The door is opening; parents now getting more student information

After one year of MMSD staff members getting up to speed on Infinite Campus, middle and high schools are opening their IC Parent Portal last month and this month to parents and guardians. By November 16, all middle and high schools' portals will be open. More...

 

Budget stalemate finally broken

After months of talking past each other during budget deliberations, legislators finally passed the 2007-09 biennial budget. What does it mean for Madison? More...

 

Search for new Superintendent now in the recruiting phase

Following the development of a Leadership Profile based on community input, the consultants hired by the Board of Education are now in the recruiting phase of the process to hire a new MMSD Superintendent. More...

 

87 names suggested; now's the time to make comments

While construction continues on the new elementary school, over twice as many names were suggested in this round as the last. Citizens can now comment on the names through December 3. See the full list of suggestions. More...

 

Foundation for Madison's Public Schools' "Principal for a Day"

"Principals" share what they learned

After 50 business and civic leaders were Principals for a Day on October 16, they were asked for one thing they learned that day. Read some of their responses - they're quite interesting. More...

 

What is it like being a Principal?

Again this year, "MMSD Today" is asking new principals to write about themselves and their new school. This is the first in a series.
At my first meeting with new staff, I stated that I would spend my first year as a new principal following my three "L's": listen, learn and lead. More...

 

Scholar's nomination "proudest, most humbling moment as an educator"

Stephens Elementary Reading Recovery teacher Mary Ann Klongland was stunned this May when Mallery Olsen, a student she had taught in Kindergarten and first grade, named her as her most influential teacher. Read Klongland's reflections on this distinctive honor. More...

 

News about the MMSD food policy

MMSD's Wellness Policy has now been in place for one year. Last year, questions arose repeatedly about the policy section on food. Click on "More" for answers to the most frequently asked questions. More...

 

Learn more about a staph infection that's been in the news

A type of staph infection has recently received considerable attention in the media and is understandably a concern for staff and parents. Learn more about CA MRSA and ways to reduce its transmission in school settings. More...

 

MMSD staff: flu shot clinics are through Nov. 12

As in past years, MMSD is working with Home Health United to offer flu shot clinics for all employees. These clinics are a convenient, easy way to get your shot. No appointments are needed. Click "More" for the schedule of clinics and more info about the flu. More...

 

MMSD teachers travel to Morelia, Mexico with Edgewood College's MAESTRA program

How did you spend your summer? Check out how a trip to Mexico by eight MMSD staff helped them experience the culture and language, learn more about the educational system and experience family life through a homestay. More...

 

"Sa—Wa—Dee—Ka": Fulbright Hayes Scholar, Summer 2007

I was finally one of those people met by someone with a sign in the airport! There it was — FULBRIGHT! Over the next month and a half, that word would become comfortably familiar as it was flown from every door, meeting hall and school as I traveled with 14 teachers in Thailand and Viet Nam. More...

 

Save a life — Take time, enjoy, talk and share!

A photo montage of a beautiful Wisconsin flower garden sparks conversation with the hope of continued talk and sharing with family and friends about cancer symptoms and early detection. More...

 

Honors for Lowell and Sandburg Schools, named New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition

Lowell and Sandburg Elementary Schools are two of the 163 Wisconsin schools recognized for "beating the odds," according to the DPI. More...

 

MSCR 2007 Award recipients

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) held the Annual Awards Celebration on September 19 at the Madison Sheraton. The awards are given to honor those who have provided outstanding service to MSCR. Who won the awards and why? More...

 

New website invites nominations for school district awards

Now's the time to nominate for Distinguished Service, Kohl Fellowship and Joe Thomas Student Awards

Employees and friends of the Madison Schools, and citizens in the Greater Madison community are encouraged to log onto www.mmsd.org/dsa to nominate employees, citizens and students for the MMSD's annual recognition awards. More...

 

New ropes course provides challenges for all

The Kennedy Challenge Course was recently dedicated. The ropes course provides challenges for all students, regardless of ability. Here's a glimpse of some of the activities Sennett Middle School 8th graders (and their principal!) enjoyed on the new course. More...

Who's Who

How well do you know your fellow staff? More...