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Twenty-three seniors across three MMSD high schools have been named among 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Scott Chehak has been named MMSD’s Senior Executive Director of Building Services. An organized leader known for managing turnaround projects, Chehak has more than 25 years of experience in operations, supply chain, mechanical systems and sustainability initiatives.
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When musician Johan Galindo isn't sharing his music with the Madison community, he is busy teaching students at Southside Elementary. By infusing Latin culture into the classroom, he helps build relationships, encourages self-expression and brings joy into the school day.
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The MMSD Board of Education voted to unanimously approve an agreement between the District and Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), to increase staff wages for the 2024–25 contract year.
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On the first day of the 2024–25 school year, Leopold Elementary School unveiled a new, culturally inclusive mural by local artist Rodrigo Carapia that will serve as a greeting to visitors inside the school’s main entrance.
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MMSD board members reviewed a data snapshot from the 2023-2024 school year at the Sept. 9, 2024 Instruction Work Group meeting. The data will be used as a baseline for the district’s three-year improvement plan.
![Principal Jackie Smith, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten and Dr. Joe Gothard walk down the hallway at Henderson Elementary.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725562519/madisonk12wius/dylrjdhltyiskrekjxpr/P1127484.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725562519/madisonk12wius/dylrjdhltyiskrekjxpr/P1127484.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725562519/madisonk12wius/dylrjdhltyiskrekjxpr/P1127484.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725562519/madisonk12wius/dylrjdhltyiskrekjxpr/P1127484.jpg","width":900}])
MMSD welcomed several special guests this week, including U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten. They had an opportunity to connect with staff and students, seeing firsthand the teaching and learning that happens in our schools.
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The grant, from the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund, will be used to help grow the school’s new Bike Repair Club and purchase tools and equipment.
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I was locked out of Frontline because I clicked on a district email to give feedback in Frontline. I could not access ANY jobs over the weekend. Toya got me back in - on a Sunday[!!!] Thank you so much for your help.
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I wanted to give a shout out to Destiny and Ingrid at Stephens Elementary. They welcome students to the school each day with such warmth and kindness. It really makes a difference.
Emily
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The start of the year has been rough, but you have soldiered through it unlike anything I could do. Thank you for showing up and smiling everyday in support of our students, families, and staff.
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Thank you for everything you do every day to support staff and students. The building would fall apart without you. You are loved and appreciated.
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Ryan consistently goes above and beyond to care for, know, and love our students. He is an invaluable asset to our community. Thank you Ryan for all you do every day to support our students and families.
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Thank you for coming into your Community Schools role and championing all of our scholars!
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Amazing job! Claribelle Vera Heredia, fantastic work translating live on the La Movida radio show with the superintendent. You have a super power.
Ms Rita she has been working a lot at the school lakeview
aurbynn