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“Mad for Reading” is geared toward fostering a love of books in learners of all ages and encouraging family participation in students’ development through shared reading experiences.
Mark your calendars for a celebration of books, literacy, and the joy of reading! Join our Mad for Reading Kickoff Event livestream on Jan. 23, 2025 at 5 p.m. for in honor of National Reading Day.
MMSD's attendance rates improved from 86.3% to 88.1% by addressing barriers and creating a universal attendance process. At Huegel Elementary, actions like adding bus stops and engaging families boosted attendance, particularly among Black students.
MMSD saw a 9% increase in literacy proficiency, with nearly 50% of students meeting grade-level expectations on the 2023 Wisconsin Forward Exam. This improvement follows the district's adoption of a phonics-based "science of reading" approach and targeted curriculum changes.
Malcolm Shabazz City High School uses project-based learning to engage students and connect academics to real-world experiences, boosting achievement and fostering a strong sense of belonging. This approach prepares students for success in college, career, and community.
Students teamed up with the Wisconsin Badgers for a slam dunk day of activities, celebrating reading and athletics!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn free college credits through the Early College Academies program! The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
MMSD is collaborating with SSM Health, Public Health Madison Dane County, GHC-SCW and UW Health to host a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
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Shoutouts
Curtesia Robinson in Communications goes above and beyond to assist staff. Thank you for being so awesome! - Staci Jansen
Janelle Heckendorn does an AMAZING job at East High School. She is very detail oriented and really knows what is going on at East High School. She ensures the correct info gets shared with staff and students. She is very timely and efficient. She is an essential part of the backbone of our school.
Shoutout to Mars Subola and Taylor Bailey for organizing East High School's 3rd annual drag show! This event takes a lot of organizing, coordinating, and planning, and they both do such a great job every year!
Ms. Fleming: Thank you for the love and kindness you show your 4th graders every day! We appreciate the enthusiasm you've shown in joining VHE and the hard work you put into forming connections with your students and creating a sense of community in your classroom.
With appreciation, Meg Sprecher & Jori Maron
You consistently put in the work to understand each learner—their strengths, struggles, and unique personalities. Your classroom is a place where students feels seen, valued, and supported. Thank you for being a beacon of kindness and positivity, and for showing our students what it means to be respected and cherished for who they are. You are making a difference every single day!
Adam, thank you so much for being a team player and helping out whenever you see a need. Your care for students is evident in the way you move
Sue Esser- Secretary at Black Hawk middle school: Sue goes above and beyond for students at Black Hawk!! We always look forward to seeing her friendly face at the front desk when we come into the front office. All of the paperwork and attendance questions she helps us with does not go unnoticed. She has a way of making students feel welcomed as soon as they walk in the door always telling them she's excited to see them at school that day. She does much more than her secretary duties, including, helping my student and several others to work through peer conflicts and provide a safe space for them to express themselves freely when they are upset. Thank you Sue!!!!
Much gratitude goes to Cory DeGroff for the recent update to all LED lights at Doyle. The hallways and staircases are much brighter. Thank you Cory! - Tech Services