Madison Elementary

Mrs. Davis’s fourth graders have been getting creative with Zentangle cats. Our artists designed their cats’ using patterns made only in black and white, focusing on lines, shapes, and details to make each one unique. Students then created bright, colorful backgrounds to make their black-and-white cats really stand out.

We love seeing how each student's creativity and personality shine through in their artwork! Great job fourth graders!

Today, our fourth graders participated in a Title I event all about science fair projects and the scientific process. Our students learned about what is expected when creating a science fair project and the steps scientists take to investigate questions and find answers.

Mrs. Hamilton walked students through an example science fair project, and our students followed along as she explained each step of the process. Parents were invited to join us, and our amazing staff members were there to help and encourage students along the way.
One of the biggest lessons our fourth graders learned today was that scientists aren't always correct, and that's okay! Sometimes an experiment doesn't turn out the way you expected. Scientists learn from their mistakes, make changes, and keep trying.

We loved watching our fourth graders learning, researching, questioning, and discovering that sometimes the best part of science is figuring out what to try next!

Special thanks to our Title I teachers and Mrs. Hamilton for all the work they put into preparing for this event.

Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 30!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTSWBKWT. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com.

💛🎗️ MADISON GOES GOLD! 🎗️💛 Today, our Madison Mustang Family went GOLD in support of children and families facing pediatric cancer. Our staff members dressed in gold to show that even a small gesture can send a powerful message of hope, love, strength, and support. 💛 Our Climate & Culture Committee also collected a donation for BrAva, a local organization dedicated to supporting families of children battling cancer. Today was about more than wearing gold—it was about showing our students what it means to care for others, stand together, and make a difference in our community. I couldn’t be more proud of our Madison staff! 💛 Your willingness to come together and support children and families is just one more reason why Madison is such a special place to be. Thank you, Madison staff, for Going Gold and showing our Mustang pride! 🐴💛 Together, we shine brighter. ~ Mrs. Plumly ✨ #MadisonMustangs #GoGold #PediatricCancerAwareness #BrAva #MustangFamily #MadisonProud #TogetherWeCan

🔬🐴 Learning Together at Madison Elementary! 🐴🔬 Madison Elementary offered a Title I Parent Involvement Activity designed to bring students and families together for some hands-on learning! Our students and parents learned how to complete a science fair project—from choosing a question and developing a hypothesis to conducting an experiment, recording results, and presenting their findings. This activity was a wonderful opportunity to help our Mustang families learn more about the Wood County Science Fair and how students can participate. Wood County Schools has a long-standing tradition of celebrating student science projects, with elementary students competing in categories such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth/environmental science, engineering, and more. ❤️ Why Title I Matters Title I provides additional resources and support to help schools provide students with opportunities to succeed academically. These resources can support learning experiences, instructional materials, family engagement, and other services that supplement the education students receive every day. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why Parent Involvement Matters When families take an active role in their child’s education, children see that learning is important both at school and at home. Parent involvement helps strengthen communication between families and teachers, builds confidence, encourages curiosity, and gives children another important support system as they learn and grow. At Madison, we believe education is a team effort—and our Mustang Family is strongest when we learn together! 💙🐴 We’re excited to give our students and families the tools to ask questions, investigate, discover, and become young scientists! 🔬✨ Go Mustangs! 💙🤍 #MadisonMustangs #ParentInvolvement #FamilyEngagement #ScienceFair #YoungScientists #MustangFamily

Mrs. Beachs class continues to lead the race for being attendance champs!!

Picture Day Volunteers Needed! 📸

We need parent volunteers for Picture Day on Wednesday, September 30! We're looking for two volunteers and one alternate to help make the day run smoothly.

Requirements: Volunteers must have a completed background check on file.

Ready to help? Sign up here:
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Thank you for supporting Madison Elementary!

Mrs. Tennant's Pre-K class learned about apples this week along with our senses unit of study. We made applesauce, painted apples, and did apple math problems as well as many other activities. The students had so much fun learning about apples and their senses this week.

Student Leadership Announcements! 🌟

We are excited to share that student leadership positions were announced today! Students chosen for these important school roles will be bringing home a letter this afternoon that explains their responsibilities and why they were selected.

Parents: Please review the letter with your child, complete the acknowledgment form at the bottom, and return it to school. Your signature confirms that you agree for your child to participate in this leadership opportunity.

