◈ Homepage — http://www.mttam.org/Skip to Main Content MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS menu DISCOVER Home INTRODUCTION An independent, co-ed, K-8 school in Mill Valley Mount Tamalpais School is committed to the development of knowledge and goodness within children in an inclusive, nurturing, and academically inspiring environment. An MTS education, vigorous, creative and process-driven, develops children who are well prepared for their future while remaining young at heart. We infuse the academic, artistic, and athletic programs with the values of kindness, integrity, respect, and self-reliance so that all students can fully realize their human potential. DISCOVER The MTS Experience Academically Inspiring & Nurturing > The MTS Faculty Expert Educators Teaching Their Passions > Lower School at MTS Math Teachers Teaching Math > Middle School at MTS Well Prepared & Young at Heart > NEWS What's Happening < > MORE NEWS STATISTICS Serious Learning. Seriously Fun. At Mount Tamalpais School, we take learning seriously. Our teachers are specialists in both what they teach and who they teach. Our students write lab reports, discuss an author's diction, solve challenging open-ended math problems, and confidently engage in a rigorous academic program. Our serious learning is filled with the joyous sounds of inspired exploration. From spirited debates and collaborative problem-solving in the classrooms, to project-based study, to a commitment to social and emotional learning, MTS ensures every student smiles and laughs daily. APPLY NOW Previous 270 Total students enrolled at MTS 5 Acre hilltop campus in Mill Valley 7 : 1 Student to teacher ratio 12 Different courses students take each week 29 % Students of color 532 Combined years at MTS among faculty/staff 8.3 Miles from the Presidio in SF to the MTS campus 26 Zip codes represented Next EVENTS Calendar Jun 3 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 4 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 5 Angel Island all day May 16 Big Night Out all day May 21 Spring Middle School Dance 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM May 22 8th Grade Gratitude Day Speeches 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM May 25 No School- Memorial Day all day May 29 Field Day all day Jun 3 Spring Musical School Performance 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Jun 3 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 4 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 5 Angel Island all day May 16 Big Night Out all day May 21 Spring Middle School Dance 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM May 22 8th Grade Gratitude Day Speeches 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM May 25 No School- Memorial Day all day May 29 Field Day all day Jun 3 Spring Musical School Performance 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Jun 3 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 4 Spring Musical Performance 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jun 5 Angel Island all day < > TOUR APPLY GIVE CONTACT Mount Tamalpais School 100 Harvard Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 P: (415) 383-9434 F: (415) 383-7519 RESOURCES Directions Donate to MTS Site Map Privacy Policy Accessibility Non-Discrimination Statement School Site-Specific Protection Plan (opens in new window/tab) FOLLOW Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) Vimeo (opens in new window/tab) YouTube (opens in new window/tab) LinkedIn (opens in new window/tab) ©2020 Mount Tamalpais School. 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Powered by Finalsite English ◈ Interior Pages — 3 pages crawledDigital Gratitude | Blog close Search search-form#clearSearch'> Clear Search MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS About Vision, Mission, and Values Head of School Welcome The MTS Experience Faculty &amp; Staff MTS @ a Glance Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Board of Trustees Expansion Admissions Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Program Lower School Middle School Humanities Math Science &amp; Engineering Performing &amp; Studio Arts Performing Arts Studio Arts Music Physical Education World Languages Social and Emotional Learning Life @ MTS After the Bell Athletics High School Counseling Library Outdoor Education Volunteering Volunteer Spotlights Parent Education Service Learning Student Support Technology News &amp; Events News Blog Andrew's Blog MTS Leadership Counselor's Corner Parent Education Series Giving at MTS Giving at MTS Annual Fund Nancy Tracy Fund Give Cryptocurrency How to Give Spirit Wear (opens in new window/tab) Volunteering (opens in new window/tab) Alumni MTS Strategic Vision Summer Bears Camp Employment MTS Magazine Skip to Main Content MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS menu menu Search search-form#clearSearch'> Clear Search MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS close About Learning is Revered Students who are well prepared for high school and the world beyond. Vision, Mission, and Values Head of School Welcome The MTS Experience Faculty &amp; Staff MTS @ a Glance Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Board of Trustees Expansion Admissions Visit the School Welcome! Come see us in action. Take a virtual tour. Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Program Learning How to Learn Passionate educators inspiring young minds. Lower School Middle School Humanities Math Science &amp; Engineering Performing &amp; Studio Arts Physical Education World Languages Social and Emotional Learning Life @ MTS So Much More Than Just Math A robust experience for students and families. After the Bell Athletics High School Counseling Library Outdoor Education Volunteering Parent Education Service Learning Student Support Technology News &amp; Events Find out what we're up to! There is so much happening on campus. News Blog Andrew's Blog MTS Leadership Counselor's Corner Parent Education Series Giving at MTS Explore the many ways to give Support comes in many different forms. Giving at MTS Annual Fund Nancy Tracy Fund Give Cryptocurrency How to Give Spirit Wear (opens in new window/tab) Volunteering (opens in new window/tab) Alumni MTS Strategic Vision Summer Bears Camp Employment MTS Magazine In This Section Digital Gratitude Digital Gratitude Nov 21 2024 Digital Gratitude BY ANDREW DAVIS A few weekends ago, needing a new project to focus on (what was I thinking?), I started a personal 2024 Recommendations List. It&rsquo;s not meant to make me an Obama-level book or music influencer&mdash;just a reflection on the experiences, books, shows, and tools that have been meaningful to me this year. Think of it as a consumerist year-end reflection exercise. While the list is still in progress, two recommendations clearly stand out: one is about&nbsp; removing &nbsp;technology for mental well-being, and the other is about&nbsp; using &nbsp;technology for mental well-being. And both are fitting for this time of year. Recommendation #1: Delete Instagram I&rsquo;ve loved Instagram. Photography has been a hobby of mine since 2004, from sports to travel to capturing my kids&rsquo; milestones. Sharing photos of my boys biking or scoring soccer goals was a joy, but the endless cycle of checking likes became a time-sink. It didn&rsquo;t help that my feed devolved into reels of soccer videos (thanks to my boys hijacking my unattended phone). This year, inspired by our school&rsquo;s focus on digital well-being, I decided to delete Instagram. First, I removed it from my phone but kept it on my iPad for weekend binges. Even that felt hollow. After realizing Instagram left me feeling worse, not better, I fully deleted it. No regrets. My top recommendation for 2024? Delete Instagram. Your brain&mdash;and your time&mdash;will thank you. Recommendation #2: Start a Gratitude Journal (On Your Phone) Last year, I began a daily gratitude journal. It&rsquo;s a simple practice: write one thing you&rsquo;re grateful for each day. While you can buy a leather-bound journal (flower motifs galore on Etsy), I recommend the Day One journaling app on my phone. Day One has made the habit a habit. I rely on their streak-tracking widget on my home screen, which nudges me to pause once each day to reflect. It&rsquo;s satisfying to see a streak of completed days&mdash;though I&rsquo;ll admit to sneaking in a retroactive entry the next morning a few times. (Shh. Don&rsquo;t tell!) I keep it simple: one or two sentences. For example, &ldquo;Grateful for the time to write&rdquo; or &ldquo;Grateful for easy healthcare&rdquo; after a recent Safeway flu shot. It&rsquo;s not earth-shattering, but the moments of reflecting on the positive, especially during challenging times, have made a big difference in my overall&nbsp;mood. &#39;Tis the Season As we approach Thanksgiving, these two recommendations feel especially fitting. A gratitude journal helps you stay grounded in what matters, and stepping back from social media gives you the space to be present with loved ones. If you&rsquo;re visiting in-laws this holiday season, maybe hold off on deleting Instagram until after the trip (social-media escapism has its uses!). Otherwise, consider this your nudge to delete Instagram and add Day One (or order a flowery journal from Etsy)&mdash;and see how these small changes can make a big difference. TGIAM is the blog of Andrew Davis, Head of School. TGIAM = Thank Goodness It&#39;s Almost Monday. Read More TGIAM – Comfort Zone, Growth Zone, and the Right Fit Mar 17 2026 TGIAM – &quot;Fitness&quot; Rebuild Jan 7 2026 TGIAM AI, Ethics, and &quot;Friends&quot; – A Thanksgiving Reflection Dec 3 2025 TGIAM Analog Studying Prevails and Parenting Insights Dec 1 2025 TGIAM &quot;Books to Read&quot; Restarting the Stack? Nov 20 2025 TGIAM From FOIL to Flint: