Welcome to the Thoreau Elementary School Web Site | Henry David Thoreau Elementary School

Introducing our new Strategic Framework

Our refreshed strategy builds on what we’ve learned, draws on our community’s experience and expertise and aims to bring our shared vision to life.

Read the full Strategic Framework
Celebrating our progress over the past 5 years

Read about breakthrough and more results in early literacy and graduation rates.

Read the full annual report
Enrollment for the 2018-2019 School Year

Online enrollment begins August 1

Learn more about online enrollment at mmsd.org/enroll
Bess the Book Bus visited Thoreau on June 8

We celebrated the last day of school with free books, cookies and Bucky Badger!

View more pictures from the Bess the Book Bus visit
Use the drop-down menu to check your school's start time for the 2019-2020 school year and beyond

Visit the school start times web page.
Learn about your child's report card

Find resources to learn what the standards-based report cards are all about

Learn more about report cards
Grand Opening of Thoreau Outdoor Classroom

Our Outdoor Classroom, after months of work, is now ready for use!

Learn more about Grand Opening of Thoreau Outdoor Classroom
The Oakleaf

Thoreau's School Newsletter

See the latest edition
Welcome to Thoreau Elementary School!

Home of the Thunderbirds

General Announcements/Information

Picture Retake Day

November 28

General Information

Thoreau Daily Schedule

Attendance/Absence Reporting

PTO homepage

PTO Facebook page

School Profile

school supply lists
English Supply List | Español Supply List

English Profile | Español Profile

Calendar

Lunch Menu

Upcoming Events

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Welcome from Principal Costello

Kathy Costello

From Principal: Kathy Costello

► Welcome Message

The safety and security of Madison Metropolitan School District students and staff is of utmost importance. The District has a comprehensive crisis plan and district administrators coordinate closely with city emergency management officials and law enforcement representatives to monitor and update plans on a regular basis.