Madison Online

HELLO Bobcat Nation! Kindness is rippling through our classrooms, schools and community as more and more people join the movement. Have you joined yet?! There is no wrong time to start! Today, we challenge you to start with meeting someone new! Wondering what to say?! JUST START WITH HELLO! For a list of conversation starters or children and youth 'interview a classmate' template, visit our website: https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello While there, don't forget to request a TOP SECRET KINDNESS MISSION for yourself, family, class, school, business, club or any other group!

Happy 'HELLO'WEEN Bobcats! We are so excited to be starting the Start With Hello movement TODAY! We have a challenge for YOU today. . . . "Say hello to everyone you see. Put down the device, make eye contact and SAY HELLO! (At the store, park, in class, at recess, at lunch, in the halls....everywhere!) Check out our website to see how YOU, your family, your class, your school and your community can help spread kindness! https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello Remember, kindness starts with YOU!

Madison Online will be holding registration for 2nd trimester classes on November 10-11 from 8 am to 2 pm. Come to Central at 379 S. 2nd E., or call us at 208-359-2337 and ask for Cherri Hart

HELLO Parents and Rexburg Community- We need your help with Start With Hello week! Join our morning Hello Krew on Monday and/or Friday morning or join us for No One Eats Alone Day on Friday. We have a Krew at each school as the busses arrive greeting the kids, passing out a small item and spreading/encouraging kindness! These Krews start at 7:40am and require nothing but your presence! No One Eats Alone Day will take place at each school next Friday, Nov. 4. Times vary, please let us know if interested and we can get you a time and school. If interested in joining this kindness movement, you can sign up by calling 208-359-1256 or e-mail goudyj@msd321.com. We will get you assigned to a school and get you a HELLO t-shirt for being a volunteer! Thank you and have a wonderful day! (to read more about the Start With Hello Campaign, visit our 'News' section on the homepage)

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

Dear Online Parents, Don't forget our Parent Teacher Conference will be Wednesday, Sept 28 and Thursday, Sept 29. It will be from 3-6 pm if the teachers are Central teachers. It will be the same days but from 4-7 pm if the teachers are junior high or high school teachers. There are no signups required but all staff will be available at those times to meet and discuss your kids. See your email for the list of teachers and locations. If those times don't work, we would love to hear from you about another time that works better for you. If you have any questions, feel free to call the front office at 208-359-2337 and ask for Mrs. Hart or Mr. Peña.

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)

To celebrate Homecoming 2022, Central is dressing up! Monday - Hat Day Tuesday - Country Day Wednesday - Hawaiian Day Thursday - Twin Day Friday - Central Colors day

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.

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

Madison Online Registration is happening at Central High, 379 S. 2nd E, August 18th and 19th from 8 am to 2 pm each day. Whether you just need a credit or want to graduate online, we have classes for you! For more information, call Cherri Hart at (208)359-2337 or email hartc@msd321.com

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!