Glenn Stephens Elementary School

08/16/2026

Our Garden needs some TLC. Please come help prepare the garden for the return of students!

Volunteers needed!

Where: Stephens Garden (just north of the main entrance)
When: Sunday, August 23 12-2pm
What: Get the Stephens Garden ready for Back to School
Who: Stephens community - All are welcome
What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Adults, bring gloves. We'll provide kids garden gloves and tools for all.

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Garden Committee please contact our Lead Gardener, Erin Shahan at [email protected]

08/12/2026

Looking forward to it!

Mark your calendars for the STEPHENS SPRINT on October 8, 2026. We’re asking for your help to make this year’s event as successful as possible.

The Stephens Sprint is our primary annual fundraiser, and the funds raised help ensure that all students, across our diverse school community, have access to enriching academic experiences, critical resources, and school-wide programs.

WHY WE’RE SHARING THIS NOW
We want to give local businesses time to consider and plan for their support.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
We are seeking community sponsors, and this is an area where families can make a real impact.
We encourage you to reach out and share this opportunity if you:
- Own a business
- Work for or are connected to a business
- Know someone in the community who may be interested

WHAT TO DO
To make this easy, we’ve created a Sponsor Request Form that you can share directly with potential sponsors:
- Send it via email
- Print and drop it off locally
- Share it with your workplace or community connections

The form includes all sponsorship details and next steps, so you can simply pass it along.
Every sponsorship helps maximize the funds that go directly back to our students.

Thank you for helping us build a strong and supportive school community. We’re excited for another great Stephens Sprint!

If you have questions, ideas, or would like help identifying potential sponsors, please reach out to Ellie at [email protected]

INFORMATION & SPONSORSHIP PACKET
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqJbdVqIbqRXCE6PYiE4DtVUIUFZBm9K/view?usp=drivesdk

SPONSOR REQUEST FORM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/109xTd896tGC_CbQ9vKQrlJxICsE_tK8-/view?usp=drivesdk

08/05/2026

🎉 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2026–27 school year!
From strong academics to opportunities unique to Madison, MMSD students are learning, growing and preparing to lead in an interconnected world.
✨ Discover what’s possible at MMSD — a Destination District for ALL.
📚 Enroll today: mmsd.org/enroll

07/29/2026

🚨 Enrollment Opens August 5!

The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is on! Starting August 5, MMSD families can complete online enrollment for students in all grades.

Returning to MMSD or joining us for the first time? The enrollment process is simple and fully online.

Don’t forget—every student must be enrolled every year. Complete enrollment for each child and get ready for another great year with MMSD!

Visit mmsd.org to learn more.

07/22/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar—Online Enrollment Opens August 5!

It’s almost time to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year! Online enrollment opens August 5 for all MMSD students in every grade.

Whether you’re a returning family or new to MMSD, you can complete the entire enrollment process online from wherever you are.

✨ Incoming 4K families: You can enroll now! 4K enrollment is already open, so there’s no need to wait until August 5.

Remember: Every student must complete enrollment each school year. Be sure to enroll each child for the upcoming school year.

Learn more and get ready for 2026–2027 at mmsd.org.

07/16/2026

🚨All MMSD & MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17🚨

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is expected to continue to reach Unhealthy (Red) to Hazardous (Maroon) air quality levels through noon on Friday, July 17. Because of this, and due to rising temperatures, all MMSD and MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17.

🎒MMSD summer programming courses for elementary, middle and high school students, including virtual courses
🎒MMSD/MSCR Summer Recreation & Enrichment Center and Youth Resource Center programs
🎒MSCR summer camps & community programs
🎒MMSD athletic practices and programming
🎒Access to all MMSD buildings and grounds, including for staff

Summer meals will continue to be offered at MMSD’s comprehensive high schools. Please locate the high school nearest your usual meal service site for continued summer meal service.

For more details on how weather-related closures are decided, visit: mmsd.org/weather

Stay safe!☀️

06/29/2026

🚨 Weather Update for Tuesday, June 30
Due to forecasted extreme heat (heat index of 95–108°F), all MMSD elementary summer school classes are canceled on Tuesday, June 30.

✅ Middle and high school summer semester programming will continue as scheduled.
🍎 Summer meals will still be available at MMSD comprehensive high schools. Please visit the high school nearest your usual meal service site for meal service.
☀️ MSCR Summer Camps are canceled. Other outdoor MSCR programs may also be canceled in accordance with weather guidance. Participants will be notified directly of any program changes.

The safety of our students, staff and community remains our top priority. We will continue monitoring conditions and share updates as needed.

Please follow National Weather Service heat safety guidance: limit time outdoors, avoid strenuous activity, stay hydrated and keep cool.

06/05/2026

Summer Gardening...

Stephen's Garden needs your help to keep growing vibrant and strong over the summer until the students return in the fall. You don't need to be a master gardener to help take care of things, it's mostly a watering need! We want to make sure the special Native Pollinator Plants and the raised garden....

06/05/2026

Already starting to think about fall...

Mark your calendars for the STEPHENS SPRINT on October 8, 2026. As we begin planning, we’re asking for your help to make this year’s event as successful as possible.

The Stephens Sprint is our primary annual fundraiser, and the funds raised help ensure that all students, across our diverse school community, have access to enriching academic experiences, critical resources, and school-wide programs.

WHY WE’RE SHARING THIS NOW
We’re starting sponsorship outreach before the end of the school year to give local businesses time to consider and plan for their support.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
We are seeking community sponsors, and this is an area where families can make a real impact.
We encourage you to reach out and share this opportunity if you:
- Own a business
- Work for or are connected to a business
- Know someone in the community who may be interested

WHAT TO DO
To make this easy, we’ve created a Sponsor Request Form that you can share directly with potential sponsors:
- Send it via email
- Print and drop it off locally
- Share it with your workplace or community connections

The form includes all sponsorship details and next steps, so you can simply pass it along.
Every sponsorship helps maximize the funds that go directly back to our students.

Thank you for helping us build a strong and supportive school community. We’re excited for another great Stephens Sprint!

If you have questions, ideas, or would like help identifying potential sponsors, please reach out to Michelle at [email protected]

INFORMATION & SPONSORSHIP PACKET
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqJbdVqIbqRXCE6PYiE4DtVUIUFZBm9K/view?usp=drivesdk

SPONSOR REQUEST FORM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/109xTd896tGC_CbQ9vKQrlJxICsE_tK8-/view?usp=drivesdk

05/29/2026

Thanks to the Vel Phillips Memorial High School Spartan Youth Service Day we had a lot of help in our bookroom, in the classrooms, gym, art class and overall around the school! It was great to see Stephens' grads helping out!