Madison Public Schools has once again earned national recognition for its unwavering dedication to music education, receiving the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the fourteenth time. This prestigious award, now in its 26th year, celebrates districts across the nation that demonstrate exceptional commitment to providing all students with access to and excellence in music education.
To achieve this honor, Madison Public Schools provided detailed information about its music program, including funding, graduation requirements related to music, student participation rates, dedicated instructional time, available facilities, the level of support for the music program, and community music engagement opportunities. The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas rigorously verified and reviewed all submissions.
"The Chariot of the Sun" continues to be a cherished tradition, offering seventh graders an engaging enrichment experience that seamlessly integrates with both their English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. This year's 50-minute performance on Tuesday certainly lived up to its reputation! Students were captivated, with some even joining performer Jeff Benoit on stage for lively adaptations of three short Greek myths. This interactive show brought much-needed laughter and educational enjoyment during testing week. We extend our sincere gratitude to the MEF for their continued sponsorship of this valuable program.
The Conflict Resolution Club had a Mindfulness Workshop with Project Community Pride. Christine McIntyre, the Program Director, explored activities like "Meditation Rocks" and coloring to help manage stress and handle conflicts. A big thank you to the YMCA Project Pride for being our guest and sharing these helpful techniques with us.
A big thank you to our office secretary, Ms. Kelly for taking the time to organize our Lost and Found table. Below is an updated picture of all the items we currently have in our lost and found. If you notice a item that belongs to your child please have them go to the office to check in with Ms. Kelly before picking up their item. Thank you for your assistance in getting these items back to their owners.
Please check out our Student Council Spiritwear Fundraiser!
Click here for Boys Baseball upcoming game schedule
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Click Here to view the Daily Morning Announcements that are shared with students each morning over the PA.
As the weather gets warmer, we encourage you to review the MPS Dress Code with your children.
In Madison, we utilize a 1:1 Chromebook model where all students (grades 6-12) receive a district owned Chromebook to utilize during the school day and at home. While there is no cost for the use of the Chromebook, it is important that Chromebooks be maintained and handled in a responsible way. As we continue to move through the school year, we wanted to utilize this time as a reminder for our students and families about the importance of handling Chromebooks with care to prevent damage to the device. The district has expectations and protocols that are listed on the district website that we continue to follow at the building level.
We would like to highlight the specific section regarding lost and damaged chromebooks as a reminder to all parents and guardians:
In the event a Chromebook, case, or charger is lost or damaged beyond repair and deemed to be intentional, excessive, neglectful or student misuse, parents/guardians are responsible for paying the cost of replacement equipment.
Costs:
Chromebook - $365.00
Charger - $47.00
Case - $20.00
Other - Will be quoted by the Tech Department
Note: Final assessment of damage and fines are determined by the Technology Department.
Students are also responsible for the care of any loaners they use. Damage to loaners is subject to the same rules as permanently assigned Chromebooks.
In case of theft, parents/guardians are required to file a formal police report with the Madison Police Department.
Below are the direct links from the district website that pertains to Chromebook care and protocols followed for lost/damaged Chromebooks.
Device Rules and Regulations
Lost/Damaged Equipment
Terms and Conditions
Parent/Student Resources
Thank you for your assistance in helping to remind our students about maintaining and handling our Chromebooks in a responsible and safe way.
For All Families, please see this link to visit Madison Borough's website on firearm safety and Project Childsafe
Tackle Grades 3-8 registration closes June 1.
Flag Grades K-2
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/476264/signups
All grades limited number of registrations
Dear MJS Community,
Welcome back to the 2024/2025 school year! On behalf of the MJS PTO Committee, we are thrilled to embark on another amazing year at Madison Junior School with all of you. Your unwavering support last year made a tremendous impact on our school community, and we are excited to continue building on that success together.
1. PTO Dues
Thanks to your generosity and involvement, we were able to provide numerous "Stock the Staff Room" days, organize and fund engaging student socials/Color Run, support the teachings of Coach Jim Stroker, assist with teacher grants, and so much more. These efforts would not have been possible without your dedication and commitment to our school. The contributions you make through PTO Dues directly impact the quality of programs and resources we can provide to our students and staff, helping us create the best possible environment for learning and growth. Our direct link for dues is attached below, we greatly appreciate your contributions.
Suggested dues:
$50 for 6th & 7th
$75 for 8th
2. Volunteer Opportunities:
As we look ahead to this year, there are many opportunities for you to get involved. Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to our school community, and we have several events and initiatives where we could use your help. Please take a look at our google form below and grab a spot.
3. Fundraising Efforts:
This year, we have several exciting fundraising events planned to support our school’s needs. Your support and participation in these events directly benefit our students and enhance their educational experience. Keep your eyes out for our delicious Griggstown Pie Sale, MJS Spirit Wear, Book Fair, and other potential fundraising efforts, your participation is vital to our success.
We would love your feedback and or any questions which can be emailed to madisonjspto@gmail.com at any time. We look forward to greeting everyone in person at our first PTO meeting on October 9th, mark your calendars. We are confident that, with your continued support, this year will be another remarkable one for our students, staff, and community.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
MJS PTO
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4-H is America’s largest and longest standing youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people with the life skills to lead and change. The Morris County 4-H Association, as a non-profit volunteer based group, supporting the program, clubs, and events.
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May 13-15, NJSLA Math
May 20, MJS Color Run, 3:15pm
May 20-21, NJSLA ELA
May 21, 6:00pm, Chorus Spring Concert
May 21, 7:30pm, Orchestra Spring Concert
June 3, District Art Show at St. Elizabeths, 6:00pm
June 4, 7:00pm, Band Spring Concert
June 6, 8th Grade Dance, 7:00pm
June 12, Awards Ceremony, 6:30pm
June 13, End of Marking Period 4
June 13, 8th Grade Promotion, 10:30am