March 3rd- 9th is National School Social Work Week! The theme for National School Social Work Week 2024 is “Pearls of Wisdom.” The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) believes that school social workers greatly benefit school communities by adding wisdom, patience, and compassion to relationships and system building. Our schools need the wisdom of leaders to guide us forward through challenges and opportunities. School social workers are the leaders we need on the team. We want to shout out our amazing social workers, Rebecca Pucely, Katie Manders and Sara Lennertz, thank you for all you do!

East is no stranger to student activism. Recently, members of East High School's Girls Inc. were featured in local news for their efforts to make sure no one in their community goes without the personal hygiene products they need.

On Monday, March 4th, counselors presented post high school information to students in their English classrooms. Topics included college tasks to complete, FAFSA and financial aid updates, along with many opportunities to take advantage of.

Please congratulate Luci Philipp and Lamine Traore for their excellence in ceramic art! Luci received her silver keys at the Scholastics Art & Writing Awards competition ceremony on Saturday, seen here with her artwork, "Barnacles" and "Green Moons". They will be on display along with other Silver and Gold Key regional winners at the Milwaukee Art Museum through April 7. Lamine was awarded "Honorable Mention" for his self-portrait titled, "Gold Mirror" (seen in the last image).

Congratulations goes out to the February Math Meet participants for doing a great job representing East High School. JV took home a 1st place team win and Varsity took home a 2nd place team win!!! In addition, David Hazen placed 5th in the individual JV competition while in the Varsity individual competition, Atticus Corwen placed 6th, Tessa Clark placed 5th, and Rossalyn Kiley took 1st with a perfect score!!! Congrats to all that participated as we look to continue this success at the March Math Meet as well as the WMC State Competition.

East Chess recently hosted our second chess tournament of the year and took home the trophy for the school award! Congrats to TJ Tjardes, Freddie Grimm, Ellis Duffy, and Zac Kestin, all of whom represented the winning team. Tj and Freddie both took home two individual awards apiece.

This week culinary students made their own maple syrup and had a taste testing session with pancakes while ProStart students continued practice for state competition.

Students and volunteers put together peanut butter and jelly for the school market.

Culinary 1 students started their Seed to Smoothie project with Chef Yusuf Bin Rella. Students planted seeds that they will grow into greens to use later in the semester for their own student created smoothie recipes. Thanks to Yusuf for coming in to share his story, his expertise and his time!

Construction crews wrapped up renovation work in the third-floor math and science classrooms, and these spaces are now set up for students and staff. The next phase of construction has started in the east-wing second-floor classrooms, which are currently undergoing demolition. Once the demolition and environmental work is complete, crews will begin framing walls and installing new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) infrastructure.

The auto/metals/welding shop area is starting to come together. The new concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls have been installed and are being painted. Over the coming weeks, new ceilings, flooring, bathroom tiling, and plumbing fixtures will be installed.

Updates on current and upcoming work include:

All East High School 11th graders will take the ACT in-person on Tuesday, March 12th from 8:15am to approximately 1:00-2:00pm. This is a "Juniors Only" day and there will be no school for 9th, 10th, or 12th grade students.

View Upcoming College & Career Visits and Post-Secondary Opportunities which include scholarships, jobs, events, college visits, and more.

The MSCR Summer 2024 Program Guide is available and is filled with a variety of fun activities for all ages. It includes arts and enrichment, boating, camps, fitness, paddling, sports, adapted recreation, swimming and tennis programs.

Registration begins Monday, March 11th at 12pm for MMSD Residents and Monday, March 25th at 12pm for Non-MMSD Residents. Please login to your account prior to the day of registration to ensure you know your password, your account information is accurate and all of your family members are on your account. If you need to add a family member to your account, please call 608-204-3000 or email mscr@madison.k12.wi.us.

Fee Assistance is available for those who qualify. Please note: for the best chance of being enrolled in your preferred program, please return your Fee Assistance Request Form to MSCR prior to the first day of registration on Monday, March 11th.

You are invited to a fun opportunity to see a classic movie at the Barrymore, eat delicious food provided by Lao Laan Xang, and win raffle prizes provided by businesses in our community and Bucks basketball tickets. The newly established Eastside Baseball Booster Club is hosting this event as their kickoff fundraiser. The brand new booster club is being run by some awesome Eastside parents and community leaders and helping not only our current baseball team but building for the future of East baseball in partnership with the community and East Madison Little League. $8 suggested donation.

Thursday, March 14th at the Barrymore Theater (2098 Atwood Ave)

Thanks for considering on behalf of the booster club and team!

Madison East Dance will be having tryouts for the 2024-2025 school year on April 22-25! Tryout packets will be made available in the Athletic Office! For more information, contact Coach Caroline at cmmork@madison.k12.wi.us.