Madison Middle School

Start With Hello is just around the corner in our schools (Oct. 31-Nov.4), but it is never too early to start by sharing more kindness! Kick the campaign off with us by joining the movement, TODAY! Pick one challenge each day and watch as the ripple begins to spread in your life, class, office, school, home and/or community. The more people who join, the further the reach . Go ahead. Start! It really is as easy as saying hello! Visit our website and click Start With Hello in NEWS for more info on how to join. https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello

If you’re looking for a great way to get your young boys or girls a base for any other sports bring them to wrestling. They start October 17th 6pm at the Madison High School. Madison Wrestling Club 2022 Fall Season WHO: All youth interested in wrestling from PK-6th grade. WHEN: The Fall season starts Monday October 17th at 6pm at the High School wrestling room. The Fall season will run through week of December 3rd. SIGN UPS: Signups will happen at the first few practices on October 17th and 19th at 6pm at the high school. From there we will go over the different practice times for all levels. We have great instruction and lots of fun! Remember you can earn MATBUCKS and redeem for Prizes! WHERE: Practices are held at the High School Mondays and Wednesdays. Level 1& 2 will be from 6pm – 7pm. Level 3 will be from 7pm – 8:30pm. The MWC will help determine level. If there are too many wrestlers, we will separate Levels 1&2, with Level 1 from 5-6pm the same nights. COST: The Cost for the Fall Season is $55. This price covers the building rental, insurance, Madison Wrestling Club T-Shirt, entry into 1 local tournament and covers the Fall Season. CONTACT INFO: chubbsypeterson@hotmail.com. Aaron Peterson 801-602-3312 Find us on Facebook under Madison Wrestling Club. SE HABLA ESPANOL

It's time to end Homecoming week with a BANG, or in other words, OUR HOCO PARADE! Nothing screams school spirt like this parade! Pull on your red shirt and bring the kids out to come support our BOBCAT NATION! ***The route starts in front of the Madison Education Center (former Jr. High 60 West Main), goes down Main street and turns down 3rd East (west side of smith park)

Madison School District is excited to announce the district wide implementation of a new anonymous tip line to report bullying, violence, drugs or harm. The program is called SEE, TELL, NOW! There are THREE ways to make a report. Go to www.seetellnow.org to explore and become familiar with them all! When you SEE something, TELL someone, NOW! SEE When you are in and around your school, simply be aware of your surroundings. You may notice something that doesn’t seem right, looks odd or is simply out of the ordinary. TELL Tell someone at your school or call the police – but tell someone. We want to know what’s happening at your school, and your observations are important NOW Do it NOW. Don’t wait, don’t hesitate. If something looks out of place to you, it likely is. When it comes to the safety of our children, it’s always a better idea to be safe rather than sorry.

Don't miss this fundraising opportunity for our Bobcat Cheerleaders! We know many look forward to this each year for their little ones! Be sure to share and/or tag any who may be interested! #wearemadison

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

!!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

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

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

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

The 'footprint' of our brand new Hibbard Elementary is visible and we couldn't be more excited! Where are our hibbard families at?!? #wearemadison

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

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

Don't miss the chance to support the Annual DARE Carwash! (Details in the flyer)

Our FREE SUMMER FEEDING & LITERACY programs have started and are ready for YOU! This year, it will be located at Madison Middle School each weekday in June from 11:30-1:00pm. Any child/youth between the ages of 1 and 18 can take part in these FREE programs. If parents would like to join their children for a meal, it is the normal adult lunch price of $4.25. Menu can be found at msd321.com