Madison Public Schools

❤️Students Change Hunger❤️ MHS Key Club members are hosting the annual Students Change Hunger Food Drive! 38 million Americans are food insecure, meaning they don’t know if they have enough to feed themselves and their families. Over 650,000 live right here in New Jersey. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is challenging all students, staff, teachers, and parents to think of those less fortunate by organizing a food drive and collecting as much food as possible to support those who need it the most. Ways to Get Involved: Drop off nonperishable food items either at the front entrance of the Madison High School from 2:05-3:05 on FRIDAYS from 11/17 - 1/12 or in Classroom A-1 any day of the week. Donations can also be made online using this link: https://give.cfbnj.org/team/536959 Thank you for your support! Madison High School Key Club

Upcoming Parent Information Session: Student Decision Making Skills Click the link for more details: https://5il.co/29bge

Please click the following link to view a letter from the Madison Board of Education with important information and dates regarding the Referendum: https://5il.co/290jy

Madison Bond Referendum Overview: What does the Dec. 12 bond referendum mean for our students? Watch this 5-minute video to see the proposed projects come to life and learn how voter approval would secure upfront funding and state aid: https://youtu.be/5Zs3c7jk3-w

Due to an emergent situation, our district communications and security procedures are compromised. To maintain the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff, our district will be closed on Wednesday, November 8. Please check your email for the revised schedule for next week. Additional specific information will be shared by the individual schools as soon as our internet is up and running again.

UPCOMING TEST OF THE APPTEGY ALERT SYSTEM: Dear Madison Parents/Guardians and Staff Members, On Sunday November 5th at 1:00 PM, we will be testing our Apptegy Alerts system. The Apptegy Alerts system is the system that is used to notify the Madison Public Schools community of events such as snow closings, delayed openings and early dismissals. The system uses the contact information that is listed for you in Genesis. We ask that you please take a moment to check that information before November 5th. During the test, a message will be sent to email and text message. The system will also call the contact number that is listed in your account. If you do not receive these messages, please double check the contact information that is listed for you in Genesis. If the information listed is incorrect, please change it. If the information is correct and you have not received the test message, please reach out to me at lapierrej@madisonnjps.org Please discuss this email with people you know in the Madison School District community. We want to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the upcoming test. Thank you, John LaPierre Technology Coordinator Madison Public Schools

Board Vacancy: The successful applicant shall serve as a Board member from the date of appointment for a term of approximately fifteen (15) months, ending immediately before the organization meeting that will be held in the first week of January 2025. Individuals interested in applying should forward a letter of interest and their résumé or qualifications to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Carrie Grapstein, at the Madison Board of Education office or via e-mail at grapsteinc@madisonnjps.org no later than the close of business on Tuesday, October 31 to be eligible for consideration. The Board will conduct interviews of the candidates that shall take place in public, during the Board’s November 14 public meeting. See the district website for the full posting.

Good Morning, please click the following link to view the MPS Superintendent (CSA) candidate profile: https://5il.co/26261

Good Evening, Please click the following link to view a letter from the Madison Board of Education regarding the Referendum: https://5il.co/261w8

Just a reminder, the community survey regarding our new Superintendent will be closing on Thursday, September 21st. If you would like to participate, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPWYNH9

Join us tonight for the MPS Superintendent Search Community Forum! It is open to the public, starting at 7 PM in the Madison High School Auditorium.

Just a reminder, today is our Superintendent Search Stakeholder Day. The schedule is attached.

Good Evening, Please click the following link to view a letter from the Madison Board of Education regarding the new Bond Referendum website: https://5il.co/24mmc

Good Afternoon, As you have been informed, our district, in collaboration with our support system, continues to monitor the weather. The National Weather Service (NOAA) data indicates the weather on Friday will extend the heat advisory. To provide students, faculty, and staff with a healthy school environment, we will implement a modified schedule on Friday. Please note the following: · Each school will follow an early dismissal schedule. · There will be no PM Pre-K program on both days. · Each principal will distribute specific information for the school. · Lunch will not be served on either day. · If your child participates in sports at MHS, your child will be notified by either the coach, Mr. Drechsel, or Mr. Scheifler. · There will be before care in the morning, but no after school care on both days. Thank you, Johanna S. Ruberto

Superintendent Search Survey: Click the link to fill out our community survey regarding the characteristics desired in the new Superintendent. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPWYNH9

By popular demand, here is the full video of this morning's "Opening Day" performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olxgabe4LB4

MPS kicked off its "Opening Day" in style, 80's style that is! Some of our very talented staff took us back in time with a colorful musical performance, followed by introductions, recognitions, and words of wisdom from Dr. Ruberto and the rest of the administrative team. Enjoy the last few days of summer...Tuesday will be here before you know it!

During the last two days, Madison Public Schools welcomed our new teachers for New Staff Orientation! Every year, New Staff Orientation provides opportunities for professional development and team-building. Thank you to our Administration, Technology Team, and Instructional Coaches for organizing such a great program.

The Madison Board of Education is happy to announce the creation of our own in-house Student Transportation Department and welcomes Mr. Bill Gilbert, who will serve as the district’s Transportation Coordinator. For the 2023-2024 school year, several routes will be supported by our own buses as well as those that continue to be operated by outside vendors. We will provide transportation for our athletes, for students traveling to field trips, special events, and many other activities that support classroom learning.

The CAS fire alarm service has been restored! The MFD has cleared us for normally scheduled operations tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Thank you to MPS Facilities Team, Borough Team, and MFD for an incredibly quick turnaround. Follow-up information regarding CAS's day of school on May 31 will be provided by Principal Liss.