Blog Entries - 2021
Brian Cook Classic Cancelled
The Brian Cook Classic has been canceled due to Covid-19 related issues with Cincinnati Christian High School and Miami Valley High School resulting in each school withdrawing from the tournament. However, tonight on
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The Board of Education Organizational Meeting will be held on January 10th at 5PM in the high school auditorium. The Board of Education Regular meeting for January will immediately follow at 6PM.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSuperintendent Message Regarding TikTok Threat Challenge
Madison Local Schools is aware that unsubstantiated threats for Friday, December 17th are circulating via TikTok regarding school mass violence. This specific TikTok challenge/dare slated for tomorrow calls for threats of violence in schools across the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSuperintendent Staggs on District's Financial Outlook -- Video
Please see the video embedded below from Superintendent Staggs regarding the financial outlook for our school district. There is a forum on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium with the Superintendent and School Board about the financial
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The link below is to the District Treasurer's presentation at the last financial outlook forum. The next forum is this Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Treasurer's Presentation
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Community Forum #2 December 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Parent and Community Forum #2 will be held on Thursday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The Madison Board of Education is seeking input from the community regarding financial options moving forward. The regular board of
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Community Forum December 9th Discussing School Finances
Madison Local School District is hosting a Community Forum on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Theater to discuss school finances and the possibility of a future levy. The Madison Board of Education and Superintendent Jeff Staggs will be present to give information and answer any questions.
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There will be a community forum with the Board of Education and Superintendent December 9th at 6PM in the high school auditorium. The topic will be school
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDate Change - December Board Meeting
The December Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on December 16th at 6PM in the high school auditorium. It was originally scheduled for December 9th.
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Veteran's Day Assembly
Madison Local School District is hosting a Veteran's Day assembly on November 11th at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Below is the schedule of the day: 1:00 p.m. -- All veterans arrive and enter at high school main
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of: Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated Quarantine Guidelines from ODH
Updated quarantine guidelines per the Ohio Department of Health: "Mask to Stay/Test to Play Option Quarantining students at home who have been exposed to COVID-19 in a school environment has the unintended consequence of reducing in-school learning and can
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Candidate Forum
The Madison Board of Education candidate forum will take place October 26th at 5:30 p.m. in the Madison High School auditorium.
Any questions please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 513-422-4551.
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Homecoming week information: October 19, 2021 --12:00-2:00 - Hallway decorating October 20, 2021 --Spirit Day (Decades Day) --Dance Tickets sold during lunch --Homecoming King and Queen voting (during
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Madison Elementary's Teach or Treat is this Thursday, Oct 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This event is for Madison Elementary students only. Your student's teacher(s) look forward to seeing you there!
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TikTok Letter
A letter from surrounding districts regarding TikTok challenges. "October 4, 2021 RE: October TikTok Challenge: Slap a Teacher Dear Butler County Friends and Families: The partnership between a school district and its families is key to ensuring
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRise in COVID Cases
Dear Mohawk Families - We have seen a steep rise in our COVID cases over the past couple of weeks. Because of this, we cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your student home if they are ill. While I know this can be frustrating, we are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndReminder: Parent Forum September 23
Reminder that there will be a parent forum with the Board of Education and Superintendent tomorrow, September 23, at 6 pm in the high school theater. The topic for the forum will be the current state of COVID-19 numbers, procedures and
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School Lunches Update
An important update from our cafeteria and food suppliers: Food shortages are nationwide and our district is also experiencing unavailable items and last minute replacements. Menus are subject to change, but we will do our best to notify you when
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent Forum September 23
There will be a parent forum with the Board of Education and Superintendent on September 23 at 6 pm in the high school theater.
The topic for the forum will be the current state of COVID-19 numbers, procedures and future considerations for the safety of our students and staff.
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The latest progress pictures as of September 15th of the new turf field. The pictures were provided by Superintendent Jeff Staggs. Progress Picture 1 Progress Picture 2 Progress Picture 3 **These updates can also be found on our
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Mrs. Haupt is now creating a Mohawk news magazine to encompass what's happening in our district.
Check out September's issue below!
