District News
Six years after emigrating from Cameroon, Abea is the winner of the BGCDC's Youth of the Year. Now, she wants to grow mental health resources worldwide.
For almost 30 years, the West High School Art Department has been donating hundreds of handmade ceramic bowls to the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser.
Sixth grade students embarked on a lesson in designing their ideal city, culminating with a scavenger hunt and meeting with Madison Planning Division officials
The school’s two fourth grade classes staged the event to celebrate the completion of the first module of their literacy curriculum
A new pilot restorative justice initiative at West High School is an engaging, community-building alternative to suspension.
The excitement at Jefferson Middle School’s first-ever STEAM Fair was electrifying–and not just because of the static electricity demonstrations.
In December, through a partnership with Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison & Wisconsin Bike Federation, a group of MMSD cyclists received free bikes of their own.
The Academy is designed to expand access to college courses in science, technology, engineering and math and to increase opportunities for students to earn college credit in high school at no cost to them or their families.
Announcements
The community is invited to submit naming proposals for MMSD's new elementary school, temporarily called Southside Elementary in the Rimrock area.
In the month of February, schools across MMSD participate in the district's annual Read Your Heart Out (RYHO) event in celebration of National African American Parent Involvement Day.
Vel Phillips Memorial High School earned the College Board's 2021-22 AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award this week for expanding young women’s access to the AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) course.
District Staff had the honor of surprising three members of the MMSD family with news of being recipients of the inaugural Superintendents' Impact Award.
Find out about this Memorial High School construction update provided by Findorff
Monday, January 16th we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Let his words and legacy inspire you to be great and do great things for your community today and every day.
Find out about this La Follette High School construction update provided by Findorff
Find out about this Southside Elementary School construction update provided by Findorff
Lead to Liberate, a Podcast with Superintendent Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins
Shoutouts
Staci Jansen in Tech Services Major kudos to Staci for her support helping schools purchase new technology for their sites. Staci is super supportive and makes the process a breeze. Thanks so much Staci!
Haley G. & the girls in BPA Thank you for supporting TS with ongoing vendor communication, invoice processing and check runs. Not to mention E-rate billing! Haley, you and your team are so great - thank you!
Chris in Purchasing Thank you for helping with the quick turnaround on our PO#s for Board Consents. It was nerve-racking but with everyone's help we did it - thank you!
Mankah in Legal - Tech Services thanks you for reviewing all the quotes and contracts we send your way. We can't get these big projects done without your oversight. You rock!
Natalie in BPA - thank you for the support and guidance around the TS contracts for January Board Consents. It was a stressful process due to the vendors' requirements, but made it easier. We appreciate you!
Peggy in Contracts was an absolute doll helping Tech Services with an extremely tight deadline. We would be lost without your help!
Lonnie in the AT department got my laptop up and working very quickly and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was kind, patient, and witty besides being very skilled at what he does. Much appreciated.
Laura Harrington - Thank you for always being so responsive and assisting with all the payroll needs! You rock! KC
Sue Schmitt-Star PT One of the most dedicated, efficient and knowledgeable advocates I've ever seen. Always thinking of ways to make things better for our kiddos and constantly going above and beyond. YOU'RE THE BEST!
Thanks to Mrs. Kemp at Chavez for making learning fun! My child loves school and is excited to go each day! Thank you!
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