I'm proud to share that Middleton Meals Matter – a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity that's led by Middleton High School students – collected more than 5,000 pounds of food and raised $1,500 at their donation drive last weekend! Thank you to these inspiring students for giving back to our community and supporting our neighbors in need!
I'm proud to share that MCPASD was named the #1 Best School District in the Madison Area by Niche.com for the sixth consecutive year! MCPASD was also named the #2 Best School District in Wisconsin, and several of our schools earned top rankings. Learn more about how our schools ranked: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2464301 !
I'm thrilled to share that Middleton High School ranks first in Dane County and second in Wisconsin among public, non-charter schools for 2025 ACT composite scores! Read more – https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2458998 – and join me congratulating our outstanding students and our amazing educators on this accomplishment!
We're excited to introduce our Staff Shoutout page, where staff, families, students and community members can share kind words about our amazing MCPASD team members! Visit the page and submit a shoutout: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/page/mcpasd-staff-shoutouts!
We were thrilled to induct nine honorees – coaches, alumni athletes and others who have made significant contributions to our athletics community – into our Hall of Fame at our homecoming game on Friday! Congratulations to all of the inductees! Check out photos from the induction ceremony: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1xmreCjJxH03WZufNt6R2brK-87QmBQFm
Fun to see News 3's Josh Spreiter stop by Middleton High School's Girls Swim and Dive practice this morning! Watch the interview with senior captains Sulia Miller and Maggie Kirker: https://www.channel3000.com/features/in-the-608-josh-stops-by-the-middleton-h-s-girls-swim-dive-team-practice/article_b13be038-763b-409c-8e50-c8dcfaed6ed3.html!
We’re excited to welcome our students back on Tuesday! Our team has been working hard and incorporating Cardinal’s Journey into everything we do. You can explore all things Cardinal’s Journey here. https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/page/cardinals-journey
Check out the amazing WMTV 15 News story highlighting how MCPASD supports our multilingual learners and their families! https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/08/26/middleton-cross-plains-school-multilingual-specialist-helps-families-navigate-childs-education-find-jobs/
I'm thrilled to share that Middleton High School was rated the #1 high school in the Madison Metro Area in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools rankings! This honor reflects the incredible commitment of our teachers, staff, students, and families. Read more about the rankings: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2363580!
I'm proud to share that MCPASD has received an Aa1 credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, one of the highest ratings for school districts in Wisconsin! This rating reflects our District’s overall financial health. Read why it matters to taxpayers: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2354864!
We're thrilled that Middleton High School juniors Briana Carson and Sennie Kidau have been selected as Galin Scholars! Their selection is the first time MCPASD students have been chosen for the prestigious college preparation program. We're incredibly proud of Briana and Sennie and their hard work! Read about their amazing achievements: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2353318!
MCPASD is making progress on our Sustainability Resolution! This week our facilities team and partners are lifting solar panels onto Middleton High School's rooftop. Thank you to our facilities team and partners for making this vision a reality as we work together toward a greener future!
Congratulations to Middleton High School senior Annika Jafferis for being named one of seven golfers to watch by the Wisconsin State Journal! Read more – https://madison.com/sports/high-school/golf/girls/article_5756fd53-9ad0-4afc-a565-887d71904b06.html (subscription required) – and join us in wishing Annika and Middleton Girls Golf a great season!
📸: Olivia Janik, Wisconsin State Journal
Check out Middleton High School Engineering & Technology teacher Quincy Millerjohn's Wisconsin Public Radio Interview on the importance of trades programs in preparing students for careers: https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-shop-teachers-overhaul-curriculum-encourage-students-trade-school!
CBS Mornings highlighted Middleton High School's trades program! Check out the interviews with Engineering & Technology teacher Justin Zander and students Thalia Madden, Taran Seerha, Aidan Dowd and Hunter Hull plus Carlo Zwettler and Ryan Zuern of Zuern Building Products: https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/Pw6T49DQ1_P1kQoMqMpiNXyWIDTkwO4q/
Congratulations to our incredible Middleton High School students and staff for their 2025 Jerry Awards wins! Your talent, creativity, and dedication continue to make us proud. We can’t wait to see you shine at the Overture Center on June 8!
CBS Evening News featured Middleton High School's trades programs! Check out interviews with Engineering & Technology teacher Mr. Justin Zander and Middleton High School students: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whats-drawing-students-back-to-shop-class/
4K Caregiver Information Night is May 8! Join 4K/Early Childhood Principal Katie Kavanaugh for a discussion on 4K curriculum and the skills students work on to prepare them for kindergarten. Click the QR code to register and join us!
Fox News featured Middleton High School's trades classes on America's Newsroom: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6371881939112!
Congratulations to Jennifer Magee, who has been named a 2025 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellow—one of just 114 educators across Wisconsin to earn this statewide honor. 🏅
