Student Life

7th grade MTS girls smile at the camera with their arms around each other

Beyond the School Day

At MTS, the care we put into the school day doesn't end when the bell rings. Afternoons open into sports practices, aftercare, and enrichment classes. Outdoor education sets the tone from the very first weeks of the year, giving students real time away from campus to build connection and perspective. Even our approach to technology is part of this same intention: age-appropriate guidelines shape how students use screens and AI at every grade level, built around family engagement and thoughtful school-to-home connection rather than rules for their own sake. Holding it all together is our Professional Community – educators, specialists, and counselors – working in concert so every student feels supported, included, and genuinely happy to be here. That same spirit extends to our families, through volunteer opportunities and Parent Education that offer real, hands-on ways to stay engaged with the community.

4 boys posing in front of lockers on the MTS campus
MTS 8th graders wearing hiking packs in Yosemite on Outdoor Ed

Outdoor Ed

Students in Grades 5-8 explore the great outdoors in off-campus adventures in the fall.

 

An MTS girl sits reading in the library with the reading dog, stinson

Library

The library is more than just a reading resource - it's an integral part of the program and every day life.
 

MTS boy celebrating in the classroom

Student Support

Learning specialists and a full-time counselor ensure students get the individualized support they need.
 

MTS 6th graders working on computers in the STEM lab

Technology

Intentional technology on and off campus ensures the digital well-being of all our students.

 

Lower school boys working on an engineering project in after the bell enrichment

After the Bell

Aftercare and after school enrichment offerings keep our students engaged all day long.

 

MTS student dribbling the basketball court during a game

Athletics

MTS offers a variety of sports every season teaching sportmanship and athletic skills.
 

Garden

MTS science teachers work with students in the garden to teach valuable hands-on skills and make real-world connections.

Family Engagement

Ana Homayoun speaks at Mount Tamalpais School

Parent Education

Every year, MTS brings parenting experts to campus.
 

1st grade parent volunteers dress up for a surprise visit to class

Volunteering

Volunteering is a fun way for parents to engage with the community.
 

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