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

Don’t miss the latest developments in the effort to change school start times. Middle and elementary schools may see changes.

Visit the website to learn more about changing school start times.
Enrollment for all 4K and Kindergarten students new to MMSD is Monday, March 5

You can begin the online enrollment process on February 26.

Learn more about 4K and Kindergarten Enrollment
MMSD Annual Report on Progress

Join us in celebrating our students' success

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Learn about your child's report card

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

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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
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Thoreau's School Newsletter

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See Thoreau's Daily Schedule and learn about Attendance/Absence Reporting.

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Did you know you can now report your child absent online?

Use our online form to report your child absent from school. You are welcome to continue using our Safe Arrival / Attendance Line phone number if you’d prefer. The online form is simply an additional option for attendance reporting. Learn more.

Welcome from Principal Costello

Kathy Costello

From Principal: Kathy Costello

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Emergency Communication

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.