Madison Metropolitan School District

A Heartfelt Thank You! We are proud to be part of a community that supports and invests in public education with the successful passage of our $100 million operational and $507 million facilities referendum! A huge THANK YOU to all the voters who said yes and to the incredible community leaders and organizations that rallied behind MMSD. Your support is more than just numbers—it's an investment in our students, our community, and the future of public education. Together, we can: - Retain and attract high-quality staff - Sustain and expand essential programs like 4K, early literacy, multilingual education, and middle school career exploration - Transform ten schools into modern, flexible learning spaces We have important work ahead of us and look forward to engaging with the community to make Madison a destination school district. #mmsdpeoplepurposepride

Three MMSD High Schools Recognized with AP Pacesetter Awards -- MMSD is pleased to announce that three of its high schools—East, Vel Phillips Memorial, and West—have been recognized by the Wisconsin Advanced Placement Advisory Council with AP Pacesetter Awards for the 2023–2024 school year. Memorial and West achieved Level 2 designation, and East earned Level 3. Read more: https://ow.ly/4XUZ50TZPCJ

MMSD Sees Enrollment Increase for Second Year in a Row -- For the second year in a row, MMSD realized an enrollment increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) students over its prior academic year—up 125, from 25,565 to 25,690. Read more: https://ow.ly/YY6x50TZQby

Happy Hmong New Year, Madison! Students from Lake View Community School performed the song “Nqua Hu Tub Ntxhais,” which celebrates being a learner and hard worker along with celebrating your cultural identity.

MMSD Superintendent Joe Gothard, Ed.D. recently sat down for an insightful interview on the 365 Amplified podcast. He discusses the upcoming referendum and its impact on our community, sharing his vision for the future of our schools. Listen now: https://ow.ly/nmxK50TY9lT

Sennett Math Teacher’s Class Is About More Than Numbers -- Aeronautical engineer-turned-middle school teacher, Jesus Cortez uses his love for problem solving to empower students in his special education math class by building their confidence in math and themselves. “At the end of the day, teaching comes from the heart,” Cortez said. “You truly have to have that positive outlook that students can learn and they will learn.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmsxuwAU

Impact of State General Aid on Operations Referendum -- Though MMSD is set to receive an increase in its amount of state general aid, those funds do not lessen or eliminate the need for an operations referendum.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxez8UQX

MMSD, UW Athletics Team Up to Encourage a Passion for Reading in Second Grade Classes -- A new partnership between MMSD and University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletics brings student-athletes into second grade classrooms as reading role models, inspiring a love of literacy and providing students with unique opportunities and access to UW Athletics. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gc6k7F9H

Four MMSD elementary teachers are recipients of UW-Madison’s School of Education Rockwell Awards. The annual awards recognize excellent educators who have chosen to pass on their expertise by providing professional experiences to UW-Madison student teachers. MMSD’s 2024 recipients include: ➡ Michelle Blevins, third-grade teacher at Marquette Elementary School ➡ Ben Jaeger, band teacher at Vel Phillips Memorial High School ➡ Dave Ropa, seventh-grade science teacher at Spring Harbor Middle School ➡ Rachel Schramm, art teacher at Malcolm Shabazz City High School Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtGGha6p School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Cross Categorical Teacher Builds Student Confidence at Sherman Middle School -- Nathan Brelsford, a seventh-grade special education teacher at Sherman Middle School, creates a supportive and flexible learning environment where students are encouraged to celebrate all successes, and grow academically and personally. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC4PrTd7