ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY: LATINX FAMILY GROUP/Grupo Latinx de Familias
- Purpose/Proposito: VPM’s Latino Family Group is a space for Latinx family voice and leadership at Memorial High School. The group helps build understanding of the school experience in the Spanish-speaking families of Memorial High School as they connect to the Memorial, MMSD, and Madison communities. It is a bridge between the culture and language of our community and Memorial in order to better support the academic achievement and socio-emotional growth of our students and make sure the voice of our families is represented.
- Who/Quien: Families of Latinx students at Vel Phillips Memorial for the 2025-2026 school year Las familias de los alumnos Latinx en Vel Phillips Memorial para el ciclo escolar 2025-2026
- When/Cuando?: Third Thursday of each month from 6:30 -7:30 pm, starting on Feb. 20, 2025. El tercer jueves de cada mes a partir del 20 de febrero del 2025.
- Contact: Anné Knezevic: aknezevic@madison.k12.wi.us / (608) 663-6114 / (608) 442-2275 / (608) 442-2246
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY: PARENTS UNITED FOR RESPONSIBLE EDUCATION - AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENT GROUP
- Purpose: Parents United for Responsible Education provides a safe place for African American parents to discuss the importance of parent involvement in the education of their child or children. We plan to work together to hear your school-related issues and concerns and seek solutions.
- Who: Parents of African American students at Vel Phillips Memorial for the 2025-2026 school year
- Contact: Andrea Jones - apjones@madison.k12.wi.us - 608-663-6168
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY: ATHLETICS - SPEED & STRENGTH TRAINING
- Purpose: The Memorial Athletic Department offers a Summer Speed & Strength Program for all athletes. The program includes a dynamic warm-up, instruction in proper technique on all lifts, speed and agility drill instruction, plyometric training, and a log book to chart progress. All skill and experience levels are welcome. Four different session options will be offered, including sessions for female athletes only and incoming 7th-9th graders only. Specific session information will be made available by the Memorial Athletics Department in the spring.
- Who: All students interested in participating in athletics at Vel Phillips Memorial High School
- Where: Vel Phillips Memorial High School
- When: Summer 2025
- Contact: Tim Richardson - ttrichardson@madison.k12.wi.us - 608-663-6079
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY: ATHLETICS - ATHLETICS KICK-OFF EVENT
- Purpose: This in-person event will review the required forms for all students participating in athletics during the 2025-2026 school year and allow athletes and families to meet with coaches for sport specific information. The event will cover the Athletic Code as well as student-athlete and parent responsibilities to the Code, school, and team. All Memorial students who wish to participate in a WIAA sport during the 2025-2026 school year must attend this event with a parent or guardian.
- Who: All students interested in participating in athletics at Vel Phillips Memorial High School
- Athletics Connection Survey: Please complete this survey if interested in participating in Memorial sponsored athletic programming during the 2025-2026 school year.
- When: July 31, 2025
- Where: Vel Phillips Memorial High School Auditorium & Main Gym
- Contact: - Tim Richardson - ttrichardson@madison.k12.wi.us - 608-663-6079