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Madison Metropolitan School District

School Wellness

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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.

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Resources and Support

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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School Wellness News

National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist announcement

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.

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If you care about the health and well-being of our students, staff and schools, sign up to join the Superintendent's Wellness Advisory. There will be four meetings during the 2024-2025 school year.


Contact Us

Email: wellness@madison.k12.wi.us