On April 20, the Mount Madonna School (MMS) junior class, along with their teachers, traveled to Washington, D.C. for a week-long learning journey. Their trip includes tours and interviews with an array of interesting individuals. The junior class is keeping a blog…
The deep valleys, grand meadows and magnificent sequoia forests of Yosemite National Park are the setting this week for a five-day learning journey focused on environmental science for Mount Madonna School (MMS) ninth grade students. This hands-on study complements the school’s year-long…
Name, city of residence: Emma Monclus, Morgan Hill Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? I am always curious to learn new things and self-improvement is a huge motivator. My parents also inspire me; they lead by example…
Name, city of residence: Sophia Manzur, Morgan Hill Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Fourth What inspires you? My sister, Alyssa. She is the definition of love – resilient, powerful, divine. She is always taking the initiative to be the best…
Everyone is welcome and “may the forest be with you!” at the 18th annual Summit for the Planet on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Mount Madonna School. This free admission public festival begins with a 5K family hike that…
This week, Mount Madonna School (MMS) first grade students visited the Waste Education Department at the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, where they learned about papermaking, composting and broader waste-reduction efforts. This learning-filled field trip is part of first grade’s…
Name, city of residence: Ona Musoll-Buendia, San Jose Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? My mother inspires me. She does what she loves and works hard at it, never giving up when things are hard. What is…
Name, city of residence: Peter S., Gilroy Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Ninth grade What inspires you? My parents What is your favorite subject in school, and why? Chemistry, because I find it really interesting and fun to do If…
An overview video of Mount Madonna School seniors’ 2024 learning journey to India, the Drishtikon Project (“Perspectives”). View the blog for writings, photos, and videos. Part of the Values in World Thought Program. Filmed and edited by Devin Kumar (http://www.devinkumar.com)
Name, city of residence: Bella Sol Padilla, Gilroy Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: I began at Mount Madonna as a sophomore. What inspires you? Creativity and ambition inspire me. What is your favorite subject in school, and why? My favorite…
