Two Mount Madonna School (MMS) high school classmates are running a book drive as part of their Senior Capstone Project. They are accepting donations of new and used books for all ages, and in particular are interested for inclusive books reflecting the…
The Mount Madonna School (MMS) community honored the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a nationwide day of service on Friday, January 14. All students from the tiniest preschoolers to our almost-ready-to-graduate seniors got their hands…
As a rule, young children are curious “hands-on” humans who like exploring their surroundings – and the broader world – using all of their senses. On a recent day in the Mount Madonna School (MMS) preschool classroom, the classroom “hummed” with positive,…
While it’s not unusual for school communities to contribute to local food drives, it may be unique to have the effort led for more than a decade by six- and seven-year-old children. Each fall Mount Madonna School (MMS) second grade students, guided…
At Mount Madonna School (MMS), we believe that art is a crucial part of a well-rounded education. That’s why on any given week at MMS, the art studio bustles with activity from our young first graders all the way up to 12th…
Aptos Times, 11/1/2021, “Live Earth Farm: Learning Where Food Comes From.” A story about Mount Madonna School preschool and fourth grade students’ recent learning journey to Live Earth Farm in Watsonville. Read online (please note, story begins on bottom right of cover…
The Connection, 2020-21, an annual publication for families, friends and alumni of Mount Madonna School. Click on the above image to load and view the content in a ‘page-turning’ format or download the PDF.
Supriya McDonald, a teacher, administrator and head of school at Mount Madonna School (MMS) who retired in June 2020 after more than 30 years of service, was honored in-person on October 20, for her dedication and service to the school community with…
Young students applied all of their senses – sight, sound, smell, touch and taste – this week to experiential lessons at Live Earth Farm in Watsonville. Mount Madonna School preschool and fourth grade students enthusiastically engaged with resident livestock and friendly farmers…
