John Muir Elementary School

09/04/2026

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Check out the full school calendar here: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2026-2027-school-year-calendar

09/01/2026

2026-2027 school year! Here we go! Staff have been busy the past week getting ready for students to arrive. Thank you to our Adopt-A-School Partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, Dean Health Plan by Medica for hosting us at their beautiful facility and providing lunch. Also, thank you to our incredible John Muir Elementary PTO for providing breakfast our first day back. We are so excited to see new and familiar faces at John Muir Elementary School!

08/13/2026

FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR at Lussier Community Education Center

FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
Helpful community resources, free household essentials and fresh produce.

Join us at Lussier Community Engagement Center
Friday, August 14 | 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, August 15 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Connect with these local organizations

Covering Wisconsin - CWI
Get help signing up for BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and HealthCare.gov
Learn how to use your health insurance benefits
Pick up free health insurance guides
WayForward Resources
Housing Stability Programs
Clothing Center
Food Programs

Stop by, get connected and take home resources!

✅ Free toilet paper
✅ Free paper towels
✅ Free menstrual products
✅ Fresh community garden produce

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and share with your neighbors!

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!☀️

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

It was a blast welcoming our former Jaguars back as part of the Vel Phillips Memorial 10th annual Senior Walk! We know you're off to new adventures and are proud to have been part of your story. Once a jaguar, always a jaguar! ROAR.

06/12/2026

On Wednesday, we celebrated our 5th graders with a completion ceremony before they head to middle school in the fall. We are so proud of you!