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05/22/2026

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Check out the full school calendar here: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

05/09/2026

⏰ Missed a session this week? There’s still time to join us!

The Madison Metropolitan School District still has several upcoming Building for the Future input sessions over the next few weeks—and we’d love to hear from you.�

Whether you attend in person or virtually, this is your chance to:
�✔️ Learn about the district’s future planning
�✔️ Review draft scenarios
�✔️ Share your perspective

📍 Sessions continue at locations like Kennedy Elementary School, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, and more.

🍽️ Bonus: In-person events include dinner—come early to connect with others!

👉 Find a session that works for you and join us! https://ow.ly/ARXI50YSWFJ

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Our educators at the Madison Metropolitan School District help make our district a strong, connected community — one where students are encouraged to dream big and supported every step of the way.

Thank You to our Teachers for inspiring students to explore their passions, discover their potential and thrive in a place where they feel truly supported and valued.

We appreciate you today and every day!

05/03/2026

�🗓️ Upcoming Community Input Sessions – Join Us!

The Madison Metropolitan School District is hosting a series of Building for the Future input sessions across the community.

📍 In-Person Sessions Include:�
• May 4 – Robert M. La Follette High School�
• May 5 – East High School�
• May 6 – West High School�
• May 7 – Vel Phillips Memorial High School�…and more through May 21!

💻 Virtual sessions are also available during midday hours.

At each session, you can:�
• Learn about MMSD’s long-range planning�
• Review draft boundary scenarios�
• Ask questions and share your input

✨ Interpretation and childcare available at select sessions (see website for details)

👉 Check out the full schedule and RSVP on our website: https://ow.ly/I64C50YSWtv

05/01/2026

Happy School Principal Appreciation Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with heart, vision and unwavering dedication. Across the Madison Metropolitan School District, 52 principals and numerous assistant principals work every day to create safe, inclusive and inspiring spaces where students and staff can thrive.

They truly embody our values of People, Purpose and Pride, leading with care, clarity and a deep commitment to every school community.

Thank you for your leadership and the countless ways you support our students, staff and families.

04/30/2026

📣 Building for the Future: Join the Conversation!

The Madison Metropolitan School District invites families, students, staff and community members to upcoming input sessions to help shape the future of our schools.
Your voice matters. As we plan for future enrollment and school boundaries, we want to hear from you.

✔️ Learn about the work underway
�✔️ Explore enrollment trends and future planning
�✔️ Review draft scenarios
�✔️ Share your feedback
🗓️ Multiple in-person and virtual sessions available
�🍽️ Dinner provided at in-person events (arrive early!)

👉 Visit our website to view the full schedule and RSVP: https://ow.ly/A1oP50YSQcq

04/17/2026

🚨 Weather Update – Friday, April 17, 2026 - All afterschool activities cancelled

To ensure the safety of our students and staff due to anticipated storms, all afterschool activities are cancelled today. This includes MSCR programming, building permits, athletic events and practices.

We’re sharing this decision as early as possible to give families time to plan, based on the best information available right now.

For more details on how weather-related decisions are made, visit: mmsd.org/weather

04/14/2026

⚠️ Weather Update - MMSD and MSCR activities after 6 p.m. cancelled today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Due to anticipated storms and their unpredictability, and with the safety of our students and staff firmly in mind, all MMSD programming scheduled for 6 p.m. and later is cancelled. This includes MSCR community programs, external facility rentals, and athletic events and practices. In addition, MSCR middle school afterschool programs are canceled.

We are making this call now to provide families as much notice as possible, with the best information available to us at this time.

Learn more about how weather-related decisions are made: mmsd.org/weather.

04/04/2026

📅 Reminder:
No school Monday, April 6, for all students, for a staff-only day.

2025–26 Calendar for reference: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

03/20/2026

Reminder: No school March 23–27, for Spring Break. School will resume for K-12 students on Monday, March 30. 4K/EC does not attend on Mondays.

We hope you have a safe and restful break!

2025–26 Calendar for reference: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

03/15/2026

🚨 MMSD will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026 🚨

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight through 4 p.m. tomorrow ❄️🌨️💨 With heavy snow, mixed precipitation and strong winds in the forecast, all MMSD schools will be closed and programs canceled on Monday, March 16.

With student and staff safety as our top priority, all MMSD schools will be closed and programs canceled on Monday, March 16. We are sharing this decision now to give families as much notice as possible.

Please note:
📚 No school will be in session
🚫 After-school activities are canceled
🧒 Early childhood and 4K programming are canceled
🏫 MSCR programs, activities and external MMSD facility rentals are canceled
🏀 Athletic events, practices and co-curricular activities are canceled
🏠 This is a traditional weather-related closure, not an at-home learning day

Monday’s Board of Education Meeting to Be Held Virtually – Although schools will be closed, the Board of Education meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, will continue as scheduled and be hosted online.

For information on how we make decisions about weather-related closings, visit mmsd.org/weather.

Address

230 Schenk Street
Madison, WI
53714

Telephone

+16082041500

Website

https://schenkweb.madison.k12.wi.us/

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