Black Excellence - MMSD

03/22/2021

Our young, Black and gifted girls get to meet 👑Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa today during a live, inspirational conversation brought to MMSD youth by Black Girl Magic Conference. Another beautiful opportunity for MMSD students to connect with exceptional Black women! ❤️

03/06/2021

✊🏿 Shoutout to the Parents of Black Excellence at Chávez Elementary School for continuing to build community amongst students and families during a virtual learning environment and a global health crisis.

“We want you to feel welcome in our school," group co-founder Desere Mayo said. "We don’t run it, but this is our school too. Don’t feel like you just go

02/27/2021

https://madison.com/ct/news/local/education/local_schools/black-madison-high-school-students-discuss-black-excellence/article_15cb1c7e-9f1f-59f4-8a46-338c9d7dc680.html?utm_medium=social

Eight Black Madison Metropolitan School District high school students participated in the “Unapologetically Black: MMSD BSU Panel" Thursday.

02/24/2021

Come hear what our student leaders have to say about what Black Excellence means to them! This will be a Live event and we're sure their brilliance will shine brightly during this panel.

02/22/2021

Did you know that four MMSD schools are named for Black Madisonians who were trailblazers in Madison’s civil rights and education communities and instrumental in dismantling systemic racism in this city? ✊🏿

Join us Thursday at 6pm as we explore the stories behind how James C. Wright Middle School, Velma Hamilton Middle, Henderson Elementary School and Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary (formerly known as Falk Elementary School) were named. You won’t want to miss this special virtual discussion right here on the MMSD Black Excellence FB page.

01/18/2021

We know that our students are best served in school communities where they not only receive quality instruction and supports, but where they feel safe and respected. Today, as you reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, take a moment to watch this special message from our superintendent on how MMSD celebrates equity and inclusion in our schools, unequivocally. ✊🏿

01/06/2021

Check this out 👀 Black Girl Magic Conference is hosting a Virtual College Kickback next Thursday. Collegebound juniors and seniors attending MMSD schools, this event is for you! Hear all about the real college experience from young, Black women who currently attend local colleges and HBCU’s. Shout out to MMSD’s Rosa Thompson -- always working hard to uplift Black girls in our community and beyond. 💜

01/05/2021

Dedicated. Visionary. Leader. 🙌🏽
These are just a few words to describe you, Dr. Clardy. Congratulations on your new role as Verona Area School District Superintendent. Instrumental in developing MMSD’s strategic framework with Black Excellence at its center; we’ll always admire you for unapologetically lifting up the brilliance of our Black students and ensuring equity was embedded in all the critical work you did for our district. You’ll always have our support.

Dr. Tremayne Clardy will be the next Verona Area School District superintendent.

12/19/2020

It's almost time for our Facebook Live! Join us at 2pm today to hear all about how you can let your voice be heard through the family survey. See you soon :)