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…
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…
The Mount Madonna School (MMS) senior class is seeking donations of new or gently used clothing for the children of Sri Ram Ashram in Haridwar, India. The Ashram was built and inspired by the late Baba Hari Dass, with support from the…
The senior class is making stylish, handmade succulent boxes imprinted with journey’s motto, Maitri which means friendship. All profits made from the sales will go to support organizations in India such as Pardada Pardati, Sri Ram Ashram, and CORD. Each box costs…
Last week the Mount Madonna School (MMS) fifth grade class had a learning-full day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium is a “jewel” of a resource, with enthusiastic, knowledgeable docents and outstanding displays, including the popular kelp forest tank and a…
As part of their science curriculum the second grade students at Mount Madonna School have been studying life cycles. Students learned about insect, amphibian and mammal life cycles, and then focused on the monarch butterfly. For this more focused study, the students…
Gilroy Life, 10/27/2018, “Animals, flowers and farming heroes: Exploration and discovery at the fair.” A visit to the county fair is a fun way to kick off the school year, bond with friends, and foster an environment of discovery and learning. In September,…
The Connection, 2017-18, an annual publication for families, friends and alumni of Mount Madonna School. Click on the image to load and view the content in a ‘page-turning’ format or download the PDF.
Elementary Students Share a Two-Day, Overnight Learning Adventure Each fall, Mount Madonna School (MMS) third and fourth grade students take a two-day, overnight learning journey. These off-campus trips have alternated between Sacramento and the Coloma gold discovery site in the Sierras, to…
At Mount Madonna School, upper school students (grades six through twelve) are welcomed back to school each fall with outdoor adventures intended to build community and ease the transition from carefree summer days to the responsibilities of school. We are pleased to…
