Voters consider school referendum on November 7th ballot

The Board of Education voted unanimously to ask the voters to consider a $23.5 million referendum question on November 7. The single question on the ballot is composed of three parts: 1) build new west side elementary; 2) move financing for Leopold's addition from underneath the revenue cap; 3) move the refinancing of $3.1 million from underneath the revenue cap. More...

 

Reflections - Seven Years and Weston

My first week of "retirement" was spent at Weston High School. They could not move forward to recovery until their safety concerns were addressed. Those issues and concerns were much like what we have been attempting to stress here in Madison. More...

 

Some good fortune = a mural with a special artist

I signed up to win a visit from Wyland, an internationally known marine artist. Amazingly, I won! A Madison school would be the only school on Wyland's Midwest tour of museums and aquariums. More...

 

What's happening with the MMSD Wellness Policy?

Answers to three of the most common questions about food: 1) Can candy be sold for fundraising? 2) Can schools still hold special events that involve food (pot lucks, food fairs, cultural nights)? 3) Can snacks be served in school and are there approved snacks? More...

 

Reality surpasses expectations for new O'Keeffe Principal Enright

"Learning curve" does not adequately describe what the experience is for me, a rookie principal. I would call it a "learning category 1 climb" in Tour de France terms. More...

 

Next Steps after 'Yes, but How?'

We "can" create an environment where all students feel welcome and valued in their school communities. Through continued courageous conversations and targeted staff development, we can continue to search for the "how to." More...

 

Infinite Campus implementation successful

While a project of this magnitude is bound to have some glitches, overall the project is successful with over 2,000 staff members trained, classroom attendance now being taken electronically and plans to put parents on line in 2007. More...

 

New Leopold cafeteria to open in January

The new cafeteria at Leopold is slated to open in January after students return from winter break. Read more about the project's progress. More...

 

Black Hawk and Cherokee recognized for narrowing achievement gaps

Cherokee Heights and Black Hawk Middle Schools are two of 20 Wisconsin schools recognized for having significantly narrowed the achievement gap between higher- and lower-performing student groups during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years. More...

 

Six Madison schools named New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition

Black Hawk, Cherokee, Sennett and Toki Middle Schools and Leopold and Lowell Elementary Schools earned the distinction by meeting objective criteria that identify schools which are creating a learning climate that helps all children succeed. More...

 

MSCR 2006 Annual Awards Celebration

MSCR honors staff, volunteers and community partners who have provided outstanding service to MSCR. More...

 

Five MMSD principals chosen for leadership project

Principals Nancy Evans - Wright MS, Anne Fischer - Affiliated Alternatives, Sandy Gunderson - Mendota El., Alan Harris - EHS, and Lisa Kvistad - Lowell El. have been selected for the Wisconsin Urban Schools Leadership Project. More...

 

Beat the Heat ... Read!

In an attempt to minimize reading skill loss during the summer months, an MMSD pilot project at eight elementary schools enabled over 15,500 items to be checked out of school libraries. More...

 

MMSD grant help new Hmong refugee students

Thanks to a recently awarded grant, new Hmong refugee students in Madison are returning to school to find some new programs and resources. More...

 

'Give Kids a Smile' addresses acute dental needs of MMSD students

Dentists in Dane county are stepping forward again this year to treat tooth decay in local low-income children and help 'Give Kids a Smile.' More...

 

SOL students visit Field Museum

Students and mentors from the SOL Mentor Program traveled to Chicago's Field Museum in September. At the King Tut exhibit, students were amazed that intricate items could be made without the use of our modern day tools and machinery. More...

 

18 flu shot clinics scheduled for MMSD staff members October 30 - November 14

The best way to be protected against influenza is to get a "flu" shot. MMSD is offering flu shot clinics for all employees. These clinics are a convenient, easy way to get your shot. No appointments are needed. More...

 

Open Enrollment and Annual Choice

October 15 - November 15, 2006

MMSD staff: Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 is the window for Open Enrollment & Annual Choice. The deadline for Open Enrollment and Annual Choice for Health insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts is 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 15. More...

 

MMSD Parents pass the 'education torch' to daughters

Every parent dreams that their child will be a successful, productive adult. But to have your child enter the same field creates a special bond. Three veteran educators talk about their daughters beginning careers with MMSD. More...

Who's Who

Try to match all 6 staff members' names to their photos! More...