Welcome to Velma Hamilton Middle School

Board of Education selects next Superintendent: Dr. Matthew Gutiérrez

On January 24, 2020, the Board of Education announced the selection of Dr. Matthew Gutiérrez as the next Superintendent of Madison Metropolitan School District

Learn more about Dr. Gutiérrez and the selection process
The 2020-21 school year calendar is now available!

You can view the calendar at mmsd.org/calendar.
The Madison Citywide Soapbox competition will be held at the Overture Center on March 10, 2020. During this culminating regional event, young people from all over Madison will deliver their Soapbox speeches to the community.

Learn more and check out some of last year's speeches
2020 Census: Coming in March

Spread the word: #MadisonCounts #2020Census

Learn more about the 2020 Census
The School Board is considering putting two referenda on the 2020 ballot, including a facilities referendum that would affect West High School.

Learn more at mmsd.org/future-ready-Regents
The annual report is now online

Read all about our progress

visit mmsd.org/framework
Homework Assignments

Stay up-to-date on homework assignments

See assignment calendars for 6th, 7th and 8th grades + Encore
Free tutoring available every Wednesday afterschool!

UW-Madison Badger Volunteers at Velma Hamilton

After-school tutoring flier

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Assignment Calendar

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6th Grade Academic
Assignment Calendar

7th Grade Academic
Assignment Calendar

8th Grade Academic
Assignment Calendar

Encore

State Report Card & School Profile

DPI State Report Card

School Profiles

English Profile | Perfil escolar

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

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Announcements

Video Announcements: February 24, 2020

New HTV Episode: February 21, 2020

Check out our latest HTV episode here:

See previous episodes on this page.

Welcome from Principal Burkholder

John Burkholder

From Principal: John Burkholder

Welcome Message

The safety and security of Madison Metropolitan School District students and staff is of utmost importance. The District has a comprehensive crisis plan and district administrators coordinate closely with city emergency management officials and law enforcement representatives to monitor and update plans on a regular basis.