Special Education News

  • Are you parenting a student with disabilities who has an IEP? Virginia Department of Education requests your feedback on your experiences. Complete VDOE’s annual Special Education Parent Involvement Survey by December 12, 2025. Special Education Parent Involvement Survey (English and Spanish versions available)
  • The FCPS Family Resource Center, https://www.fcps.edu/frc offers weekly webinars and other events and trainings for families of students with and without disabilities. The Center also offers an extensive library of resources at their Dunn Loring library location.
  • Find the latest FCPS news in the Special Education and Section 504 newsletter, https://www.fcps.edu/special-education-and-section-504-newsletter.
  • The Fairfax Co. Special Education PTA is a PTA unit dedicated to strengthening families and students through special education information and advocacy. Learn more at https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/.

 

Want to connect around special education issues? Contact our Special Education PTSA Committee Chair, Kelly Henderson Hagen, at specialeducation@jmhsptsa.org.

PTSA News

Please join us for our next 2025-26 PTSA meeting on
Monday, January 12th at 7:00 pm in the library.

Please click here to review the latest meeting minutes in advance so they can be voted on at the start of the meeting.

Join the PTSA!
Questions? Contact Gayle Schlueter, President at president@jmhsptsa.org or
Heather Buescher, PTSA Membership Chair at membership@jmhsptsa.org

PTSA Meetings

All meetings at 7:00 pm in the Madison library. Hope to see you there!

Monday, September 8
Monday, October 6
Monday, November 10
Monday, January 12
Monday, February 9
Monday, March 9
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 11

 

Staff Appreciation Committee

The annual Fall Treats event was held in November to celebrate our amazing Warhawk teachers and staff. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and/or food & beverage.  A special shout out to Adina Suess for leading the event. 🍂

Stay in the Loop: Would you like to be the first to know when volunteer opportunities are available? If you haven’t already, please fill out this quick form to get on the email list.

JMHS Food Pantry

Thank you for your generous support of our food pantry!  Thank you also for donating food as part of our Annual SGA Canned Food Drive.  Your donations replenish our pantry as well as local food pantries, such as Food for Others.  

We do still need the following food and hygiene items for our students and their families including:
shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, deoderant, dish soap, sponges, small size laundry detergent (37 oz or less), sanitary pads (no tampons please), granola bars, shelf stable boxed milk, shelf stable juice boxes or bottles, small size cooking oil.

Donations can be dropped off at Madison at Door 1 during school hours.  These items are available through our Amazon wishlist as well.  You can also make a cash donation below.

Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!

The Madison High School PTSA Tax Id is: 52-1289266

All Night Grad – Join the fun!

All Night Grad is making plans for the class of 2026!  Get a ticket for your senior here!  Price is $60 for now, but will increase in early 2026, so purchase today! An Apple Watch will be raffled off before winter break to those seniors who have a ticket, so don’t delay.

Come join the fun in planning this memorable night.  The ANG committee welcomes all who want to have fun and make this a great night for our seniors.  We especially love having undergrad parents on this committee who can continue to make this event better each year!  Our next meeting is on Monday, January 12, at 6:00pm in the Madison library.  Come see what we are about!  Email our chair at jmhsang@gmail.com to join the planning crew, or have questions about the event.

Lawn Signs celebrating the class of 2026 are on sale!!  The senior class will be designing their own sign and will be distributed in early spring.  Pre-purchase yours today and check it off your list! These look great at grad parties!

MAD Drama

Congratulations to the cast and crew of A Groovy Midsummer Night Dream for amazing performances!

Are you interested in staying connected with MAD Drama? Follow the facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/jmhsmaddrama) for updates and information. 

MAD Choir and Orchestra

Greetings from the Madison Choral Department!

Tis the season…for lots of MadChoir singing!  While many of our events are not open to the public, we hope to see you at one of these community upcoming events!

