Madison School District #321

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

Madison Cares Early Childhood Group Connection will be Grab N' Go for January. These activities are free and designed for families with children 0 to Kindergarten entry. We invite you to register today and then stop by the Madison Education Center (60 W. Main) on Wednesday, January 18th between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm (yes, pick-up will be all day) to pick up your Grab N' Go activity pack! For the month of January, we will focus on the theme: "There's Snow Time Like the Present". These fun winter-themed activities focus on the idea that Growth and Development occur in all domains of development during all seasons and that we can find activities that relate to our current season to help our children continue to grow and develop. Please spend time this month using these activities as boredom-busters during this cold season, so that your child will continue to practice meeting their milestones even when it feels like too much of a burden to come up with one more indoor activity or bundle your children up one more time to go play outside. The activities in this month's bag are Sticker A Snowflake, Polar Bear Polar Bear, Polar Bear Buddies, Once I Was A Snowman, Snow My Feelings, and Snow Your Shapes. Registration is required. Grab N' Go activity packs are limited. To register visit our website: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/group-connection

Madison School District is looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees in Zone 5! This is a non elected position that will term Dec. 2025. Applications can be picked up at the education center (60 W. Main, Rexburg), and will be accepted until Jan. 16th 2023. #wearemadison

Mrs. Cottle and her class had the top secret mission to do something kind to thank our food service staff. They class decided to make a giant thank you card to give to our larger than life lunch ladies. Each student signed the card with a special note to our lunch staff. We delivered it to the lunch ladies and they were absolutely thrilled! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Join us for this week's Education Series class, "Healthy Habits, Happy Homes: How Small Routines Create Big Success" taught by Ellon Chase on Wednesday, January 4 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

Andrew Ashcraft is the technology assistant specialist for our school district and has been for the past 3 ½ years. Andrew helps the teachers and the students have the technology they need by keeping the technology up and working so that the students are able to have a successful learning environment! When being asked what his favorite part of his job is, Andrew said, “The people I get to work with. Both the staff, my co-workers, and the teachers that we support. I love working with all of them!” #wearemadison #peopleofmadison

Charli Cook signing her letter of intent to continue her basketball career and education at College of Southern Idaho. Congrats

A HUGE Thank you to LOST TRIBE DANCE CREW! They helped spread kindness during one of their classes by having breaking into small groups and having each of them interview each other in an effort to know them better! Well done Secret Agents and thank you Lost Tribe for helping to spread kindness in the community! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

“I love being here with the kids and I really missed being here when I was gone for maternity leave. I really love my son but I also love my job so much! It’s the kids for me! This is the best district ever!” Mrs. Wilcox is an English teacher at Madison High. She is an outstanding teacher who truly cares for her students and is constantly pushing them to be the best they can be. #wearemadison #peopleofmadison

Mrs. Stears class was able to complete their kindness mission by heart-attacking TWO other classrooms out at Burton school. Way to SPREAD KINDNESS secret agents! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello