Chávez Elementary School

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

07/30/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT, MADISON!

The Madison Metropolitan School District is hosting a virtual public hearing TONIGHT, July 30 as we work to rename César Chávez Elementary School. We want our school name to truly reflect the values, history, and identity of our community—and we need your voice!

The Citizens' Naming Committee has reviewed your proposals and released the top names under consideration. Now, it’s time to hear from you before final recommendations move forward to the Board of Education.

🗓 TONIGHT’S HEARING SCHEDULE (Via Zoom): 🏫 César Chávez Elementary: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📲 How to get involved RIGHT NOW: 🔴 Watch: Tune into the livestream on the Board of Education’s YouTube page. 🎤 Speak: Register in advance via MMSD’s online portal to share your thoughts live via Zoom. ✍️ Write: Submit your written feedback directly through the portal if you can't join live.

🔗 Find proposed names, Zoom registration, & feedback forms here:

https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/board-of-education/chavez-elementary-school-naming-process

Let’s take this exciting step forward together!



🚨 ¡ESTA NOCHE EN MADISON!

El Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison (MMSD) organiza una audiencia pública virtual ESTA NOCHE, 30 de julio, como parte del proceso para cambiar el nombre de la Escuela Primaria César Chávez. Queremos que el nombre de nuestra escuela refleje verdaderamente los valores, la historia y la identidad de nuestra comunidad, ¡y necesitamos su voz!

El Comité Ciudadano de Nombramiento ha revisado las propuestas y ha publicado la lista de finalistas que están bajo consideración. Es el momento de escuchar su opinión antes de que se presenten las recomendaciones finales a la Junta de Educación.

🗓 HORARIO DE LA AUDIENCIA DE ESTA NOCHE (Vía Zoom): 🏫 Escuela Primaria César Chávez: 7:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.

📲 Cómo participar AHORA MISMO: 🔴 Ver: Siga la transmisión en vivo en el canal de YouTube de la Junta de Educación. 🎤 Hablar: Regístrese con antelación a través del portal en línea del MMSD para compartir sus opiniones en vivo por Zoom. ✍️ Escribir: Envíe comentarios por escrito directamente a través del portal si no puede unirse a la sesión en vivo.

🔗 Encuentre aquí los nombres propuestos, el registro para Zoom y los formularios de opinión:

https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/board-of-education/chavez-elementary-school-naming-process

¡Demos juntos este emocionante paso adelante!

Chavez Elementary School Naming Process - Madison Metropolitan School District

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!☀️

06/30/2026

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!

06/12/2026

Once a cheetah, always a cheetah🐆❤️
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We’re so proud of you!

06/10/2026

Field Day was the perfect way to celebrate an amazing school year! ☀️🎉

From games and races to lots of laughter and teamwork, our students had a blast making memories with their classmates. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special.

Have a safe and wonderful summer, cheetahs!