Aptos Times: “Seventh Graders Get a Look at College Science Labs” and “New Twist for Career Forum”
Aptos Times, 3/15/24, “Mount Madonna Seventh Graders Get a Look at College Science Labs” and “New Twist for Mount Madonna Career Forum.”
High School
“Who Dun It?” Students Investigate Professions at High School Career Forum
Recently, Mount Madonna School (MMS) high school students gathered for a CSI- (crime scene investigation) themed Career Forum in which they “interrogated” their “suspects” to find out what careers they held, giving a fun interactive twist to an MMS tradition. Nine adult…
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…
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mount Madonna Students Visit India
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 2/29/2024, “Mount Madonna Students Visit India,” story and photos by Shmuel Thaler. Sentinel cover story (downloadable pdf) Global Learning – photo essay (downloadable pdf)
BNN – The People’s Network: Global Learning in India Visit
BNN – The People’s Network, “Global Learning in India Visit,” by Dil Bar Irshad. Read an excerpt: Implications for Future Global Citizens …The enduring impact of such trips cannot be overstated. As students like Gonzalez return to their communities, they bring back…
Sparks! – A Celebration of High School Students’ Creative Expression
Sparks! – formerly known as Painters and Poets – is an event that celebrates the creative self-expression of Mount Madonna School (MMS) students. The event is planned for March 15 from 6:00-8:00pm at Mount Madonna School’s upper campus. For this event, MMS…
CSI: Mount Madonna – High School “Sleuths” to Investigate School’s Annual Career Forum
Collaborating in grade-level teams, high school students at Mount Madonna School (MMS) will brush up on their sleuthing skills and question “suspects” to learn about their “crimes” (i.e. career paths) at CSI: Mount Madonna, a career forum event planned for March 13…
"Ramayana!" 2024 Cast List
Congratulations to the cast of “Ramayana!” 2024! Twelfth Grade Anya Princess Sitā Beatrice Hanumān Bella Queen Kausalyā, Sampati, Demonini Cooper Prince Rāma Cy Hooknose Emma Bonehead Erik Lord Shiva, Student Choir Erin Queen Kaikeyī, 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…