133 Mission Street Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 429-3410 | Fax (831) 429-3439
Mission Hill Middle was built in 1931 & serves 500 students.
In 2016, after almost 20 years without a Bond investment, the school needed help. Teachers, students, staff, parents & neighbors prioritized the need for the replacement of the water-conscious play field, new historic roofing, a new & welcoming school entrance area, general modernizations and a new building for science instructional space. We're well into the work of rejuvenating Mission Hill & it's all thanks to you.
The Work.
Rebuilt: A new Welcoming Entry into school!
It's important that the outside of a school welcomes students and matches the character of the place and the experience of being in the classroom.
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Measure A allowed us to give Mission Hill the welcoming entry our students deserve.
Replaced: A New Play Field
To give our students a beautiful & functional playing field and to have a sustainable & environmentally friendly place to play, we refurbished the artificial turf field and running track in the heart of campus.
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This field features underground rain water storage to prevent flooding of Mission Street and to collect water to bring back into the city water system!
Remodeled: our Multi-Purpose Auditorium
From student performances to community events​, from peer tutoring to music and dance, the auditorium is a central place for connection on campus.
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Thanks to you and Measure A, Mission Hill has a practical and beautiful home for gathering special events.
Projects
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Replaced: Sustainable Play Field
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Installed: Drainage & Water Retention
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Replaced: Our aging roofs
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Rebuilt: A new welcoming entrance
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Modernized: Multi-Purpose Room
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Improved: ADA restrooms & Accessibility
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Replaced: Fencing
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Refurbished: HVAC system​
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Replaced: Campus Gates
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Coming Soon:
New classroom Wing
Site-wide Modernization
Modernization
At every school site, you'll see "Modernization" as a banner item. While it varies by site, this normally means:
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New Network & Technological Infrastructure
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New Efficient & Welcoming Lighting
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Upgraded Ventilation & HVAC Systems
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Interior Re-design & Beautification
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Insulating Window Shades
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New Environmentally-Conscious Flooring
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New Interactive Presentation Screens & Teaching Tools
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New Sliding Whiteboards
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Window Films to Boost Insulation & HVAC efficiency (did you know studies show learning ability plummets in rooms over 75 degrees?)
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New Cabinetry & Storage Solutions
Mission Hill Bond Site Committee
Bond work is informed by the local input of the Bond Site Committee, which is usually made up of families and staff. The Bond Site Committee meets regularly with the Bond Core Team who plans and undertakes work with the Architect & Contractor, and plans for work and strategic direction is presented to the Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Trustees for approval. The Bond Site Committee is a vital part of the process, discussing and reporting the needs and want of the school community.
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Derek Kendall Principal
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Sara Norris Assistant Principal
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Carolyn Kelley Classified/Parent
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Nadine Said Librarian
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Dustin Wells Teacher
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Sallie Corbin Teacher
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Julie Nolte Teacher
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Graham Freeman Parent
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Michelle Moore Parent
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Suzanne Roberts Breubeck Community Member