One City Schools

⛳ LAST CALL! Today is the FINAL day to register for the Joe Hill Charity Golf Tournament!

Don't miss a great day of golf, community, and support for a great cause. Gather your team, register, and join us on the course!

Register here: https://bit.ly/Joe_Hill_Charity_Golf_Tournament_2026

⛳ JOE HILL CHARITY GOLF FUNDRAISER to benefit One City Schools in Madison, Wisconsin ⛳

If you knew Mr. Joseph Dee Hill, you knew he loved two things on a golf course: the game and the trash talk. He was a founding member of Madison's annual "Trash Talking Golf Invitational," and he brought that same joy, wit, and love for community everywhere he went.

He was also the first Black attorney I met. He was a trailblazer and a mentor. He worked with Madison's school truancy and expulsion program because he believed every young person deserved a second chance. In his final wishes, Mr. Hill (as I called him) asked that remembrances in his name be directed to One City Schools, because even at the end, he was investing in the next generation and always supporting me.

Now it's our turn to honor his legacy. 🙏🏾

📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
📍 The Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove, WI
💵 $150 per player | Individual or $600 | Foursome
🎗️ $150 to be a Hole Sponsor

🏌🏾‍♂️ 18-Hole Scramble Format
🍽️ GPS Cart, Meal & Beverages
🏆 On-Course Contests, Putting Contest & Awards Ceremony
👥 Networking with Fellow Community Supporters

All proceeds benefit One City Schools.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Joe_Hill_Charity_Golf_Tournament_2026

❓ Questions? Contact Ernest Allen ([email protected]), Amos Anderson ([email protected]), or Emanuel Scarbrough ([email protected])

Remembering Joe. Investing in Our Future. 💛

PARENT SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY: At One City Schools, families are at the heart of everything we do. When families are engaged, our entire school community grows stronger and our scholars thrive.

Come experience what makes One City—ONE CITY—and see the difference family participation and partnership make.

Enroll your rising 4K–8th grade scholar for the 2026–27 school year today: onecityschools.org

🎹 Great Music. Greater Impact! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz at the Fred Moyer Jazz Trio, a special fundraiser benefiting One City Schools!

World-renowned pianist Fred Moyer, bassist Lowell Ringel, and percussionist Neil Hemphill will take you on a musical journey through the global influences of jazz, rooted in the classics and inspired by legendary composers from around the world.

When: June 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Where: Oakwood Village West Auditorium, 6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI

Tickets: $10 Student | $25 General Admission

All proceeds support One City Schools, because Every Student Deserves Every Chance, Every Day.

Reserve your seat now at https://bit.ly/FredMoyer_JazzTrio_2026_OneCity_BenefitConcert

TODAY IN THE NEWS: One City Schools aims to reach 80% reading proficiency within five to seven years and plans to train 3,000 literacy tutors by September 2028. Founder & CEO Kaleem Caire says the stakes couldn't be higher: "We got to get these kids ready."

Read the full story from the Wisconsin State Journal 👇
https://madison.com/news/local/education/local_schools/article_aa9d0599-0782-4b1a-b1af-bf8c9346f71b.html

Click here to access a PDF version of the news article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VASfahceu-PXxMf_wkuGUOpfo-VMueom/view?usp=share_link

One City Schools outlines ambitious reading proficiency, literacy tutor training goals One City Founder and CEO Kaleem Caire announced goals for the charter school to reach 80% reading proficiency within five to seven years and train 3,000 tutors in its literacy training program by September 2028.

⛳ JOE HILL CHARITY GOLF FUNDRAISER to benefit One City Schools in Madison, Wisconsin ⛳

If you knew Mr. Joseph Dee Hill, you knew he loved two things on a golf course: the game and the trash talk. He was a founding member of Madison's annual "Trash Talking Golf Invitational," and he brought that same joy, wit, and love for community everywhere he went.

