Madison School District #321

"I love helping families and seeing them succeed. It's amazing to see the families we teach social - emotional skills to using them." Miss Kaylonnie, has worked for Madison School District with Madison Cares as a Parent Educator. Miss Kaylonnie just graduated with a Masters degree in social work and will be furthering her career as a counselor. It will be extremely sad to see her leave, but we are also so excited for her and what she will do in the future. For all the memories that she shared with me while working with Madison Cares; she loves seeing the families she has taught come together, make connections, and seeing new friendships form between parents that are struggling with the same things. She said "I love the helping hand aspect of Madison Cares, it affects so many individuals and families." During her time at Madison Cares, she has had two events that are her favorite to do each year. These events are the Secret Santa program and the summer camp for kids event that she has helped run for the past five years. Her only comment about these two events is "if i could bottle up the energy from the months of December and June, that would be sufficient happy energy for the entire year." The District will surely miss all the happiness and the smiles that Miss Kaylonnie has helped bring into the families she has helped and those she served with: in Madison Cares. #wearemadison #peopleofmadison

MJH BBB teams were on FIRE 🔥 @ last nights home game vs Rocky Mt.!! 7th grade BBB had an incredible win 62-55 and 8th grade BBB completely swept the comp. with a whooping 74-28 victory!! It’s a great day to be a Bobcat 🐾 Congrats!!check our Insta to see highlights #wearemadison

Well done Agent Tessa! Her secret mission was to write down TEN THINGS she likes about herself! She took it one step forward and challenged her friend Grace. Grace, did you complete the challenge?! We challenge EACH OF YOU to write down TEN things you like about yourself! It is not as easy as it may seem! :) Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Join us for this week's Education Series class, "Be Kind to Your Mind: Why Positive Self-Talk Matters" taught by Marci Nelson on Wednesday, January 18 from 10 am until noon. Education Series is FREE to attendees and held at the Madison Education Center, 60 West Main in Rexburg. There is limited space in our FREE childcare so registration is required to attend. For a schedule of upcoming classes and to complete a registration form, visit msd321.com > Madison Cares > Register for a Class>Education Series

Madison Cheer competed at the Cupid’s Challenge Cheer Comp. @ Highland High & swept the competition! HS: 1st in co-Ed show/1st in pom/1st in sideline/Judges choice/ Grand Champs Stung: 2nd place. Freshman: 2nd in show/ 2nd in pom. JR. high:1st in show. 🙌 #wearemadison

Schools will be closed Monday January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. #wearemadison #martinlutherking

Officer Boivie is the school resource officer at both Burton Elementary and Madison High School. His favorite part about his job is being able to gain relationships with the kids. “Our kids here are so good! Most of the reactions we have with kids are positive!” We are so thankful for Officer Boivie in all that he does to keep our students safe. #wearemadison #peopleofmadison

Madison Invite Wrestling ready to kick off in 2 hours. Come out and watch some great student athletes compete over the next two days.

Shout out to the Madison Jr. High Dance Team!! The team placed 2nd in Jazz ,3rd in Hip Hop and 3rd in Military. These girls were ABSOLUTELY Amazing! We are so proud of our Bobcats and all of their talents! Good job ladies!! 😁 #wearemadison

Congrats to our Madison wrestling team who defeated Highland tonight 48-29!!😤💪🏼If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch these athletes compete come join us at the Madison Invite wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday at the high school!

The Madison Dance team competed in the Upper Valley Classic dance and cheer comp. this past weekend. 🤗✨In the solo category : Ella Miller placed 1st in lyrical, Emma Hargrave placed 2nd in lyrical and Paislee Rhiger place 3rd in lyrical. Congrats to all the dancers!#wearemadison

Don’t forget Girls basketball tonight versus Pocatello!!! Tip-off is at 7:30!!!!

This secret agent put a HUGE smile on the face of this LEO as he delivered a thank you with some goodies! MISSION COMPLETE! Well done! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Want to get certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)? This course teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 13-21, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care, if necessary. This course provides participants with a certificate upon completion and participants are certified as YMHFA first responders for three years. Our next course will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Attendance is required all 8 hours to receive certification. This course is FREE, but registration is required. Scan the QR code to complete a registration form or visit msd321.com > Madison Cares > Register for a Class This month's course will be taught by Jessica Goudy and Creshel Hill.

Madison JR High/High School Cheer had a competition this past weekend and were AMAZING! You can tell they have worked so hard to land every move and work together as a team 🙌 🐾 !! Dance comp. Post coming soon! Keep up the great work Bobcats! #wearemadison

Madison Cares Education Series class for this week on January 11th, has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled in May.

Thank you so much to the MANY wonderful Law Enforcement Officers we have that are not only protecting and watching over our kids/staff but also supporting and being excited for their accomplishments! RPD you are AMAZING and we love you!! #wearemadison #NationalLawEnforcementDay

Don’t forget tonight: Girls basketball at Rigby tip-off for the varsity game is 7:30

This weeks #peopleofmadison post will be a bit different. It will be a letter to the #peopleofmadison from the person who has been the voice/creator behind this page the last 13 years. Dear Madison, I can't believe that today is my last day of work! There are so many emotions and memories to sift through and it reminds me of nearly 20 years ago, when you sent me off into the world with the Madison class of 2003. I enjoyed every minute (ok, maybe not every...those awkward middle school years were rough) of my K-12 education that you offered me. Your teachers and staff encouraged me, taught me and gave me confidence to pursue my dreams! I nervously graduated, left the comfort of the places and people I knew to go out into the world and apply myself. . . Little did I know, you had more to teach me. Thirteen years ago I found myself back in your buildings and halls, only this time, as an employee. The lessons I have learned were different and not learned out of a book, yet, still taught to me by the wonderful people of Madison. I made a home for myself here and sought safety from the turmoils of life. You remained constant and consistent...supportive and encouraging as I have traveled my journey the last 13 years. You were never just a job to me. Now, I find myself again at a crossroads in life where we must part ways. Just like graduation day 20 years ago, I nervously prepare to move forward with the valuable lessons and experiences you so graciously provided. 26 years of my life have revolved around you. 26 years of learning, growing, failing and starting again. 26 years worth of lessons and love from the #peopleofmadison. 26 years (and counting) as a proud Bobcat. Thank you, #peopleofmadison, for helping me to become who I am today. You have forever left your handprint on my heart. Much love, Jessica Goudy Madison Class of 2003 (Former) Madison Director of Communications

Congrats to our Varsity Boys Basketball team for last nights WIN against Rigby 62-52!! And great job to JV as well! Let’s go Madison! #wearemadison