Seniors are reminded that all events being held are meant to celebrate the Class of 2026 and the culmination of their four years at Madison High School. Members of the Class of 2026 must be in good academic standing and on pace to graduate in order to attend. The rules that govern behavior in school apply to all school-sponsored events. The use of alcohol or other drugs, including vaping devices, at any school sponsored event is prohibited. Students will be disciplined according to school policy and will be unable to participate in any of the remaining activities, including the graduation ceremony.
Thursday, June 4th - Senior Awards Night, Auditorium @ 6:30 pm
Only seniors receiving awards will be invited to attend
Seniors and their families will be notified on May 27th if they are receiving an award
Seniors receiving an award are expected to attend
Dress Code - Slacks, Tucked in Button Down or Collared Polo, Dresses, No flip flops
Monday, June 8th - Baccalaureate & Yearbook Distribution, Front of Madison High School @ 6:30 pm
In the case of bad weather, the event will be moved into the auditorium
Annual tradition to celebrate graduates and their families with Musical Performances, Poetry Readings, and Letters read by Parents, Teachers, and Students
Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors at the end of the evening
All seniors and their families are invited to attend ; Must bring lawn chair or blanket to sit on if the event is outside
Dress Code - Casual
Tuesday, June 16th - Senior Prom, Valley Regency, Clifton, NJ @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Students attending prom must attend the full half day of school (7:45 am - 12:06 pm)
Any student that is not in attendance for the full half day, will not be permitted to attend that evening
Prom bids are $75 per person and will be on sale Monday, May 18th from 9:00 am to 9:30 am in the main lobby and during the support block on Tuesday, May 19th in Room C32.
Busing will be provided for those who require it and depart from Madison High School at 5:00 pm
The bus is $30 per person and students can sign up when they purchase a prom bid
All other seniors must provide their own transportation
Only members of the Class of 2026 that purchased a prom bid and their guest will be permitted to attend
Any student bringing a guest outside of Madison High School must submit this form to the main office
All attendees must be under the age of 21 years old
Tables will consist of 12 students; Table captains will provide a list of students at table upon purchasing prom bid
Any student that decides to leave the event early, will not be permitted to return
Wednesday, June 17th - Graduation Practice, Madison High School Football Field @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
In the case of projected bad weather for graduation, practice will be moved to FDU
Seniors are required to attend if they plan on attending graduation
Collect Outstanding Obligations - Chromebooks, Textbooks, Uniforms, Lunch Balances, etc.
Distribution of Caps & Gowns if nothing is owed, Review Procedures, and Pronunciations of Names
Wednesday, June 17th - Senior Barbecue, Madison Community Pool @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In the case of bad weather, the event will be moved back to the high school
Only members of the Class of 2026 that purchased a barbecue bid will be permitted to attend
No outside guests or underclassmen
Event is $10 per person and will be on sale Monday, May 18th from 9:00 am to 9:30 am in the main lobby and during the support block on Tuesday, May 19th in Room C32.
Lunch, snacks, desserts, and drinks will be provided by the American BBQ Company
Dress Code - Relaxed ; Students may wear bathing suits if they wish to swim
Thursday, June 18th - Graduation Practice, Madison High School Auditorium @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
In the case of projected bad weather for graduation, practice may be moved to FDU
Seniors are required to attend if they plan on attending graduation
Every effort will be made to get seniors with 8th grade siblings out of practice by 10:00 am
Finish Collecting Outstanding Obligations - Chromebooks, Textbooks, Uniforms, Lunch Balances, etc.
Finish Distributing Caps & Gowns, Review Procedures, and Pronunciations of Names one final time
Thursday, June 18th - Graduation, Madison High School Football Field @ 6:30 pm
In the case of bad weather, graduation will be moved to Fairleigh Dickinson University
Graduates will be provided six tickets to an indoor graduation ceremony (no limit if outdoors)
More information regarding tickets to an indoor graduation will be distributed separately
Seniors must arrive and meet in the MHS auditorium at 5:30 pm regardless the location of ceremony
If handicap seating or parking is required, please contact Main Office and Ms. Mikula (mikular@madisonnjps.org)
Stage will be in endzone opposite the scoreboard
Seating will be available in both sets of bleachers, on the track, and on the field behind the graduates
No one will be permitted in the facility until 5:00 pm
Dress Code - Shirt & Tie, Slacks, Dresses, No flip flops
Only academic cords and stoles provided by MHS are permitted ; Personal cords and stoles are not permitted
Thursday, June 18th - Project Graduation, Florham Park Sports Dome & Event Center (after graduation ceremony)
The final event of the year for the Seniors. This non-school sponsored, post-graduation event is a great opportunity for seniors to celebrate their success. Celebration is a drug and alcohol-free event – in a safe, closed environment – which is sponsored by parents and the community of Madison.
Questions about the event can be directed to Gina Flemming (gobutch12@yahoo.com)
Cost for the event is $100 per graduate - Payments are due by May 22nd to the MHS Main Office
Checks can be made payable to “Project Graduation”
Please also submit a name and phone number of emergency contact on separate piece of paper
Please complete online waiver form required by the facility
Buses leave from MHS after graduation ceremony at approximately 8:45 pm and return at approximately 1:00 am
Seniors can change out of their gowns in the locker rooms after the graduation ceremony.
After graduation (and pictures) and by 8:15 pm, we request that seniors go into the MHS locker rooms to change into comfortable active wear and give family any of their belongings other than necessary items such as keys, wallet, and phone. NO BAGS ARE ALLOWED at the event. There are no exceptions to this rule.
CHROMEBOOK RETURN
MEDIA CENTER - Thursday 6/11 & Friday 6/12
MAIN OFFICE - Monday 6/15, Tuesday 6/16, & Wednesday 6/17
In addition, your Google accounts will be turned off after graduation on Monday, June 22nd. Any personal files, documents, etc. that you would like to save must be moved to a personal GMail account prior to graduation. Once they are turned off, you will not be able to recover them. Directions to transfer files will be sent directly to students.