Leopold Elementary Teacher’s Art Exhibit Demonstrates the Power of Representation: Art teacher Sonia Valle’s collection of watercolor paintings, “Memories of a Jamaican Childhood,” are on display in public buildings around Madison through May 30, 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5N9dcNF
Madison Metropolitan School District
Primary and Secondary Education
Madison, WI 7,011 followers
Excellence • Equity • Humanity • Intentionality #MMSDfamily
About us
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to ensuring that every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate high school well-equipped for college, careers and their community. We serve over 27,000 students in 49 schools, including 32 elementary schools (grades K-5), 12 middle schools (grades 6-8), four comprehensive high schools and one alternative high school. We also have 4-year-old Kindergarten (4K), early childhood programs and alternative programs at the secondary level (grades 6-12). The District covers approximately 65 square miles including all or part of the cities of Madison and Fitchburg, the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills, and the towns of Blooming Grove, Burke and Madison.
- Website
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http://madison.k12.wi.us
External link for Madison Metropolitan School District
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Madison, WI
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1838
Locations
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Primary
545 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53703, US
Employees at Madison Metropolitan School District
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Alida LaCosse
DPI Certified Music Ed, Arts Admin, Former WORTFM Board, WORTFM Radio Engineer, Musician, Actress
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Kimberly Hinkley
Results-driven education & non-profit professional with experience in teaching, curriculum development, digital communications, community outreach…
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Jaime S. Alvis, MA
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Jennifer Engelbart
Art Educator with the Madison Metropolitan School District
Updates
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#ThankYou to our Board of Education members! Governor Evers has proclaimed October 6-12, 2024, as Wisconsin School Board Week. Thank you, Board members, for your service to the Madison Metropolitan School District and for the important role you play as advocates for public education. We appreciate all you do to support our students and community! Pictured left to right: Laura Simkin, Blair Mosner-Feltham, Ali Muldrow, Nicki Vander Meulen, Nichelle Nichols, Savion Castro and Maia Pearson
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Prevention, Preparedness and Community Efforts Build Safe Schools: MMSD fosters a positive and secure school environment through prevention, preparedness and recovery efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff and the community. “Feeling safe in schools is foundational for students to be able to focus on learning and growing,” MMSD’s Office of School Safety Co-Director Gina Aguglia said. “There are many aspects that go into building that foundation, from staff-student relationships to practicing safety protocols and connecting with the greater community.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqFq4KkV
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Reading Success and Early Literacy: MMSD's Early Literacy Plan aligns with Act 20 and is designed to support and enhance reading instruction from the early grades. Act 20 is a new Wisconsin law designed to improve early literacy outcomes and help students learn to read by the end of third grade. Learn how MMSD supports students to develop reading skills. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_aMGAvw
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Dual Language Immersion Programs Prepare Students for a Global Future: Students and staff share why it’s important to be prepared for a global future. Dual language immersion/bilingual programs are offered in 21 schools across MMSD. The 2024 operations referendum will allow the district to continue to invest in bilingual education opportunities. Learn more: MMSD.org/referenda
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Twenty-Three MMSD Seniors Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists! MMSD continues its tradition of excellence, tying for second with the most National Merit Scholar semifinalists from a Wisconsin school district. The 23 seniors from MMSD are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm3TKEWp
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Hmong Cultural Expression Gets a Boost with Grant to Expand Dance, Art and Music Programming: The $62,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will help MMSD expand student programming connected to celebrating Hmong culture. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gt327J3y
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Whitehorse Band and Music Teacher Named Outstanding Educator! Carmelo Saez III has been named an Outstanding Educator by WEA Member Benefits (Retirement and Insurance Programs for Wisconsin Public School Employees) in partnership with UW-Madison Athletics. We can’t wait to “jump around” in celebration on Oct. 5, where he’ll be recognized at the Badger football game. Madison Teachers Inc Read more: https://lnkd.in/gScsEW83
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Books that Celebrate Us: Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List As part of the District’s ‘Mad for Reading’ initiative, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring and enjoying a selection of books that honor the vibrant heritage of our diverse community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq7hheeN