The reconstruction of Schmitt Place and Harvey Street is set to commence on March 27, with an anticipated completion date in late May. The project will result in the closure of the mentioned streets, as confirmed by the announcement made on March 21, 2024.According to the statement released, "Schmitt Pl and Harvey St is scheduled to begin on March 27, and is expected to last until late May." During this period, Harvey Street and Schmitt Place will be off-limits to through-traffic. However, provisions will be made to ensure local access for residents while the construction...
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...
Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue featured Sauk Trail Elementary School's 4th graders on the latest episode of Monthly Update with Monogue. The students are engaged in a persuasive project aimed at fostering a more equitable and just community, with a focus on creating positive change locally and globally.The Middleton High School's musical talents were on full display at the Wisconsin State Capitol during the Music in Our Schools Month celebration. The Sinfonia and Cardinal Orchestra impressed the audience, with State Representative Alex Joers and Senator Diane Hesselbein...
There were 4,724 white students enrolled in Sun Prairie Area School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Middleton High School is proud to announce that a group of its students has been named as finalists for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship. In a recent statement, the school said, "Join us in congratulating our 2024 National Merit Scholarship Finalists!"These students have distinguished themselves among the 34,000 commended students across the United States, with only 15,000 making it to the finals. According to the school, "Their outstanding success speaks to their determination, academic skills, and community involvement."The finalists are now in the running for one...
There were 751 students enrolled in Deerfield Community School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
There were 3,702 white students enrolled in Waunakee Community School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
In-person absentee voting for the April 2 Spring Election has commenced in Wisconsin, with various locations available for voters to cast their ballots ahead of the election day. Absentee voters are reminded to bring along an acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin.Mayor Rhodes-Conway highlighted the convenience of utilizing local public libraries for early in-person absentee voting, stating, “It’s easy, you can avoid lines at the polls on election day, and you can even check out a book while you’re there!”The City Clerk’s Office has provided a list of times and...
The City of Madison is proud to announce it is one of nineteen communities in the country selected to join the inaugural Nature Everywhere Communities initiative.
There were 3,539 students enrolled in Monona Grove School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
There were 4,806 white students enrolled in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Madison Public Library, in collaboration with Forward Madison FC and the Wisconsin Book Festival, is set to host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest once again this spring. The contest, supported by the Madison Public Library Foundation, aims to provide young, local writers with a platform to share their unique stories."We are honored to be partnering with the Madison Public Library to host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest and give young, local writers a platform to share their unique stories. We look forward to celebrating this year's writers and building a...