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Pam Ziemlewicz, math teacher at Toki Middle School, creates a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that helps students succeed academically, emotionally and socially.
Art teacher Sonia Valle’s collection of watercolor paintings, “Memories of a Jamaican Childhood,” are on display in public buildings around Madison through May 30, 2025.
MMSD fosters a positive and secure school environment through prevention, preparedness, and recovery efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the community.
Twenty-three seniors across three MMSD high schools have been named among 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Scott Chehak has been named MMSD’s Senior Executive Director of Building Services. An organized leader known for managing turnaround projects, Chehak has more than 25 years of experience in operations, supply chain, mechanical systems and sustainability initiatives.
When musician Johan Galindo isn't sharing his music with the Madison community, he is busy teaching students at Southside Elementary. By infusing Latin culture into the classroom, he helps build relationships, encourages self-expression and brings joy into the school day.
The MMSD Board of Education voted to unanimously approve an agreement between the District and Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), to increase staff wages for the 2024–25 contract year.
On the first day of the 2024–25 school year, Leopold Elementary School unveiled a new, culturally inclusive mural by local artist Rodrigo Carapia that will serve as a greeting to visitors inside the school’s main entrance.
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Otto and John, thank you both for the patience you show each and every day especially when things feel a bit unsteady. Your ability to disengage from tense situations is impressive to see :) Thank you for ALL you do every day!
Your patience is extraordinary to watch in practice. Your attention to the “whole” child does not go unnoticed. Thank you for bringing your very best in every moment, every day.
Bethany, it’s so clear how much you value reading, teaching, and learning. Your students are lucky to have you to teach, guide, and love them.
I was struggling with a project and Scott took the initiative to help me get over the hurdle. He provided fantastic resources and even offered sessions to teach me the software I needed. He then connected me with Shane, an expert in that software, and together they guided me through the learning process. I was close to paying for training, but thanks to their help, I learned everything I needed. Huge thanks to both Scott and Shane for their support!
I was locked out of Frontline because I clicked on a district email to give feedback in Frontline. I could not access ANY jobs over the weekend. Toya got me back in - on a Sunday[!!!] Thank you so much for your help.
I wanted to give a shout out to Destiny and Ingrid at Stephens Elementary. They welcome students to the school each day with such warmth and kindness. It really makes a difference.
Emily
The start of the year has been rough, but you have soldiered through it unlike anything I could do. Thank you for showing up and smiling everyday in support of our students, families, and staff.
Thank you for everything you do every day to support staff and students. The building would fall apart without you. You are loved and appreciated.