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Board holds moments of silence for a student and a custodian

Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The board paused to recognize the passing of student Edwin A. de Hilario and Sherman Middle School custodian Connie Gibbs, describing their contributions to school communities and asking for moments of silence.

During the July 27 meeting the board held moments of silence to recognize community members who recently died. Board member Nichols asked for a moment of silence for Edwin A. de Hilario, an eighth-grade student at Blackhawk Middle School, and described his involvement with Amigos en Azul, MSCR and other student activities.

President Castro then asked the meeting to remember Connie Gibbs, a Sherman Middle School custodian, noting her warm presence and service to students and staff. Both recognitions were presented as tributes; no formal motions or votes were associated with the memorials.