Madison High School Updates

Happy New Year! On behalf of the entire MHS Staff, we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! We are looking forward to a positive and productive 2026!

This past December MHS Teacher, Mr. Joe Laginess, announced his retirement. Mr. Laginess was a member of our HS English Department and taught English 9 and AP Language & Composition along with a variety of electives such as Creative Writing and Junior Seminar. Mr. Laginess had a passion for teaching English and was very invested in helping his students become critical thinkers who were competent in their ability to read and write. His contributions to MHS are greatly appreciated and we wish Mr. Laginess all the best in his retirement!

Filling the vacancy created by Mr. Laginess's retirement, will be Ms. Jillian Molnar. Ms. Molnar is a graduate of Adrian College and is excited to join the Madison Family! Please join me in welcoming Ms. Molnar to MHS and be sure to check out her letter to the MHS Family here.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jackler's Seminar Class on receiving the most votes in the Christmas Door Decorating Contest!

In December, all seniors were invited to a presentation from representatives of the Lenawee Community Education Foundation (LCEF). Students were given information on how to access the many scholarships available to graduating seniors in Lenawee County. Step-by-Step Instructions can be viewed here.

The timeline for applications is below.

Monday, January 5th - Classes Resume

Monday, January 19th - No School, MLK Day

Thursday, January 22nd - Early Release. Students dismissed at 11:00am for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Friday, January 23rd - Winter Homecoming. HS Homecoming Dance after at the conclusion of the Varsity Basketball Game in Elementary Gym

Friday, February 13th - Early Release for Teacher PD (Students dismissed at 11:00am).

Monday, February 16th - MId-Winter Break/No School

Wednesday, March 4th - Friday, March 6th - 2nd Trimester Exams

Red Cross Blood Drive at MHS

We need your help to collect 54 units at our next drive! Not only could we save up to 162 lives, but also increase our scholarship from $1,000 to $1,500 for a Madison senior. The American Red Cross will be in the Madison PAC on Wednesday, January 28th, from 8:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please help us reach our goal and schedule an appointment online or contact Lora Stricklen at lora.stricklen@madisonk12.us /

263-0741 (x-216) for assistance. You can also share our direct link to encourage others to give the gift of life. ***Students will need to make an appointment at school (not online) to receive a school related absence.