Madison CUSD 12

Madison Family, With the start of the school year our school offices have become very busy. In an effort to serve our students and families efficiently, we will conduct registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am till Noon starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025. See the attachment for the items needed for registration. Having all of these with you when you register your student will make the process as efficient as possible.

Good morning from the madison transportation department. we are down a few buses. please be patient with us. we will get to all students as soon as we can. Thank you for your patiences

Madison Family, Come visit your child's school and meet their teacher for the upcoming school year. We will have an open house August 12th, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Madison Family, The first day of student attendance, August 13th, is fast approaching. If you have not already done so, please register your student before the first day of school.

Madison Family,

The 2025-2026 school year is fast approaching and we wanted to remind you of in person registration on July 30th, from 1:00pm to 6:30pm and July 31st, from 9:00am to Noon.

Registration for studnets in grades Pre-K through 5th grade will be at Bernard Long Elementary.

Registration for studnets in grades 6th through 12th grade will be at the Jr/Sr High School Building.

We look forward to you joining us for this school year.

Madison CUSD 12 family - when you get a moment please fill out the 2025 Illinois 5Essentials Supplemental Parent Survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1. This is the reason for the survey: The survey shows how parents, teachers and students perceive Madison CUSD 12, and these perceptions influence their behavior. The survey results are organized using a research validated framework (the Five Essentials), and are meant to highlight areas of strength and areas that need support. They can be used by leaders as a baseline to assess school improvement.

Dear Parents/Guardians, This is a reminder about our upcoming Parent Night for Grades 1 - 5 on March 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM. We will be covering various important topics, including the exciting opportunity to start a PTA at Bernard Long Elementary. Please use the sign-up link provided below: https://forms.gle/BcToMPfPm799gsS1A

Madison Families, Beginning March 1st, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity allows you to share your thoughts about your child’s school. The link to the 5Essentials Survey can be found here; http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Dear Parents/Guardians, This is a reminder about Bernard Long Elementary Black History Program, which is scheduled to begin at 8:45 AM. Doors will open at 8:15 AM for seating. After the program, students may leave with their parents once they have been signed out with their teacher. Please be sure to check in with your child’s teacher before leaving. Additionally, this is a half-day for students, with dismissal at 10:30 AM. Please make necessary arrangements for your student to be picked up if needed. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the program!

Madison Family, We will be welcoming our students back to in-person learning tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. We look forward to seeing our staff and students back in our buildings.

Madison Family, Due to the ongoing winter weather hazard , Madison CUSD #12 will taking a snow day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. Concerns for the safety of our students and staff are of utmost importance. We will see everyone on Thursday, February 20th.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to inform you that after-school programming at Bernard Long Elementary School will be canceled today due to inclement weather. We understand that this may be an inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. Our priority is always the safety of our students and staff, and we prefer to err on the side of caution when making these decisions. Please make necessary arrangements for your child’s transportation and supervision after school. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school office at 618-877-1712 Thank you for your cooperation and support. Sincerely, Raynard Nicholson Principal Bernard Long Elementary School Yolonda Crochrell Madison Enrichment Program Director

Madison Family, A reminder that on Friday, February 14, Madison CUSD #12 will have a half day early dismissal for teacher professional development.

Madison Family, Due to the forecast for a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain scheduled for tomorrow late morning and early afternoon, Madison CUSD #12 will use an e-learning day. Students should follow the instructions provided them by their teachers and bring any work to school with them on Thursday, February 13th.

Attention Parents and Guardians of Bernard Long Elementary! We are excited to invite you to Parent Night at Bernard Long Elementary! ?? Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Bernard Long Cafeteria This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to connect, learn, and get involved in the exciting changes happening at our school. We’ll cover various important topics that directly impact our students and school community. Your voice matters, and we’d love for you to be part of the positive change at Bernard Long Elementary. Let’s work together to make a difference! We look forward to seeing you there! Please find the link provided in your email to sign up.

Great news! The updated Madison CUSD 12 app is now available in the app store, or by clicking on the link below. IOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/madison-cusd-12-il/id1480007619?ls=1 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.madisonil

Madison Family, On Friday, January 31st, Madison CUSD #12 will have a half day early dismissal for teacher professional development.

📣 Attention Parents and Guardians of Bernard Long Elementary! We are excited to invite you to Parent Night at Bernard Long Elementary! 🌟 🗓 Date: Jan. 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 📍 Location: Bernard Long Elementary Cafeteria Click link to sign-up ---> https://forms.gle/ZWoe89wpnyeLr7Um9 This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and get involved in the exciting changes happening at our school. We’ll cover various important topics that directly impact our students and school community. Your voice matters, and we’d love for you to be part of the positive change at Bernard Long Elementary. Let’s work together to make a difference! We look forward to seeing you there!

Madison Family, With the cancellation of the Cold Weather Advisory, Madison CUSD #12 will be in regular session on Wednesday, January 22nd. We look forward to seeing your students tomorrow morning!