Madison Junior High

7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts Jan 3rd at 4PM

Holiday spirit is spreading in different forms throughout our schools! Check out the amazing job that was done decorating the Resource Room at MJHS! If you find yourself at MJHS, you better get on over there and take an #elfie!

Dear Parents, The holiday season is here, and as colder weather has settled in, questions often arise as to when we enact school closures. Here are the Madison 321 general guidelines: 1-Are the weather conditions too dangerous for students and staff to travel? The safety of our students and staff members is the primary consideration when deciding whether or not to close schools. Because winter weather is unpredictable, the district administrative team is up very early on potentially harmful or extremely cold weather mornings to determine if children are safe to attend schools. In addition to personally driving on town and county roads, we also confer and consult with the county road supervisor, city police / Highway Patrol, and surrounding school district transportation supervisors to assess overall road conditions. If the roads are deemed unsafe, we close school. 2- Is the temperature 20 degrees below Fahrenheit? We take temperature readings from three different areas in the county: Madison Middle School, Burton Elementary, and South Fork Elementary, and then average the temperature findings. The 20 below Fahrenheit mark was established because that is the temperature when it is dangerous to be outdoors. In addition, it is the temperature when diesel fuel begins to gel which creates great difficulty in starting and operating school buses. Though 20 below is the established mark for school closure, it is not a hard and fast rule, and school closures based on low temperatures often become a subjective decision. In addition, the wind chill is generally not factored into the low temperature decision. Regardless of the district decision, please remember, as parents, that ultimately the responsibility rests with you whether or not to permit your child to attend school. Following a decision to close school, a call is first made to the Board of Trustees Chair, the Principals, district supervisors, and then a swift reach is sent home to parents and guardians. We also post notices on our social media sites to get the word out to all parents, staff, and students as soon as possible. * Clothing note: Throughout the cold winter months, please dress your children appropriately. Layered clothing, head coverings such as hats, caps, earmuffs, plus gloves, and proper footwear are essential.

These students did a TOP NOTCH JOB in completing their Kindness Mission. They wrote Thank You notes to people in their lives! WELL DONE AGENTS OF KINDNESS! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Hey! Do you know where to purchase our Madison Junior High yearbook? Go here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com The cost is $28.00

Bobcat Nation- HELP A LOCAL FAMILY HAVE A CHRISTMAS! The Madison Secret Santa needs YOUR help! We have more families needing help, then the help we have lined up so far. Sign up to adopt a family, pull a virtual giving tree ornament or make a cash/venmo (@wearemadison) donation. Anything helps! Feel free to call 208-359-1256 or e-mail goudyj@msd321.com with any questions. THANK YOU! Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/YA3dAkBw9AX7gw3k9

We have a new bell schedule for Fridays. There will be a single lunch period.

They are student athletes who, over their years together, become a tight knit family. These kids have some serious grit, strength and endurance! They ARE Bobcats, through and through. Don't believe me?! Come see for yourself! Check out the winter sports schedule at msd321.com for their and all winter sports schedules! #wearemadison

Another Top Secret Kindness Mission COMPLETED! Well done Lucy Allred! I am sure you made someone day with this compliment! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Nov. 22 Attendance Make-up day. The only students that need to attend school on Nov. 22 are: 1. Students who have 6 or more absences 2. Students who have 6 or more tardies 3. Students with a grade below 60% The bell schedule is the same, however, no lunch will be served on Nov. 22.

LAST DAY FOR THE Madison Food Services ANNUAL KITCHEN FAIR KNOCK A FEW ITEMS OFF OF YOUR SHOPPING LIST! FRIDAY 10:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. THE SALE IS LOCATED AT 290 N. 1ST E. • ENTER THROUGH THE NORTH END OF THE BUILDING. 290 NORTH 1ST EAST • 208.359.3260 • MSD321.COM (PROCEEDS USED FOR FOOD SERVICES EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LOCAL SECRET SANTA PROGRAMS.)

Another Kindness Mission complete! Well done Secret Agent! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Choir Concert on Wednesday, Nov 16. Our choir is outstanding, come be entertained by our talented vocalists!

Throughout the last week, the Hope Squad at MJHS did a series of activities, including a kindness raffle, a pumpkin decorating contest, and a Halloween art contest. Wednesday was classroom candy bombing. Thursday was a Hope Squad/Teacher flash mob. And Friday's event included a student pie eating contest in which the winners pied the losers, mostly their principal, Mr. Carlson shown in the picture. Lots of good times mixed with loads of learning! It's a GREAT day to be a Bobcat! #wearemadison

Mrs Powell's 5th grade class completed a Kindness Mission for part of the Start With Hello Campaign. Their mission....Stand on the side of the road and hold motivational posters/signs. Well done! #wearemadison #kindnessmission #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Know a Veteran that you would love to receive a care package this holiday season?! Give us their info by clicking the link below. Please ensure that you fill it out exactly as it should appear on the package! https://forms.gle/oM7m81qLYqfYsLKL6

HELLO Bobcat Nation As part of Start With Hello week, we challenge YOU to perform a random act of kindness before the weekend! Having trouble thinking of one? No worries! Request a Top Secret Kindness Mission and be assigned one by our Kindness Agents. You can request as an individual, family, group, class, club, team or business and it will be e-mailed to you! Take the challenge and help us spread the ripple of kindness in our community! Request Secret Mission Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHmDt-zAk38UZJ8WJqlw5V7lJtV-LHzYHhv4tY6WmLs7V7og/viewform

​Friday, Nov 4, Class Choice opens for students. Students are able move their second trimester courses. Information on all courses and requirements is found on the junior high website under "Course Descriptions & Master Schedule."

Don't miss the Madison Food Services Annual KITCHEN FAIR November 14-18. The hours will be Monday - Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The sale is located at 290 N. 1st E. Enter through the north end of the building. Knock a few items off your Christmas Shopping list and pick up some fresh baked goods for Thanksgiving! (Proceeds used for Food Services employee training and Local Secret Santa Program.)

The Madison Jr. High School Counseling Staff will be opening our ClassChoice program -- the program that allows students to create/edit their own class schedule -- from Saturday, November 5th at 9:00 am, until Friday, November 11th at 2:00 pm, to allow students to make any necessary changes for their 2nd or 3rd Trimester schedules. Please be advised that no changes to 2nd Trimester schedules will be allowed after Friday, November 11th at 2:00 pm. If a student makes a change to their schedule using ClassChoice, it will not be reflected in PowerSchool until sometime during the week of November 14th-18th. We advise students who need to make any changes to their schedules to do so earlier in the week so if they have technical difficulties, they can reach out to the counseling office prior to November 11th.