Middleston-Cross Plaines Area School District
Recent News About Middleston-Cross Plaines Area School District
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MCPASD staff member advocates for cancer research in Washington, D.C
Abigail Bertelsman, an Administrative Assistant to Business and Employee Services at MCPASD, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Her objective was to advocate for increased funding for cancer research and promote a new blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer.
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Middleton-Cross Plains launches first Monthly Update with Monogue for new school year
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) has launched the first episode of "Monthly Update with Monogue" for the 2024-2025 school year. The broadcast aims to provide exclusive interviews, important updates, and insights into district activities.
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Sauk Trail Elementary teacher releases new album "Time Flies
John Becker, a music teacher at Sauk Trail Elementary, has released his latest album titled "Time Flies." The album features 16 original songs composed over several years, reflecting Becker's musical journey and life experiences.
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Board discusses professional development day outcomes and AI workgroup progress
Community members can stay informed by watching every board meeting on the YouTube channel, MCPASD TV. Below is a recap of the recent Board of Education meeting held on September 23, 2024.
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Middleton High School leads Wisconsin with highest number of National Merit semifinalists
Middleton High School (MHS) has announced that 23 of its seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This marks the highest number among the 120 Wisconsin schools with semifinalists this year, reflecting a significant achievement for the school community.
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Middleton High School students present sprint projects to industry professionals
On Wednesday, September 11th, Middleton High School CAPS program student associates showcased their "Sprint Project" presentations to a panel of industry professionals. The event brought together student associates and community leaders for a day focused on innovation, learning, and professional development.
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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District holds annual meeting discussing budget and achievements
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) held its annual meeting on September 16, 2024, presenting key information about the district's operations and achievements. The meeting covered the district's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, highlighting MCPASD's strong financial health, including seven consecutive years of clean audits. MCPASD reported increased enrollment with 7,187 students currently in 4K-12 and emphasized their ranking as the #1 School District in Dane County.
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Board reviews cellphone policies and reports enrollment increase
The Board of Education meeting on September 9, 2024, commenced with President Sheila Hibner reading the agreement to comply with the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) using the current internet content filter. The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District employs the Linewize Internet Content Filter to block developmentally inappropriate content for students.
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Middleton-Cross Plains schools named climate champions by Dane County
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) has been recognized as 2024 Climate Champions by the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change. The Climate Champions program acknowledges local businesses, organizations, and groups for their efforts in significantly reducing carbon emissions.
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Middleton student curates art exhibition to promote self-expression
Shay Roy-Lewis, a junior at Middleton High School, is curating an art exhibition titled 'Her Art' as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The exhibition aims to promote positive self-expression among young female artists in the Madison area.
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Board reviews annual reports on special education practices
The Board of Education meeting on August 26, 2024, commenced with the Superintendent's report at 7:20. Dr. Dana Monogue expressed gratitude to the custodial and maintenance staff for their efforts over the summer to prepare the buildings for the new academic year.
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School board meeting highlights new hires and project updates
The School Board meeting on August 12, 2024, commenced with Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue discussing the start of the fall athletic and marching band season. She also noted that over 200 staff members attended the Continuous Improvement Summit at Middleton High School to develop a comprehensive school improvement plan for the 2024—2025 academic year.
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Good Neighbor Festival invites volunteers for parade participation
Join the 2024 Good Neighbor Festival Parade on Sunday, August 25, at noon. Volunteers are welcome to walk in the parade and show support for local schools. Community members interested in participating can fill out a sign-up form available online. Further details will be emailed as the parade date approaches.
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Young innovators engage with STEM at annual Camp Invention
Students across the district engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities at Camp Invention. The week-long summer camp, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, aims to boost student confidence by offering opportunities to explore new ideas, use their creativity, and problem-solve.
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Board reviews leave updates; approves budget and academic standards
The Board of Education meeting commenced with Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue commending the efforts of the summer academy and high school summer staff, expressing gratitude for their dedication.
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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District receives $200K grant for clean school bus
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District has been awarded a $200,000 grant to modernize its transportation fleet with the addition of one clean school bus. This funding is made possible through the 2023 Clean School Bus Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and championed by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.
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Middleton-Cross Plains appoints new director of secondary curriculum
Dr. Jan Chynoweth has been appointed as the new Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment at the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD). Dr. Chynoweth brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to educational excellence to her new role.
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MCPASD co-hosts Wisconsin Multilingual Learner Summit with CESA 2
MCPASD co-hosted the Wisconsin Multilingual Learner Summit in partnership with the CESA 2 Language and Culture Center. The event, held at the MCPASD High School campus, welcomed 80 educators from Wisconsin, including 40 faculty and administrators representing elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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Middleton student excels at national financial literacy competition
Middleton High School senior athlete and scholar Netra Somasundaram recently competed in the National State Farm ‘Dollars and $ense’ competition, representing the 100 Black Men of Madison (100 BMM) organization at the 38th annual 100 Black Men of America conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Middleton-Cross Plains board reviews engagement surveys; projects student enrollment growth
The Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2024, began with Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue congratulating the Middleton High School lacrosse team for winning the state championship on June 8, marking the fifth state championship for the school in the 2023-2024 year. Dr. Monogue also expressed gratitude to school communities for their contributions throughout the year.