Badger Rock Middle School

09/29/2026

💻 Can't make it in person? Join us online!

Log on during your lunch break to participate in our first virtual "Building for the Future" session. Learn about the review and submit your feedback.

🗓️ Friday, October 2
⏰ Noon – 1:30 p.m.

RSVP on our website to receive the meeting link!
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/29/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month: Culture, Community & Celebration

Join MMSD on Tuesday, October 13, from 5–7:30 p.m. at Centro Madison for an evening celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

🎶 Entertainment & Activities
Music, student performances and face painting for kids and families

🌮 Food & Flavor
Sample Hispanic/Latinx-inspired dishes created by MMSD and enjoy local food cart offerings

📚 Resources & Support
Hear remarks from Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard and connect with resources for FAFSA and postsecondary options, reading and literacy, human resources and more.

📍 Centro Madison
2403 Cypress Way, Madison

Come celebrate the culture, contributions and community that make MMSD stronger.

09/24/2026

📢 Henderson Families & Neighbors: We want to hear from you!

Join us to learn about MMSD's boundary review, explore growth projections, and share your perspective.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Henderson Elementary School (1201 Tompkins Dr.)

Your voice is essential to help guide the future of our schools!
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/23/2026

📢 Boundary Review: First Community Session!

Kick off the "Building for the Future" input sessions with us. Come share your thoughts on future school enrollment and boundaries!

🗓️ Monday, September 28
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Steamfitters Local 601 (6310 Town Center Dr.)

Food, interpretation, and childcare details are available on our website.
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/23/2026

A great opportunity for our community.

Learn, explore and have fun together! Bring the kids to Día de Fútbol for free soccer clinics, exciting activities and plenty of opportunities to play. Check out an electric vehicle, see an MGE bucket truck, try the Pedal Power Bike, discover solar energy and connect with valuable community resources.

Saturday, Oct. 3
📍 Aldo Leopold Elementary, 2602 Post Rd., Madison
🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | No ticket needed to attend
Register your child to play! https://go.mge.com/diadefutbol

Aprende, explora! Trae a tus niños al Día de Fútbol para disfrutar de clínicas gratuitas, actividades emocionantes y muchas oportunidades para jugar.Conozcan un vehículo eléctrico, vean un camión canasta de MGE, prueben la bicicleta que genera electricidad, descubran la energía solar y encuentren valiosos recursos comunitarios para toda la familia.

Sábado, 3 de octubre
📍 Escuela Primaria Aldo Leopold, 2602 Post Rd., Madison
🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | No se requiere boleto para asistir
¡Inscribe a tu hijo(a) para participar! https://go.mge.com/diadefutbol-es

09/22/2026

Meet our Badger Rock Middle School Governance Board! As a charter school, our Board leads the decisions around our curriculum and instruction, policies and procedures, budget, and facilities, among other aspects of the school. We are very fortunate to have a great team of community members and parents along with staff on the council. Their hard work, commitment, and dedication allow our scholars to learn and grow in ways that build resilience, empathy, and creativity as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Learn more at our Friends of Badger Rock website:
https://www.friendsofbadgerrockmiddleschool.org/new-page-1

09/21/2026

Help Shape the Future of MMSD! 🏫✨

MMSD invites all families, students, staff, and community members to join us for our upcoming "Building for the Future" boundary review input sessions. Your voice is vital in helping us shape future enrollment and determine school attendance boundaries to strengthen MMSD as a destination district for all.

At these sessions, you will:
- Learn why MMSD is conducting a boundary and attendance area review.
- Explore enrollment trends, facility use, and growth projections.
- Understand the process and timeline.
- View draft boundary scenarios and share your perspectives.

🍔 In-Person Session Bonus: Come 30 minutes early (at 5:00 p.m.) to enjoy dinner and refreshments on us before the presentation begins!

🗓️ Join us at any of our upcoming sessions:

In-Person Sessions (All at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated — Dinner at 5:00 p.m.):
📍Mon, Sep 28 | Steamfitters Local 601 (6310 Town Center Dr.)
📍Tue, Sep 29 | Henderson Elementary (1201 Tompkins Dr.)
📍Wed, Sep 30 | Hamilton Middle (4801 Waukesha St.)
📍Thu, Oct 1 | Gompers Elementary (1502 Wyoming Way)
📍Thu, Oct 1 | Boys and Girls Club (4619 Jenewein Rd.)
📍Mon, Oct 5 | Lake View Elementary (1802 Tennyson Ln.)
📍Tue, Oct 6 | Stephens Elementary (120 S Rosa Rd.) 6 p.m.
📍Wed, Oct 7 | Olson Elementary (801 Redan Dr.)
📍Wed, Oct 7 | Warner Park Community Rec Center (1625 Northport Dr.)
📍Thu, Oct 8 | CENTRO (2403 Cypress Way) — Presentation in Spanish
📍Mon, Oct 12 | Meadowlands Apt. Complex (6834 Milwaukee St.)

Virtual Sessions (RSVP on our website for links):
💻Fri, Oct 2 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💻Wed, Oct 7 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💻Mon, Oct 12 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Interpretation and childcare availability are indicated by session on our website.

09/16/2026

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with MMSD! ❤️💛💚

Save the date for an evening of culture, community and celebration as we come together to honor Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5–7:30 p.m.
📍 Centro
2403 Cypress Way, Madison

There will be something for everyone:

🎶 Entertainment & Activities
Music, student performances and face painting for kids and families

🌮 Food & Flavor
Sample Hispanic/Latinx-inspired dishes created by MMSD and enjoy local food cart offerings

📚 Resources & Support
Hear remarks from MMSD Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard and connect with resources for FAFSA and secondary options, reading and literacy, human resources and more.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of our Hispanic/Latinx community!

We hope to see you there! 💙

09/15/2026

Help support Badger Rock scholars! These wish lists include supplies for the classroom as well as our teacher gardeners from Rooted who teach in the greenhouse, grounds and culinary lab for cooking instruction. This list also includes student wellness & hygiene items as well as snacks.Badger Rock Neighborhood Center Rooted Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin TruStage

09/15/2026

🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Across our schools and throughout our community, we are grateful for the students, families, educators and community members whose stories, languages, traditions and experiences make Madison stronger and more vibrant. ❤️💛💚

May this month be an opportunity to learn and celebrate the many voices and cultures that enrich our community every day.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