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IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
SENIOR IMMUNIZATIONS
Per the Code of Virginia, § 23.1-800, “prior to enrollment for the first time in any baccalaureate public institution of higher education, each full-time student shall be vaccinated against meningococcal disease and hepatitis B unless the student or, if the student is a minor, the student's parent or legal guardian signs a written waiver stating that he has received and reviewed detailed information on the risks associated with meningococcal disease and hepatitis B and the availability and effectiveness of any vaccine and has chosen not to be or not to have the student vaccinated.” For more information on FCPS requirements, click here. Virginia Department of Health information can be found here.
Fall Immunization Clinic on November 11th
Madison and the Fairfax County Health Department are offering an immunization clinic for Madison students needing updates to the required immunizations. Find out more about which immunizations will be offered at this clinic and how you can give parental consent for your child to participate. Find out more about the immunizations required for K-12 students to attend public school in Virginia. You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your family's health care provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. Be wise and immunize!
Parent Volunteer Opportunity
October 16 and October 18 to assist with our Hearing & Vision Screenings for 10th graders. Please reach out to our School Public Health Nurse, Hope Luong at hluong1@fcps.edu. Volunteers are needed between the hours of 8:00-2:00. Any block of time is appreciated.
Mock ACT sponsored by the Madison PTSA this Saturday September 21. See registration information here.
World Languages Credit By Exam
Registration for the World Languages Credit By Exam (WLCBE) is open until October 4th.. Information about the WLCBE can be found on the FCPS website.
Pass Fail Grading Option
per Regulation 2436 students are permitted to take one non-core course with a pass-fail option (P/F). Please have interested students discuss with their school counselor and classroom teacher. The deadline for this option is September 19.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
View the website for upcoming Athletic Events
Monday, September 16
- Athletic Booster meeting - 7pm - room 129A - door #9
Tuesday, September 17
Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19
- Field Hockey Senior Night, 7:15pm
Friday, September 20
- County Fair / Pyramid School Night, 5:00-6:45pm (Baseball Outfield & Side Grass Field) Children- $5 & Adults- $7 **includes admissions to the Football game v Marshall, 7pm
- Senior Tailgate, 5:30-6:30pm (Senior Lot/Door #13)
- VYI Cheer Night @ Varsity Football game, 7pm
- Cheer Senior Night (Halftime of Varsity Football game)
Saturday, September 21
- Marching Band Competition @ Colgan, 4pm
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:
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
Sept. 27: Homecoming Parade, 2 hr. early release for students.
October 9: (2 hour early release) - PSAT (10th and 11th grades) & SAT School Day Administration (12th grade). No School for 9th graders.
October 20: FCPS College Fair at EagleBank Arena, 4:00-6:30pm. Details and register here.
October 21 & 22: FCPS Postsecondary Virtual Nights. Details & register here.
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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