Madison High School

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from Madison High School!

Our floral program at MHS has been busy making some festive wreaths for the Holidays! They have 10” wreaths that are decorated and the cost $20. To order, you just need to email me (meachamr@msd321.com). **The funds will be used to support the floral program at MHS. #wearemadison

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

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.

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

The Bobcat Fieldhouse will re-open tomorrow, December 1st. Normal public hours will resume mornings and evenings. Thanks!

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

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that the Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed November 22-26 for Thanksgiving Break and November 28-December 3 for maintenance. Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving and we'll see you soon!

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.)

Hi Everyone! We regret to inform you that we need to shut the Bobcat Fieldhouse down from November 28-December 3rd because they are installing exhaust fans in the facility. Please spread the word. Thanks!

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

Reminder that the Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed November 22-26 for Thanksgiving Break! Looking ahead to December, the fieldhouse will be closed December 22nd-January 2nd for Christmas Break. Thanks!

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

Parents and Students: MHS ClassChoice will be closing this Friday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. Please make sure you have made all changes to your schedule prior to this time. There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES once ClassChoice closes. If you need any help before this window closes, please reach out to the counselors. Thanks!

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

Congratulations to the Environmental and Natural Resources team for competing at Nationals this past week and for receiving a silver award! Tate Bloomfield Gold Diego Rodriquez Silver Carter Swenson Silver Cooper Wolfe Silver As a team- Silver and 14th in the NATION!! While they were there they were able to visit the Indianapolis Zoo and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. #wearemadison

Our MHS Fish and Wildlife and Environmental Solutions CLASS planted 540+ trees today that were grown here, in the MHS greenhouses. These classes planted the trees as part of a restoration project lead by the Henrys Fork Foundation. The new home of these Bobcat trees is Third Creek in Swan Valley.

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

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.)