Bell Schedule for the Week of October 13th
Monday, October 13th - Single Session “D” Day ; Staff In-Service in PM
Tuesday, October 14th - “A” Day
Wednesday, October 15th - “B” Day ; 10th Grade PSATs
Thursday, October 16th - “C” Day ; 11th Grade PSATs
Friday, October 17th - “D” Day
Those 10th grade students who registered will sit for the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th. All 11th grade students will take the PSAT on Thursday, October 16th. Those students testing should plan on arriving at school by 7:30 am to find their room location, which will be posted in the Main Lobby. Students should come to testing with a fully charged chromebook and a calculator (scientific or graphing, charged or with new batteries). The bell schedule, linked above, will be adjusted so that there are four blocks prior to lunch.
Financial Aid Night
The Guidance Department will host a Virtual Financial Aid Night for 12th Grade students and their families on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm. Retired financial advisor Ed Zamora will be providing information about the latest changes to the FAFSA and the application process. For more details about the presentation and to register, please click this link.
Winter Sports Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 Winter Athletic season is now open. Any student interested in playing a winter sport must register, including those that played in the fall. The deadline to register and ensure that students are cleared by our school physician is Monday, November 3rd. Please click this link for more information on how to register, start dates, and for a list of our winter coaches and their contact information.
Community Coach of the Season
NJ4S - Morris & Sussex Counties is proud to partner with the NJSIAA to recognize high school coaches who make a significant community and school impact. To nominate a coach, please complete the linked form. Winning coaches will be recognized at NJSIAA Fall Championship events.
Yearbook Information, Portraits, Senior Ads, and Mobshot
The linked form contains important information regarding when to buy a yearbook and when to submit senior yearbook information including ads, write ups, baby pictures, and K-11 pictures. Please take note of all deadlines. No late submissions will be accepted. Please take note that any senior that did not have their portrait taken over the summer must schedule their appointment. Christmas City Studios will only be returning to MHS October 28th - 30th. The Senior Mob Shot will be taken on October 29th during the common lunch period. Underclassmen retakes will occur on October 28th. If there are questions, please reach out to Ms. Bratton (brattond@madisonnjps.org).
HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar
Each year, New Jersey HOBY hosts over 300 high school sophomores from around the state at Drew University for a 3-day conference filled with keynote speakers, panels, skill-building activities, enlightening conversations, and opportunities to network with accomplished peers and professionals. The Thursday Morning Club sponsors one Madison High School sophomore each year. 10th grade students who are interested in attending should complete this Google Form by October 20th.
Girls Career Institute Conference
Girls' Career Institute is a four-day mini-college and career exploration experience at Douglass Residential College on the campus of Rutgers University for 11th grade female students. Delegates experience a sample of college life by living in a dorm, eating in a cafeteria, and attending lectures and workshops. They learn about career choices from volunteer professional speakers and how to network with other delegates from all over the state of New Jersey. The Thursday Morning Club sponsors one Madison High School female junior student each year. Those who are interested in attending should complete this Google Form by October 21st.
Carettes Inc. of Morris County
Carettes Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of young students in the community. The organization provides a framework for families to proactively invest in their children's academic futures, fostering a spirit of achievement and community involvement. A free informational session will be held at the Madison Community House for 11th grade families on Sunday, November 16th at 4:00 pm.
MEF Gala Tickets
Please join me in supporting the Madison Education Foundation (MEF) Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025. As of today, MHS teachers have submitted $10,000 in MEF grant requests for this coming fall across all categories: ELA, math, science, special education, the arts and field trips. Without your support of the Gala, MEF will not be able to fund these activities.
The cocktail party - featuring a mentalist and professionally trained circus performers, a tequila tasting, live music by Tom Sellwood & Friends followed by a late night DJ, specialty cocktails, delicious food, and more – raises critical funds for our schools. Buy your tickets or make a donation here.