Madison Public School Community Members, Nine months ago, we began the 2020-21 school year in one of the most uncertain times. While it may be easy to see clearly in hindsight, many of us doubted the possibility for schools to remain open for in-person learning through Thanksgiving, let alone the entire school year. As we now enter the tenth month of continuous... READ MORE >

Madison Public School Community Members, I hope this message finds you healthy and well as we approach the last month of school. The following updates include important messages pertaining to school operations and district efforts to ensure that Madison Public Schools is a fully inclusive community where students of all backgrounds and identities can flourish.... READ MORE >

Due to low demand and community feedback, the 2021 Madison STEAM Academy will no longer offer virtual courses. All 2021 course offerings will now be in-person only for students entering grades 1 through 12.Click the link below for more information on the Madison STEAM Academy: www.madisonpublicschools.org/steamacademy READ MORE >

Madison Community Members, I hope this message finds all of you encouraged by the decline in COVID rates and enjoying the warmer temperatures! The week ahead is particularly celebratory; in addition to Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day, the next seven days will host National Teacher Appreciation Week with Tuesday, May 4, being Teacher Appreciation Day. After... READ MORE >

Frank Santora is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Youth Mental Health:Suicide PreventionTime: Apr 15, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909805794?pwd=aVFUcWQwV2ltT1BET3JqV1R4TmdVdz09Meeting ID: 869 0980 5794Passcode: 615849One tap mobile+13126266799,,86909805794#,,,,*615849# US... READ MORE >

Madison School Community Members, I hope that your students have all enjoyed a much-needed Spring Break! It has been wonderful to have them back in school well-rested. While it may seem as though June 18 is around the corner, there is much important learning yet to take place. Please remain diligent in supporting your children in their studies and safe behaviors... READ MORE >

Madison Community Members, I hope this message finds all of you refreshed by the change in the weather and looking forward to a pleasant Spring Break. I would like to begin by thanking all community members who participated in our ThoughtExchanges regarding Phase 2 and Phase 3 planning. At the March 17 Superintendent Coffee, we reported on the outcomes of these... READ MORE >

Dodger families, I hope this week finds you healthy and well as the start of spring approaches. I also hope that this equinox proves to be the beginning of the end of this pandemic. For now, that end appears somewhat elusive, but I am writing to you today to share some updates related to our preparations for increased in-person learning this spring. The last two... READ MORE >

Please click on the link below for information regarding the March 16, 2021 BOE meeting.https://5il.co/qkxs READ MORE >

Madison Schools Community Members, Approximately one year ago, schools across the world closed in response to the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2. The last 12 months have been more challenging that any of us could have imagined, but we have remained Madison Strong together, keeping schools open continuously since September. Now, one year after the start of the pandemic... READ MORE >

Dodger families, With Black History month already coming to a close and Women’s History Month on the horizon, please know that our schools are committed to celebrating the contributions of Americans from all backgrounds and identities throughout our curricula. During these months we are proudly showcasing the successes of Black Americans and women in all subjects... READ MORE >

The Department of Special Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Creating Connections: How to Build Strong Family RelationshipsTime: Feb 11, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88691326031?pwd=cVU1R0ZIdGpwVFM5a0VTTTB6NVNqUT09Meeting ID: 886 9132 6031Passcode: 010400One tap... READ MORE >

Dodger families, I hope this message finds you well and able to enjoy the brisk weather in some way. As frigid temperatures descend and a new storm looms ahead, please continue to prioritize wellness for yourself and your family. It may be tempting to stay indoors the next few weeks, but please make every effort to encourage your students to bundle up and get some... READ MORE >

Dodger families, On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am deeply moved by the solidarity of our school community. There have been very few moments in our nation’s history that have been as uncertain as the last few weeks, and yet we remain Madison Strong and united. I would like to thank all Madisonians for their commitment to safety, inclusion and mutual... READ MORE >

Kindergarten and first grade registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. Registration will be completed online this year. Please click below for information and the link to the portal.https://5il.co/ofpw READ MORE >

Dodger parents and students, It's great to be back with all of you in this new and hopeful year. Thank you all for your reliability and commitment to the safe operation of our schools. We are very proud to be able to continue in-person learning so quickly. Please join me in thanking our faculty and staff for their professionalism and diligence, and continue to... READ MORE >

