Mountain Academy Students Cook Up Learning in the Lower School
In a sunlit kitchen on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus, Lower School students roll up their sleeves and get to work—measuring cornmeal, seasoning chicken, and stirring with care. But this isn’t just cooking—it’s learning in action. …
Mountain Academy Students Visit Teton Raptor Center
For one wide-eyed student, time stands still as a majestic raptor stretches its wings just feet away. On a K–8 field experience to the Teton Raptor Center, learning takes flight—quite literally—through hands-on discovery and awe-inspiring encounters. …
Early Childhood Students Meet Search and Rescue Heroes!
Mountain Academy’s Jackson Campus early childhood students recently embarked on a thrilling field trip to the local search and rescue headquarters. Greeted by real-life rescuers, students explored emergency vehicles, examined essential equipment, and watched a live demonstration of how teams respond during a rescue mission. …
Empowering Young Explorers: How Student Committees Support Risky Play at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy’s Early Childhood program, learning isn’t just about letters and numbers—it’s about fostering independence, problem-solving, and confidence in young children. One powerful way this happens is through Student Committees, a practice that Early Childhood faculty member Danny Martin has been using for years to prepare children for risky play. …
Exploring Winter Through Hands-On Learning at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy, we are passionate about connecting students with the natural world, and our middle school Winter Journey is a perfect example of how we make that happen. Recently, our middle school students had the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem for a hands-on learning experience like no other. …
Exciting News: Jenny Brackin Joins Mountain Academy Jackson Campus as Our New 2025-26 K/1 Teacher
The Mountain Academy Jackson campus was buzzing with excitement during our recent family meet and greet with Jenny Brackin, our new 2025-26 K/1 teacher! We are thrilled to welcome Jenny to our community, where her passion for creative, …
Stitching Together Creativity and Learning at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy, we believe in the power of hands-on learning to spark curiosity and foster creativity. Recently, students in our Early Childhood Program had the exciting opportunity to explore sewing machines for the very first time. …
Mountain Academy Third and Fourth Graders Nordic Ski to Lunch
At Mountain Academy, we believe in the power of outdoor education to inspire adventure and learning in the natural world. Recently, our third- and fourth-grade students had a fun and exciting experience as part of their Outdoor Education class—Nordic skiing to lunch! …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Middle Schoolers Shine at Statewide Lego Challenge Competition
This December, a group of talented Mountain Academy Jackson Campus students, including a third grader and a team of middle schoolers, traveled to Casper, Wyoming, to participate in the highly anticipated Statewide Lego Challenge competition. …
MA JC Early Childhood Program Newsletter
Outdoor Explorations – September 6, 2024
Today in Outdoor Explorations, children began their meeting by reviewing guidelines for tree climbing!
These guidelines had been established by a “tree committee,” a group of students who ventured into the woods to climb trees and set boundaries. …