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Safe Ohio Schools Tip Line
Below is the link to the Safe Ohio Schools Tip Line. It can also be found at any time on the Resources page of this
Blog Entry Synopsis EndClass of 2022 Senior Shirts
Class of 2022 Senior Shirts Use the link below to order Senior shirts. Orders will be accepted until Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at MIDNIGHT. ALL orders will be processed, printed, and shipped or delivered AFTER the close of this store, ALL SALES
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Madison Athletic Boosters Food Truck Fundraiser
Madison Food Truck Bash The Madison Mohawk Athletic Boosters are hosting a fundraiser at the Madison Township Community Park on Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will be multiple food trucks including CW Barbeque, I Heart Ice
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated Guidance from ODH -- K-12 Quarantine After Exposure
Please see the following link for Ohio Department of Health's new quarantine guidelines for K-12 students:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/covid-19-fact-sheet-k-12-exposure-and-quarantine.pdf
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Butler County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hosted by Butler County Health
Butler County Health, in conjunction with the City of Middletown and City of Hamilton, is hosting another COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Butler County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 7th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Appoints are preferred, but walk-ins are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHead Start Preschool
Head Start Preschool Butler County Educational Service Center's Head Start program is a federally-funded, family-focused preschool program for children ages 3-5. With centers located in communities throughout Butler and Preble counties, the program has a
Blog Entry Synopsis End2021-22 Bus Routes Posted
Please see the 2021-22 AM and PM bus routes under our transportation page. The link below will take you there:
Transportation Bus Routes Page
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTrack and Football Field Closed Until Project Completion
The track and football field are CLOSED until the completion of the turf project. This includes all sports teams/programs and the public. It is an active construction site and therefore a liability for anyone to be on it while heavy
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSpecial Board Meeting
Madison Local Schools will have a special boarding meeting Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education office for the purpose of employment of personnel and to hold an executive session pursuant to R.C. 121.22(G)(3) for the purpose of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Dates for Start of 2021-22 School Year
We are getting close to starting another school year here at Madison! Please read below for the specifics on start dates for each building. Madison Elementary School: Smart Start & Kindergarten Screenings August
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent Forum with Mr. Staggs August 9th
There will be a Special Board Meeting August 9, 2021 in the high school auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to have a parent forum with Mr. Staggs on the topic of back-to-school procedures with COVID and Federal ESSER Funds. The
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Local Covid-19 Vaccine Locations
Parents, if you want to have your child/children vaccinated before school against Covid-19, below is a list of locations where you can go. This is NOT a requirement to attend school. Please call ahead to these places and appointments
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Turf Field Project Begins
Heavy machinery has arrived and work on the brand new turf field has commenced as of July 22, 2021!
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Meet Madison's new Superintendent
The Madison Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract to employ Jeff Staggs as their next Superintendent, effective August 1, 2021. Mr. Staggs will be leaving his position as the Superintendent at Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThe Motz Group Press Release
Due to supply chain delays in raw materials, Madison Local School District’s synthetic turf order delivery is currently projected to be delayed by approximately five weeks. This is a challenge the synthetic turf industry is facing across the
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Update on Madison Turf Field Project
Our original completion date for the Turf Project was set to be September 10, 2021. Due to shortage of urethane, which stemmed from Covid-19 and the unusually harsh winter in Texas, our project has been delayed. The Motz Group gave us a new
Blog Entry Synopsis EndJuly Board Meeting
There will be no public participation at the July 15, 2021 Regular Board of Education meeting.
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Legal Matters.
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Board of Education office for an Open Session for the purpose of the Stadium Field Turf Project.
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel Matters: Appointment of Employee(s).
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel Matters: Appointment of Employee(s).
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel Matters: Appointment of Employee(s).
