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MacDowell Spring Conferences

Conference Sign Up Spring 2026 MacDowell Montessori Monday, March 16th, and Wednesday, March 18th 3:45-7:30 PM K3 - 8th Grade (9-12th Scroll down) Please view the teacher’s Google calendar and find a convenient time for you to meet with your child’s teacher. If these...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 22 – 2026

Hello MacDowell Community: I want to make you aware that I will be on medical leave for the months of March and April recovering from surgery. As I am often the point person for events, volunteers, conferences, and general happenings I thought it best to inform you...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 21 – 2026

Upcoming Events / Meetings PARENT EDUCATION SESSION - MATH Thursday, February 12th 5:30-7:30pm, presentation begins at 6:00pm FLYER WASHINGTON DC TRIP - HIGH SCHOOL February 9th - 13th NO SCHOOL February 16th - 17th SEC MEETING- School Engagement Council - TOPIC: NEW...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 20 – 2026

Upcoming Events / Meetings VALENTINE COFFEE SALE - FUNDRAISER (tea and cocoa too) NOW - February 11th Order forms sent home in red folders, extras in main office MILWAUKEE JUNEAU BASKETBALL ALUMNI NIGHT Friday, February 6th JV 5:30pm / Varsity 7:00pm MORNING OF...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 19 – 2026

Upcoming Events / Meetings VALENTINE COFFEE SALE - FUNDRAISER (tea and cocoa too) January 29th - February 11th Order forms sent home in red folders MPS KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FAIR - District Event Saturday, January 31st and February 21st 9:00 - 12:00pm South Division...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 37 -2025

June 13, 2025 | MacDowell Newsletter, News

Upcoming Events / Meetings

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS:

Friday, June 13th, 8:00 AM – 10:45 AM

8th GRADE COMPLETION CEREMONY

TOMORROW Friday, June 13th

5:00 – 6:00 pm 

MacDowell Auditorium – ticket required

STUDENT LAST DAY

TOMORROW Friday, June 13th

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Monday, June 16th

6:00pm

MATC Cooley Auditorium      

FRESHMAN BRIDGE

August 21st – 22nd

Middle and High School

CHROMEBOOK RETURN EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES

ATTENTION 7-12 FAMILIES: End-of-Year Chromebook Return Expectations & Procedures

All Middle and High School students are responsible for returning their Chromebooks and all other library materials and textbooks before they leave MacDowell for the summer. We expect students and families to clear their Destiny account with MacDowell each spring, as items and associated fines follow students to other MPS schools. Invoices will be sent home over the summer for unpaid fines. All fines must be paid to graduate. 

Middle and High School students receive an automated email at 8:00 AM on Thursday morning that details their current checkouts of books and Chromebooks. An email receipt from Destiny is sent once they have returned their Chromebook. 

  • High school students return their Chromebooks after their last exam at the Return Station available on the 1st floor near the main office during exam transition times. It is important that each student get their device scanned by a human and ask for a digital receipt to confirm return. Exempt students can return before the exam days in the Library with Ms. Raasch.
  • Middle school students will turn their devices in on Wednesday-Thursday, June 11-12, during their Advisory Block from 1:00-2:00 PM at a Return Station in the Middle School Hallway. 
  • NOTE: Students KEEP their chargers and cases to bring back in the fall for Chromebook distribution. When a case and/or charger are not present at distribution, students are charged $10 for a charger and $20 for a case.

IB May / June Newsletter

Please take time to view the Adolescent IB Newsletter.

Highlights include the May and June IB Learner Profile students:

Qiara Tyler – Balanced      Rylan Finn – Reflective

 Other notes: 11th graders preparing for Senior year, Community Service advisory, MYP music tech Inquiry Project, CAS project completiIon and MORE.

School Supply Lists – 2025-2026 for your summer shopping eyes- 

In this Google folder you will find lists for each grade band:  MacDowell 25-26 School Supply List

See You In Fall !!