MADISON, Wis.—The 30-day window for community members to submit proposals to rename the Madison Metropolitan School District’s Conrad A. Elvehjem Elementary School and Charles Lindbergh Elementary School is now open and will close on April 29, 2026.

The submission period marks the first step in a process that includes community input, committee review and final consideration by the Board of Education. The district will also convene an ad hoc renaming committee for each school to help review submissions and recommend potential names.

“This process is an opportunity for our community to come together and reflect on the values we want our schools to represent,” said Dr. Carlettra Stanford, assistant superintendent of schools and learning. “Through thoughtful engagement, we can help ensure our school names reflect the experiences, aspirations and shared priorities of our students and families.”

Submissions must include the significance of the proposed name and its connection to the Madison community, in alignment with district policy.

Each renaming committee will be representative of the broader community and will review submissions before identifying up to four finalists for consideration. The committees will also host public engagement opportunities before forwarding recommendations to the board of education, which will make final decisions.

“This marks an important step in a process that centers community voice and shared ownership,” said Chelsey Tubbs, associate superintendent of educational programming, who is leading the renaming efforts for both schools. “We are looking forward to hearing from students, families, staff and community members as we move through this work together.”

MMSD has recently used this process to select the permanent name for Lori Mann Carey Elementary School (formerly Southside Elementary School) and to rename Thomas Jefferson Middle School as Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School.

Community members can submit proposals for the schools’ new names on the MMSD website at the links below:

- Elvehjem Elementary School Naming Process

- Lindbergh Elementary School Naming Process

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About the Madison Metropolitan School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The district’s vision is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career and community. With more than 7,000 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the district’s goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.