Motithang Higher Secondary School

Motithang Higher Secondary School (MHSS) is a prominent government high school in Thimphu, Bhutan, established on April 1, 1975. The school's name 'Motithang' translates to 'The Meadow of Pearls' in English, reflecting the beauty and value of education it provides. Located in the Motithang area along Thori Lam, approximately one mile north of Thimphu's main city center, the school shares its border with Jigme Namgyel Lower Secondary School. MHSS serves approximately 1,100 students with a dedicated faculty of around 70 teachers, providing comprehensive secondary education on the Bhutanese national curriculum. The school's motto emphasizes inculcating Gross National Happiness (GNH) values in students and molding young minds to attain GNH goals, reflecting Bhutan's unique development philosophy. The school organizes students into six houses named after components of the current King's name - Druk, Gyalpo, Jigme, Khesar, Namgyel, and Wangchuck Houses - as a mark of utmost respect for His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Operating on a February-December academic calendar with a two-week summer break starting July 1st, MHSS provides quality education in a suburban campus setting.