The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is an important opportunity for students to show what they know and how they’ve grown throughout the year. It helps guide instruction, supports student achievement, and gives us valuable insight into how we can continue to improve as a school community.
Our testing window is April 7th–April 20th, and we are excited to see our students shine! Thank you again for your continued partnership and support—we truly couldn’t do this work without you.
Correction: Tomorrow, March 19 is a half day student attendance and Friday, March 20 is parent teacher conferences from 11:00 to 7:00.
Updated ACT and Pre-ACT information. Click HERE to view the document.
Due to power issues within the district, Madison CUSD 12 is cancelled for Monday March 16th (Monday). Classes will resume tomorrow. Be safe and warm.
We are looking forward to a great dance tonight.
A couple of reminders;
1. if students are not in attendance today they are not allowed to attend, and
2. There will be no ticket sales at the door, if a student didn't pre purchase a ticket they will not be allowed to participate.
We look forward to seeing you this evening.
6th grade teacher, Mr. Succarotte writes: The last official video with my students, 6TH, 7TH, and 8TH, at Madison Middle School. This is an original song, “Locked in,” meaning being focused on your goal. Our students and teachers prove daily that if they “Lock in”, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!! Click HERE to join in on the fun!
Mrs. Korte turned our students into little detectives during the after-school reading program! Students worked together using their reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills to solve a mystery.
Throughout the activity, students searched for clues, asked questions, discussed their ideas with classmates, and carefully read information to figure out what really happened. They had to pay close attention to details, make predictions, and use evidence to support their thinking—just like real detectives!
This fun and engaging activity helped students strengthen their reading comprehension, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while having a great time working together.
Great work to our young detectives, and thank you, Mrs. Korte, for making reading so exciting!
Hands-On Learning in Ms. Miller’s After School Class ⚡🚗
Students in Ms. Miller’s class put their creativity and problem-solving skills to work as they designed and built their own battery-powered cars! Using simple materials and a battery, students explored how energy moves and how circuits help power motion.
This engaging activity allowed students to experiment, test their ideas, and see science and engineering come to life right in the classroom. We are proud of their teamwork, curiosity, and innovative thinking!
Great job, Ms. Miller’s class!
No lunch will be served on this day. Have a great weekend!
Madison Families: The Madison School District remains committed to ensuring that every student graduates prepared for success in college, the workforce, or the military. Over the past several years, we have strengthened our academic programs, aligned our Math and ELA curricula to Illinois state standards, and implemented a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model so teachers collaborate, analyze data, and respond to student needs with intentional support and enrichment. We provide quality professional development for teachers to ensure that teaching strategies reach every student.
In addition to strengthening core instruction, we have expanded targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities to support student growth at every level. These include after-school programs, Saturday Scholars, IAR preparation sessions, IAR Family Night, and ACT Prep courses designed to build both confidence and performance on state and college-readiness assessments. We also celebrate and promote literacy through initiatives such as Young Authors and Reach Out and Read, reinforcing the importance of reading both in school and at home.
Beyond the classroom, we are expanding college and career pathways. Through our partnership with the Collinsville Area Vocational Center in Collinsville, 20 Madison students have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in high-demand trades. In partnership with Southwestern Illinois College, students can also earn college credits while still in high school, creating a strong and affordable pathway to postsecondary success.
This work is ongoing, and we remain focused on continuous improvement. We are proud of the commitment shown by our students, staff, families, and community as we continue building strong systems that ensure every Madison student has meaningful opportunities and a clear path forward.
Madison High School recently participated in Saturday Scholars. For 4 weeks, they learned about different careers! Awesome!!
6th
Chayce Brookfield
7th
Janai Williams
8th
Jaliah Scott
Re: All Clear, Measles Not Confirmed
Dear Families:
This morning, we notified you that there was a student presenting with possible measles symptoms. The district
and school followed our plan to curb the possible of measles to any other students or staff.
This afternoon, we were notified by the Madison County Health Department that the student was negative for
measles. This means that there was no exposure to measles at Bernard Long Elementary School.
The safety of our students and staff are of the utmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation during this
event to help us keep your students safe.
Please contact my office if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Reinking
The District received notification today that a Madison School District student at Bernard Long Elementary presented with probable measles symptoms. We are following our procedures to properly exclude and separate students who are exempt from immunization. We will be in contact with impacted families as soon as possible.
We are coordinating with the Public Health Department to appropriately address the situation and contact families as necessary.
Please contact my office if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Reinking
Superintendent
Madison Family: after we mysteriously lost our FaceBook page, we now have a new one. Click HERE to visit the new page.
Madison Families,
The annual 5Essnetials Survey is open for participation. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
• Effective Leaders
• Collaborative Teachers
• Involved Families
• Supportive Environments
• Ambitious Instruction
To participate in the survey, click on this link, https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/, and go to the Parent Survey.
Thank you for your participation.