IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
As you plan your vacations this year, please remember that travel is not considered an excused absence. It is recommended that you plan your vacations around the school calendar to avoid missing school due to vacation.
New this year: Parents and caregivers should report up to two (2) consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. The Madison SY23-24 online attendance form is no longer active. Parents can also call the Madison Attendance Line to report a student absence at 703-319-2319. Late arrivals should be reported at 703-319-2319 or send your student with a signed note. For more information regarding attendance please see the JMHS website: https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/about/attendance
Driver Safety
In order to ensure the safety of all our students and families, please remind your student drivers to be alert and follow the directions of adults who monitor traffic and student crossings. Several concerns have come our way about dangerous driving by students and parents, specifically, concerns about Flint Hill Road and the entrance to the back parking lot near the stadium. Thanks in advance for helping keep all our children, K to 12, safe as they arrive and leave school each day.
Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
School Pictures
Underclassmen pictures are this Thursday (9/5) and Friday (9/6). Students will be photographed through their English classes. You may pre-order here. If you have questions about ordering, please email underclass@vosphoto.com. Images are available two to three weeks after picture day.
SAT School Day: Registration Closes 9/4
Seniors received an email from Mrs. Frate with the link to register for the SAT School Day that will be held on 10/9.
PSAT/NMSQT
All 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on 10/9.
World Languages Credit By Exam
Any student who is interested in taking the World Languages Credit By Exam (WLCBE) at Madison HS this fall must register with their counselor between 9/4 - 10/4. Information about the WLCBE can be found on the FCPS website. Reach out to your student’s counselor should you have questions.
FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities- Parent Acknowledgement
On Thursday, 8/22 all students reviewed information on the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities during Advisory. FCPS asks that each parent/guardian logs on to their SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document OR sign and return the Signature Sheet to the front office by September 30, 2024.
2024 Back to School Virginia Medicaid Flyer
The Virginia Medicaid agency, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has launched its 23rd annual Back to School campaign. View the flyer here.
Lost & Found
Should your student lose a personal item, please have them check with a member of Security. All lost items will be housed in the security office this school year.
National Honor Society Interest Meeting
Current juniors and seniors who are interested in joining the National Honor Society are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, September 5, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. It will last no more than 30 minutes and will provide students with information on the application process, requirements for NHS, and goals for this year’s organization. Students who are current members or attended the meeting in the spring are NOT required to attend. Please see Mr. Culp in Room 273 (riculp@fcps.edu) or Mr. Anderson in the Counseling Office (tanderson@fcps.edu) with any questions.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Upcoming Athletics Calendar
Monday, September 2
Tuesday, September 3
Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5
Friday, September 6
Saturday, September 7
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - http://www.warhawksports.org/ https://jamesmadisonathletics.com
Madison Athletic Boosters - https://warhawkboosters.com
Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase HERE
Regular Season games/events ticket prices -
Students = $5 & Adults = $7
District & Regional games/events ticket prices - Students = $5 & Adults = $7
State games/events ticket prices -
Online = $10.50, Cash = $12
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
- School Safety Reminders
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
September 10:
6:00pm - Revive Training: How to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency with Naloxone - Library
7:00pm PTSA meeting - Library
October 9: (2 hour early release) - PSAT (10th and 11th grades) & SAT School Day Administration (12th grade). Unscheduled day for 9th graders.
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2024-2025 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students
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