Fire department responds to gas leak at Madison East High School
The Madison Fire Department says it was called to East High School Thursday morning for a gas leak while students were briefly held outside of the building as a precaution.
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MMSD proposes summer school pay increase
MADISON, Wis. -- Teachers hesitant to work this summer may have a new incentive to do so as Madison Metropolitan School District administrators explore new options for increasing pay. During…
Madison East High School drag show canceled amid safety concerns
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District has postponed a student-led drag show organized by East High School students after receiving messages about the event…
MMSD closing all buildings, cancels MSCR programs and activities for Thursday
All Madison Metropolitan School District buildings, programs, and activities will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 22, the district announced Wednesday afternoon.
MMSD board votes against universal earned honors program
MADISON, Wis. -- When ninth and tenth graders in the Madison Metropolitan School District go to make their schedule for the 2023-2024 school year, they'll still have the…
MMSD cancels class, among dozens of cancellations across southern Wisconsin
The Madison Metropolitan School District has canceled class for Thursday, one of more than 90 school cancellations and delays across southern Wisconsin.
MMSD seeking donations to support homeless families
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is still seeking donations of winter clothing and hygiene products for homeless families after hosting a targeted donation drive for National Homelessness Awareness Month.
Madison teachers tell school board they want fired principal reinstated
For the second time in the less than two months since their former principal was fired, teachers from Sennett middle school urged members of the Madison school board to have him reinstated.
For the Record: Officers back in MMSD schools a part of Gloria Reyes' mayoral bid
Also on FTR: Record-breaking year for referendum around Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison mayoral candidate Gloria Reyes wants to explore bringing police officers back into Madison's schools, as well as…
MMSD spends federal COVID relief funds on new musical instruments
Nearly $1.4 million of federal COVID relief funds were used to bring musical instruments to every Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Elementary, Middle and High School.
Fake school shooting calls reported in Madison, across Wisconsin
Several fake school shooting reports have been called into law enforcement agencies across the state Thursday morning, including one in Madison.
Not guilty plea entered for teen accused of orchestrating Memorial HS bomb threats
MADISON, Wis. -- A 17-year-old Madison boy accused of being behind multiple bomb threats at Vel Phillips Memorial High School last school year…
Food service staffing shortages leaving Madison students, parents wanting more
MMSD actively recruiting to fill positions, expects situation to improve in coming weeks
MADISON, Wis. — Parents and district officials alike admit providing students in the Madison Metropolitan School District with satisfying lunches this year has been a challenge.…
East High School briefly put into 'secure' status after report of man with a gun nearby
The Madison Police Department says Madison East High School was put into "secure" status for a short time Thursday morning after they received a secondhand report of someone with a gun in the area.
MMSD hopeful new allotment of funds will help staffing shortage
MADISON, Wis. -- As the school year is set to commence in just under two days' time, leaders from…
Top Nurses: Kari Stampfli innovates as MMSD's health services program
Madison Metropolitan School District director of health services is a recipient of the Top Nurses 2022 Innovation Award.
Madison Metropolitan School District director of health services is a recipient of the Top Nurses 2022 Innovation Award.
MMSD holds orientation for more than 300 new teachers amid staffing shortages
School districts everywhere still need to make dozens or hundreds of hires before the start of the new school year, including Madison. MMSD says it's working on the problem before the first day of school.
Masks to be optional in Madison schools to start the year
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District says masks will be optional to start the new school year as it announced its COVID-19 safety…
Bucks star, Madison native Wesley Matthews makes donation to Madison schools' Play Every Day initiative
MADISON, Wis. -- A new initiative backed by Milwaukee Bucks player and Madison native Wesley Matthews kicked off Wednesday. The Madison…
Former East High principal resigns from MMSD after tumultuous year
The former principal at Madison East High School who was reassigned to a different role in the Madison Metropolitan School District after several student protests has left the district.
City of Madison again offering free summer bus passes to MMSD middle and high schoolers
Kids attending schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District will once again have access to free city bus passes this summer, the mayor's office announced Thursday.
Madison looking to hire crossing guards ahead of new school year
Summer break may be less than a month old for kids in Madison, but the city is already looking ahead to the new school year.
Madison school board gives preliminary approval for 2022-23 budget
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education approved a preliminary budget for 2022-23, officials announced Monday. By a 6-1 vote, the board greenlit…
Protesters rally for high wages, support for Madison teachers
MADISON, Wis. -- Protesters gathered in front of Madison schools Friday to rally for higher wages and more support for the teachers inside. Organizers for the "Rally to Defend Our Schools" said the Madison Metropolitan School District is failing its…
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