Thank you for supporting our young leaders as they serve Madison Elementary and represent the Mustang MUSTs! 💙💛

We're excited to share that a local Girl Scout group has generously offered to provide Halloween costumes for Madison students again this year! If your child would benefit from a costume, we'd love to help—please complete the survey below.Please note that we have a limited number of costumes available, and since these are donated items, we're unable to accommodate specific costume requests. We'll reach out to you as soon as costumes arrive.Thank you so much for your understanding, and we hope this helps make Halloween special for your family!

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Mrs. Reid's 2nd grade class celebrated the start of fall with STEM centers. Students constructed apple carriers with LEGO, made leaf rubbings, and tested the best ways to stack apples.

🔬✨ Calling All Fourth Grade Families! ✨🔬 Join us this Friday, September 25th, at 1:30 PM for our Fourth Grade Family Science Fair Event! We’ll walk families through the science fair process, from choosing a topic to creating and presenting a project. Come learn, explore, and discover how you can support your child along the way! We can’t wait to see you at Madison Elementary School! 🧪💙💛

📚 Book Fair Volunteers Needed! 📚

Madison Elementary's Book Fair is coming October 26-30, and we are looking for volunteers to help make it a success!

We know many families may need time to arrange work schedules, childcare, or other commitments, so we wanted to share this opportunity well in advance.

✅ All volunteers must have a current Wood County Schools background check on file. If you have not completed one, you can do so here: https://securevolunteer.com/WOOD-COUNTY-SCHOOLS/choose-screen

✅ Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/QoWfxuhRVFFcuBbD8

Whether you can help for 30 Minutes or multiple shifts, your support makes a huge difference for our students. Thank you for helping us create an exciting Book Fair experience for our school community! 📖

🎣 Mrs. Tucker's Tech Tip Tuesday

Identifying Phishing Emails and Text Messages

Not every email or text message is what it seems. Teach your child to be cautious of messages that:
❌ Ask for passwords or personal information
❌ Create a sense of urgency
❌ Contain suspicious links
When in doubt, don't click. Ask a trusted adult first!

PHS Pride Tour!

Mrs. Davis's 4th graders have been looking forward to the PHS Pride Tour all week! They made signs, clapped along with the band, cheered, and shared lots of positivity, smiles, and encouragement with our Big Reds before their big game against South tonight!

It was so much fun watching our little Big Reds show their school spirit and support our team!

Let's Go, Big Reds!
Bring home the win!

🎉🎨 SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE POSTER PALOOZA WINNERS! 🎨🎉

Madison Elementary, let's give a HUGE round of applause to our incredible Attendance Poster Palooza champions! These talented artists created amazing posters that remind us why showing up every day matters! 👏⭐

🏆 OUR WINNERS 🏆

🌟 PreK: Zander McDonald
🌟 Kindergarten: Sebastian Niemi
🌟 First Grade: Ellie Payne
🌟 Second Grade: Zaylee Loyd
🌟 Third Grade: Katelynn Daggett
🌟 Fourth Grade: Averie Collins
🌟 Fifth Grade: Dani Green

Your creativity and hard work absolutely SHINED! 🌈✨ Stop by the main hallway to see these fantastic posters on display!

Thank you to EVERYONE who participated — you all made this contest spectacular! 💙💛

#MadisonElementary #AttendancePalooza #StudentArtists #EveryDayCounts

🎉🎉 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Wilson!!! 🎉🎉 Mrs. Wilson is an extraordinary educator who goes above and beyond to support not only her students’ academic growth, but also their emotional well-being and mental health. She creates a classroom environment built on community, acceptance, and belonging, where every student knows they are loved, valued, and supported. Through her thoughtful approach to teaching, Mrs. Wilson helps students understand how their brains work and equips them with strategies to regulate their emotions, calm their minds, and be ready to learn. Her steady, caring presence has a positive impact on everyone around her and helps make our school a place where students feel safe, respected, and empowered. Mrs. Wilson’s compassion, dedication, and commitment to her students make her truly deserving of this recognition. Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for the difference you make every day and for helping make Madison Elementary such a special place to be! 💙🤍👏 Mrs. Wilson, YOU ROCK!!! 🎉

Did you know that Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia provides school-based telehealth care at our school if your child needs medical care during the school day?  Your school nurse can coordinate an appointment and your child will be evaluated by a medical provider.  If you child is too sick to stay at school, the school nurse will follow standard procedures and send them home.  We are so happy to offer this service for busy parents through our partnership with IHCWV.   For more information, contact your school nurse.