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MMSD has offered CTE programming since 1904, helping students learn real world skills and preparing them to be college, career and community ready.
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Vel Phillips Memorial senior Kayla Shelton made school history by winning first place in Business Communication at FBLA’s National Leadership Conference.
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Check out the MMSD library team's monthly book list recommendations, featuring titles for all reading levels, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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MMSD will send attendance alerts directly to guardians' phones in the evening via our communication platform, ParentSquare.
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Three MMSD students were recognized in the 4th Annual WE READ Youth Voices Writing Contest, a partnership between Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC.
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This free event, hosted by Blacks for Political & Social Action of Dane County, helps parents and leaders to share strategies for helping Black students thrive.
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Join MMSD for an evening of culture, food, music, and community as we celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month together at Centro Madison on Oct. 7.
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MMSD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County joined schools across the country in celebrating AVID Day, dedicated to honoring the power of education.