Madison High School

Madison High School is proud to announce the names of 8 commended students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.  About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  They placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).  Congratulations to the following seniors:  Will Arnstein, Ana Bohensky, Eamonn Dacey, Owen Hanley, Anne Lehmann, Alexandra Porio, Spencer Rosenbaum, and Alexander Sadowski

• Monday, September 22nd - “D” Day

• Tuesday, September 23rd - No School - Rosh Hashanah

• Wednesday, September 24th - “Straight 8” Day - Underclassman Pictures

• Thursday, September 25th - “A” Day - Underclassman Pictures

• Friday, September 26th - “B” Day - 9th Grade Field Day    

Wednesday, September 24th is a “Straight 8” day.  There will be no support block and classes will run until 2:40 pm.  All students should attend their PE class in the period it is scheduled in lieu of any lab or study hall.

Underclassmen Pictures
9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are scheduled to have their pictures taken during their physical education classes on September 24th and 25th.  Any student in zero period or who is unable to get their photo taken during PE may have their picture taken during lunch, their study hall, or the support period.  Please click this link for more information and how to order photos.  Seniors who have not yet taken their senior portrait must schedule an appointment with Christmas City Studios.  The last opportunity for senior portraits are October 28th - 30th.  Please click this link for contact information.   

Back to School Night
On Wednesday, September 24th, the Madison High School administration, faculty, and staff are excited to invite parents and guardians to meet their children’s teachers for the 24-25 school year.  Mr. Drechsel will welcome all families at 6:15 pm in the auditorium and the first period will begin at 7:05 pm.  A schedule and more information will be shared the morning of Back to School Night. 

Ninth Grade Field Day
Hosted by our Peer Group Counselors, ninth grade students will be participating in Field Day on Friday, September 26th.  Students will participate in a number of team building games and activities from approximately 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm.  Ninth graders are asked to wear sneakers, bring water, and have sunscreen, if needed.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
All students that were admitted into the Madison High School Chapter of the National Honor Society during the 24-25 school year will be officially inducted on Monday, September 29th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.  The timeline and requirements for students interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society can be found by clicking this link.  

Driver Education State Exam Information
All 10th graders will take their written driver's test electronically on the computer through the NJ Department of Motor Vehicle.  Our teachers must upload each student's name, birthdate, email, and preferred language into the system prior to students taking the test in mid-to-late October.  10th graders must submit the information requested within this linked form by Friday, October 3rd.  The form can only be completed after students sign in to their Madison email account.  Please double check your responses as the accuracy is paramount to 10th graders receiving their permit.  If there are questions, please reach out to your child’s Driver Education teacher.

PSAT / NMSQT Sign Up & Registration
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be given the morning of Thursday, October 16th to all junior students and Wednesday, October 15th to those sophomores who choose to participate.  Please read the letters below for more information:

• 11th Grade PSAT Letter - All 11th graders are automatically registered and paid for by the district

• 10th Grade PSAT Letter - Must register and pay by October 6th

Ninth Grade Parent Night 
The MHS Guidance team invites all ninth grade parents to an in-person meet and greet Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 pm.  This will be an opportunity for parents to meet with their child’s guidance counselor and learn a little bit more about the transition to high school.  Please contact your child’s guidance counselor for more information. 

Service Learning Website
Students are encouraged to bookmark and visit Madison High School’s service learning website.  The website explains the philosophy of the service learning program at MHS including a description of the annual Day of Service.  Volunteer opportunities will be posted and updated regularly and students are able to log and keep track of volunteer hours through this page.  All questions regarding service opportunities and hours can be directed towards Mr. Cecala and Mr. Monaco. 

Class of 2026 Spirit Wear
The 2026 Senior Spirit Wear Store has been reopened for one final weekend.  If you would like Senior Apparel and Spirit Squad items please order by Monday, September 22nd.

MPD Training at MHS
Please be advised that on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Madison High School will be used as a location for a scheduled public safety training drill. This is a collaborative exercise involving uniformed personnel from the Madison Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff's Department.  The purpose of this drill is to allow our local law enforcement agencies to practice and refine their emergency response protocols in a realistic setting.  As part of the exercise, you may observe a large presence of marked police vehicles and uniformed officers on or around school grounds.  As a reminder, school is NOT in session on this day, however there may be practices for those students not observing the religious holiday.  Outdoor practices will not interfere with the scheduled training and teams that practice indoors will have their practices scheduled outside the times training will take place.   This is a planned and controlled training event, and there is no need for alarm or concern.

 Military Service Academy Information Night
Congresswomen Mikie Sherrill and her staff are hosting a Military Service Academy Information Session on Sunday, October 5th at Montville High School from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  Representatives from all the academies (Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Coast Guard Academy) and also for several of the ROTC scholarship programs will be available.  It would be a good opportunity for any students – particularly juniors and seniors – who are interested in the academies or ROTC programs, or military careers in general.  Please note – an RSVP is recommended, but not required.  An RSVP ensures that students get future updates about the nominations process.  Any interested students, parents, or staff can RSVP by clicking this link.

The Role of the Student Assistance Counselor & Parent Workshops 
Ms. Russo, MHS Student Assistant Counselor (SAC), is a support system for students in the school environment who may be experiencing social, emotional, or academic struggles.  In addition, Ms. Russo works with professional organizations, as well as local partners, to stay informed on the most up to date programs, treatments, and statistics for mental health.  Please click this link for her website that provides more information about her role and background and lists a number of upcoming workshops for parents including ones hosted by The Anxiety Institute, NJ4S, Project Community Pride, and the Madison Chatham Coalition.

MEF 2025 “Night of Illusion” Fall Gala
The Madison Education Foundation  invites you to unmask the extraordinary on Saturday, October 18th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Mansion at Fairleigh Dickinson University.  Step into a dreamscape where reality bends and wonder takes center stage, while raising critical funds for MEF enrichment grants in Madison Public Schools.  Buy your tickets here!

Madison YMCA Community Events
Project Community Pride welcomes 6th through 12th grade students interested in playing basketball or volleyball to the Madison YMCA on September 26th.  Those interested can click this link to register and for more information.  In addition, click this link for information about Hispanic Heritage Night on October 9th.