EHS August 2021 Family Newsletter
Enrollment Edition
Enrollment is completely online this year, no in-person enrollment needed.
Online Enrollment Begins
Monday, August 5th
Virtual Enrollment Support
  • Monday, August 16th 11am-6pm
  • Tuesday, August 17th 7:30am-1pm
Greetings Purgolders,

School is just around the corner and it is time to begin the school enrollment process that must be done each year. ALL students and families need to complete online enrollment each year. Online enrollment begins August 5th. Staff will be available to virtually assist students and families with online enrollment on Monday, August 16th between 11am-6pm and Tuesday, August 17th between 7:30am-1pm.
ONLINE ENROLLMENT

Virtual Enrollment Support
  • Staff will be available to support families virtually (over the phone and with video meetings through Zoom) with the enrollment process on:
  • Monday, August 16th: 11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, August 17th: 7:30am - 1:00pm
  • Please call 608-204-1603 for support during these times.

FEES 
  • Student fees are be collected during online enrollment with a credit card or checks can be mailed to East’s Main Office (2222 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704).
  • The District sends out monthly invoices for all fees owed once school begins.
  • Waivers can be requested for some fees.
  • Students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will have their required fees waived automatically. Note: A new application for the Free & Reduced Meal Program must be filled out EACH YEAR.

REQUIRED FEES FOR ALL STUDENTS
  • Textbook Fee - $35. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated for textbooks.
  • Consumable Fee - $17. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated for classroom supplies.
  • Activity Fee - $30. This is a required Board of Education fee that is part of the District budget designated to cover co-curricular District costs, i.e. materials and staff time not supported by club activities, anything non-athletic. All students can participate in any activity.

OPTIONAL FEES
  • Yearbook - $50. Yearbooks can be purchased online with other enrollment fees and can also be purchased later.
  • More yearbook information

PHOTO IDS AND LIFETOUCH PORTRAITS 
  • LifeTouch portraits for Photo IDs and the Yearbook will be taken at East High School on September 9th and 10th, 2021.

CHROMEBOOKS

SCHEDULES 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
  • High schools do not have specific school supply lists. 
  • Supplies will vary based on individual courses. 
  • Teachers will inform students of specific needs during the first week of school.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
  • This school year, all MMSD students will receive free meals under the USDA's Summer Seamless Option program (SSO). All students 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at no charge. Under this program, we are still required to promote and process applications for free and reduced priced meals because this establishes a household's eligibility for other benefits, such as state reporting, Wisconsin School Day Milk Program, and P-EBT.  
  • Meal Account Payment Information - for additional food items not covered under the SSO.

BUS PASSES
  • The District does not generally provide transportation to high school students. Rather, the District and City of Madison work cooperatively to ensure that Madison Metro Transit routes are available to students as a primary means of transportation.
  • District-funded Madison Metro bus passes are available for students who:
  1. Reside within the boundaries of the school attendance area, AND
  2. Reside more than one and one-half (1.5) miles from their attendance area school, AND
  3. Have demonstrable financial need, including qualifying for the Free & Reduced Meal Program. Note: A new application for the Free & Reduced Meal Program must be filled out EACH YEAR.

ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
Welcome New East High School Administrators!
Did you miss Wednesday's New Administrator Meet & Greet? View the recording below.
From Principal Leavy

Dear East High School Community,

My name is Sean Leavy, and it is with great pride and excitement I introduce myself as the Principal of East High School. I am grateful to have this opportunity to serve our students, families, and community as a new member of the East family.

I look forward to connecting and building our partnership in education as we continue on the journey of transformation in order to ensure each Purgolder’s success. My experience as an educational leader has helped me understand the importance of strong relationships with students, staff, and community partners. Through focused intentionality, together we will build and maintain a strong sense of belonging; increase academic rigor; and promote a shared ownership in developing experiences grounded in the social, emotional, and academic learning of all students. Together, we will move toward success in the following ways:

Lead with equity by identifying and disrupting systems and practices of oppression to ensure all students are valued and challenged.  

Build upon our sense of community among students, staff, families, and community partners in order to promote the development of a positive school culture and climate where all feel safe, valued, and celebrated.  

Strengthen our communication systems, which allow sharing of information in a timely way and allow for input from all stakeholders to shape our school community. 

Focusing on instruction to ensure that effective, rigorous, student-centered learning occurs in every classroom; and where we welcome, encourage, and support every student.

I am eager to continue this journey, and am excited to begin connecting with you.

Sean Leavy
Principal
MADISON EAST HIGH SCHOOL | east.mmsd.org