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Get ready for the first day of school with dozens of resources and important information right at your fingertips.
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A new report shows full-day 4K drives greater student growth than half-day, with the biggest gains in literacy and for learners starting with lower skills.
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Three MMSD school communities came together for a barbeque and enrollment kickoff party to ring in the 2025-26 school year at Galaxy Park.
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This summer, more than 1,500 staff members took part in professional development designed to strengthen skills, explore new ideas and build connections.
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MMSD partnered with UW Health to hold Summer Strength and Speed training for high school student-athletes.
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JP Hair Design started giving free haircuts to students during back-to-school in 2008, and is still going strong 17 years later.
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Wisconsin students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible to apply for the state’s Driver Education Grant Program, which provides funding to cover the cost of driver education courses.
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Applications are open for high school college credit programs! Learn more at upcoming virtual information sessions in September.