We’re highlighting Middleton High School’s 41 students in the Youth Apprenticeship program during Career & Technical Education month! Our student apprentices are working at 25 employers to jumpstart their careers, connecting classroom experiences to a career-based internship under the guidance of an industry mentor. Apprenticeships are open to juniors and seniors, and include specialized training in research labs, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, financial institutions, information technology, businesses, construction, manufacturing, and more. Congratulations to all of our student apprentices!
We celebrated our 50 wonderful bus drivers all week long during Wisconsin Bus Driver Appreciation Week with treats and swag bags! Today, we saved the best for last with an ice cream social! Thank you to our bus drivers for all they do to support our students and schools!
In recognition of World Cancer Day, the Dane County Sheriff's Office asked students to decorate ribbons to share with cancer patients in need. At West Middleton Elementary School, Ms. Riyeff's 4th grade class shared their ribbons with Deputy Hayley Collins!
February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Channel 3000 stopped by to learn more about Middleton High School's Youth Apprenticeship program! Middle High School senior Oubedatou Ezoula shared her experience with the program. Check out her interview: https://loom.ly/ClY6DX8!
Middleton High School students recently showcased their Habitat for Humanity home designs to a panel of local industry professionals! Students used Autodesk Revit to create innovative, ADA-compliant home designs that adhere to Habitat for Humanity guidelines, demonstrating their skills in architecture and design.
"The event provided students with valuable real-world experience, as they received feedback from experts in the field. Their thoughtful and functional designs highlight the next generation’s commitment to building accessible and affordable housing for the community," said Engineering & Manufacturing Teacher Eric Wheeler.
Middleton Meals Matter, a nonprofit run by Middleton High School students, hosted a food drive today in support of Way Forward Resources! Their vision is to create a community where no one goes hungry and everyone has access to nutritious, wholesome meals. Thanks to all of the students for volunteering their time to help our neighbors in need!
Kindergarteners in Sauk Trail’s Two-Way Immersion Program celebrated learning all their letter names and sounds in Spanish with a parade! Students made yellow sashes with all of the letters, practiced their parade waves, and walked the halls of Sauk Trail!
Brown Girls United at Kromrey Middle School
Shoutout to student Gabby for putting together an amazing slideshow on pan dulce and sharing her knowledge with the club! She even brought in some delicious treats for everyone to try. Pan dulce, or "sweet bread," is a popular Mexican pastry that comes in many shapes and flavors, often enjoyed with coffee or hot chocolate.
#BrownGirlsUnited #PanDulce
We're sharing student voices in honor of Black History Month throughout February! Today we're excited to highlight Tamaria Jeffery, a Middleton High School senior and a Black Student Union leader.
We’re excited to spotlight an inspiring new club at Kromrey Middle School: Brown Girls United! The club’s logo was created by one of its talented 7th grade student members. It was founded by the incredible Regina Rhyne, one of our substitute teachers, and its mission is empowering: "To create wholesome and memorable experiences for Black and Brown girls, fostering UNITY through shared values, inspiration, and mutual respect. The club promotes POSITIVE behavior, empowerment, and life skills like goal setting, literacy, career development, and personal growth—mentally, physically, and emotionally."
Pope Farm Elementary fourth graders Carlos De Leon and Ishitha Sigamala, along with their STEAM teacher, Christine Davis, talked with Spectrum News about their hydroponic garden! They shared how Pope Farm students are learning how to grow lettuce, green onions, collard greens, basil and cilantro – indoors! Managing the hydroponic garden helps students learn science and engineering skills as they test different variables on the growing process. Check out their interview: https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2025/01/29/middleton-students-get-steam-experience-through-hydroponic-garden!
Middleton Meals Matter – the nonprofit co-founded by Middleton High School seniors Wyatt Ehrhardt and Noah Duckett – is hosting a triple food drive on Feb. 8 at the Metro Market locations on University Avenue, Century Avenue and Junction Road! The group's vision is to create a community where no one goes hungry and everyone has access to nutritious, wholesome meals. To learn how to get involved with Middleton Meals Matter's Feb. 8 food drives, check out their website at https://www.middletonmealsmatter.org.
Sneak peek of Middleton High School Theatre's production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night! Show times are 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at Middleton High School on Thursday, Feb. 6; Friday, Feb. 7; and Saturday, Feb. 8. Don't miss this amazing production by talented Middleton High School actors! For tickets and more information, go to https://www.middletontheatre.org/tickets.html.
The Middleton High School Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) hosted its first showcase, bringing together students, community partners, and MCPASD staff to celebrate students' experiences in the program on Jan. 10 at Fiskars in Middleton. The event featured students sharing their project updates, their CAPS journeys, and lessons they've learned.
“Our associates truly shined as they delivered brief and engaging presentations, sharing their project outcomes, CAPS journeys, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way,” said CAPS Coordinator and Instructor Shane Leadholm. “Students from CAPS Biology Research and Design, Business Solutions, and Career Launch impressed the audience with their industry partner projects and individual research projects.”
Assistant Athletic Director Brad Crandell has been recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) as a Certified Athletic Administrator! To earn this distinction, he demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of his educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.
Ms. Judd's second-grade class at Sunset Ridge Elementary School spent time today learning how to create and break down contractions to see which words come together to make one word.
They're so bright! 💡
Our staff wear many hats, and for some, that even includes a Firefighter’s hat!🧑🚒
Did you know that Sunset Ridge Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Tara Franklin has served as a Middleton Firefighter for the past 25 years?
Not only does she help keep our community safe, but she also educates students beyond the classroom! During Fire Prevention Week earlier this month, she and the Middleton Fire District team visited elementary schools in the area to help students understand the importance of fire safety.
Together, they covered essential topics, such as what to do in case of an emergency and how to identify potential fire hazards, using puppets, miniature model homes, and more.
Thank you, Ms. Franklin, for helping our students learn how to stay safe both at home and at school!
Join us in wishing the best of luck to our outstanding Middleton High School Marching Band as they compete this weekend at the State Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater! 🥁🎺
They have had an amazing season, and we can't wait to hear how they performed!
📸 Photo credit: Jill Nichols
Clark Street Community School sophomore Chiara Bauer is making a big splash this week! 🏊🏆
We are thrilled to share that she has qualified for the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Chiara is a talented athlete who swims with the Madison Aquatic Club, U.S. Paralympic Swimming, Middleton High School Girls Swimming, and the Middleton Gators.
This week, she competes for a chance to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France! Let's cheer her on and wish her the best of luck! Go, Chiara! 🇺🇸👏
MCPASD Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 💙🧡💜❤️
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Throughout history, AAPI individuals have demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming challenges and adversity to achieve success and make lasting impacts on our society.
As we celebrate, let's continue to amplify their voices, learn from their stories, and foster inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued.
