Madison-Virgil USD 386

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our elementary music concert! A special thank-you to Mr. Scott for his hard work and dedication in preparing our students. We are so proud of their performance!

WSU Tech Future Maker Mobile Learning lab visited MHS on Tuesday. Using virtual simulators and live interactive activities students will be given the opportunity to try various industry careers which are in high demand, both regionally and nationally. Ninth and Tenth grade students were exposed to welding, painting, robotics and drone flight simulators.

Here is the Livestream link for tonight's home junior high game vs Olpe.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/madison/organization/20260/madisonhamilton-high-school/watch?ib=3031316

Please plan to join us tonight at 6:30 PM in the Madison Elementary School Gymnasium for the K-6 Winter music concert.

The Jr./Sr. High School Winter music concert will be held on Monday, December 15 at 6:30 PM in the MHS Theater and the PreK Winter music concert will be held on Wednesday, December 17 at 6 PM in the Elementary School Gymnasium.

Don't miss hearing the sounds of the season being performed by our littlest and biggest Bulldog musicians!

Our JH/HS band marched proudly in the 47th annual Emporia Christmas Parade on Tuesday evening, filling the streets with great music and lots of Christmas spirit!
Great job, band!

Here are HUDL links for the high school home basketball games on 12/2/25 vs West Elk.

Girls' game link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/madison/organization/20260/madisonhamilton-high-school/watch?ib=3102242

Boys' game link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/madison/organization/20260/madisonhamilton-high-school/watch?ib=3040006

Our high school World History class spent the day at Union Station in Kansas City, experiencing the immersive Titanic: The Exhibition. Students walked the recreated decks, explored artifacts, and stepped into the stories of real passengers Our high school World History class spent the day at Union Station in Kansas City, experiencing the immersive Titanic: The Exhibition. Students walked the recreated decks, explored artifacts, and stepped into the stories of real passengers and crew aboard the “Ship of Dreams.” From stepping into a lifeboat to reading original Marconi messages, our students engaged deeply with one of history’s most powerful moments. Exhibits like this bring history to life helping students understand not just what happened, but what it meant to the people who lived it. A huge thank-you to Union Station KC for creating such a moving educational experience!

Last night MES held our annual Literacy Bingo Night. Thank you to everyone that attended and donated. It was a fabulous evening filled with laughter, fun, and connection. The event raised $1,110 to support purchase of new books for our library.

Thank you to our PAWS organization for hosting the hotdog feed. We are blessed to have the such family and community involvement.

Here is the direct link to the Livestream for the home Junior High Basketball game on 11/20 against Burlingame.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/madison/organization/20260/madisonhamilton-high-school/watch?ib=3100227

Congratulations to Emma Fankhauser, our talented SAFE (NHS) student, for winning the SAFE Speaks Scholarship Contest! Emma earned this honor by delivering a powerful and professional presentation on safe driving, demonstrating both passion and excellent communication skills. We are so proud of your achievement and your commitment to making our roads safer! #SAFESpeaks #ScholarshipWinner #SAFE_NHS #StudentSuccess #TrafficSafety

We're so proud of our National Honor Society / SAFE Team for their incredible "Booster to Belts" program at Madison Elementary School! Our high school leaders taught Kindergarten through 3rd graders about car seat, booster seat, and seat belt safety through fun, interactive lessons. This service learning project promotes positive youth development and strong civic engagement by empowering our students to be safety advocates. By providing resources to parents, this initiative also strengthens family and community partnerships. It was wonderful to see our students serving as fantastic role models, educating the younger generation on crucial, life-saving habits! #BoosterToBelts #ChildSafety #CommunityService #NHS #SAFETEAM #StudentLeaders #KansasSchools

A huge thank you to Keila Sherman from the Greenwood County Conservation District for bringing the Earth Balloon Presentation to our sixth grade students.
Our students absolutely loved the experience of stepping inside the Earth and learning about soil and water conservation in such an interactive and engaging way that made science come alive!
Special thanks to the partnership of KAWS Kansas Alliance, Wetlands Stream, and the Toronto Fall River WRAPS for student supplies and materials donated for this lesson.
We appreciate your dedication to conservation education and for giving the students a learning opportunity that they will not soon forget.

Our classroom looked a little different today and that was the point. To help students understand the realities of the Industrial Revolution, we transformed our room into an immersive learning space. With the heat turned up, the lights turned down, earthy scents in the air, and the sounds of mills, mines, and factory floors echoing around them, students explored primary sources just as workers of the era lived: in conditions that were crowded, hot, and loud. Students analyzed documents, compared experiences, asked big questions, and connected past working conditions to the labor rights and protections we have today. Instead of simply reading about history, they stepped into it — and their curiosity, empathy, and engagement showed. Proud of the way they embraced the challenge and brought real meaning to today’s lesson.

Our 3rd grade students are hard at work this morning constructing models of traditional Indigenous homes!

They’ve been learning about the diverse Native Nations across North America and how geography, climate, and natural resources influence the types of homes communities build. Next week, students will learn about Pilgrims adapted to life in the New World.

Today, our high school held its 11th annual Veterans Day Assembly, organized by our Student Council. It was a tremendous success in meeting important community and educational goals! We were privileged to welcome local veterans who shared their powerful, firsthand stories of service and sacrifice. This vital intergenerational connection bridged textbook history with real-world experiences, instilling a deep sense of patriotism and civic responsibility in our students. This event was a showcase of leadership! Our Student Council members developed invaluable skills in event planning, public speaking, and community outreach, demonstrating their commitment to honoring our nation's heroes. By listening to the complexities of service, students cultivated greater empathy and respect for the diverse experiences of our veterans. Thank you to every veteran who attended and to our incredible Student Council for hosting this impactful event. The spirit of service is alive and well! #VeteransDay #StudentCouncil #CommunityHeroes #CivicEngagement #SchoolPride

BINGO Literacy Night is coming to Madison Elementary school on Tuesday, November 18th. Food will be provided by PAWS for a free will donation beginning at 5:30 PM and Bingo will begin at 6 PM. BINGO cards can be purchased for $5/card. Proceeds from this event will go toward our MES library. All are welcome to join in on the fun, food and prizes!

We are so proud of our students who spent their afternoon on Thursday 11/6 giving back to the community! From painting downtown, cleaning up at the elementary and high school, to helping community members, our students demonstrated true Civic Engagement.

We welcome community members to join us tomorrow at 1:30 pm in the Madison High School Main Gym for our annual Veterans Day Assembly. This special event honoring our service men and women is brought to the community by MHS STUCO.

The MES PAWS parent group is currently holding its annual apparel fundraiser. Take a look at the two great designs and different shirt options. Forms were sent home with students and can also be found in the elementary school office. Completed forms are due to the Elementary office by November 3.