A Message From Mrs. Thomas
Every 6 weeks, we take a moment to shine a spotlight on students and staff that are working to be their personal best while helping to make MHS an enjoyable place to be! The November Spotlight Awards Recipients were Stella King, Aiden Traxler, Colin Gorny, Isabelle Hopkins, Jennifer Henry, Mya Bond, Marleigh Skidgel, Alexandria Greenwald, Valeria Garcia, Jaeda Parish, Ander Dahms, Sophia Curtis & Sadrah Fox. Our students recognized Mr. Schmidt. Congratulations to our November Spotlight Award Recipients!
FAFSA
The FAFSA is now open! Seniors can begin filling out the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Students/Families are encouraged to contact the counseling office with any questions.
For families unable to attend the Financial Aid Meeting, the resources shared can be accessed via the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC12bzRja6nmFrhmW9wNI2Z_TDtzPXHL/view?usp=sharing
Sophomore ASVAB Testing
All Sophomores will be taking the ASVAB Test on Friday, December 13th from 8am - 11am. Students will review their ASVAB test results as part of the Sophomore Seminar Course. The ASVAB results provide our students with the opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways and options best suited for them. These pathways include careers that require a post-secondary degree, work-based learning opportunities, skilled trade careers and the military.
MHS Debate Season Ends
The Madison High School Debate Team had a great showing in the county debate tournament this year. As a new team, they made it to the novice division semi-final match losing an incredibly close and strong match. The judge shared just how good it was and how close the result. We're very proud of this group! Brooks Horwath earned one of the Top Speaker Awards for the season. Congratulations to him and the whole team. Next fall is a new topic and new season!
Class of 2025 - Yearbook Information
The MHS Yearbook Staff has provided the following links for seniors to submit their portraits to be included in the 2025 Yearbook.
Yearbook Website:
https://sites.google.com/madisonk12.us/mhs-yearbook-staff
Senior Portrait AND Baby Photo Submission:
https://photos.jostens.com/NLRHPC
Quote Submission Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjw8EHqhsYsobo8blBTxq1S13hmPU0Pp715GgY0B6b-Ja-rA/viewform
Recognition Ads:
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
Buy a Yearbook:
Letter to Class of 2025 Families:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJ9R9tbYgbYBtS0c_o4mMwPxRTOoHLgIRX0E-w0rJDM/edit?usp=sharing
Latino Student Union Candy Gram Fundraiser
There is a new club here at Madison High School! The Latino Student Union was created with the hope of celebrating and sharing the Latino culture with the high school student body and greater Madison School community. Madison has a wonderfully diverse student population and we believe that diversity is something to be celebrated. Regardless of who you are or where you're from, we believe we're better together!
Christmas traditions vary all over the world, but in Spanish speaking countries, Christmas is often a twelve day affair that culminates on the 6th of January. Historically, while we've been waiting for Santa here in the U.S., children in Spanish speaking countries wait for the Magi -- and that means no presents until January 6th! Because children are expecting gifts from the Three Kings, and not Saint Nick, they will often leave grass and water out for the camels, much like we may leave carrots out for Santa's reindeer.
One particularly fun tradition takes place in Spain. Called "Noche de Reyes," on January 5th young children will leave their shoes by the door for the Three Wise Men to fill. When they wake up the morning of the 6th, they find their shoes are filled to the brim with goodies.
It just so happens, we return from Winter Break on January 6th, and the Latino Student Union thought it would be fun to share this holiday tradition with the Madison School Community. You can buy a candy gram "shoe" filled with treats for your favorite Madison student. These shoes will be waiting for them when they return from Winter break! Include a message if you'd like!
They are only $2.00 and are available through MySchoolBucks.
