Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison Metropolitan School District Wins National Communication Awards -- The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) earned multiple awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), highlighting the district’s outstanding achievements in school public relations, communication, marketing and engagement. “This recognition highlights the important role of school communications professionals to ensure accurate, transparent and engaging information is shared with our community,” said Edell Fiedler, MMSD’s senior executive director of communications. “Our team is dedicated to supporting MMSD staff, students and families through the work we do and keeping the community informed about what is happening at the district.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gi7mRTbf

Summer camps for Madison Metropolitan School District scholars are in full bloom! Last week, girls from BGM concluded another summer of Melanated Mindfulness in the Park. This marks the fourth year this camp has been held, with over 50 youth participating! Each morning began with a mindfulness activity that encouraged the girls to become aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodies as they engaged in various activities throughout the day. The camp was made possible by a generous grant from the Kataly Foundation, with support from research scientist, Matthew Hirshberg at Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

📊 Future Project Managers📋 On Monday, Stevens Construction Corp. hosted a 🚧jobsite field trip 🏗️for Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County , Madison Metropolitan School District , and Madison School & Community Recreation . They toured what will soon be the first of many Echo Suites Extended Stay Hotel by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts . Middle schoolers learned about the vast careers in construction such as; Project management, superintendent, carpenter, electrician, fire sprinkler technician, plumber, and laborer. Thank you Alyssa Schuster and Alyssa Norsby Kolden for coordinating this special visit for our students! #bgcdc #careeeforcebuildup #summervacation #careerexploration #skilledtrades #careersinconstruction

This past month we've been busy with many signing days for our new Apprentices and Youth Apprentices! Welcoming eleven new team members to Findorff has been an honor, and we are thrilled to watch them grow, as they receive on the job training at various projects - specifically learning from others of what a career in the trades entails! Congratulations to Cameron, Alex, Carsen, Dominic, Felix, Juan, Ayden, Ava, Job, Nelson, and Julian! Thank you to our partners who have been a key role in making this all possible! 🤝 Stoughton Area School District, Boscobel School District, Jefferson School District, Madison Metropolitan School District, Wauwatosa School District

Happy Pride Month! Staff from across the district share messages of celebration and support to members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. https://lnkd.in/gsaq8X-g

Have you checked out our graduation website yet? It's live with photo galleries 📷 and video 🎦 of the ceremony capturing those unforgettable moments of joy and achievement! Relive the excitement of the day -- visit https://lnkd.in/gKE7fE_F and click on each school's logo.

Velma Hamilton Middle School Teacher Hits All the Right Notes: Margaret Jenks has performed at Carnegie Hall, conducts for the Madison Youths Symphony and coaches music teachers across the country. She recently earned a residency with opera soprano Kiena Williams to create an impactful experience for Hamilton middle schoolers. https://lnkd.in/g7v-8Ngb

New Preparation Program Supports Aspiring School Leaders: Twenty teachers and staff members from MMSD have been selected to join a new leadership preparation program with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, thanks to funding from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training grant program. https://lnkd.in/g7ixTPnS

Thanks to Madison Metropolitan School District for appreciating the hard work and dedication of our Findorff crews. We're so grateful for the partnership and thrilled to be part of these meaningful projects! #FindorffPartners

Madison students place second in national competition -- From WMTV15: "Madison-area students placed second in a Junior Investment Club competition at the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. annual conference in Atlanta Thursday."