THIS WEEK AT MADISON
1/5/2026
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Science Fair- Judges Needed
Are you interested in being a judge for this year’s Madison Science Fair on Thursday, January 22nd from 3:15 to 6:00pm? If so, please email Scott Hazen at sdhazen@fcps.edu.
STUDENT SERVICES & TESTING
Academic Advising
Below are key dates and information to support students and families through the course selection process:
- January 6 and 8: During Advisory all current 9th -11th students will be asked to create their own individual Course Reflection and Planning document. They will reflect on how their current courses are going (including strengths and challenges) as well as indicating what next course they want to take (along with why and what they hope to get from the course)
- January 6 to January 23: Teachers will discuss with their students what course they are interested in and what would be the best fit.
- January 20 to March 9: Madison counselors will meet with students for their individual one-on-one Academic Advising session.
- 10th graders through English 10 courses (Jan 20 - Feb 6)
- 11th graders through US History courses (Feb 9 - Feb 20)
- 9th graders through PE 9 courses (Feb 26 - March 9)
- Students not enrolled in one of these courses at Madison this year will meet with their counselors at another time.
- Parents will be asked to confirm their student’s course selections through ParentVUE in March.
Rising 9th grade (current 8th graders) will participate in Academic Advising at their middle schools. Specific dates to be determined by the middle schools.
It is imperative that students thoroughly discuss their options and plans with their teachers, parents and counselors. The ability to change courses will be significantly less next year due to scheduling and budget constraints. Students will be expected to stay in the courses they selected all year.
Academic Advising Programs (Virtual program links)
Please view our Academic Advising webpage for more information. Details will be updated throughout January.
Military Recruiters
Each branch of the military may schedule up to one visit per month at Madison HS in the cafeteria during lunches. FCPS Military Recruiter Guidelines are available on the FCPS website. Army 1/7, Marines 1/27, Navy 1/21, Virginia National Guard 1/15.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
View the Warhawk Sports website for upcoming Athletic Events
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org
Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com
2025-2026 Athletic Participation Requirements UPDATE: Click HERE
Ticket Info:
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Warhawk Athletic Student Pass: $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase HERE
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Regular Season games/events ticket prices: Students = $5 & Adults = $7.
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Post Season games/event ticket prices: Students = $5 & Adults = $10 (District & Region) States = $12
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Acceptable payments at the gate: Cash or Credit Card (no Apple Pay or tap payments accepted)
- To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here.
- Advanced tickets for away games can be found here
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
Reid Reflects: State Standards and the FCPS Budget Story
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.
Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
FCPS NEWS/IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Make Your Voice Heard! Have an Impact on the Budget
- Go on a Literacy Adventure
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
January 14: College Planning Night for Juniors and Families, 7:00pm Auditorium
January 28: FCPS Gap Year Fair, 6:00-8:30pm Marshall High School
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2025-2026 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms (Information tab)
JMHS Academic Advising Page
Parent Technology Help Desk
Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students
Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)
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