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Excused Absences

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COVID-19 ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Absences do not need to be reported. Teachers take attendance once a week on Friday before 4pm. Students will be considered in attendance if they submit an assignment at any time during the week or participate in virtual class gatherings during the week - OR - the student (or student's family) is in touch with the teacher at some point throughout the week. This contact includes email, phone, or attending either a virtual lesson or teacher's office hours. 

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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