A New Kind of Math Homework Nov 12 2025 TGIAM MTS 8th Grade Students Say &quot;Don&#39;t Change&quot; Oct 15 2025 TGIAM Together in Song, Story, and Leadership Sep 24 2025 TGIAM Peaches, Strudel, and the Second New Year Aug 22 2025 TGIAM Ask the Bear: AI, Adaptive Intelligence, and an Epiphany Aug 18 2025 TGIAM Graduation 2025: Lessons on Leadership Jun 12 2025 TGIAM MTS, The Non-Vulcan Academy May 7 2025 TGIAM Embracing the AI Horizon at MTS Apr 16 2025 TGIAM A Lesser Known Andrew Fact and the People&#39;s Supper Mar 19 2025 TGIAM Hidden Brain at Home Mar 6 2025 TGIAM Ready Aim Fire - AI at MTS Feb 13 2025 TGIAM 2025 Look Ahead... From the Couch Jan 16 2025 TGIAM A New Year&#39;s Reset in the Digital Age Jan 7 2025 TGIAM Digital Gratitude Nov 21 2024 TGIAM A Parenting Win–Quickly Followed by a Fail Nov 12 2024 Tour Apply Give Contact Mount Tamalpais School 100 Harvard Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 P: (415) 383-9434 F: (415) 520-0100 Resources Directions Donate to MTS Site Map Privacy Policy Accessibility Non-Discrimination Statement School Site-Specific Protection Plan (opens in new window/tab) MTS admits students of any&nbsp;race, color,&nbsp;and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate&nbsp;on the basis of&nbsp;race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex&nbsp;in the&nbsp;administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and o 4th & 5th Graders Performed in "Annie" | Blog close Search search-form#clearSearch'> Clear Search MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS About Vision, Mission, and Values Head of School Welcome The MTS Experience Faculty &amp; Staff MTS @ a Glance Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Board of Trustees Expansion Admissions Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Program Lower School Middle School Humanities Math Science &amp; Engineering Performing &amp; Studio Arts Performing Arts Studio Arts Music Physical Education World Languages Social and Emotional Learning Life @ MTS After the Bell Athletics High School Counseling Library Outdoor Education Volunteering Volunteer Spotlights Parent Education Service Learning Student Support Technology News &amp; Events News Blog Andrew's Blog MTS Leadership Counselor's Corner Parent Education Series Giving at MTS Giving at MTS Annual Fund Nancy Tracy Fund Give Cryptocurrency How to Give Spirit Wear (opens in new window/tab) Volunteering (opens in new window/tab) Alumni MTS Strategic Vision Summer Bears Camp Employment MTS Magazine Skip to Main Content MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS menu menu Search search-form#clearSearch'> Clear Search MyTam (opens in new window/tab) Inquire Support MTS close About Learning is Revered Students who are well prepared for high school and the world beyond. Vision, Mission, and Values Head of School Welcome The MTS Experience Faculty &amp; Staff MTS @ a Glance Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Board of Trustees Expansion Admissions Visit the School Welcome! Come see us in action. Take a virtual tour. Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Program Learning How to Learn Passionate educators inspiring young minds. Lower School Middle School Humanities Math Science &amp; Engineering Performing &amp; Studio Arts Physical Education World Languages Social and Emotional Learning Life @ MTS So Much More Than Just Math A robust experience for students and families. After the Bell Athletics High School Counseling Library Outdoor Education Volunteering Parent Education Service Learning Student Support Technology News &amp; Events Find out what we're up to! There is so much happening on campus. News Blog Andrew's Blog MTS Leadership Counselor's Corner Parent Education Series Giving at MTS Explore the many ways to give Support comes in many different forms. Giving at MTS Annual Fund Nancy Tracy Fund Give Cryptocurrency How to Give Spirit Wear (opens in new window/tab) Volunteering (opens in new window/tab) Alumni MTS Strategic Vision Summer Bears Camp Employment MTS Magazine In This Section 4th & 5th Graders Performed in "Annie" 4th &amp; 5th Graders Performed in &quot;Annie&quot; Dec 9 2024 4th &amp; 5th Graders Performed in &quot;Annie&quot; 4th/5th Grade Play, Annie Leapin&#39; Lizards! This year our fourth and fifth grade students performed in one of the world&#39;s most beloved musicals, &quot;Annie,&quot; for the Winter Play in December. Memorable moments included the orphans singing &quot;Hard Knock Life&quot; with exuberant frustration, as well as Miss Hannigan, Rooster, and Lily and their rollicking rendition of &quot;Easy Street.