Welcome to Mission Hill Middle School, home of the Mavericks! Proud to be the first public school in Santa Cruz, Mission Hill’s outstanding faculty and staff have been educating students for over 150 years.
MHMS is dedicated to providing the highest level of academic excellence in an environment that nurtures all aspects of a child’s development. The Maverick community takes pride in motivating students, involving parents and utilizing the exceptional talents of an outstanding faculty and staff.
MH is a great place to experience your middle school journey. Middle school is a time of learning, excelling, change, growth, and fun. Everyone is safe, well known, and cared for at Mission Hill Middle School. Students can expect to meet new friends, have new classes, and participate in extra curricular activities like arts academy, clubs, and sports teams.