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One City Schools grant aims to expand affordable childcare in Dane County
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Jun 16, 2021
State Journal
New program aims to help Black families at Madison charter school buy homesNew program aims to help Black families at Madison charter school buy homes
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Community
Jun 11, 2021
UW Madison News
UW-Madison professors teach schools how to do antigen testingUW-Madison professors teach schools how to do antigen testing
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Health
May 19, 2021
Madison 365
Judy McNeal feels “a sense of belonging” at One City SchoolsJudy McNeal feels “a sense of belonging” at One City Schools
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Apr 21, 2021
Madtown Mom Squad
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Schools
Mar 29, 2021
Tech Council News
Wisconsin State Journal: One City Schools will help narrow Madison’s learning gapWisconsin State Journal: One City Schools will help narrow Madison’s learning gap
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School
Mar 25, 2021
CHANNEL 3
One City Schools expanding with $14M donationOne City Schools expanding with $14M donation
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Schools
Mar 24, 2021
Madison365
One City Schools to purchase new building for $12 million, expand to serve pre-k through high schoolOne City Schools to purchase new building for $12 million, expand to serve pre-k through high school
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Schools
Mar 24, 2021
PR Newswire
One City Schools of Madison, Wisconsin to Purchase $12 Million FacilityOne City Schools of Madison, Wisconsin to Purchase $12 Million Facility
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Schools
Mar 24, 2021
Wisconsin State Journal
One City Schools to buy $12M building with large donation, expand to 4K-12One City Schools to buy $12M building with large donation, expand to 4K-12
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Mar 24, 2021
NBC15
American Girl founder donates $14 million to One City SchoolsAmerican Girl founder donates $14 million to One City Schools
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Feb 25, 2021
Madison 365
One City Schools prepares for 3rd and 4th grade expansionOne City Schools prepares for 3rd and 4th grade expansion
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Feb 12, 2021
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Madison school’s early COVID testing success featured as national exampleMadison school’s early COVID testing success featured as national example
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Feb 10, 2021
medium.com
What We Did to Safely Reopen Schools, and Encourage our Staff that is was Safe to ReturnWhat We Did to Safely Reopen Schools, and Encourage our Staff that is was Safe to Return
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Jan 31, 2021
RAND Corporation
COVID-19 Testing in K-12 SchoolsCOVID-19 Testing in K-12 Schools
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Jan 20, 2021
nbc15.com
Madison elementary school tunes in to historic inaugurationMadison elementary school tunes in to historic inauguration
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Dec 18, 2020
Madison 365
Donate gloves, food at drive for One City Schools and Goodman Community Center SundayDonate gloves, food at drive for One City Schools and Goodman Community Center Sunday
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Dec 9, 2020
Channel 3000
Madison school focuses on keeping students in the classroom, COVID-19 outMadison school focuses on keeping students in the classroom, COVID-19 out
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Nov 29, 2020
The Capital Times
Q&A: Henry Aiyenero seeks to 'open up a new experience' for studentsQ&A: Henry Aiyenero seeks to 'open up a new experience' for students
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Nov 25, 2020
madison365.com
Isabel Perea takes on new role developing wellness initiatives and health programs at One CityIsabel Perea takes on new role developing wellness initiatives and health programs at One City
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Nov 19, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County
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School Calendar

2020 - 2021

MONTH
Preschool
Expeditionary
Mon
31
to
Mon
31
1st Day of School for all Scholars
Beginning of First Trimester
Beginning of First Trimester
August 2020
Mon
31
to
Mon
31
Beginning of First Trimester
August 2020
Sun
06
to
Sun
06
Labor Day
No School
No School
September 2020
Tue
15
to
Tue
15
Monthly All Parent Committee
September 2020
Tue
22
to
Tue
22
School Picture Day
September 2020
Tue
20
to
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
October 2020
Fri
23
to
Fri
23
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
October 2020
Tue
27
to
Tue
27
Fall Family Fun Event!
October 2020
Tue
03
to
Tue
03
Fall Presidential Election
Please Vote!
Please Vote!
