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Meetings for the week of December 16, 2024.
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Schools across MMSD are preparing to welcome audiences to a variety of free musical performances in the run-up to winter break, which spans Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Student services staff from MMSD schools received donated winter clothing from community partners to ensure students stay warm, healthy, and safe as temperatures drop.
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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).
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Shoutouts
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A HUGE shout out to Mendota Elementary's Community School team! They are so welcoming and engaging with our families and the community. The Toys for Tots distribution was organized, respectful, considerate, and equitable. Thank you for being an amazing resource for our families!!! Amanda World, Laquisha Lane, Jasmine Williams - you're the best!!!
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Thank you Eric Benedict for helping me solve a tech problem! You went above and beyond and I really appreciated it.
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Mike Keough was amazing when trying to figure out the sound in the gym at Emerson! He wasn’t going to quit until he figured it out! All while wanting to disrupt things as little as possible! Thanks Mike!
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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.
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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.
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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.