Madison-Virgil USD 386

Matthew Knobloch with the Madison Fire Department spoke to the 7th-grade ELA students about why Madison is a great community. The 7th graders are working on an informative essay on how their local government's roles and responsibilities make their community great. Thank you Matthew for presenting to our students!"

USD 386 STUCO Officers went to Emporia to "Lunch with your Legislator" where they listened to U.S. Congressman Jake LaTurner visit with constituents about issues impacting them, and his work in Washington. Students were given time to sit down and visit with Rep. LaTurner about issues affecting students and young voters.

Results are in for the show, we will recognize the winners at 1/2 time of the girls late game on Friday. LCL art show medal winners- 6 LCL schools participated with 115 total entries Painting: Gold- Judy Luthi- Madison Silver- Daniel Rausch- Lebo Bronze- Lexi Hutchinson- Lebo Drawing: Gold- Kate Ott- Lebo Silver- Emma Fankhauser- Madison Bronze-Ellie Grimmett- Lebo Ceramics: Gold- Lucie Celte- Madison Silver- Judy Luthi- Madison Bronze- Brianna Diaz- Madison Mixed Media: Gold- Judy Luthi- Madison Silver- Olive Celte- Madison Bronze- NA Photography: Gold- Nicholle Bacon- Lebo Silver- Nicholle Bacon- Lebo Bronze- Nicholle Bacon- Lebo Best Of Show- Katie Ott- Lebo

BLOOD SHORTAGE!! We're seeing the lowest number of blood donors in 20 years and our blood banks are experiencing a shortage. Please make a blood donation and help make sure no patient ever has to wait for lifesaving blood. As a thank you for donating during this critical time, you'll be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII! Prize list, terms and conditions at https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/super_bowl.html. Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required Don’t forget to save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. More info: redcrossblood.org/RapidPass Sponsored by the Madison High School National Honor Society! We still have several appointments available!

Due to transportation needed for the rescheduling of tonights Lyon County League tournament basketball games there will be no AfterZone transportation. Students attending AfterZone will need to be picked up by at parent at 5 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please call the school if your student needs to be given alternative after school plans today.

LCL Juried Art Show: After 23 years the LCL Art Show is back. Starting tonight, artists throughout the LCL league schools will be displaying their art for viewing and judging at WAW auditorium. The art will be judged on Wednesday and the winners will be recognized during the half-time of the girl’s game on Friday. Stop in and see what our artists are accomplishing. Then and now:)

* Updated LCL bracket as of 1/22/24 *

Due to winter weather conditions, USD #386 students in PreK-12th grade will have a 2 hour delayed start this morning. Bus routes will run 2 hours later than regularly scheduled. Breakfast will not be served today. Please use extra caution when traveling. Thank you and have a good day.

Madison plays Hartford on Saturday 1/20 at 1pm beginning with girls varsity. There will be no JV.

Tonight's games vs SCC will begin at 5 with varsity girls. There will be no JV.

Congratulations to our King and Queen of Courts candidates (left to right) Lucie and Austin, Avery and Lane, Judy and Hayden, and Brooke and Cohen!

Spellers moving on to the county spelling bee on February 6th at 9:00 in Madison High School's auditorium. Left to right--Jorja Beeman, Olivia Adams, Gracelynn Stock, Molly Hurlburt, Lily Kingery, Ben Thompson, Huxley Bellinder Placers in local spelling bee-- 1st Olivia Adams 2nd Jorja Beeman 3rd Huxley Bellinder 4th Lily Kingery tied for 5th Gracelynn Stock, Molly Hurlburt, and Ben Thompson

USD 386 held its board meeting and welcomed new members Justin Isch and Amy Hind. Dallas Luthi was elected board president and Jannette Luthi Vice President. Pictured left to right: Front row, Jennifer Talkington, Gary Kile, Jannette Luthi. Back row, Justin Isch, Ty Gaines, Dallas Luthi, Amy Hind

Varsity Scholars Bowl takes 3rd place at LCL in Waverly!

MES is excited to host our Near and Dear Day tomorrow! We are still collecting RSVP information. If you have not returned your RSVP form, please contact Mrs. Alana to let us know who will be attending. Near and Dear Day Events: PreSchool 8-8:30 am Elementary (K-6th) 2:30-3:00 pm *With parent permission students may be picked up by their "Near and Dear" adults.*

Madison High School Blood Drive Monday, January 29th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Madison High School Gym 1500 Southwest Blvd, Madison Direct Link to Sign Up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MadisonKSHS Or call the high school and ask to speak with Martie Helm

Please note that all bus routes will run on a normal schedule again tomorrow. There will be bussing to and from school. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this transportation issue. Please make sure that all students are dressed warm and are wearing coats while waiting at the bus stop. Thank you and have a nice evening.

Bulldog families, Please note that there will be Afterzone after school program tomorrow after school however there will be no transportation home. If your student stays for afterzone tomorrow, they will need to have alternative transportation plans in place. Have a good evening.

Bulldog families, We are having transportation issues due to the low temperatures. The transportation department has been working to resolve these issues. Please note that we will have a normal school day tomorrow however the only bus that will run is the bus going to Emporia. Parents can bring bus riders to school, make other arrangements for them to get to school or keep them home. Students that are not able to get to school will be excused. Please call the school office to let us know if your child will not be attending. We are extremely sorry for this inconvenience.

Information about upcoming games: *Thursday's games at Burlingame: Game time: 5:00 pm (Starting with JV Girls) Girls JV: High School (North) Gym 3 (6 min) Quarters (Order) Boys JV: High School (North) Gym HALF game Girls VARSITY: High School (North) Gym Boys VARSITY: High School (North) Gym * The Hartford games originally scheduled for 1/16 have been rescheduled for Saturday 1/20 at 1:00.