MMSD alumni: Connect and give back.
Our most passionate supporters. Advocates for today’s students. As part of the MMSD alumni family, your ongoing involvement with our schools is critical to ensuring future students have access to a high-quality educational experience.
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Reconnect and reengage through the Madison Public Schools Alumni Network.
Get in touch with old friends. Make new connections with fellow alumni. And learn how you can help today’s students as they continue their journey toward graduation. It’s free and easy to sign up.
“Fundamentally, education has been my pathway to opportunity. I have a fond place in my heart for Madison public schools.”
Evan Marwell, West High School Class of 1983
Alumni Stories
Alumni are doing amazing things. See what they’re up to.
Alumni Story
Dr. Erin Bailey
Erin Bailey, PhD, MS, is a 1999 graduate of Madison West High School and now serves as the Associate Director for Community Engaged Research for the Collective for Research Impact and Social Partnerships (CRISP) at UW-Madison’s College of Letters & Science. As the daughter of a white mother and a Black father, Erin’s educational journey through the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) was shaped by both triumphs and challenges, as she navigated a system where privilege and disadvantage often coexisted in the same classroom.
Alumni Story
The Covarrubias Family
The Covarrubias family has deep roots in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), representing a multi-generational commitment to education and community service. From Maria Del Rosario Covarrubias, who dedicated three decades to teaching in the district, to her five children—Cinthya (Cindy), Jorge, Daniel, Hector, and Julie— who all attended Madison’s public schools, their story is one of enduring dedication and impactful contribution. Today, the legacy Maria built is carried forward by her children, many of whom have chosen careers within MMSD, continuing to nurture and support the academic and personal growth of students across the district.
Alumni Story
Anthony Kiefer
Anthony Kiefer grew up on the east side of Madison, attending Elvehjem Elementary and Sennett Middle before graduating from La Follette High School in 2006. Sill rooted in Madison, Anthony currently manages an R&D team at IFF, focusing on the physiology of probiotic bacteria—a role that merges his passion for science with a commitment to innovation. He is heavily involved in the community outreach efforts at IFF, spearheading the Adopt-a-School partnership with Sennett Middle School, where he relishes the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young scholars, paying forward the support and guidance he received during his formative years in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD).
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A sincere thank you to our supporters who make the Madison Public Schools Alumni Network possible. The Madison Community Foundation and the Nimick Forbesway Foundation have provided valuable funding and a belief that MMSD alumni coming together only makes our schools stronger.