He was also the first Black attorney I met. He was a trailblazer and a mentor. He worked with Madison's school truancy and expulsion program because he believed every young person deserved a second chance. In his final wishes, Mr. Hill (as I called him) asked that remembrances in his name be directed to One City Schools, because even at the end, he was investing in the next generation and always supporting me.

Now it's our turn to honor his legacy. 🙏🏾

📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
📍 The Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove, WI
💵 $150 per player | Individual or $600 | Foursome
🎗️ $150 to be a Hole Sponsor

🏌🏾‍♂️ 18-Hole Scramble Format
🍽️ GPS Cart, Meal & Beverages
🏆 On-Course Contests, Putting Contest & Awards Ceremony
👥 Networking with Fellow Community Supporters

All proceeds benefit One City Schools.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Joe_Hill_Charity_Golf_Tournament_2026

❓ Questions? Contact Ernest Allen ([email protected]), Amos Anderson ([email protected]), or Emanuel Scarbrough ([email protected])

Remembering Joe. Investing in Our Future. 💛

PARENT SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY: At One City Schools, our families are more than supporters; they are **ambassadors** of our mission, culture, and community. From attending events and supporting classrooms to welcoming other families and representing the spirit of One City, they embody the power of family partnership in action.

Come experience what makes One City truly "ONE CITY" and see the difference strong family partnerships can make.

Enroll your rising 4K–8th grade scholar for the 2026–27 school year today at OneCitySchools.org

Today we wore green in support of Mental Health Action Day, a national day that encourages people to move from awareness to action by checking in on others, supporting mental wellness, practicing self care and helping to create safe and supportive communities!

Dear Mothers, On this special day, I want to take a moment to honor you.

To the mothers who entrust us with your children every day, thank you. You are the reason One City exists. Every morning when your child walks through our doors, you are placing one of the most precious things in your life in our care, and we do not take that lightly. We see the early mornings, the late nights, the second and third shifts, the way you advocate for your child when the world doesn't always make it easy. We are honored to walk alongside you.

To the mothers among our partners, donors, and supporters, thank you. You give of your time, your resources, and your wisdom because you believe every child deserves a real shot at a great future. Many of you do this while raising your own children, mentoring others, and carrying the weight of so many other commitments. We are better for having you in our circle.

To the grandmothers, aunties, foster mothers, godmothers, and chosen mothers, today is yours, too. A child is shaped by whoever chooses to stay, whoever shows up consistently, and whoever loves them through the hard parts and helps facilitate what they’re becoming. That is mothering.

I think often about the women who raised me. My grandmother and my aunts stepped in when my biological mother could not, and my father was nowhere to be found. They fed me, corrected me, prayed over me, and made sure I knew I was loved, even when life was not easy for them either.

Beyond my family, there were women in my community who helped mold me, who poured wisdom and belief into me, and who, all these years later, are still in my corner. I would not be who I am, or where I am, without them. Every time I walk into One City, I carry their love with me. And I see that same love in so many of you, the women who are stepping in, staying, and shaping children who will one day say the same about you, and do the same for their children and others.

You are the first teacher most of our Scholars will ever have, and the first lesson is love. The way you hold them today shapes how they will hold the world tomorrow. Everything we do at One City is built on the foundation you lay at home.

So today, please take whatever rest, joy, and love comes your way. Hold it tightly. You deserve all of it and more.

From all of us at One City, Happy Mother's Day!

With gratitude, we love and appreciate you. Onward!

Kaleem Caire

Founder & CEO, One City Schools
President, One City Advocates, Inc

A huge thank you to Summit Credit Union for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! 💛

This morning, our team was treated to delicious coffee from Rasta Barista and pastries to help start the day feeling appreciated, energized, and cared for.

At One City, we know that showing love to the people who pour so much into our scholars every single day matters. We are so grateful to community partners like Summit for helping us make our staff feel seen and celebrated.

Thank you for supporting the educators, staff, and families that help hold the One City community together🌟