Cherokee Heights Middle School

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

05/22/2026

This week was full of learning and celebrations at Cherokee Heights! 💙💛

• 6th and 7th grade students enjoyed attendance trips to the Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. 🍦

• Our 8th graders represented us well at the All City Track Meet 🏃

• West Star Organics helped make our garden beds look beautiful for the season ahead 🌱

• Students in our Life Skills program who run the school coffee cart visited EVP Coffee to learn more about working in a coffee shop ☕

• Our band students put on an amazing concert and showcased all of their hard work and talent 🎶

We are proud of all the great things happening in our school community!

¡Esta semana estuvo llena de aprendizaje y celebraciones en Cherokee Heights! 💙💛

¡Los estudiantes de 6to y 7mo grado disfrutaron de excursiones por buena asistencia a Chocolate Shoppe! 🍦

Nuestros estudiantes de 8vo grado nos representaron muy bien en la competencia de atletismo All City Track Meet. 🏃

West Star Organics ayudó a que nuestras jardineras se vean hermosas para la próxima temporada. 🌱

Los estudiantes de nuestro programa de Habilidades para la Vida (Life Skills), quienes dirigen el carrito de café de la escuela, visitaron EVP para aprender más sobre el trabajo en una cafetería. ☕

Nuestros estudiantes del programa de banda ofrecieron un concierto increíble y demostraron todo su talento y esfuerzo. 🎶

¡Estamos orgullosos de todas las cosas grandiosas que están sucediendo en nuestra comunidad escolar!

05/21/2026

This week we held our Science Expo, where students proudly showcased their interests, hard work, and scientific thinking! Great job to all of our student scientists! 🔬🧪✨

Esta semana tuvimos nuestra Expoferia de Ciencias, en la que los estudiantes mostraron orgullosamente sus intereses, su esfuerzo y pensamiento científico. ¡Excelente trabajo el de todos nuestros jóvenes científicos! 🔬🧪✨

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

It was an exciting week at Cherokee Heights Middle School! Choir students delivered an excellent concert, 8th graders celebrated their attendance success with a field trip to the Chocolate Shoppe, Drama Club wowed us with their Spring Showcase, selected students attended the 4th Black Male Youth Summit and the Cougar Store was up and running!

We’re keeping the momentum going next week with 6th and 7th Grade Attendance Field Trips on Tuesday, the Science Expo on Tuesday, and the Band Concert on Thursday! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making our school community shine!

¡Fue una semana emocionante en la Escuela Intermedia Cherokee Heights! Los estudiantes de la clase de coro ofrecieron un excelente concierto; los alumnos de octavo grado celebraron su éxito en asistencia con una excursión a la heladería Chocolate Shoppe; el Club de Drama nos deslumbró con su Presentación de Primavera; un grupo selecto de estudiantes asistió a la cuarta Cumbre de Jóvenes Afroamericanos (Black Male Youth Summit) y la tienda de la escuela, Cougar Store, estuvo en pleno funcionamiento.

¡Mantendremos el entusiasmo la próxima semana con las excursiones de asistencia para 6to y 7mo grado el martes, la Expo de Ciencias también el martes, y el Concierto de la Banda el jueves!
¡Gracias a nuestros estudiantes, al personal y a las familias por hacer que nuestra comunidad escolar brille!

05/11/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate our incredible teachers all week long during Teacher Appreciation Week! The lunch, snack cart, hydration station, chair massages, trail mix bar, raffles and breakfast were small ways to recognize the huge impact our staff make every single day.

A very special thank you goes out to Texas Roadhouse, Metcalfe's Market, West Star Organics, Target, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Bartaco, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Madison School Foundation, and our amazing PFO for their generosity, support, and partnership in helping make the week so memorable for our staff.

We are incredibly grateful for a community that continues to show up for and support our educators!

¡La semana pasada tuvimos la oportunidad de celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros durante toda la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! El almuerzo, el carrito de bocadillos, la estación de hidratación, los masajes en silla, la barra de frutos secos y botanas, las rifas y el desayuno fueron pequeños detalles para reconocer el enorme impacto que nuestro personal tiene todos los días.

Un agradecimiento muy especial para Texas Roadhouse, Metcalfe's Market, West Star Organics, Target, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Bartaco, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Madison School Foundation y a nuestro increíble PFO por su generosidad, apoyo y colaboración para ayudar a que esta semana fuera tan memorable para nuestro personal.

¡Estamos inmensamente agradecidos de contar con una comunidad que siempre está presente para apoyar y reconocer a nuestros educadores!

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/F4sw50YSWF7

05/05/2026

New Opportunity for Middle School Students!

The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is launching Careers, Habits and Mentorship Programs (CHAMPS) that are now accepting students in grades 6-8.

CHAMPS is a school-based mentoring program where students:
• Learn from real mentors
• Explore future careers
• Build leadership skills
• Participate in group activities and field trips
• Earn a $150 stipend

The Summer Cohort begins in June - Transportation is provided!
Try it for 3 months and continue if you like.

Learn more and apply: www.bgcdc.org/champs

¡Nueva oportunidad para estudiantes de secundaria!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County está iniciando el Programa de Carreras, Hábitos y Mentoría (CHAMPS), el cual ya está aceptando estudiantes de 6.º a 8.º grado.

CHAMPS es un programa de mentoría basado en la escuela donde los estudiantes:
• Aprenden de mentores reales
• Exploran futuras carreras
• Desarrollan habilidades de liderazgo
• Participan en actividades grupales y excursiones
• Reciben un incentivo económico de $150

El grupo de verano comienza en junio — ¡se ofrece transporte!
Participa durante 3 meses y continúa si te gusta.

Obtén más información y aplica: http://www.bgcdc.org/champs

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/TS9f50YSWtG

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.