Leading Off

 

Despite appearances, prep work well underway

The bleak looking site (right) where the new elementary school in Linden Park will be built belies the fact that a lot of preparation is underway — including that name suggestions are being sought. Check out what's happening with the new school. More...

 

Four more MMSD schools earn Energy Star

Four more MMSD schools have earned the Energy Star label from the EPA. Thanks to the 2005 referendum, MMSD has been replacing old, inefficient equipment with new equipment and controls that reduce energy consumption and earn schools this recognition. More...

Good News

 

Doyle, study group propose revenue limit help

After 13 years of revenue limits, Gov. Jim Doyle and members of a Legislative Council school funding study group are proposing modest changes to the stifling law. More...

 

Let MMSD's Food Production Center "cater" your next field trip

Finding it difficult to find a fun, educational and low-cost field trip destination? Look no further than the district's Food Production Center. More...

Our Great Staff

 

Custodian turns "detective" and delights a family

Check out the innovative method a Kennedy ES custodian used to find a student's valuable possession. A letter from the mother tells it all. More...

 

New Stephens principal thrilled to return to Madison

We're moving to Madison! After much discussion and long lists of pros and cons, my husband and I decided he should accept a job offer in Madison. I was thrilled. More...

Our Great Schools

 

Story Wall beautifies hallway and builds community

A colorful and creative mosaic, measuring 34 x 6 feet and assembled with hand-built and glazed tiles made by every student along with staff members, graces the hallway of Orchard Ridge ES. More...

 

Ninth graders go CSI, extract own DNA

The 9th grade biology students saw evidence that they indeed had made multiple copies of that segment of their DNA. More...

Newspapers - by middle school students

Student produced high school newspapers are common. Middle school newspapers are not. But two middle schools are doing them; one is recent, one has been around.

 

The Hawk Reporter – Black Hawk MS

Each student reporter learns about writing, illustrating, research, photography, computer skills, and all the other things to make a great newspaper. More...

 

The Falcon Times - Sherman MS

It has been in existence for six years; students produce 4-6 issues each year. New this year is the Newspaper Club's collaboration with 6th grade computer classes. More...

"I Didn't Know That"

 

MMSD participation in consortium saves resources for classroom

Madison took the lead on a multi-school district consortium designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs with shared Human Resources and Financial computer systems. Learn about the prospects for expansion and greater savings. More...

 

New video looks at role of instructional teams in district framework

A new MMSD-TV 10 video documents our schools' best practices in teacher teaming and collaboration. Segments highlight the co-teaching and planning processes and student outcomes. Teachers from Lincoln Elementary and Sherman Middle schools discuss their experience and share their successes in this first of a four-part series called How Teams Support the Educational Framework. More...

Grant Park

 

Grant helps homeless get health care

After watching homeless students and families struggle with health care issues, two Emerson staff members joined forces to start the Health Care for Homeless Families program, with funding from a Rotary Foundation grant. More...

 

Friends of MSCR announces 2007 grants

The grants will be used for much needed equipment and furnishings for five different Safe Haven childcare programs, funding for staff development, and sports league registration software. More...

Last But Not Least

 

"Announcements" new to MMSD Today

Hey, "Announcements" - in the 2nd sidebar at the top of this page - is new to MMSD Today this month.
We are now accepting announcements from MMSD staff members about upcoming events and activities for other staff members. The event/activity has to be of an educational nature and for staff either district-wide or multi-school. Send your Announcements to Faye in Public Information at fhackbart@madison.k12.wi.us.