Madison High School Updates

This week is recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week and we have much to celebrate at MHS! As a principal and parent, I am extremely grateful for the incredible dedication of our teachers - their passion, hard work, and commitment to our students and school community make a meaningful difference each and every day! Thank you teachers - this week and everyday - for everything you do to inspire and support our students!

Congratulations to the MHS Choir on their Division II rating at the State Choir Competition! Our HS Choir, under the direction of Mr. Bielskis, traveled to Mason High School this past Friday after earning a Division I rating at the Regional level.

Students in Mrs. Gordon's Spanish 1B classroom are currently learning about la corrida de toros (bullfighting) as part of a cultural exploration unit. Through this lesson, students are building vocabulary and comprehension skills while also examining different perspectives on this long-standing tradition. To make learning interactive and memorable, students practiced suertes—the traditional movements used by matadors—by physically demonstrating them in class. This hands-on activity helps reinforce language acquisition by connecting new vocabulary to movement and visual context. In addition to practicing language skills, students are engaging in thoughtful discussions about the controversial opinions of whether the bullfighting is considered art or torture, encouraging them to form and express their own opinions in Spanish. This unit supports both communication skills and cultural awareness as students learn to interpret and discuss real-world topics.

Students in Mrs. McGormley's Human Body Systems classes had the opportunity to hear from a Gift of Life representative on Thursday, April 30th. Cristal Rivas, a Public Education Specialist, came to speak on the organ donation process in Michigan and why it is vital to consider being an organ donor. Students were able to hold real human preserved organs and got to "see" what it was like to have corneal blindness and how tissue donation can help those that need cornea transplants. They also learned about which specific organs can be donated, the difference between living/deceased donors and the critical shortages and waiting lists that exist.

The Counseling Office is working on a display to recognize and celebrate each senior's future plans. All seniors were sent a survey to complete that will ensure everyone can be included. If your senior has not yet made a decision on their future plans, please encourage them to communicate to the Counseling Office once a decision is made!

A Message from Mrs. Stelzer:

I have had the opportunity to meet with all of the freshmen, sophomores and juniors to discuss their schedules for the upcoming year, including courses at Madison, the Tech Center, and dual-enrollment options. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your schedule further, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Jen.Stelzer@madisonk12.us or ext. 135.

A copy of our the HS Course Bulletin can be found on the District Website.

May 4th - May 14th - AP Testing

May 20th - Senior Night

May 22nd - Senior Exams

May 28th - HS Academic Awards Assembly, Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony

May 31st - Commencement, MHS Activities Center @ 1:00pm

June 2nd - June 4th - Trimester Final exams, students dismissed at 11am

June 4th - Last Day of School

Hi Families,

Don’t let this year’s memories slip away!

Monday, April 227th, is the last day to guarantee a yearbook for your student.

From spirit days and sports to friendships, milestones, and unforgettable moments, this book captures the story of the school year—and it’s something your student can keep for years to come.

After Friday (4/24), we can’t promise extra copies will be available.

If you’d like your student to have a yearbook, please place your order by Friday. Payment plans are available when checking out online.

Order your yearbook here: Ordering Link

Not sure if you already ordered? Click here to check.

Don’t miss out on the book full of memories, laughter, and moments worth keeping.

Thank you,
Madison High School Yearbook

Seniors,

Please complete the Senior Athlete Form if you have earned a varsity letter in any sport during your HS career. The form is used to order your Senior Athlete Award plaques as well criteria used when determining the Senior Athlete of the Year recipients (Male and Female).

Please complete and return to Mrs. Jordan by May 8th. Printed copies can be found in the HS Office.

The Senior Athlete Awards will be presented at the Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 28th at 6pm in the PAC.

25-26 MHS Calendar

26-27 District Calendar

MHS Community Spotlight Nomination Form

Spring Athletic Schedule

High School Student Handbook

Class of 2026 Parent Letter

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