Agroecology, an approach to agriculture that views agricultural areas as ecosystems and is concerned with the ecological impact of agricultural practices, is the topic of in-depth, experiential learning by Mount Madonna School (MMS) sixth grade students as part of their middle school…
Every year migrant farm workers from Oaxaca, Mexico come to California’s central coast to work in the agriculture industry as strawberry pickers and in other roles, including weeding and harvesting. Undocumented workers with few to no legal rights represent a significant part…
Aptos Times, 11/15/22, “Student Leaders for Model UN Conference.”
November 3, 2022: The Mount Madonna School’ (MMS) Homecoming Week festivities were a great success enjoyed by the whole school community. Following are two expressions of gratitude from MMS community members. Acknowledgement and Appreciation By Student Government Association President Zoey Ocampo-Sobkoviak, grade…
It’s not too late to purchase from the Scholastic Book Fair. You can shop the comfort of your home through November 7! Shop Now!
At New York’s Central Park Zoo, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria, the hip-hip hippo, are best of friends. When Marty escapes, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited on…
Middle School Cross Country, 10/20/2022: Well done, Hawks! MMS runners competed in the Santa Cruz County Small Schools League finals, with Pierce Culbertson taking 1st overall for second-sixth grade girls, with a time of 11.56 for the 1.75 mile course. Felix Alvarado…
Aptos Times, 10/1/2022, “Model United Nations Training Conference.” Mount Madonna School will host a one-day Model United Nations Training Conference on Oct. 8, with the goal to introduce Model UN to students, and encourage more schools to adopt this exceptional program. Read…
Congratulations to the cast of “Madagascar Jr.”! 8th grade Cameron Zookeeper Zabrina, Lemur Lee David Zooster – Melman Delmi Lemur – King Julien Indi New Yorker – Police Officer #1, Foosa Fredo Kenzie Penguin – Private Kiko Zooster…