November 2020
Tue
17
to
Tue
17
Monthly All Parent Committee
November 2020
Wed
18
to
Fri
20
Parent/Teacher Checkpoint #1:
Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
November 2020
Wed
25
to
Fri
27
Thanksgiving Holiday
Plus One Teacher Compensation Day
Plus One Teacher Compensation Day
November 2020
Mon
07
to
Mon
07
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
December 2020
Mon
21
to
Fri
01
Winter Break
No School for Staff and Students
No School for Staff and Students
December 2020
Mon
04
to
Mon
04
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
January 2021
Tue
05
to
Tue
05
First day back at school
School resumes
School resumes
January 2021
Mon
18
to
Mon
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School
No School
January 2021
Tue
19
to
Tue
19
Monthly All Parent Committee
January 2021
Mon
25
to
Mon
25
Beginning of Second Trimester
January 2021
Fri
12
to
Fri
12
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
February 2021
Tue
16
to
Tue
16
Monthly All Parent Committee
February 2021
Wed
24
to
Fri
26
Parent/Teacher Checkpoint #2
Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
February 2021
Mon
01
to
Mon
01
Preschool Enrollment Begins
2021-22 Enrollment for 4K and 5K
2021-22 Enrollment for 4K and 5K
March 2021
Tue
16
to
Tue
16
Monthly All Parent Committee
March 2021
Fri
19
to
Fri
19
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
March 2021
Mon
29
to
Fri
02
Spring Break
No School
No School
March 2021
Mon
05
to
Mon
05
First day back at school
School resumes
School resumes
April 2021
Tue
20
to
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
April 2021
Mon
26
to
Mon
26
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
April 2021
Fri
07
to
Fri
07
One City Mother’s Day Brunch
May 2021
Sun
09
to
Sun
09
Mother’s Day
May 2021
Fri
28
to
Fri
28
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
May 2021
Mon
31
to
Mon
31
Memorial Day
No School
No School
May 2021
Fri
11
to
Fri
11
Staff Only Day
No School
No School
June 2021
Fri
11
to
Fri
11
End of Second Trimester
June 2021
Mon
14
to
Fri
18
Trimester Intersession Break
No School
No School
June 2021
Sun
20
to
Sun
20
Father’s Day
June 2021
Mon
21
to
Mon
21
Beginning of Third Trimester
June 2021
Tue
22
to
Tue
22
One City Father’s Day Brunch
June 2021
Wed
30
to
Fri
02
Parent/Teacher Checkpoint #3
Zoom Meeting - Yearly wrap-up / transition
Zoom Meeting - Yearly wrap-up / transition
June 2021
Mon
05
to
Mon
05
Independence Day
No School
No School
July 2021
Tue
20
to
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
July 2021
Fri
30
to
Fri
30
End of Second Trimester
End of School Year
End of School Year
July 2021
Fri
30
to
Fri
30
5K Graduation and Community Barbecue
A Community Celebration
A Community Celebration
July 2021
Fri
13
to
Fri
13
Last day of school
August 2021
Open Calendar File
Mon
31
1st Day of School for all Scholars
Beginning of First Trimester
August 2020
Mon
31
Beginning of First Trimester
August 2020
Sun
06
Labor Day
No School
September 2020
Mon
14
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
September 2020
Tue
15
Monthly All Parent Committee
September 2020
Mon
21
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
September 2020
Tue
22
School Picture Day
September 2020
Mon
28
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
September 2020
Mon
05
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
October 2020
Mon
12
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
October 2020
Mon
19
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
October 2020
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
October 2020
Fri
23
Staff Only Day
No School
October 2020
Mon
26
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
October 2020
Tue
27
Fall Family Fun Event!
October 2020
Mon
02
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
November 2020
Tue
03
Fall Presidential Election
Please Vote!
November 2020
Mon
09
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
November 2020
Mon
16
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
November 2020
Mon
16
Parent Teacher Conferences #1
On Fall Checkpoint
November 2020
Tue
17
Monthly All Parent Committee
November 2020
Mon
23
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
November 2020
Wed
25
Thanksgiving Holiday
Plus One Teacher Compensation Day
November 2020
Mon
30
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
November 2020
Mon
07
Staff Only Day
No School
December 2020
Tue
08
Winter Academy Showcase
Zoom Meeting
December 2020
Mon
14
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
December 2020
Mon
21
Winter Break
No School for Staff and Students
December 2020
Mon
04
Staff Only Day
No School
January 2021
Mon
04
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
January 2021
Tue
05
First day back at school
School resumes
January 2021
Mon
11
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
January 2021
Mon
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School
January 2021
Tue
19
Monthly All Parent Committee
January 2021
Mon
25
Beginning of Second Trimester
January 2021
Mon
25
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
January 2021
Mon
01
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
February 2021
Mon
08
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
February 2021
Fri
12
Staff Only Day
No School
February 2021
Mon
15
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
February 2021
Tue
16
Monthly All Parent Committee
February 2021
Mon
22
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
February 2021
Mon
22
Parent Teacher Conferences #2
On Winter Checkpoint
February 2021
Mon
01
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
March 2021
Mon
01
Expeditionary School Enrollment Begins
2021-22 Enrollment
March 2021
Mon
08
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
March 2021
Mon
15
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
March 2021
Tue
16
Monthly All Parent Committee
March 2021
Fri
19
Staff Only Day
No School
March 2021
Mon
22
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
March 2021
Mon
29
Spring Break
No School
March 2021
Mon
29
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
March 2021
Mon
05
First day back at school
School resumes
April 2021
Mon
05
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
April 2021
Mon
12
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
April 2021
Mon
19
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
April 2021
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
April 2021
Mon
26
Staff Only Day
No School
April 2021
Mon
26
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
April 2021
Mon
03
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
May 2021
Fri
07
One City Mother’s Day Brunch
May 2021
Sun
09
Mother’s Day
May 2021
Mon
10
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
May 2021
Mon
17
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
May 2021
Tue
18
Spring Academy Showcase
Zoom Meeting
May 2021
Mon
24
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
May 2021
Fri
28
Staff Only Day
No School
May 2021
Mon
31
Memorial Day
No School
May 2021
Mon
07
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
June 2021
Fri
11
Staff Only Day
No School
June 2021
Fri
11
End of Second Trimester
June 2021
Mon
14
Trimester Intersession Break
No School
June 2021
Mon
14
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
June 2021
Sun
20
Father’s Day
June 2021
Mon
21
Beginning of Third Trimester
June 2021
Mon
21
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
June 2021
Tue
22
One City Father’s Day Brunch
June 2021
Mon
28
Early Release Mondays
Staggered class dismissal - 4 hours after morning drop-off
June 2021
Mon
28
Parent Teacher Conferences #3
On Summer Checkpoint
June 2021
Mon
05
Independence Day
No School
July 2021
Tue
20
Monthly All Parent Committee
July 2021
Fri
30
End of Second Trimester
End of School Year
July 2021
Fri
30
5K Graduation and Community Barbecue
A Community Celebration
July 2021
Fri
13
Last day of school
August 2021
Open Calendar File
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