Madison Metropolitan School District: A Special Message from Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard

We are excited to unveil the community’s new future-ready learning environments at our high schools. Please join me on Aug. 30, 2024 to celebrate the completion of the 2020 Facilities Referendum. We will hold ceremonial ribbon cutting events, host guided tours and our schools will be open for you to explore these incredible new spaces.

Celebration Schedule:

Robert M. La Follette High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: 10 a.m. to noon • Ribbon cutting event: 10:30 a.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

East High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Ribbon cutting event: 11:45 a.m.

Guided 30-minutes tours: 11 a.m and 12:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

West High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: Noon to 2 p.m. • Ribbon cutting event: 1 p.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: Noon and 1:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

Vel Phillips Memorial High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house 1-3 p.m. • Ribbon cutting and renaming event: 2:15 p.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

I am proud to be back in my hometown as the superintendent of MMSD. Our community believes in the value of providing an exceptional educational experience for our students in facilities that meet their needs while also providing buildings where educators can teach. Simply put, we care about the education kids receive in Madison. This is one of the reasons why Madison can be a destination school district.

The transformation of our four comprehensive high schools is complete. The facility improvements at East, La Follette, Memorial and West high schools have a big impact on not only our students and staff, but our entire city. These remarkable upgrades were made possible through the generous support of Referenda 2020 and the unwavering commitment of our Madison taxpayers. Thank you, Madison community!

Event Highlights:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Mark the official opening of our newly upgraded facilities with ceremonial ribbon cuttings at each high school.
Open House Format: Explore the new and improved learning spaces at your own pace, discovering the enhancements designed to support a dynamic and engaging educational experience.
Guided Tours: Participate in guided tours to gain insights into the features and benefits of the new facilities.

We look forward to celebrating with you! This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni, engage with current students and see firsthand the advancements in our schools that will benefit our community for years to come.

Please RSVP by Monday, Aug. 26 HERE. For more information about the event or the new facilities, visit mmsd.org/about/referendum.

Sincerely,

Dr. Joe Gothard
MMSD Superintendent