Monterey Hills Elementary School

PTA Project P.E.A.C.E - Staff & Students celebrated Kodomo no Hi! Celebrated on May 5 in Japan, this joyful holiday honors the happiness, health, and well-being of children while celebrating their unique strengths and individuality.  Taiko Drumming & Koi Nobori Flags craft

Fire Safety & Prevention Assembly for all grades

Arroyo Vista, Marengo Elementary, Holy Family & Monterey Hills came together for the Annual All City Track Meet - Families of K-5th graders braved the cold and rain for an unforgettable day of running;  3rd-5th graders participated in shot put, high jump and long jump.

Thank you do our musical guests La Marisol & Son California who performed for our 3rd Graders.

Disability Awareness Week - Thank you to the PTA & Volunteers for the lunchtime activities:  Students explored Braille writing and participated in adaptive physical education, fostering empathy and inclusivity.

Roadrunner Trade Expo was a smashing success.  Thank you to all our student vendors.

Annual Pajama Story Night - Thank you to all the staff & students who participated and to all the families who came to watch.

Open House Preview - Classes visit each other's classrooms before Open House

Guide Dogs for the Blind visits MHS.

Jog-A-Thon 2025 - Thank you to the PTA, Volunteers, Staff and Students for making this such a success

2nd Grade had so much fun doing math activities

An amazing Character Counts Assembly - Thank you SPEF

MHS Celebrates Read Across America with special readers like our Superintendent Dr. Yantz, other SPUSD Principals, and District Staff

Si Se Puede 4th Grade Play - Theatre Arts Teacher Mr. Mannal

CONGRATULATIONS to our Spring Student Council Representatives:  President - Leighton, Vice President - Eddie, and Secretary - Kai

3rd Graders viewed a laser light show that entertained and educated them on African Americans’ contributions to our nation’s history with vivid laser animations set to a rocking soundtrack by PRISMATIC MAGIC: Black History Tribute Laser Assembly Program

The Korean Classical Music & Dance Co (The Music Center) performed for all the students showcasing the grace and beauty of Korea through the art of dance.

First Grade Chinese New Year Parade.

Having fun in PE Class

Winter Sing Programs - Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year from MHS

5th Grade Band Winter Concert

4th Grade MHS Dad brought Olympic Skateboarders to MHS

2nd Grade Thanksgiving Celebration

5th Grade at OSS

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Movie Night and a special thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who made this night a success.

String Ensemble performed with Mrs. Diggs at a Friday Assembly.

4th Graders Basket Weaving Assembly

South Pasadena Council PTA Reflections Awards Exhibit - Celebrating our students artwork based on this year's theme:  Accepting Imperfections"

Thank you PTA for yet another incredible assembly:  Ramya's Traditions

Students, Staff and Families enjoy the MHS Halloween Parade

Tk Students, Families and Staff celebrate Halloween with singing, games and crafts.

Red Ribbon Week:  A fun filled week of health & wellness activities

Mrs. King's 5th Grade - States Banquet

Author & former MHS Parent visits 4th & 5th Graders

Student Council President, VP and Secretary are sworn in at our Friday morning assembly.

2024 Fall Student Council - Congratulations to President Liam F., Vice President Morgan K., and Secretary Evan C.

Mr. Millar and 5th Grade Student Council Candidates...good luck students!

Welcome Students - Happy First Day of School

Welcome Back Roadrunners!  A new school year comes with a new mural that was unveiled at our Friday assembly.  Thank you to the PTA and our incredible artist/parent Mr. Fenderlander who has been adding color to our campus with his newest painting....WOW!!!

Congratulations to our 2024 MHS Teacher of the Year, 1st Grade Teacher - Ms. Zelenski! 

5th Graders vs MHS Staff Baseball Game

5th Grade: Walk Through the Revolution

3rd Grade Wax Museum:  Families enjoyed pressing the button to have these famous people come to life.

3rd Grade Cultural Music Assembly

Here are some of the incredible doors our MHS families decorated for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week....THANK YOU!

Chef Gino shows the 3rd Graders how to make pasta...yum!

Thank you to Baba the Storyteller for the Music, Stories and more...

A fun and informative Fire Education Presentation for all grades

2024 Jog-A-Thon - Thank you to all the PTA and Volunteers for an awesome event.

Read Across America:  We had incredible Readers from all around the district come and read to all of our classes this week...what a treat!

The TK & Kinder Students learned about various birds and their habitats.

LYN Dragon Dance - Happy Lunar New Year

Yellow Ribbon Week:  Week-long celebration of Kindness Week

2024 Fifth Grade Class

Spring 2024 Student Council Nominees preparing for their speeches

5th Grade State Banquet

Mrs. Trachtenberg's 3rd Grade Class celebrates Mrs. Trachtenberg

Mrs. Trachtenberg, 3rd Grade Classes, SPHS The Interact Club students and Rotary Club of S.P. Holiday Bag Donations. 

Thank you PTA and Volunteers for all the DIWALI celebration lunch activities.

5th Graders

Thank you PTA and Volunteers for all the Dia De Los Muertos activities.

Thank you PTA and Volunteers for all the fun RED RIBBON WEEK spirit days and lunch time activities

Thank you PTA, Volunteers and Cub Scouts for all the fun Halloween activities, carnival and haunted house.

Mrs. Trachtenberg Class Cow Eyeball Dissection - Thank you to Dr. Nishi for the Scientific Donation and fun instruction

Thanks to all the students, families, and friends who helped support the mineral sale.  Thank you, Mrs. Thackery, for coordinating this incredible week-long event.  We raised $13,000!  All the funds will be donated to the Maui Strong Fund.  

Thank you to all the 4th Grade Teachers and their classes for their time and effort during the Mineral Sale Fundraiser.  And, congratulations to Tatti in 2nd grade for winning the raffle.  She won a beautiful Amethyst mineral.  

Thank you Music Center for the incredible performances by the SAKAI FLAMENCO group.

Congratulations to our new 5th Grade Student Council:  Marley - V.P., Alexis - President, and Elinor - Secretary, with Mr. Millar

Friday Morning Assemblies are back...

Fall Student Council Elections

Thank you to our incredible Teachers for a successful Wish Night.  Thank you for all you do every day!

Thank You to all our amazing PTA Volunteers for all you did to make WISH NIGHT such a success.

Welcome to our new fearless leaders...

Thank you for helping us get closer to our Wish Night Goal.