eighth…
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 was organized to showcase the culinary skills students have honed in their…
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 grade students recently learned about medieval Europe and the social structure of…
An interview with Congressman John David Dingell Jr. conducted by MMS Values students on their 2006 journey to Washington D.C. was just published last week for the first time. Dingell, who passed on February 7, 2019, was an American politician who served…
12th Grade Anika Queen Kaikaya Prince Angad Imogen Parvati John Hanuman Kaili Queen Mandodori Lillian Bonehead Mara Hooknose Noah King Ravana Priyanka Sita Sage Ram Samith Shiva 11th Grade AnMei Jatayu Demonini Braeden Laksman Ceci Queen Kashalya Nila Connor Prince Megnad Fiona…
Congratulations to all for completing the audition process. You’ve done your part. Now comes the next step- casting of the play. As we know, casting can be challenging for both performers and directors alike. Often, casting is not a true measure of…
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. Jackman is the owner of Chocolate the Restaurant in Santa Cruz. “David…
A wonderful opportunity for middle and high school students through the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, with their free summer program, YouthSERVE Summer Institute. Every summer, this organization matches volunteers with local nonprofits across the county that connect to students’ interests….