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education office to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel Matters: Appointment of Employee(s). CANCELLED
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2021 Art Show huge success
Congratulations to our students for participating in the 2021 Art Show! Our students did incredibly well. Last year, the art show was virtual, so students were very excited to have the show in-person this year. Places are listed below, followed
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That’s a Wrap! - Middle School
As the school year wraps up, our Madison Middle School has managed to stay busy doing great things! We are always impressed with the creativity and ingenuity of our teachers in ensuring our students are engaged and excited within their
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Sixth grade math students create their own zoos
Madison Middle School’s sixth grade math students are putting their newfound knowledge to work -- with zoo animals! Students are currently working on a project that shows how the math they learned this school year can be applied to daily situations,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndGraduation 2021
Madison Local Schools 2021 Senior Graduation will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 6 PM on the Larry Brandenburg Athletic Field. If rain prevents the ceremony being held outside, graduation will be moved to the high school gymnasium with overflow in the commons and preforming arts center.
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FREE Summer Sprint Courses for Madison students
Madison Local Schools will be offering Summer Sprint Courses to all Madison students for FREE. Courses will be offered in 3-week sessions for four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30-12:30. Courses will not be offered on Fridays (it’s
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MHS Art Teacher nominated for 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to MHS Art Teacher Ms. Chelsea Higgins, who has been nominated as an exemplary teacher to the Ohio 2022 Teacher of the Year (OTOY). This nomination will recognize Ms. Higgins on the regional level as Teacher of the Year for State Board of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSpecial Board Meeting
Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Board of Education office for the purpose of Personnel Matters: Appointment of Employee(s); Dismissal, discipline, or demotion of employee(s) or students(s)
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Madison Local Schools will have a special board meeting April 29, 2021 at 6 PM at the BOE offices.
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Madison Local schools BOE will hold a special meeting on Friday, April 23 at the BOE offices at 4:15 PM.
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Graduation information
Madison Local Schools Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 7:00 PM at the High School Stadium (football field). Due to current restrictions, this will be a ticketed event, where all high school graduates will receive ten tickets. We
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Graduation Seals required for students in class of 2023 & beyond
In the past year, Madison has been focused on “Future-Ready Graduates,” which prioritizes building skills businesses believe are necessary in their employees, both today and tomorrow, in our students. Madison aims to prepare our students for life
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New Varsity Football Coach
Madison Local Schools is excited to announce Mr. Dan Baker as our new Head Varsity Football coach. A message from Coach Baker: “As a high school teacher, I have worked with students of many ages in order to help them to achieve
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSpecial Board Meeting
Madison Board of Education will have a special board meeting on Tuesday March 30 6:00 pm at board office for personnel and an executive session for personnel matters for appointment of employees promotion or compensation and investigation of charges or complaints of employees or students.
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Summer opportunities available for MLS students
Any high school or middle school student will have access to key opportunities (e.g., advanced mathematics, physics, higher education, interventions, etc.) Elementary students will have engaging learning experiences provided by Madison
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Grant received for Field Turf project
Madison Local Schools and the Turf Committee are proud to announce that the National Football League and the Bengals’ organization have awarded Madison Local School a grant for $133,000 toward our field turf project. Madison anticipates that
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Introducing our New Treasurer
Madison Local Schools is happy to welcome Chad Hill to our finance department. Mr. Hill recently stepped into the position of Treasurer on March 11, 2020. This is Mr. Hill’s 27th year in education; he has served as a teacher, principal, assistant
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Summer Extended Learning Plan
Madison students lost a few months of learning opportunities due to the spring closure of schools and our attempt at remote programming. Because our school has been open since August, our students have been able to learn in the classroom with their
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Key Club making huge difference in community
Madison’s Key Club is making a large impact in the local community! The club encourages high school members to perform acts of service in their communities while learning leadership skills, planning projects, and holding elected leadership positions at
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Mohawks Who Care Donate Their Hair
Mohawks Who Care Donate Their Hair! Madison elementary students had the opportunity to donate their hair to Children with Hair Loss in Michigan, an organization that provides hair replacements to youth up to age 21. Ten students and two staff
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Meet Madison’s Board Members: Amy Jessee
Here at Madison Schools, we are incredibly grateful to have a Board of Education that is devoted to the success and future of our students. We have all gone through a school system in one way or another, and we recognize how difficult it can be to feel
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Covid Slide
By Dr. Lisa Tuttle-Huff Madison Local School District has been used to dealing with “summer slide” — where some students lose academic gains from May to August. But this year, we have to figure out how to attack a “COVID slide,”
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Peachjar to make distributing information easier
By Joel Brown, MLS Theater Manager Madison will now be emailing school and district flyers home to families using an online system called Peachjar. Instead of printing out paper copies to distribute to students to take home, Peachjar will enable the
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Purplesaurus Rex trained to aid freshman student
By Paul Allmon This year, I became Purplesaurus Rex’s Handler for Anthony while he attends school. Together, Rex, Anthony, and I are considered a 3-unit team. This means the adult handler -- not the student -- must always have control of the dog. Rex
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Updates to Madison communications
We would like to remind the community that Madison Local School’s official Facebook page is now titled Madison Local School Districts, or click here to view. Our old page was disabled due to technical difficulties and was replaced by this new page.
