IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS
Midyear Student Attendance Summary- Coming Soon!
As you know, regular attendance is a priority at Madison High School and is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
In the next few weeks we will be sending out a personalized Attendance Summary to each student and family. We recognize that there are a variety of reasons that students are absent and this summary will be for informational purposes only.
We appreciate your partnership in prioritizing regular school attendance. Please reach out to your student’s counselor or visit this FCPS resource on Encouraging School Attendance if you need additional support.
Help Keep Madison Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) can no longer be used during passing periods. Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool. FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans. If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-319-2300.
STUDENT SERVICES & TESTING
College Night for Sophomores (Freshmen Welcome!) and Families
February 11, 2026, 6:30-8:00pm, Auditorium. Join us for an evening focused on helping students and families understand the college search process, learn key facts and trends in college admission, and explore resources for thoughtful planning. We are excited to welcome guest presenters, Stacey Thomas, Associate Director of Admissions, College of Charleston and Alice Whitener, School Counselor, Madison High School.
NOVA’s Internship & Summer Opportunities Fair
February 11, 2026, 3:30-6:30pm, NOVA Woodbridge, WS Seefeldt Building, 2645 College Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191. The fair will showcase local employers from various industries, offering students a chance to explore internships, entry-level roles, summer opportunities, and career pathways while connecting with professionals and college representatives. Register here.
UPDATE: FCPS 2026 VIRTUAL Gap Year Fair
February 24, 2026 from 6-7pm, FCPS is co-hosting a Virtual Gap Year Fair with Go Overseas. At the Virtual Gap Year Fair, students and their families can connect with gap year program providers, counselors, and alumni to learn everything needed about taking a gap year. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event.
CACI
CACI is a leading provider of digital and technology for the federal government and is offering a paid 3-month AI Prompt Engineer internship for graduating seniors not immediately pursuing college, starting July 2026, with potential for full-time hire.
College Partnership Program
The College Partnership Program (CPP) is one of many opportunities for FCPS students to access support as they explore the idea of going to college. The goal of CPP is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. The CPP application is now open for current 8th -10th graders and 11th graders who enrolled in FCPS after January 1, 2025. Students will need to log into their G Suite school account (e.g., studentID@fcpsschools.net) to access and complete the application by February 20.
WIDA Testing
Due to the impacts from the snow days, the WIDA assessment for our ML students will begin on Monday, Feb. 9. Students received an email from Mrs. Frate with their updated test schedule. If students have any questions about their test schedule, they should email Mrs. Frate at jlfrate@fcps.edu.
WLCBE Score Reports
For those students who participated in the World Language Credit by Exam this fall, score reports are now available for viewing in SIS ParentVue. Student’s results can be found in the “Documents” section or the “Test History” section of SIS ParentVue. If you need assistance with your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to Mrs. Frate at jlfrate@fcps.edu.
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
- 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
Madison Pyramid Band Concert
Thursday, Feb 12 at 7:00pm, JMHS Auditorium
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
Warm Up FCPS – Division wide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
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:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
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
February 16: Holiday No School
February 17: Teacher Workday
February 19: U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Night
February 20: Winter Pep Rally
February 24: FCPS Virtual Gap Year Fair
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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