We take your child's attendance at school seriously! So serious, in fact, that if your child was marked absent yesterday, our system called ALL of the phone numbers in your child's file to let them know! :-/ (face palm) When we get the kinks worked out, parents will receive a text and an e-mail from the school informing them of an unverified absence. Elementary age between 9-9:30 am and Jr/High between 6-6:30pm. Our apologize to you (and your emergency contacts who received the call) as we are navigating a new system! We appreciate your patience!
Hello Bobcat Nation!
We hope you enjoyed the long (hot) holiday weekend!
We continue to encounter unusually high temperatures this time of year. As a result, the National Weather Service has issued a “heat advisory” for our area until Wednesday, September 7, at 9 p.m.
We have been closely monitoring this advisory along with consulting neighboring districts.
Below are things being done district-wide to beat the heat:
* 9 of our 12 buildings have operating air conditioning that is running
* Windows are being propped open in the early morning hours to cool off our classrooms
* HVAC fans are running to pull heat out of the buildings
* Teachers are encouraging and providing the added opportunity for students to hydrate often
* Bus windows and roof hatches are being left open as students ride the bus
* All busses allow and are encouraging students to bring a water bottle while riding
We want to assure you that classroom temps are being monitored by district staff during this extended heatwave. The safety of our staff and students remains our highest priority.
With Wednesday slotted to be the hottest day for parents/caregivers, we recommend you send your students with a water bottle and dress in light, loose-fitting clothing.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds and communicate any changes to affected students/parents/staff.
As always, parents have the right to keep their children home if they believe it is unsafe to send them to school.
Stay cool, Bobcats! Fall will be upon us soon! #wearemadison
Interested in a Madison shirt or hoodie? The MJH PTO has the goods! Please order by the end of the day of September 9th. Follow the link below to place an order.
https://mjhpto321.square.site/
!!VOTE EARLY!!
If you don't think you will have time to vote on Tuesday, August 30, head down to the Madison County Clerks Office (Mon - Fri 8-5) before Friday, August 26 and cast your vote early.
To read more about the Madison Levy Renewal, click here: https://www.msd321.com/page/madison-levy-renewal-2022
For voting information or polling information visit:
http://www.idahovotes.gov/.
Every vote counts!
#wearemadison
The FIRST DAY of school is tomorrow, August 23rd! We are excited to see all of our incredible students! As a reminder, PICTURE DAY will be Wednesday, August 24th. Please follow the link below to preview package options and prepay online. The prepay code is "MadisonJr321Fall22".
https://tinyurl.com/2h23h4dc
School starts, TOMORROW, August 23! With that, comes the big yellow bus! While we hope drivers are vigilant year round in school zones/stops, we ask for extra caution this first week of school as drivers and students are figuring out routes (both walking and driving)! Thanks to the Madison County Sheriffs Office for sharing these safety reminders! Biggest tip, SLOW DOWN! #wearemadison #backtoachool
Calling all incoming 7th graders and new students to Madison Jr. High. Our orientation meeting will be Monday, August 22nd from 2p - 4p. Come hear a brief welcome and introduction from Mr. Carlson, then you are welcome to find your classes and meet your teachers. Also, we will assign lockers at this time if you would like one for the school year.
The MJH office will be closed on Wednesday, August 17th from 9am until Noon for District In-Service and Faculty Meetings. Thank you for your understanding as we prepare to make it an EPIC year at MJH!
All bus info... Download Traversa Ride 360 app on your phone.
This gives pick up and drop off times, places, which bus, route, even live updates where the bus is located!
Download the 2022 Celebrate You Adventure Guide NOW and start planning your Celebrate You adventure on August 16, 2-7 pm! Adventure is calling! Will you answer?! Download HERE: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2804/MSD321/2353367/CELEBRATE_YOU_2022-2023_Adventure_Guide.pdf
Download the lunch menus and pricing for the 2022-2023 school year as well as checking out if your kiddos qualify for FREE & REDUCED LUNCH! https://www.msd321.com/page/food-services1
Our 7th grade & New Student Orientation will take place on August 22nd from 2pm - 4pm. This is similar to a back-to-school night in which students come to the school for a quick message from Mr. Carlson and then they are encouraged to walk around the school and meet their teachers. Welcome!
Don't forget to PRE REGISTER FOR ALL MADISON STUDENTS! #wearemadison
Find this info and more, HERE!
https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/registration
A true sign of back-to-school....FALL ACTIVITIES!
The freshman football team is training hard to bring that Bobcat heat this season! #wearemadison
Tryouts for the Madison Junior High 7th & 8th grade cross-country team are Monday, August 15, 6:30-7:45AM at the junior high. Students should come dressed ready to run. A detailed explanation of tryouts can be found on the team’s web page https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/School.aspx?SchoolID=28991.
In a regularly scheduled June 16th board meeting, the Madison 321 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to seek renewal of the two-year, $ 1.995 million dollar a year operational levy. The election to renew this levy will be facilitated by Madison County and is set for Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
The levy will focus monies on certain, specific areas that reflect continuous district needs:
- Restoring Two (2) Paid Teaching / Contact days, salaries, and benefits: $250,000
- Security, Technology, Renovations & Maintenance: $1.295
- Madison Cares Mental Health Programs: $450,000
*TOTAL- $1,995,000 (each year) *Same amount since 2012
For additional levy questions, contact a building administrator or the district office. At (208) 359-3300
Volleyball Tryouts!
7th Grade Aug 10 & 11, from 4:00 - 6:00PM Junior High Aux Gym
8th Grade Aug 10 & 11, from 6:00 - 8:00PM Junior High Aux Gym
9th Grade Aug 8 & 9, from 8:00 - 10:00 AM and Noon - 3:00 PM at Madison High School New Gym.
Questions: merandamaestas@gmail.com
QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES?!
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS! (HOPEFULLY)
*and if we don't, we will find them for you!
JOIN THE MADISON FAMILY!
Various opportunities available. To see full list and to apply, visit our website and click 'EMPLOYMENT'
It's a great day to be a Bobcat!
#wearemadison #unitEDidaho
It is time to rally and help one of our fellow students and his family! Milo Baker is being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome and has lost his mobility and verbal communication.
In an effort to support him and his family, a fundraiser has been put together, Miles for Milo 5K Run and Walk!!
Please join us on supporting Milo and his family!!
Use the QR code or visit www.milesformilo.org to register!
Please share, share, share! #wearemadison #unitEDidaho