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Wrestling & Girls’ Basketball teams prepare for end of seasons
Congratulations to our Wrestling and Girls’ Basketball team for their successful winter seasons to date! The Madison Wrestling team competed at the Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL) Tournament held at Bellbrook High School on February
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Madison live streams theater productions
We don’t need to tell you that COVID-19 has made everything extremely difficult for all students, staff, families, and community members. We have consistently had to adapt to the circumstances prevented to us while still working to ensure our students
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innoVationGirls nurtures young female creative selves
InnoVationGirls, a program that nurtures inventive thinking and leadership in young women, is offering a Shark Tank program throughout the month of February, along with four scholarships for young women to participate in the
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BCESC liaison goes above & beyond
Madison Elementary is extremely thankful to have Stacy Qucsai, our Butler County Educational Service Center (BCESC) liaison, on our side. In working with BCESC, Madison schools have access to educational programs and services, professional development, and
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MLS welcomes Purplesaurus Rex to our team
Madison Local Schools would like to introduce our newest addition to our staff: Purplesaurus Rex, our Certified Diabetic Service Dog. Purplesaurus is a golden lab who was born on August 10, 2018, and was trained in Medical Alert and Search and Rescue. His
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Parker Hamrick named Kingswell’s “Best Young Man”
Madison High School’s Parker Hamrick was awarded “Best Young Man” at the Kingswell Impact Gala & Awards for 2020. The Kingswell Impact Awards recognize and acknowledge exemplary achievement efforts of people or projects that provide
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New meal programs offered through Children’s Hunger Alliance
Madison Local Schools is excited to participate in a new program through Children’s Hunger Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger. The new program initiatives will provide additional food access for students in
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Seniors present their Senior Exit Projects
Madison High School seniors recently completed a major milestone toward graduation: presenting their Senior Exit Projects! The Senior Exit Project serves as a type of “capstone,” where students conduct extensive research over a topic of their
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White Christmas Canned Food Drive a success
Madison Junior and Senior High School Student Councils kicked off the holidays by conducting their annual White Christmas Canned Food Drive! Students and staff brought in canned and non-perishable food items, along with cash donations. Over
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Ohio School Board Recognition Month
Help us celebrate School Board Recognition Month! Thanks for your service Dr. Paul Jennewine, Dave French, Dr. Joe Solomito, Amy Jessee, and Pete Robinson! The Madison Local School District will join more than 700 school districts throughout Ohio
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January Organizational BOE Meeting
The first meeting of the Madison BOE will be held on Thursday, January 14 at 6PM in the auditorium Performing Arts Center. The BOE Organizational Meeting will be held at 5:30 PM on January 14 in the auditorium.
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The Madison Local School District will be holding its annual tax budget hearing on January 14, 2021 at 7:30am at the Madison Administrative Building, 1324 Middletown Eaton Road, Middletown, OH 45042.

Athletes Must Have Clearance To Return to Play
In accordance with the Ohio Department of Health Director’s Sports Order amended and issued September 25, 2020, that provides MANDATORY requirements for interscholastic sports, any student-athlete who tests positive for COVID-19, whether symptomatic or
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Free Lunch Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is extending the free meals for kids program through the 2020-2021 school year. All Madison students will be offered a free hot lunch and breakfast each day of the school year. If you
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