Summer Semester

We support approximately 4,000 4K-12 students in our 6-week Summer Program, which provides our youngest learners (4K) with an introduction to what school will be like in kindergarten and our oldest students (9-12) with credit-earning classes. Students have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in math, reading, recreation, art, music,technology education, and other areas through a wide variety of experiences.

We will continue the expansion of novel high school courses offered during the summer term. Summer presents a unique opportunity to offer courses that students may want to explore or may not be possible during a traditional school semester.

The majority of our Summer Semester staff are MMSD teachers and support staff who work with students during the regular school year.

9-12 Enrollment for the regular Summer Semester program (dates below) will open in March/April. Students and families should monitor email, newsletters, and this site for more information starting next spring.

4K-8 Enrollment for the regular Summer Semester program (dates below) will open in April and close at the end of April. Families and staff should monitor email, newsletters, and this site for more information starting next spring.

Summer Semester 2025 will be held June 23 - July 31, 2025 (the following dates do not include specialized programs).

• No School on July 4th

Student Contact Time (for the majority of students, there may be some exceptions)

• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 4K-8th grade
• Times vary depending on course - 9th-12th grade

Times may be adjusted slightly for different programs.

Elementary School (Grades 4K-4th):

• Hawthorne
• Mendota
• Kennedy
• Southside
• Thoreau
• Leopold
• Chavez
• Olson

Middle School (5th-8th grade) & In person High School Courses:

• East High
• West High
• LaFollette High
• Memorial High
• Virtual High School
• Capital High (Hybrid)

Middle School Music Lessons

Information will be shared with families through a band or a strings educator. Families, please watch for information from your child's band or strings educator.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Discovery Camps

The focus of the program is to engage middle school students in hands-on career exploration activities, expose them to available CTE program offerings in high schools,and teach content-specific technical skills to help develop high school and community readiness skills. The FREE immersive CTE exploration and skill development program is designed exclusively for rising 6-8 grade MMSD students. More information will be shared in the spring.

Learn More

Please find hiring information in the 2025 Summer Hiring Guide.