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Meetings for the week of January 13, 2025.
MMSD News
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East High wrestling coach Dayton Yu and La Follette tennis coach Nan Perschon received The Wisconsin Coaching Project’s Bell Cow Awards for exemplary coaching skills and techniques.
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Schools across MMSD are preparing to welcome audiences to a variety of free musical performances in the run-up to winter break, which spans Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.
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As temperatures drop and snow falls across Madison, MMSD staff work around the clock to keep our schools and grounds safe and provide information on potential closures.
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The "Eastside Players” took home several awards at the 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Festival. The team’s production of the one-act Country Gothic received the festival’s top prize, the Critic’s Choice Award.
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MMSD, in partnership with Madison College, will offer seniors the ability to participate in three new early college academies for the 2025–26 school year.
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U.S. News & World Report included five MMSD schools among the top 30 in Wisconsin for their grade levels, as part of its recently released annual “Best Elementary Schools,” “Best Middle Schools” and “Best High Schools” rankings.
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Student services staff from MMSD schools received donated winter clothing from community partners to ensure students stay warm, healthy, and safe as temperatures drop.
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Shoutouts
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You keep us laughing through it all! Your sense of humor brightens even the toughest days and reminds us how important it is to find joy in the work we do. Thank you for being a leader, a cheerleader, and a comedian when we need it most. We’re so lucky to have you in our corner!
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A HUGE thank you to Patrice for always being a pillar of strength and support! Your ability to truly listen, lead with confidence, and care deeply for our staff and students inspires us every day. You approach every challenge with love and determination, and it’s clear how much you believe in all of us. Thank you for being such a guiding light—we are so lucky to have you!
Bill, you are an absolute rockstar! Your calm and steady leadership is a gift to us all, and we’re so lucky to have you. Thank you for always stepping in with a helping hand and a positive attitude, no matter the situation. You truly make everything better, and we couldn’t do it without you!
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Cindy Koratko has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Her presence will be greatly missed. Cindy has conducted her job effectively and efficiently, making her a fantastic team member. She is continually supportive, timely, and available to assist with inquiries and problem-solving.
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El director de la escuela Wright Middle School esta ayudando TANTO a mi hijo. El solo habla de cuan bueno es con el y cuanto lo a ayudado en estos meses. El director es un leader que nunca el a tenido en su vida y le agradezco tanto a Dios por eso.
A HUGE shout out to Mendota Elementary's Community School team! They are so welcoming and engaging with our families and the community. The Toys for Tots distribution was organized, respectful, considerate, and equitable. Thank you for being an amazing resource for our families!!! Amanda World, Laquisha Lane, Jasmine Williams - you're the best!!!
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Thank you Eric Benedict for helping me solve a tech problem! You went above and beyond and I really appreciated it.
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Mike Keough was amazing when trying to figure out the sound in the gym at Emerson! He wasn’t going to quit until he figured it out! All while wanting to disrupt things as little as possible! Thanks Mike!