District News
MMSD News
As temperatures drop and snow falls across Madison, MMSD staff work around the clock to keep our schools and grounds safe and provide information on potential closures.
The "Eastside Players” took home several awards at the 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Festival. The team’s production of the one-act Country Gothic received the festival’s top prize, the Critic’s Choice Award.
MMSD, in partnership with Madison College, will offer seniors the ability to participate in three new early college academies for the 2025–26 school year.
U.S. News & World Report included five MMSD schools among the top 30 in Wisconsin for their grade levels, as part of its recently released annual “Best Elementary Schools,” “Best Middle Schools” and “Best High Schools” rankings.
Student services staff from MMSD schools received donated winter clothing from community partners to ensure students stay warm, healthy, and safe as temperatures drop.
Per DPI's state report card for the 2023-24 year, MMSD held steady, earning an overall score of 66.8, translating to “Meets Expectations” (three stars).
Teacher Amy Wilson brings literacy into the art room by pairing picture books with each project, helping students connect art concepts with social-emotional lessons like perseverance while exploring diverse artistic traditions.
MMSD and Public Health of Madison and Dane County are sharing resources and answering questions regarding the increase in Pertussis cases nationwide.
MMSD App
Shoutouts
Mr. Jeffrey Stovall and Ms. Kristin Schell for continuously going above and beyond... late in the evenings and on weekends, and even during the holiday break...,to help support their students and families. The impact both of ya'll have is noticeable and appreciated.
You are the real deal! Hardworking, responsive, smart and hands-on every day.
Thoreau is so lucky to have you!
Stephanie Goodman-Price, Thoreau , Instructional Coach Always available to help me better understand something and brainstorm ideas and strategies! You know everything!!! Such an asset to a learning community!
Your persistence to resolving work based hic-ups and providing better processes is greatly appreciated. We are fortunate to have you taking care of the best interests of MMSD as a whole and as individuals.
You are the very definition of a team player. You love and breathe East and everyone can feel your love. Thank you for being who you are for staff and students.
Devone, your care of our staff and students is obvious in every interaction. Thank you for bringing your calmness to every situation. We love and appreciate you!
You are the queen of multitasking. I honestly don’t know how you manage to do everything you do in a day with a smile on your face. You are so loved!
Wright Middle School has been amazing to work with! All of the staff have been friendly and helpful. I want to give a big shout out to Jaimi Noriega who works at the front desk. She is always pleasant and helpful whenever I am in the school building. She makes it simple and easy to meet with students and provide support. I wish more staff had her spirit!