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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.
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At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Capital High proudly opened its brand new school site. The new building brings together the school’s eastside and westside locations.
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MMSD continued the tradition of having a remarkable number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, with 26 outstanding high school seniors achieving this milestone.
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On Wednesday, La Follette High School hosted a first-of-its-kind roundtable discussion on the topic of school meals that featured members of the USDA, WI DPI, and State Assembly, as well as representatives from local non-profits, farms, and other state school districts.
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When the special education department’s old laundry machines broke down, a student club stepped up to help fund new equipment.
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MMSD has teamed up with Care Solace as a resource for the well-being of our staff, students and their families.