We joined @MMSDschools leaders to hear about a MEP sponsored project led by Nicole Louie (Advancing Equity in Middle School Mathematics). The team shared what has been learned during year one and where the work is headed next year. Excited for the next stages of this work!
Recently, the US Supreme Court issued decisions on cases involving racial justice and LGBTQ rights. MMSD teachers, administrators, and staff remain committed to creating welcoming schools that prepare our students for their futures. Full Statement https://t.co/XI1r0kAfPz
The MMSD will be closed today, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, due to worsening outdoor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. This means: There are no MMSD summer semester classes; virtual programming is also canceled. MMSD athletic practices and all MSCR programming is canceled.
Middle schoolers from the James C. Wright Middle School AVID program, a college readiness program offered by @MMSDschools, explored material science and plant science at a recent field trip to the @DiscoveryBldg. See them in action at the link below! 🤖🌱
https://t.co/ab72xgfT6L
As we work to create a more equitable and inclusive school system – one that is equipped to support our students and staff – Central Office organizational changes have been announced for the 2023-2024 school year.
Lisa Kvistad was a principal and central office administrator in Madison schools before retiring. She's taking over for a year as Carlton Jenkins leaves. https://t.co/4R9LbXUv77
Over 2,400 books were given out at Lapham Elementary for summer reading! Shoutout to @MSNReadingProj, @MMSDschools, Lapham staff and families, and our Adopt-a-School partners—@DHSWI and Blackhawk Church—for your thoughtful book donations. 📚
Interim Superintendent, Lisa Kvistad sat down today with Naomi Kowles to discuss her priorities as she leads the district through a transitional year. Tune in this Sunday for “For the Record” @WISCTV_News3
The Mann Scholars Program provides mentoring and educational tools primarily, but not exclusively, to students of color from the MMSD. Tonight's annual Mann Scholars Celebration at Tenney Park will be a time of joy for students and their families.
https://t.co/xM24JBTqnI
We are so proud of our Regent coaches as they continue to build a positive culture and solid traditions at West!
John Braxler (Boys Tennis) was named Wisconsin State Journal Coach of the year!
Sagan Pizzingrilli (Girls Soccer) was named Big 8 All-Conference Coach of the Year!
“The 23-24 school year is an important year and we can do this together”, said Interim Superintendent Lisa Kvistad as she kicked off today’s principal meeting. District leaders came together working on school improvement planning, equity training, and community building.
Today, we are excited to share with you two announcements of cabinet-level positions:
Robert Soldner has been named MMSD’s Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services and Jennifer Trendel has been named MMSD’s permanent Senior Executive Director of Human Resources @mmsd.org
Congratulations to Big 8 Conference COACH OF THE YEAR Sagan Pizzingrilli!!! 👏💙💛🦁
And shout out to the TWELVE Regents named to Big 8 Conference 1st team, 2nd team, and honorable mention!
@WestRegents@MadisonWestHS@AthleticsMMSD@MMSDschools