Our Heartfelt Thanks to Our Dedicated Teachers, Mr. Rice and Mr Owens!
"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Rice and Mr.
Owens for their outstanding participation in our school lunch program
for over 25 years! Your dedication and consistency have made a
lasting impact on our school community and, most importantly, on our
students.
By participating in the school lunch program, you've helped create a
positive and welcoming mealtime environment where students can
see the importance of healthy eating, a chance to try new foods, and make
nutritious choices. Your example shows students that mealtime is
more than just eating; it is an opportunity to build healthy habits,
strengthen connections, and create a sense of community.
Your continued involvement sends a powerful message to our
students about the importance of participation, encouragement, and
leading by example. Thank you for being wonderful role models and
for helping make our school lunch program a success year after year."
Thank you for 25+ years of dedication, inspiration, and making a
difference—one lunch at a time!
Sincerely,
Lucia Simms Food Service Director and the BLE Kitchen Staff
and the MJSH Kitchen Staff
9th Grade: Delarria H.
10th Grade: Jacob B.
11th Grade: Tocara J.
12th Grade: Tyesha C.
Staff member: Mr. Rontrell Robinson
Madison Families: Here is a great example of the beautiful meals served at the Bernard Long Elementary cafeteria. Our cafeteria staff, at all locations, are second to none!
All Madison CUSD 12 Families: Please join us for our first annual Hispanic Heritage Night !
Location: Bernard Long Elementary, Madison, Illinois
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
*Visit 9 Hispanic countries
*Sample Foods
*Live Band and Dancing
*Crafts
Click bit.ly/blehispanic to let us know you're coming.
We are excited to invite our students, families, staff, alumni, and community members to join us for the Madison Homecoming Parade on Saturday, September 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Come out, show your Madison pride, and help us celebrate Homecoming! Wear your green, black, and white and cheer on our students as we celebrate this special tradition together.
The parade will begin at Jackson Street and West 3rd Street and travel through the community before ending at Madison Jr./Sr. High School on Farrish Street. Please review the attached parade route for additional details.
We look forward to seeing our Madison families lining the parade route and helping us make Homecoming 2026 a memorable celebration!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Parade Begins: 10:00 AM
Principal Taylor
Madison families: Friday (09/18/2016) is a half day at Madison CUSD 12. Dismissal times are: Bernard Long Elementary - 10:30, Madison Junior High - 11:00 and Madison High School - 11:30. Have a great weekend!
