Foundation Launches Adopt-A-School Program at 'Principal For A Day' Luncheon

What do Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, County Executive Kathleen Falk, Weather Central President Terry Kelly, Placon Corporation CEO Jan Acker, and St. Marys Hospital President Frank Byrne have in common? They were among 56 community leaders who were sent to the principal's office to be "Principals for a Day." More...

 

Heritage Credit Union and Sherman Middle School

One Madison business has already adopted a school

The Adopt A School program is new, but some local businesses have already informally adopted Madison schools. Here's an example of one such "adoption." More...

 

Proposed comprehensive food policy developed by student work group

Community asked for feedback on proposals, Board will begin to consider May 1

The comprehensive policy could influence which foods are served in school breakfast and lunch programs, "potlucks" and other classroom celebrations; vending machine sales and other school fundraising activities; and the locations in schools in which food is eaten. More...

 

Two MMSD students selected for protecting water resources

Wild rice project earns trip to a world water forum in Mexico

Katie Allen and Tessa Begay, 7th grade students from Spring Harbor and Wright Middle Schools, were selected to represent the U.S. at a world water forum based on their outstanding efforts in the Wild Rice Cultural Awareness and Ecological Restoration project here. More...

 

MMSD leads effort to win grant that will reduce exposure to school bus exhaust

The MMSD and participating partners have been awarded a grant from the EPA for $291,470 to support the purchase and installation of pollution control mufflers in 300 school buses. The project involves a consortium of 14 school districts and five private bus companies. More...

Revenue limits require $7.96 million in cuts for 2006-07

The annual ritual of budget cuts due to state-imposed revenue limits requires the district to pare $7.96 million from its "cost-to-continue" budget. More...

 

Transition Learning Center

Five years old and now a model of a high school 'at risk' program

Housed in the Packers Avenue Community Learning Center, TLC has become a statewide model for successful high school "At Risk" programs. More...

Toki students interview their school's namesake on his 90th birthday.
 

Two MMSD films to be featured in Madison 150 celebration

Two videos created by students and staff have been chosen for inclusion in the April 9 film festival that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of Madison. More...

 

Terrace Town 2006

Fourth graders used math, science, social studies, art, architecture and writing skills to "build" their own town at Monona Terrace in early March. More...

 

Recapping the Week of the Young Woman

East High School's first Week of the Young Woman was an overwhelming success. A total of 58 diverse, community women leaders came to the school to give presentations to the young women of East on topics ranging from power tools to politics. More...

Thinking + Learning = Smart

I have the headline from an August 8, 1998, Wisconsin State Journal article posted on the bulletin board in front of my desk so that I will always remember what it says. The headline reads as follows: Research: More education produces smarter children More...

A typical group of Summer School students.
 

Summer School 2006

The Madison School District's Comprehensive Summer School Program has proven to be a successful intervention for attending students by increasing their academic skills, providing credit recovery for high school students and by providing safe, appropriate enrichment and recreational activities More...

Communications about changes in Special Education law

The Department of Educational Services has started to issue a series of bulletins to provide information on the reauthorization of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). More...

 

MMSD Fine Arts...on the town and much to be celebrated

Several businesses have been gracious hosts of MMSD student art and music, so the next time you visit a local business, take a look and listen to what surrounds you -- it might have been created by a Madison student. More...

 

First ever Madison Latino Career and College Fair a success

On the last Friday of February, over 130 Madison Latino students excitedly gathered for the daylong Madison Latino Career and College Fair held at Edgewood College. More...

 

Drill and Dance Team Festival growing

The MSCR annual Drill and Dance Team Festival — held March 9 this year — has grown in popularity and participation each year. The Festival is a showcase for teams to perform on stage in front of an audience. More...

 

A managed app'roach' to pest control

Have all your students left your classroom for the day and yet, you're not alone? Building Services aggressively attacks pests. More...

 

Staff learn about community resources for English Language Learners

This in-service was one in a series of trainings for Bilingual Resource Specialists designed to bridge gaps between the school district and community resources. More...

Tips for using your computer and your MMSD telephone

Monthly tips to help you better use your computer and telephone. More...

Take this quiz. Learn trivia about our principals.

Early jobs for some of our current principals and an interesting talent... More...

Who's Who

Do you know all 6? More...