&quot; A huge congratulations to all our hardworking and talented performers! &nbsp; Read More News Meteorologists in the Making: Kindergarten Problem-Solvers May 8 2026 News A Beautiful Grandparents &amp; Special Friends Day May 1 2026 News All About Plants and the New MTS Garden Apr 24 2026 News 4th Graders Design &amp; Build Lighthouses Apr 17 2026 News Library Edible Book Contest was a Huge Success! Apr 2 2026 News 3rd Grade Data Scientists Investigate the World of Sharks Apr 1 2026 News 2nd Grade Engineers Design Games and Host a Carnival Mar 2 2026 News Ribbon Cutting at MTS! Jan 7 2026 News Phase Two Update Nov 3 2025 News 10 Things to Consider When Looking at Schools Oct 10 2025 News Hands-on Robotics Missions in 5th Grade STEM Class Sep 25 2025 News The Joy of Teddy Bear Day and the Buddy Bear Program Sep 10 2025 News The New Tam Tangle and Green Top are a Big Hit Sep 8 2025 News Kindergarten Explores the Wonders of the Rainforest Jun 9 2025 News 4th Graders Flex Their Measurement Muscles Apr 30 2025 News Mental Health Awareness Day 2025 Apr 28 2025 News Digging Into Discovery: 2nd Grade STEM Apr 22 2025 News Join Us for Big Night Out! Apr 21 2025 News Congratulations to our Basketball Players! Mar 17 2025 News Outstanding Performances by our Mathletes This Year Mar 12 2025 Tour Apply Give Contact Mount Tamalpais School 100 Harvard Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 P: (415) 383-9434 F: (415) 520-0100 Resources Directions Donate to MTS Site Map Privacy Policy Accessibility Non-Discrimination Statement School Site-Specific Protection Plan (opens in new window/tab) MTS admits students of any&nbsp;race, color,&nbsp;and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate&nbsp;on the basis of&nbsp;race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex&nbsp;in the&nbsp;administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.&nbsp; &copy;2020 Mount Tamalpais School. All Rights Reserved. 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Vision, Mission, and Values Head of School Welcome The MTS Experience Faculty &amp; Staff MTS @ a Glance Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Board of Trustees Expansion Admissions Visit the School Welcome! Come see us in action. Take a virtual tour. Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Program Learning How to Learn Passionate educators inspiring young minds. Lower School Middle School Humanities Math Science &amp; Engineering Performing &amp; Studio Arts Physical Education World Languages Social and Emotional Learning Life @ MTS So Much More Than Just Math A robust experience for students and families. After the Bell Athletics High School Counseling Library Outdoor Education Volunteering Parent Education Service Learning Student Support Technology News &amp; Events Find out what we're up to! There is so much happening on campus. News Blog Andrew's Blog MTS Leadership Counselor's Corner Parent Education Series Giving at MTS Explore the many ways to give Support comes in many different forms. Giving at MTS Annual Fund Nancy Tracy Fund Give Cryptocurrency How to Give Spirit Wear (opens in new window/tab) Volunteering (opens in new window/tab) Alumni MTS Strategic Vision Summer Bears Camp Employment MTS Magazine Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ In This Section Welcome Application Process Tours Events Tuition &amp; Affordability Transportation Get a Jump on Middle School Middle School Our Graduates MTS Family Profiles San Francisco Perspectives FAQ Tours Campus tours are offered on select Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00 am&nbsp;September-early February. While touring our beautiful campus, guests will hear from the Head of School and the&nbsp;educational leadership team, observe classrooms, learn from our teachers, and participate in a Q&amp;A with 8th graders. There will be time to ask questions and learn more about the admission process from the admissions team.&nbsp; Ideally families tour the campus in person before applying; families unable to attend a campus tour should contact Tricia Garcia ( [email protected] ). Space is limited; if interested, please register via Ravenna &nbsp;beginning&nbsp;in mid- August.&nbsp; Tour Dates Friday, September 26&nbsp; Friday, October 3&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 17&nbsp; Thursday, October 23 Friday, October 24 Friday, November 14 Thursday, November 20 Friday, November 21 Friday, December 5 Friday, January 9 Friday, January 23 Looking a year or two in advance before applying? Contact Tricia Garcia ( [email protected] ) to register for a spring tour. learn about upcoming admissions Events application process &nbsp; Schedule a Tour To schedule a&nbsp;Mount Tamalpais School tour, click the button below and create a Ravenna Hub account.&nbsp; SChedule your Tour Today Are you a teacher, preschool director, educational consultant, relocation specialist, or other program representative interested in&nbsp;Mount Tamalpais School? Please join our educator lunch &amp; tour on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from&nbsp;12:30pm &ndash; 2pm. If you&#39;d like to attend, email Amy Pearson ( [email protected] ). 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