We are pleased to announce that Mount Madonna School’s dedicated teachers are being honored as TEACHER OF THE MONTH by Growing up in Santa Cruz (GUISC) in their February 2021 issue. In an effort “to do more for teachers” during this especially challenging year,…
Aptos Times, 1/15/2921, Featured Columnist, page 27, “On Campus Classes Prove Safe at Mount Madonna School,” by Ann Goewert, Ph.D. Read online.
An evening of dialogue and discovery Values in World Thought is a capstone course unique to Mount Madonna School (MMS) that spans 11th and 12th grades and engages students in meaningful conversations. True dialogue is a collaborative process of active listening and discussion that…
By Director of Upper School Shannon Kelly (’92) On November 11, the staff and faculty of Mount Madonna School (MMS) gathered via Zoom to take part in a workshop entitled, “Building on Cultural Assets and Strengths: One Step to Developing an Anti-Racist…
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/9/2020, “Mount Madonna School has successful in-person instruction,” by Ryan Stuart; photos by Shmuel Thaler. WATSONVILLE >> Mount Madonna School in Watsonville is leading the charge in the return to in-person learning in Santa Cruz County. The private school…
What Makes Independent Schools Special? Following is an excerpt from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) website. These statements are true of Mount Madonna School and will remain our focus whether we are holding classes remotely or on campus. Independence in…
KSBW TV8, 7/14/2020, “Mount Madonna School moves outside for fall 2020,” by reporter/anchor Alani Latang. Watch the clip
There is something magical about learning outdoors, and Mount Madonna School’s (MMS) 375 acres of land includes groves of coastal redwoods and live oaks, mountain meadows, chaparral, and ponds. The ecological tapestry of biomes, rich with diverse life forms, provides an unmatched…
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…