Dodgers, Congratulations on reaching the last day of school in 2020! As we approach the break this week and prepare to say goodbye to this unforgettable year, please review the following updates and consider taking a moment to thank one of our professionals for their work throughout this pandemic. We have an incredible team of educators and support staff that love... READ MORE >

Dodger families, I hope this message finds all of you healthy and well. With the first rounds of vaccine distribution underway, we can all enjoy a glimmer of hope that our public health conditions will begin to improve. Further, an exciting snowfall on the horizon this week may bring a welcome distraction to some. We must remain mindful, however, that both the... READ MORE >

Superintendent Coffee Dec 9 at 7:00 PM Presentation Link: https://5il.co/nqk7 YouTube Live Link: https://youtu.be/CTSDDWbtRww READ MORE >

Madison Community Members, This December, our faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education are grateful and proud to have been able to maintain such continuous operations, even while many local districts are shifting schools to remote instruction through January. We applaud our community members that have made good choices to protect the public health and... READ MORE >

Registration Coming Soon for Full Day Kindergarten and First Grade New Enrollments Only. Please click for more information. READ MORE >

Madison School Community Members, On December 1, the district provided a Facilities Assessment Update that highlighted the basic needs of our aging facilities. As we expand our assessment to include educational improvements, we would like to invite community members to participate in a thought sharing exercise using a technology solution called Thoughtexchange.... READ MORE >

Madison Schools Community members, I hope this message finds all of you healthy and well after a long Thanksgiving weekend. In response to feedback from our community and Restart Committee, the district has designed a new COVID-19 dashboard to provide real-time information regarding positive cases impacting our schools. This data can be accessed under... READ MORE >

Madison Public Schools is proud to announce that MJS Technology educator Jason Erdreich has been selected as a winner of the Mazda Heroes initiative. Mazda Heroes recognizes individuals from across the country for their contributions to their local communities. Mr. Erdreich's recognition arose through a nomination by his wife, who is also a public school... READ MORE >

Dodger Families, As Thanksgiving approaches, please know how grateful we are for your support for our schools. Because of the safe behaviors demonstrated by our students, community members and staff members, our schools have been able to maintain continuity of in-person learning even as community rates rise. So that we may navigate this changing landscape... READ MORE >

Madison Schools Elementary Parents and Guardians, In keeping with the district mission of ensuring that all students flourish in their learning environment, I am writing to you today to share the outcome of our efforts to reevaluate our enrichment and acceleration services for students who demonstrate early mastery of grade-level learning... READ MORE >

Topic: Madison/Harding PPECTime: Dec 2, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89893039334?pwd=QWVWK09pNW1iMk0rVmpkUDJQU09zUT09 Meeting ID: 898 9303 9334Passcode: 795807One tap mobile+13126266799,,89893039334#,,,,,,0#,,795807# US (Chicago)+19292056099,,89893039334#,,,,,,0#,,795807# US (New York) Dial by your... READ MORE >

Mark your calendars for a District Facilities Presentation on Tuesday December 1 at 7pm via Zoom! Join Superintendent Mark Schwarz and the district architect for a report on the state of our facilities. The public is invited to ask questions and participate in the process of facilities improvement planning. We hope to see you there!Presentation... READ MORE >

The following COVID-19 Case Report is being shared with MPS community members for informational purposes. No follow-up actions on the part of parents and/or staff are necessary: The district has been notified that two students from Madison Junior School tested positive for COVID-19. It is important to note that the individual has not been present in the school... READ MORE >

Dodger Parents and Students, I hope this message finds you healthy and well. I am reaching out to you today to share important information regarding the recent increase in coronavirus activity and the impact that a rise in cases is having on our school community. I am also sharing a newly established decision-making tool that we have developed with the... READ MORE >

Please be advised that the following message is intended for the sole purpose of informing the school community of the most recent cases of COVID-19 within our schools. No follow-up actions on the part of parents and/or staff are required at this time. The district has been notified that a student from Madison Junior School tested positive for COVID-19. It is... READ MORE >

Please be advised that the following message is intended for the sole purpose of informing the school community of the most recent cases of COVID-19 within our schools. No follow-up actions on the part of parents and/or staff are required at this time. The district has been notified that a staff member from Madison Junior School tested positive for COVID-19. It... READ MORE >

