James C. Wright Middle School

10/01/2026

💡 Shine a Light on Someone Making a Difference: Nominate Them for a Purpose Award!

Great things happen when people are committed to a purpose bigger than themselves. The Purpose Award celebrates MMSD students and staff who inspire student success through innovation, leadership and a commitment to educational excellence. 📚✨

Who is helping move MMSD forward? Who is finding new ways to support students, lead with purpose or make learning better? Nominate them for a Purpose Award!

📅 Purpose Award nomination deadline: Oct. 12

Each month, one staff member and students will be recognized at a Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education regular meeting, with honorees also celebrated at an end-of-year celebration.

Help us recognize someone whose passion and purpose are making a difference for students and our community.

👉 Submit a nomination and shine a light on their impact!
https://ow.ly/4TAc50ZSQMn

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.

09/27/2026

8th grade AVID / Careers classes visit American Players Theatre.

09/25/2026

📢 Let's Build for the Future Together!

Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions and view draft boundary scenarios at our upcoming input session.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Hamilton Middle School (4801 Waukesha St.)

Help us strengthen MMSD as a destination district for everyone.

🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/25/2026

Today, some of our students who are Aldo Leopold Elementary School former students stopped by to visit and read to the little ones in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨❤️

It was such a special way to celebrate culture, community, and the joy of reading in Spanish while inspiring our youngest learners! 📖🌟

Thank you Aldo Leopold Elementary for having us! ❤️

09/25/2026

Happy Fall, y’all!
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It's the first day of fall! 🍁🍂 That means gorgeous shades of red, orange, and yellow are just around the corner. 👀

Save this guide to fall foliage when you are out leaf peeping, or even better, plant a tree so you can enjoy vibrant autumn colors for years to come. 🌳

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

West High School volleyball players had the opportunity to come in and support our upcoming volleyball players here at Wright. They loved coaching and cheering on the next generation of athletes and showing them that they already have a volleyball family waiting for them. 🏐🐾🦁💙💙