Community Compass - October 2026
Whether you're voting early or on Election Day on Nov. 3, remember to flip your ballot to find the MCPASD referendum question on the back. Read more.
The high cost of diesel is a challenge for school districts nationwide, including MPCASD. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing said that diesel prices have more than doubled since last year, affecting the District's fleet of school buses as well as other areas of operations. Read more.
MCPASD’s Board of Education proudly kicked off the 2026-27 series of A Cardinal’s Journey awards by recognizing students and staff who exemplify the Curious Mindset. Read more.
MCPASD will welcome Chinese language learners from across the state for the Wisconsin 2026 State Chinese Contest on Nov. 14. Middleton High School will host the statewide contest, which is open to students in 4K through college. Read more.
Congratulations to Middleton High School’s marching band and color guard on earning second place in Class AAAA at the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Marching Band State Championships on Oct. 17! Read more.
Middleton High School’s Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program has entered an exciting new chapter forged by student voices – moving forward, the program will be known as SOAR. Read more.
MCPASD is accepting donations of new and gently used winter gear items through Oct. 23 ahead of the second annual Winter Gear Giveaway event. Read more.
For the third school year in a row, MCPASD has seen an increase in total student enrollment during the official Third Friday Enrollment Count, which plays an important role in resource planning and allocation in the year ahead. Read more.
MCPASD’s Annual Report magazine is available now in English and Spanish. It highlights each of our three strategic goals – Create a Culture of Learning & Belonging, Align Resources, and Engage Our Community – and the progress we made in each area over the past school year. Read more.
MCPASD will host nine technology outreach sessions for families and community members to learn more about topics ranging from AI and digital safety to screen time and assistive technology. Read more.