Please be advised that the following message is intended for the sole purpose of informing the school community of the most recent cases of COVID-19 within our schools. No follow-up actions on the part of parents and/or staff are required at this time. The district has been notified that a student from the Madison Junior School community tested positive for... READ MORE >

Please see below for the link for tonight's Superintendent Coffee at 7:00.YouTube Live Link: https://youtu.be/43sIsx49EtA Zoom Webinar Link:You are invited to a Zoom webinar.When: Nov 11, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Topic: November 11, 2020 Superintendent Coffee Please click the link below to join the... READ MORE >

Frank Santora is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89489306823?pwd=d2V4Y3RTSUpRdTFpb1FESWxqbmE4dz09 Meeting ID: 894 8930 6823 Passcode: 179Snu One tap mobile +13017158592,,89489306823#,,,,,,0#,,550553# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,89489306823#,,,,,,0#,,550553# US (Chicago) Dial by your location ... READ MORE >

Please be advised that the following message is intended for the sole purpose of informing the school community of the most recent cases of COVID-19 within our schools. No follow-up actions on the part of parents and/or staff are required at this time. The district has been notified that a student from the Madison Junior School community tested positive for... READ MORE >

The district has been notified that two students from the Madison Junior School community tested positive for COVID-19. It is important to note that one student has not been present in the school building since Friday, October 30, while the other was last present in the school building on Monday, November 2. The district has also been notified that two students... READ MORE >

In conjunction with CarePlus of NJ, the Department of Special Services will be sponsoring a training for parents and families: Thriving during COVID-19: Helping Families Manage School and Stress. The training will take place, virtually, on Tuesday 11/10/20 at 6pm. Please be advised a zoom link for the training will be made available closer to the date of the... READ MORE >

The district was recently made aware of concerning circumstances regarding the potential exposure of a number of students within the Madison Junior School community. While it has been reported that the point of exposure occurred outside of school, the district is not yet aware of the degree to which this has impacted our students. Given the nature of the concerns,... READ MORE >

The district has been notified that a member of the Madison Junior School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is important to note that the individual has not been present in the school building since October 26, 2020. Please be advised that the Madison Health Department is currently notifying any potential close contacts within the school community and... READ MORE >

The district has been notified that a member of the Madison High School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is important to note that the individual has not been present in the school building since October 27, 2020. Similarly, the district was also notified that a member of the Madison Junior School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is... READ MORE >

October, 27 2020 Madison School Community Members, I am writing to provide you with some critical information regarding the updated guidance on “close contacts” as it pertains to individuals’ exposure to COVID-19. On October 23, 2020 the New Jersey Department of Health issued updated guidance regarding the definition of a close contact. This information is based... READ MORE >

Please click on the link below for a COVID-19 update.https://5il.co/mjh0 READ MORE >

Madison School Community members, Please be advised that additional information has been provided which requires us to amend our 10/22/20 communication regarding a positive case of COVID-19 within the Madison Junior School community. Based on this additional input, it has been determined the individual was last present in the school building on Monday, October 19,... READ MORE >

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Dodgers, I hope this message finds you healthy and well. I am writing today with another Phase II update so that you are all informed regarding our intentions to provide a maximum amount of in-person instruction to students while safeguarding the health of our school community. As you consider the dates and details provided, stay mindful that school operations... READ MORE >

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Madison Public Schools has earned a spot in the top 5% of school districts nationally according to the 2021 Niche.com rankings. The rankings, which evaluate districts on a variety of factors, survey responses, and state data, awarded MPS with an overall grade of "A." In New Jersey, the district moved up four slots from last year to #46 overall. A link to the... READ MORE >

Dodgers, Thank you for your ongoing support for our staff and students in this challenging time. I am writing today to provide you with several important updates regarding our phased reopening of schools and the need for an increased commitment to safety. The elementary transition to Phase 2 will be delayed until October 26 As was previously shared with the... READ MORE >

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a virtual outreach event about the dangers of opioid abuse on October 20 – next Tuesday – by Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal. Also speaking will be a person in recovery from heroin use and a mental health clinician from the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris... READ MORE >

October 7, 2020 Superintendent Coffee Tonight at 7:00PM Youtube live link: https://youtu.be/K2iOmTQO7QM READ MORE >

