Friday, March 1, 2024
EAST HAPPENINGS
East Students Participate In African American Youth Legislative Day
Students from Madison East High School gathered inside of the State Capitol's Assembly chamber Friday for African American Youth Legislative Day.

The event, organized by Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), celebrated Black History Month and Black success, but also educated students on the importance of getting involved in politics.

Baldeh was joined by Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) and Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) to reinforce how important diversity in politics is. Rep. Stubbs told a personal story of the time she was racially profiled while out canvassing in 2018, using this example to motivate students by showing them how much work still needs to be done. 

Students from Madison East High School are already inspired, and are looking for ways to get involved. Interests of students range from criminal justice to housing equality. 

"The biggest thing I learned today was that it doesn't really matter where you come from or your background or your experiences, you can still make it to where you want to be," said Lina Arach, a student at Madison East.
Visit To UW-Madison Nuclear Engineering Department
About 20 students from East High School, including our Early College STEM Academy students, visited the UW-Madison Nuclear Engineering Department on February 22nd for National Engineers' Week. They were accompanied by physics teachers Taylor Bailey and Jennafer Winesett. The day consisted of lab tours, a panel of women engineers, and an industry expo highlighting state and national projects and employment opportunities in nuclear science and technology.

"I learned a lot about nuclear engineering and, in general, engineering at UW-Madison. I was impressed by the wide variety of innovative research people are working on at the UW in all engineering disciplines, but especially the Nuclear Engineering Department. Now I have a better grasp of the possibilities of my future," said Rossalyn Kiley, East 11th grader.
Culinary Students Prepare For State Competition
East ProStart Chef culinary students have been busy in our newly renovated kitchens, preparing to compete in the statewide ProStart competition in March. Stay tuned for more details about the competition!
Badger State Application Open
Each year high schools across Wisconsin send selected students to participate in this long standing program called Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State. It is open to 11th grade students this year and we are on the search for some East High Students to be part of this retreat! Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State offers students practical processes of self government, good citizenship and first-hand knowledge of the organization and functioning of Wisconsin Government. The representatives from East will spend a week fully paid for on a college campus. Alternates are also chosen in case the original delegates cannot attend. Participants of Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State may also qualify for scholarships (only 11th grade). It is also helpful for students to include this information on college applications. 

For 2024, the dates and campuses are as follows:

Interested students must submit a complete this short Application and Essay to be Eligible.
COMING UP
Parent Teacher Conferences
Second semester Parent Teacher Conferences will take place in-person at East High School on Thursday, March 7th from 4:00-8:00pm, and virtually on Friday, March 8th from 8:00am-4:00pm (there is no school for students on this day). Online sign-up for parent teacher conferences through “PowerPTC” will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, March 1st and will be available through Wednesday, March 6th at 4:00pm. Sign-up instructions will be emailed to families by 4:00pm on Friday, March 1st. Questions about signing up and issues with PowerPTC accounts can be referred to Rachel Stephens at rjstephens@madison.k12.wi.us or (608) 204-1614.
Upcoming College & Career Visits
View Upcoming College & Career Visits and Post-Secondary Opportunities which include scholarships, jobs, events, college visits, and more.
Girls Lacrosse Spring Meeting For Players & Families
Students, and families of students, interested in Girls Lacrosse this spring can attend an information meeting about the new Madison Co-op team on Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00pm in the Edgewood High School cafeteria. For more information about the team or to contact the coach, contact the Athletic Office.
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