EHS September Family Newsletter |
Back-To-School Edition - 2023 |
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Back-To-School Information
- Check out our Back-To-School website for information about breakfast and lunch, bus passes, lockers, building maps, the parking lot, photo IDs, LifeTouch portraits for the yearbook, school supplies, Chromebooks, and clubs and activities.
- Please mark your calendars for our annual Back-To-School Night Open House on Monday, September 18th. This event will be an excellent opportunity for families to meet student’s teachers and see the remodeled areas of the school.
- Student schedules will be viewable in Infinite Campus and through the "Campus Parent" and "Campus Student" app on mobile devices beginning August 21st. Schedule change request information can be found here.
- As always, our first day of school on Friday, September 1st, will be dedicated to our 9th Grade Orientation. We will welcome all students on Tuesday, September 5th.
- There are various opportunities for students to get involved in Sports and Clubs & Activities.
As always, please reach out to me, a member of our support staff, or our administrative team with any questions or concerns.
Mikki Smith
Principal
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Attendance and Excused Absences |
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Did you know attendance in the first month of school can predict good attendance through the school year?
Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Find out more on the MMSD Attendance Website. Students can be reported absent by emailing the student's Neighborhood Office Secretary, calling the attendance line, or filling out the online request form.
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Safety, Security & Policies |
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Various district resources are available online regarding safety, security, emergency procedures and Standard Response Protocol.
The Behavior Education Plan (BEP) outlines our strategy to support positive student behavior and implement successful systems of support and intervention for students. The BEP is intended to help turn mistakes into learning experiences and to pair consequences with additional support. Page 14 of the BEP provides an overview of the district's progression of discipline. |
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Cell Phone Policy
We know that student cell phone use during class time greatly impacts student engagement and learning. We are committed to making sure our environment is centered around learning. Responsible use of cell phones is one of several strategies that we will work together on to support a strong culture of learning. We will continue to partner with our students, families and staff to ensure that teaching and learning is our top priority and that cell phones are off and away during instruction.
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Staff Contact Information |
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Our staff are here to support our students and families. |
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Get Connected, Stay Informed |
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Communications @ East High School |
INFINITE CAMPUS
The "Campus Student" and "Campus Parent" apps are designed to provide real-time access to student information. The easy-to-use design displays what is currently happening in the classroom so you can understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process.
- Announcements - Quickly see district announcements as they are posted.
- Assignments - Browse assignments by specific class or due date.
- Attendance - Review attendance events in summary and detail form.
- Grades - Immediate access to grades as they are posted.
- Schedule - Review schedules from anywhere, at any time.
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SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS
The Purgolder Press is a weekly newsletter sent to East High School students, parents, and staff each Friday with information about events and announcements for the upcoming week. Peppy's Periodical is a monthly publication with featured programs and student and staff spotlights. Both newsletters are archived on the East website.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our social media platforms are used to provide timely information and highlight and celebrate the diversity and achievements of our East High School Community.
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Did you see our new staff featured on social media over the past few weeks? Check them out here!
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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-provided Madison Metro bus passes are available for students who:
- Reside within the boundaries of the school attendance area
- Reside more than one and one-half (1.5) miles from their attendance area school.
- Have demonstrable financial need, including qualifying for the Free & Reduced Meal Program.
Students who qualify for a district-funded bus pass can fill out this google form using their district google account to request one and then then pick it up in their Neighborhood Office before school, during lunch, or after school. Students can ride the bus for free during the first weeks of school until they receive their bus pass.
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Beginning September 1st, the district Student/Families Helpline (608-204-5678) will be active. Students logging in for the first time should use their school ID number as their username and their password is a lower case letter "x", followed by their 6-digit birthdate, followed by a upper case letter "X". (ex: 01/09/2005 means the password is x010905X). More Tech Support Info >>>
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Monday, September 18th, 2023 from 5:00-7:00pm |
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Save the date for our annual Back-To-School Night. More details will be shared soon. |
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Breakfast is available in the Cafeteria from 7:30-8:15am. Lunch is available from 11:35am-12:20pm on Mondays, and from 12:03-12:53pm Tuesdays-Fridays. MMSD has launched a new system, School Café, for students and families to access school menus and other information on the district's food and nutrition programs. This is also where the link will be found to an improved process to apply for free and reduced price meal benefits. To create School Café account to view menus, deposit money into a meal account, and apply for the Free & Reduced Meal Program, follow these instructions. A new application for the Free & Reduced Meal Program must be filled out EACH YEAR. Families with special circumstances, such as Foster, Homeless, or other student's eligibility questions, should call (608) 204-4003. |
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Summer Construction Updates |
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East High School Spirit Wear |
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Show your Purgolder Pride! |
Apparel for adults and youth and accessories are available online. |
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MADISON EAST HIGH SCHOOL | east.madison.k12.wi.us
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