
February 27, 2025
Our PreK-2nd grade students had a wonderful time at the visiting petting zoo! They loved learning about llamas, alpacas, a hairless guinea pig, and other fascinating animals up cl...

February 27, 2025
Day one of our 100th-day celebration was a huge success! A big thank you to Yard Sprinkles for the festive decorations, the HHS Cheerleaders for bringing the energy, and Get Loade...

February 27, 2025
Our students did an outstanding job at our Black History Program! Through musical performances, singing, poetry recitations, and presentations, they honored the rich history and c...

February 27, 2025
Monte Sano Elementary's 5th-grade students recently brought history to life with their annual Living Wax Museum! As part of their Black History Month studies, students researched ...

February 27, 2025
It was an exciting day for Monte Sano Elementary! Our PreK-2nd grade students had a fantastic visit from the local fire department, where they learned about fire safety and even g...

February 27, 2025
A huge thank you to Barn Hill Preserve for allowing our students the opportunity to meet and learn about a few of their amazing friends today! Thank you to all of our parents who ...

January 31, 2025
Monte Sano was honored at the HCS Galaxy Awards Night for achieving a 100 on our state report card, making us the first HCS school to receive this recognition! This achievement is...

January 31, 2025
The sixth graders had an amazing field trip to Harrison Brothers Hardware and the North Alabama Land Trust Old Railroad Bed Trail. They learned about the history and science of th...

January 31, 2025
We had an amazing turnout for our 2nd annual MSE Science Fair last night! Thank you to our district and community leaders who took time out of their day to not only judge our part...

December 20, 2024
Monte Sano Elementary’s Robotics Team made waves at the First LEGO League competition! The team, proudly known for their love of manatees, showcased exceptional skill, creativity,...

December 20, 2024
Mrs. Moore's Third Grade class had a wonderful time yesterday exploring Science! Students were able to learn how to use a balance scale by finding the mass of dry sponges and the...

October 29, 2024
It has been a STEM kind of day in the library. Kindergartners had to decide how to stack and how many they had to work with to create a beanstalk that would allow Jack to go from ...

October 29, 2024
Our 5th-grade students recently had an incredible field trip to Camp Cha-La-Kee, filled with exciting activities and hands-on learning. Highlights included team-building exercises...

October 29, 2024
We are incredibly proud of our GATE teacher, Ms. Hill! This week, she had the honor of attending the 2024 Alabama Association for Gifted Children Conference, where she presented a...

October 29, 2024
Our 5th grade students had a fantastic time planting fall flowers and vegetables with Mrs. Harrison in our Outdoor Classroom. They enthusiastically dug into soil, learning about t...

October 29, 2024
Monte Sano students transformed into human rainbows during our color fun run to raise money for the school! By the end, they were barely recognizable under layers of bright colors...

October 29, 2024
Author Joan Holub visited Monte Sano, inspiring our 5th and 6th-grade students with her insights into the writing process! She shared how she sometimes co-writes with friends and ...

September 27, 2024
In 6th Grade ELA Honors, students engaged in a lively debate on the pros and cons of sharecropping, sharpening their skills in constructing powerful arguments. This critical discu...

September 27, 2024
Ms. Morris from AMSTI UAH recently visited Ms. Payne's 4th grade class to deliver an exciting energy lesson. Students explored various forms of energy—including electrical, heat, ...

August 30, 2024
Inspired by Chris Van Dusen's If I Built a School, the kindergartners at Monte Sano Elementary used Legos to imagine ways to make our school even "cooler on the mountain". After...