Lori Mann Carey Elementary School

08/12/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATES, LMC! 🎉

We’re getting ready for an amazing 2026-2027 school year! ❤️

🍧 Popsicles on the Playground
Wednesday, August 19 | 5:00-7:00pm
For our 4K families! Come meet teachers, connect with future classmates, and enjoy some popsicles! 🍦

🏫 Back to School Event
Wednesday, August 26 | 4:00-7:00pm
Come meet staff, reconnect with friends, learn about clubs and community opportunities, grab school supplies, and get ready for the year ahead! 🎒✏️

These events are a great way to get connected, informed, and ready to start the year strong! We can’t wait to see our LMC families!❤️

Southside Pride!
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🎉 ¡GUARDA LAS FECHAS, LMC! 🎉

¡Nos estamos preparando para un increíble año escolar 2026-2027! ❤️

🍧 Paletas en el patio de recreo
Miércoles, 19 de agosto | 5:00-7:00pm
¡Para nuestras familias de 4K! ¡Vengan a conocer a los maestros, a conectar con futuros compañeros de clase y a disfrutar de unas paletas! 🍦

🏫 Evento de Regreso a Clases
Miércoles, 26 de agosto | 4:00-7:00pm
¡Vengan a conocer al personal, a reencontrarse con amigos, a aprender sobre clubes y oportunidades comunitarias, a conseguir útiles escolares y a prepararse para el año que viene! 🎒✏️

¡Estos eventos son una excelente manera de conectarse, informarse y prepararse para comenzar el año con fuerza! ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver a nuestras familias de LMC!❤️

¡Orgullo de Southside!

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!☀️

07/10/2026

Last night's Freedom Schools Family Night was filled with student pride, family connections and celebrations of summer learning.

From robotics to dance performances, MMSD students proudly showed family and friends what they've been learning this summer during Freedom Schools at Lori Mann Carey Elementary! 🤖💃📚

Family Night also brought parents, teachers, and students together to celebrate the experiences and learning made possible through the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program, which focuses on literacy, social-emotional growth, leadership and cultural exploration.

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.

06/12/2026

🎉 School’s out for summer! 🎒☀️

Congratulations to all MMSD students, families and staff on an incredible year. From big accomplishments to everyday moments of growth, you’ve learned so much and made us proud.

Enjoy a well-deserved summer break — we can’t wait to see you back in September!

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

🚨Join us tomorrow! 📢

Don't forget to join us June 4th for the Sennett Middle School community input session! Come get a first look at the site plans and concepts, share your thoughts, and ask questions. Your input matters!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
⌚ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: School Library, 502 Pflaum Rd.

We can't wait to see you there!