Awards

The "Eastside Players,” took home several awards at the 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Festival. The team’s production of playwright Tim Kelly’s one-act, Country Gothic, received the festival’s top prize, the Critic’s Choice Award. 

MMSD is pleased to announce that three of its high schools—East, Vel Phillips Memorial, and West—have been recognized by the Wisconsin Advanced Placement Advisory Council with AP Pacesetter Awards for the 2023–2024 school year. 

Three MMSD rising juniors were recently selected to participate in Madison-based educational nonprofit Galin Scholars’ second student cohort, joining three rising MMSD seniors entering their second year with the program as part of its inaugural class.

DA District Administrator May/June 2024 Issue lists their annual list of the 100 most influential, impactful leaders in every aspect of K12 education, from coaching to edtech to the superintendency.

Future educator Tatiana Menefee, a La Follette senior, received a $5,000 scholarship to use toward her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Menefee received the “Mrs. Bell Future Educator Award” from incoming Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard. 

Jesus Cortez was an aeronautical engineer before becoming a cross categorical teacher at Sennett Middle School. Now, he teaches his students how to solve problems – on tests and in life.

After winning the State Championship, West High School’s Mock Trial team will compete at Nationals May 3-4 where students exhibit legal knowledge, public speaking skills, and calm under pressure. 

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) provide intra-curricular activities that incorporate service, leadership, and competitive events that enhance students' classroom experiences.

Counselman teaches science at Malcolm Shabazz City High School, one of the district’s alternative schools. Through engaging project-based learning, he encourages students to make connections and build confidence, elevating school into powerful life experiences. 

The certification solidifies that Memorial’s auto program meets industry standards to prepare students for the workforce after high school.

Three educators received the Teacher Fellowship award, and two students were named Student Excellence and Student Initiative Scholars.

Join us in congratulating fourth grade teacher Julie Rice, who was nominated by her fellow teachers for this award.

Award winner Ameria Scott is committed to uplifting the Black community by supporting mental health and amplifying youth voices. 

MMSD student athletes are achieving remarkable milestones this season, including in girls and boys basketball, wrestling, and boys swimming.

Several schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District were named among the best in the state, according to rankings from the U.S. News & World Report and Stacker.

MMSD continued the tradition of having a remarkable number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, with 26 outstanding high school seniors achieving this milestone.

MMSD’s lineup of award-winning staff continues to grow! This week, educators earned the UW-Madison Rockwell Awards and a Madison365 Leadership Community Choice Award.

It’s award season for MMSD staff! This month, MMSD staff members across the district have earned three awards for their dedication to students and the community.

Madison West and Vel Phillips Memorial High Schools earned the award for their high participation and achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.