Madison students and staff recently came together to celebrate our amazing bus drivers, showing heartfelt appreciation for the important work they do every day. From early mornings to late afternoons, our bus drivers play a vital role in ensuring students arrive safely to and from school. Their dedication, kindness, and commitment do not go unnoticed. […]
Madison 3rd graders recently enjoyed a trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. Students had a great day learning through hands-on exploration, discovering new concepts, and strengthening relationships with their classmates. Experiences like this bring learning to life and create lasting memories.
We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community during our recent student-led conferences at the middle school! One of our stations focused on service, where students and their families came together to tie blankets that will be donated to the Care Bags Foundation. It was inspiring to see everyone working side by side […]
Today our school proudly celebrated an incredible milestone—our students have collectively reached 5,000 miles in our Mileage Club! To recognize this amazing achievement, the entire school joined in the celebration by dressing like runners and participating in a school-wide walk.
This spring the 4 year old preschool classrooms are doing a study on what to expect in PreK and Kindergarten next year. There will be many differences to what “school” looks like, this unit provides a great opportunity to talk about what will be similar and what will be different next year. On Friday, one […]
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Middle School Student Ambassadors spent time with Madison third-grade classes running a craft activity together. The ambassadors helped the students with their projects, answered questions, and made sure everyone was having fun. Third graders enjoyed working with the older students, and the ambassadors got to practice being leaders and helpers. The classrooms were full of creativity, […]
Three sixth-grade students from Jefferson Intermediate spent part of their day visiting Madison Elementary, where they read aloud to first-grade students. The sixth-grade boys wanted to demonstrate the importance of fluent reading—using good speed, accurate word recognition, and expressive voices. The experience gave both the older and younger students a chance to share the joy […]
Recently at Pella High School, more than 60 community members volunteered their time to speak with our iLead classes about their careers. Students learned about education and training pathways, pay and job outlooks, the rewards and challenges of various careers, and received valuable advice. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and make real-world […]
Happy Global School Play Day! Play gives elementary students the chance to practice social skills, develop resilience, and explore their creativity—skills they’ll use for a lifetime. Today Lincoln Elementary celebrated Global School Play Day by putting play first and celebrating learning through joy.