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Please be aware of these important dates.
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Mental health is essential for growth and well-being. The MMSD School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being team is here to support students, families and school staff at every stage of their educational journey.
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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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MMSD's unwavering commitment to the educational success of our students and Madison's shared commitment to literacy. “Mad for Reading” is a powerful tool that drives engagement and success in the district’s broader educational goals.
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Is your 11th grader gearing up for the ACT? The innovative online learning platform, “Methodize,” offers self-paced ACT prep with expert-led video lessons, practice tests and personalized feedback. On average, students who use Methodize have seen a three-point increase in their scores.
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Check out these recent media mentions of the Madison Metropolitan School District.