Excused Absences

Report An Excused Absence/Tardy Online

Use the MMSD Online Attendance Request Form to report a student absent.

Report An Excused Absence/Tardy By Emailing The Neighborhood Office Secretary

Students can be reported absent by emailing the student's Neighborhood Office Secretary.  Please include the student's first and last name, ID #, the date and time of the absence, and the relationship to the student of the person reporting the absence.

Olbrich: Susan Harris

Tenny: Emily Nevel

Warner: Jessica Penning

Yahara: Emily Nevel

Report An Excused Absence/Tardy By Calling The School Office

Students can be reported absent by calling the Attendance Line or the student's Neighborhood Office.  Please include the student's first and last name, ID #, the date and time of the absence, and the relationship to the student of the person reporting the absence.

Attendance Line: (608) 204-1650

Olbrich: (608) 204-1638

Tenny: (608) 204-1614

Warner: (608) 204-1613

Yahara: (608) 204-1614

Report An Excused Absence/Tardy By Sending A Note With The Student To The Neighborhood Office

Students can be reported absent with written permission from a parent.  Please include the student's first and last name, ID #, the date and time of the absence, and the relationship to the student of the person reporting the absence.

Acceptable Reasons For Excused Absences/Tardies

• Illness of student or immediate family member

• Observance of a Religious Holiday

• Bereavement due to death in the immediate family

• A student’s dental, doctor, chiropractor, psychologist or other medical appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day

• Inclement weather

• Serving as an elected official

Reference Board Policy 4031 on page 38 of the District Policy Guide.

MMSD ATTENDANCE INFORMATION