Madison Metropolitan School District Board
Recent News About Madison Metropolitan School District Board
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Madison Metropolitan School District seeks community feedback during transition
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is undergoing a significant period of transition. The district values the input and feedback from community members as it collaboratively addresses issues related to academics, funding, and facilities.
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MMSD invites public to celebrate Class of 2024 with personal messages
Graduation is widely recognized as a significant life event, prompting individuals from all walks of life to extend their congratulations to the new graduates. In this spirit, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) encourages people to share inspiring quotes, words of wisdom, encouragement, and expressions of optimism and excitement about the graduate's upcoming journey. These messages will be shared with the graduates and posted online for public viewing.
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Special Education Advisory Council seeks new members for upcoming school year
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) has announced that it is currently seeking new members. The council has extended an invitation to interested individuals to submit their applications.
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Sennett middle school teacher receives Crystal Apple Award honorable mention
Jesus Cortez, a former engineer at UW-Madison and now a math teacher at Sennett Middle School, has been honored with an honorable mention for the annual Crystal Apple Award by WMTV-15 News. This recognition comes just a few years into his teaching career.
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Mentor Program Builds Student Futures in Architecture, Construction, Engineering Fields
Vel Phillips Memorial High School and ACE Mentor of Wisconsin have joined forces to pave the way for student success in the architecture, construction, and engineering fields. In its second year, the ACE Mentorship program is proving to be a valuable resource for students, offering mentorships, internships, and scholarships.Three Memorial seniors, Lila Hadfield, Aliena Sakk, and Fred Speidel, were recently awarded $5,000 scholarships each for their participation in the program over the last two years. This opportunity included engaging in weekly meetings with industry...
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MMSD Bolsters Student and Staff Safety by Equipping AED Cases with Narcan Amid Opioid Crisis
MMSD's Health Services Department has taken a significant step towards enhancing student and staff safety by equipping Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cases with Narcan, amidst the ongoing opioid crisis. The initiative aims to ensure the well-being of over 25,000 students and 6,000 employees across the district.Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of opioids during an overdose, providing a crucial lifeline in emergency situations. Kari Stampfli, the Director of Health Services at MMSD, emphasized the importance of this...
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Southside Elementary's Name Up for Grabs Until April 30
The MMSD Board of Education has restarted the naming process for Southside Elementary. The school has temporarily been called “Southside” as a placeholder until a permanent name is chosen.The naming process for Southside Elementary began last winter while the school was still under construction. There was a 30-day period for the public to submit naming proposals, and 74 proposals were received. However, the Board decided to pause the work of naming the new school due to superintendent transitions.With the Board hiring Dr. Joe Gothard as MMSD’s new superintendent, the...
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Found in Translation: Multicultural Services Staff Grow Educational Opportunities, Connections
From Cambodia to The Gambia, and Belarus to Bolivia, families from around the globe are a part of the MMSD community. With more than 100 languages spoken in the Madison area, providing equitable access to high-quality multilingual, multicultural, and global education is indisputable to ensuring all students thrive.To support the district’s growing multilingual education offerings for native English speakers and English Learners (EL), multiple roles work within MMSD’s Office of Multilingual Programs and Services: Bilingual Resource Specialists (BRS), Dual Language...
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Memorial High School Earns Automotive Service Excellence Accreditation
Vel Phillips Memorial High School has recently received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), signaling a significant achievement for its auto program. The certification affirms that students at the school are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in the automotive industry.The accreditation comes after the community's support through the 2020 Referendum, which facilitated major upgrades to Memorial's career and technical education (CTE) spaces. These enhancements have elevated the program to a top-tier training center,...
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New MMSD Athletics Program Empowers Middle School Students for Future Success
In a move echoing the fervor of college basketball's March Madness, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) has introduced a new athletics program geared towards middle school students. The initiative, launched by the MMSD Athletics Department, aims to prepare young participants for high school athletics, offering a range of sports activities at no cost.MMSD Athletic Director Jeremy Schlitz emphasized the values instilled through sports, stating, "Athletics support the development of commitment, reliability, honesty, integrity, accountability, and perseverance in...
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MMSD Staff, Students Earn Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Awards
The Madison Metropolitan School District is celebrating the achievement of four of its own who have been honored with awards from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. Among the recipients are West High School teacher Mai Her, Transition Education Program Teacher Leader Jani Koester, and two exemplary seniors, Anvika Annyapu and Anna Uriostegui.Mai Her, recognized for her dedication to inspiring students, has been an English teacher at West High since 2011. Her passion for instilling a love of learning in her students has earned her the prestigious Teacher Fellowship...
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Dane County Education: 47,392 white students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year
There were 47,392 white students enrolled in Dane County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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There were 31 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Dane County districts in 2022-23 school year
In Dane County districts, 0% of students enrolled identified as Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.
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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.5% of Dane County's student body in 2022-23 school year
There were 5,791 multiracial students enrolled in Dane County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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There were 11,372 Hispanic students enrolled in Dane County districts in 2022-23 school year
There were 11,372 Hispanic students enrolled in Dane County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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How many Black students were enrolled in Dane County districts in 2022-23 school year?
In Dane County districts, 9.6% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.
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How many Asian students were enrolled in Dane County districts in 2022-23 school year?
There were 4,639 Asian students enrolled in Dane County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Dane County Education: 224 American Indian students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year
In Dane County districts, 0.3% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.
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Dane County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year
For the 2022-23 school year, Madison Metropolitan School District experienced the biggest enrollment among Dane County school districts.
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Students at two Madison schools forced to evacuate after bomb threat
Students from two schools in Madison were forced to evacuate this week following a bomb threat to the district.