Madison CUSD 12

Reminder: Teacher Appreciation Week - (May 2nd-6th, 2022) This is not required (participation is optional) Ways to show appreciation to your teacher: Monday - Bring your teacher a flower/and or thoughtful note. Tuesday - Bring your teacher his or her favorite candy. Wednesday - Bring your teacher his or her favorite drink. Thursday - Bring your teacher a school supply item they can use in the classroom. Friday - Bring your teacher a handmade card, picture or gift.

2022 Madison Junior High Prom was a night in Hollywood!!! Congratulations to the 2022 MJHS Prom Court- King Canton McCallum, Queen Terrionna Scott, 1st Runners Up- Lamar Hughes and Candice Travis, Second Runners Up- Javarrie Brooks and Breanna Kelly

On Thursday, April 28th Madison Senior High school hosted the Spring Bling and Seniors Vs Staff Basketball game!! During the game, students snacked on hamburgers, hotdogs, wings, chips and juice. Thanks to Mr Long and the student volunteers for their hard work feeding everyone. Each team was coached by a student coach and the game refs were also students. The game was full of many laughs and great plays. After a hard fought battle, the seniors came out victorious by 2 points!!! Congrats to the Seniors and to all who took part in the game. (If you missed the game it was live streamed on Facebook-check it out).

Congratulations to Principal Fennoy on the Women of Distinction Nomination. She received the award at a ceremony held on Thursday, April 28th. We are so proud of you. (Pictured is MCUSD 12 School Board Vice President Roshelle Williams-Gardner, President Marie Nelson, Principal Fennoy and 21st Century Program Director & YWCA President Yolanda Crochrell)

Madison Senior High School would like to congratulate Earnest Davenport, Tyrique Davis, Everett Malone, and Maurice Wright!! These young men were selected by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition to present their STEM project at the 9th Annual Stem Challenge Showcase in Chicago, IL. We are very proud of their hard work. Please enjoy some pictures of their trip.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 27th, Madison Senior High School Students in grades 10 will take their PSAT 10 Test. It is IMPERATIVE that students arrive to school by 8:30 on their testing date, late students CANNOT enter the testing rooms. There will also be NO make-up testing. Thank you for your assistance in assuring your child arrives to school by 8:30.

Parents: We have a "YouTube Channel!" Please subscribe to our channel. We have a lot going on in our building and we want everyone to to be a witness. Please use the link below: https://youtube.com/channel/UCP5ArbN92OHHNKFUETiyEBw

Another reminder: Madison Senior High School Students in grades 9 and 10 will take their VERY IMPORTANT PSAT this week (Wednesday for 9th Grade and Thursday for 10th grade). It is IMPERATIVE that students arrive to school by 8:30 on their testing date, late students CANNOT enter the testing rooms. There will also be NO make-up testing. Thank you for your assistance in assuring your child arrives to school by 8:30.

Madison Senior High School Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will take their VERY IMPORTANT PSAT or SAT TEST this week (April 25th-April 28th). Juniors will take SAT on Tuesday, April 26th Freshman will take PSAT 8/9 on Wednesday, April 27th Sophomores will take PSAT 10 on Thursday, April 28th It is IMPERATIVE that students arrive to school by 8:30 on their testing date. There will be NO make-up testing.

Meet us in Hollywood! Madison Jr High invites all students grades 6th-8th to the Jr High Prom. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for a couple and can be purchased from the Main Office. We hope to see you all April 30th!!

Mrs. Hesse's Math classes explored and measured the volume of 3D objects to culminate their learning. Enjoy the photos below.

We are excited to announce the MHS jazz band is attending the HBCU virtual jazz Festival this weekend. During class on Thursday, April 21st, the band had the honor of talking to Jazz Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis as he was the Keynote address speaker at the Jazz Fest. Click on the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVrtNrBoUFv-ZUGIHJZwaHv0Mctbhqfg/view?usp=drivesdk to see a video of the band’s conversation with Mr. Marsalis.

Important Dates: May 25 (Pre-K Promotion Ceremony), May 31 (Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony), June 1 (5th Grade Promotion Ceremony). Each ceremony will start at 9am and end at 10:15am. Only 2 parents are allowed per child. Looking forward to seeing you to celebrate our students.

Congratulations to MSHS student Emauri Jackson as he is the 1st Place 🥇 Gold Winner in the Contemporary Vocal category of the East St. Louis, IL NAACP ACT-SO Branch 3013 Competition. He will be going to Atlantic City New Jersey in July 2022 to compete on the National Stage! We are all so proud of you!!!!

Congratulations to Madison Senior High’s own Emauri Jackson and Markeith Phillips-Grimmett on their participation in the NAACP Branch 3013 ACT-SO competition. The awards ceremony is Saturday, April 16th at 10 am. During the ceremony, they will showcase all the talented student musicians in addition to announcing this year’s winners. The best part, everyone can jump online and watch live!!! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82772539094?pwd=aitydGd3SGlIam5yb2hhSHQrR2dQQT09 Meeting ID: 827 7253 9094 Passcode: ACTSO Regardless of the outcome, Emauri and Markeith-we are so proud of you!!!!

All Madison Senior High Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will take PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT on April 26th-28th. Khan Academy Prep courses have been set up for students in addition to the daily preparation integrated into our core course curricula. The link below gives students and parents more resources provided by the Illinois State Board of Education (Click on the tab titled SAT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 Toolkit Resources) https://www.isbe.net/Pages/sat-psat.aspx?_cldee=tpqQotJJXHJUUkICt6fjbRj8k5ignGx4tMs9fkTq0siprV_iPzErWXQxQyD-dZpsNASXOXac43t8tB_Xq-IIyA&recipientid=contact-1f4d143570f4ea11a816000d3a5913bd-6d92e9bd102343e593925c812340b5a6&esid=8a92ece0-6cb7-ec11-983f-00224804ca2c#collapse8zone6

“Encouraging an environment where Educational Excellence is expected . We will change the trajectory of our future!” The 2022 8th Grade Nashville College and University trip was a success!! Please enjoy some snapshots of the trip below.

Congratulation and good luck to Madison Senior High’s Emauri Jackson and Markeith Phillips-Grimmett. They will perform virtually TODAY for the NAACP East St. Louis, IL ACT-SO Branch competition. The top award is $2,000 dollars, if they move to the final round they will perform in New Jersey. No matter the outcome we are so proud of you!!! Enjoy their talents by clicking the links below. https://youtu.be/mj-7vXfUHCw Markeith Grimmett https://youtu.be/f4gDYtd2_0A Emauri Jackson #MadisonProud!!!

Community Easter Fair. Please see attached flyer for information.

Congratulations to 2022 YWCA Women of Distinction honorees, our own Mrs. Fennoy!!!!! She receives this award for being an outstanding role model for others in her community, for showing strong achievement in her work and personal live, and for giving back in the spirit of the advancement of other women. Mrs. Fennoy we are proud of you!!!!