Madison School Community members, The district was notified today that a member of Madison High School community has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has not been present in the school building since Friday, October 2. Please be advised that the Madison Health Department has indicated that there are no close contacts within the school... READ MORE >

Madison School Community members, The district was notified this morning that a staff member at Central Avenue School has tested positive for COVID-19. It is important to note that the staff member’s point of exposure occurred outside of the school community and that the staff member has not been present in the school building since Thursday, October 1... READ MORE >

Madison Schools Community, I hope this message finds all of you well-rested after a long weekend. As we approach the end of September, I am writing to share some important updates of public concern. A transition to Phase 2 for K-5 students is tentatively scheduled for October 19. Provided that public health remains strong, staffing levels remain consistent,... READ MORE >

Madison Schools Community, The district was informed today of a new confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Madison High School community. Based on their review of the case, the local department of health has indicated that potential close contacts within the school community appear unlikely. Therefore, school closure and/or large-scale quarantining are not being... READ MORE >

Please note that our announcement regarding the Phase 2 transition planning timeline will be provided on Tuesday, September 29. Thank you for your patience. READ MORE >

Madison School Community, I am writing to inform you that the previously announced COVID19 case at Central Avenue School has been confirmed positive by the NJDOH. I am also writing to share that we have been notified of a second probable case within the Madison Junior School community. Per the Madison Health Department (MDH), probable cases are to be presumed... READ MORE >

Please see the following message from Superintendent Mark Schwarz regarding the district plans for transitioning to Phase 2 of our reopening (transcript available below):Video Transcript:Good afternoon, Madison Community Members, At the time of this message, we are beginning the third week of our reopening. I’m reaching out today to provide an update on our... READ MORE >

Madison Schools Community, We are writing to share that Madison Public Schools has been notified of a possible COVID-19 case within our school community. This message is being shared to provide information and to ensure that our school community members understand the district process for responding to such cases. It was recently reported to our school district... READ MORE >

Dodger Students and Parents, It has been such an incredible experience welcoming our students back into our halls this week. I have had the privilege of visiting classrooms in all of our schools to bear witness to the incredible commitment of our students, faculty and staff. I am pleased to report that safety compliance and learning practices are off to an... READ MORE >

Madison Families, I was just informed by Chief Dachison of the MPD that Wednesday's luring incident proved to be a misunderstanding. The driver of the vehicle was positively identified as a family friend that was not recognized at the event due to the PPE that he was wearing and the fact that the student did not recognize his vehicle. While this incident appears... READ MORE >

Please visit the Madison Public Schools website under the Business Office/Food service tab for 2020-2021 lunch information. We have implemented an online pre-order system for all students. Instructions/Menus are posted to the website as well as the link to Pay For It to replenish your account balance. Please note that the lunch program will be cashless this year in... READ MORE >

Dodger families, By this time, you will have received correspondence from your principals and teachers with important details and warm greetings for a school year unlike any that has been experienced in 100 years. Safety, mental health and learner engagement are paramount as we open our doors next week. This message will provide you with several district-level... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians,Thank you to the parents who attended last night's parent information session for students in special class programs (e.g. LLD, BD, Autism). Below please find the link for tonight's information session for parents of students in In-Class Support or Pull-Out Replacement programs. The meeting will start at 4:30. Christine Seminerio is... READ MORE >

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Madison HS Moves Up in the US News RankingsIn the recently released US News & World Report national high school rankings, Madison HS has been recognized for its success overall and as a STEM school. The rankings, which were released during the week of April 20, 2020, place Madison as the 28th ranked high school in New Jersey and the 16th ranked STEM high school.... READ MORE >

With the release of the 2019 Niche ratings, MPS has jumped 38 spots to be recognized at the 30th best school district in the state. The annual ranking, driven largely by survey results, measures schools on a variety of factors, including Academics, Diversity, Teachers, College Prep, Clubs & Activities, Health & Safety, Administration, Sports, Food, and Resources &... READ MORE >

May 30th Virtual Learning Update from Superintendent Mark Schwarz(Click Here to View the pdf Version) May 23rd Virtual Learning Update from Superintendent Mark Schwarz(Click Here to View the pdf Version) May 16th Virtual Learning Update from Superintendent Mark Schwarz(Click Here to View The pdf Version) May 9th Virtual Learning Update from... READ MORE >