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Lincoln Elementary 3rd Graders Explore, Discover, and Learn at Science Center of Iowa

Published on April 16, 2026

Lincoln Elementary 3rd graders recently took a trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines! Students spent the day exploring interactive exhibits, engaging in hands-on learning, and building connections with their classmates. Experiences like this spark curiosity and make learning both meaningful and memorable!      

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Students Step Up to Fight Hunger at Meals from the Heartland Event

Published on April 14, 2026

Middle school students participated in Meals from the Heartland on Friday, April 10, helping in the effort to fight hunger. Working together, the students packaged more than 26,000 meals during the event. These meals will help feed over 160,000 individuals in need around the world. The experience gave students an opportunity to give back while learning […]

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Madison Shows Appreciation for Dedicated Bus Drivers

Published on April 14, 2026

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. […]

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Madison 3rd Graders Bring Learning to Life at Science Center of Iowa

Published on April 14, 2026

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.    

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Middle School Students Give Back Through Service at Student-Led Conferences

Published on April 14, 2026

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 […]

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Students Hit 5,000 Miles in Mileage Club Celebration!

Published on April 13, 2026

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.      

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Preschoolers Get a Sneak Peek at PreK & Kindergarten Life

Published on April 13, 2026

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 Newsletter

Published on March 25, 2026

Check out the Middle School monthly newsletter! March 2026 February 2026 December 2025 October 2025 Start of the Year 2025 March 2025 February 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 Start of the Year 2024  

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Student Ambassadors Share Crafts and Fun with Madison Third Graders

Published on February 16, 2026

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, […]

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Jefferson Intermediate Readers Inspire Madison Elementary Students

Published on February 16, 2026

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 […]

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