* Wednesday, December 3rd– Our Lady of Good Counsel Church/Money and King Remembrance Service- 7:00pm- Madrigals featured performers
* Saturday, December 6th– The Snowman in Concert- 10:30-12:00
* Tuesday, December 9th– 6:30pm Marshall Road Elementary Concert- Madrigals Guest performers
* Friday, December 12th– 4:00pm Mayor’s Open House at Town Hall- Madrigals Guest Performers
* Tuesday, December 16th-7:00pm Choral Department Winter Concert
* Wednesday, December 17th– 7:00pm Thoreau Winter Concert- Madrigals Guest Performers

Congratulations to our 41 MadChoir students who were selected for the 2026 All District Chorus. The District Chorus Event will take place February 6,7,8 at Herndon HS!

Maven Alexis, Rushil Bansal, Jillian Bayer, Jude Bishop, Julia Blinde, Grace Borrowman, Dina Boules, Colbie Bremer, Lucy Broadbent, Jasper Carson, Sean Clinton, Abby Glassman, Penelope Hall, Cora Hight, Issy Keeter, Gwyneth Kemeny, Allison Krough, Caroline Kugler, Gabe Landau-Smith, Lena Mudrick, Naomi Mudrick, Amelia Nunez, Camila Nunez, Bella Pham, Lillie Plowgian, Callie Reynolds, Rebecca Reynolds, Olivia Rojas Muhlethaler, Lucas Salinas, Mia Sanchez, Jai Sangameswar, Nora Schulenberg, Owen Shannon, Anders Skvarla, Sato Strawn, Anna Vojta, Will Walker, Laila Weedman, Nevaeh Wilson, Mina Woods-Corwin, Peter Zimmerman

All our concert dates are listed on our website (www.madchoir.org). We are so excited to share our music with our local community.

MAD Band and Color Guard

Band Concert Season
The Band Concert season is already here! All are welcome to these festive and free concerts by our amazing JMHS musicians. Both concerts are at 7:00 pm in the JMHS Auditorium.

Jazz Band Winter Concert – Tuesday, December 9th. The JMHS Jazz Ensemble will perform as well as the Thoreau Middle School Bands.
Annual Winter Concert – Friday, December 12th. The concert will feature performances by both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band.

White House Ornaments
Support the Pride of Vienna with your purchase of the official 2025 White House Ornament! Just $25 each, these beautiful round brass and gold ornaments celebrate the 150th anniversary of State Dinners and feature two iconic plates from the White House china collection.

Please email ornaments@jmhsband.org to make a purchase for porch pickup. Order 5 or more and get free local delivery! Cash or checks to: JMHS Band Boosters. Credit cards email for instructions.

Warhawk Crew

Please Join the James Madison PTSA

Membership in the James Madison Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is an invaluable way to contribute to your child’s education and stay connected with them during high school. Specific programs include:

  • Providing Faculty and Staff Enrichment and Education
  • Assistance to Student Activities and Events
  • Sponsorship of Student Events and Parent Education Programs
  • Support Academic Boosters and Provide Mock Testing Opportunities
  • Hosting the Baccalaureate Ceremony
  • Fund Making a Difference Scholarships and the Triple I awards
  • Hosting Senior Celebrations and the All Night Grad celebration
  • Supporting our Madison students and families in need

In addition to your PTSA membership, we suggest a donation of $50 per family. Your one-time, tax-deductible donation allows the PTSA to promote the academic excellence and well-being of our students. Donations are tax deductible. (Please check to see if your employer has a donation matching program.)

It’s so easy to join online! Alternatively, membership forms can also be downloaded and mailed with a check.

Questions? Contact Regan Morgan, President or Heather Buescher, PTSA membership chair.

Winter Clothing Drive

The Madison High School/JMHS PTSA winter clothing drive Winter Clothing Drive, led by JMHS teacher Ms. Slingerland, is underway. If you are able to donate, your contributions make an immediate and meaningful difference to our students.  Donations may be dropped off at the main office by Monday, December 15th, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.