School Wellness
Students learn better in healthy schools with healthy employees.
MMSD recognizes that physical, social and emotional health are linked to academic achievement and college, career and community readiness. In collaboration with our community, MMSD aims to actively create and support learning environments that foster health and well-being for all students and staff and advance student readiness to learn.
Resources and Support
Wellness Policy
The MMSD Wellness Policy outlines a unified and collaborative approach to creating holistically healthier environments for students and staff. Policy language includes requirements on seated lunch time, recess, nutrition standards and menus, smart snacks in schools, water access, healthy celebrations, rewards, and fundraisers, staff well-being, marketing in school and more.
Superintendent’s Wellness Advisory
The Superintendent's Wellness Advisory serves to provide an ongoing space for students, families, community partners, and staff to share their experiences and recommendations to address current needs at the school and district level. Voices from this unique Advisory are directly connected to the Superintendent, Department Leads, and the Board of Education to better align the overall district and school improvement efforts with the implementation of the School Wellness Policy.
Wellness Liaison Program
The Wellness Liaison Program aims to provide schools with the knowledge, resources and support to strengthen the implementation of the Wellness Policy at the school and/or building level.
Connect with Us
Want to get involved? Do you have questions, concerns, recommendations, or feedback? Your voice matters! Click here to learn more about school wellness teaming structures and who to connect with.
School Wellness News
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Thanks to funding support from the Department of Public Instruction, students at 14 MMSD elementary schools can enjoy no-cost fruit and veggie snacks at least twice a week.
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In the Madison School Forest’s new Junior Foresters program, K-8 students are exploring forest health through hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of ecosystems and environmental stewardship.
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MMSD is hosting two upcoming vaccination clinics at its Holtzman Learning Center, both of which are free, open to the public and available to those with and without insurance.