Baccalaureate for Graduates Monday, June 5th

This interfaith event hosted by the Madison PTSA will be held at Vienna Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 pm and we welcome all seniors and their families to attend. We have chosen the following quote from the 2017 National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, as the theme for this year’s Baccalaureate:  “There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

Traditionally, the Madison Baccalaureate ceremony is a time of thought and reflection guided by the words of our seniors as well as leaders of many faiths. Our Madison Madrigals will sing and a Madison orchestral ensemble will perform.  We ask that all Seniors participating arrive by 5:40pm in their graduation gowns (no caps, stoles or cords) to line up for the procession.  Please email Beth Eachus at president@jmhsptsa.org with questions.

PTSA Meetings Take Place the Second Tuesday of Each Month (with some exceptions)

Our last PTSA meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:00 pm in the school library and we hope that you can join us!  We will be discussing end of year distribution of funding and voting on next year’s board.  The Nominating Committee have proposed the following slate (below) for the 2023-2024 PTSA Board.  Nominations can also be made from the floor.

President: Regan Morgan
1st Vice President: Beth Eachus
2nd Vice President: Angela Sorrell
Treasurer: Kara Reynolds
Secretary: Tana Keeffe

All Board positions are held for one year with an opportunity to serve a second consecutive year in the same position.

World Language Department News

The World Language Department is pleased to announce the names of the students who will represent Madison at the 2023 Governor School’s World Language Academies. High schools in Fairfax County can only nominate two students per language. This year, we are very proud that all our nominees for the three languages we teach at Madison were selected by the VA Department of Education:
  • French: Sarah Bennett and Ananya Kumar
  • Latin: Sophia Hsu and Hanlin Zhang
  • Spanish: Charlotte Feigin and Nina Howell
Acceptance into this program is very competitive. Congratulations to our 6 students for their hard work! We look forward to hearing all about their three-week language experience in the Fall.

Class of 2023

Visit the Class of 2023 page for information on graduation products, cap and gown measurements, yearbook deadlines and more.

All Night Grad

Don’t miss the Warhawk Wrap – Madison’s All-Night Grad party has an official name!  Your ticket includes all-night entertainment, food, friends and prizes.  Walk our red carpet entrance and try your luck in the casino, run through a giant inflatable obstacle course, get photos with friends at our photo booth, and snack on a food smorgasbord all night long.

On-line registration is closed. Walk-ins will be accepted with $100 cash or check (JMHS PTSA) at the Vienna Community Center from 11:00 pm – 12:30 am June 6-7.

Donations Needed!!

Our Warhawk Wrap party is a smashing success!  Every senior goes home with a gift card to a local business, and many other amazing prizes are won (air pods, iPads, etc).  Please help us fund the excitement by donating a prize to our epic night of fun!  Support our generous local businesses by purchasing $5 gift cards to hand out, or larger amounts for bigger prizes.  Everything helps!  Sign-Up Genius

Calling All Volunteers!

We need a slew of volunteers for our All-Night Grad party coming up on June 6.  Ever wanted to deal at a casino?  This is your chance!  That is one of many jobs we need to fill.  Come hang out with Madison’s newest graduates – whether or not you have a senior.  It is wonderful to interact with these kids and see what your future graduates will experience soon!  Sign up today!  All-Night Grad Volunteers

Visit the Class of 2023 page for information on graduation products, cap and gown measurements, yearbook deadlines and more. 

Graduation is Tuesday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at DAR Constitution Hall

JMHS PTSA Directory

The 2022-23 Madison High School directory is now online and accessible for Madison parents. If your family is listed in the directory, you should have received a welcome email on February 18, providing you with directions to access this digital directory and update/verify your family’s information contained in it (or create an account if you are a new user). Download the app, too, for those times you’re on the go!

  • Check your inbox from February 18th for a “School Directory – Invitation to Register and Create Account” email from the James Madison High School PTSA. If it’s not there, and it’s not in your spam folder, please email Sarah Lundquist at directory@jmhsptsa.org.
  • For any Madison teachers or staff who would like to access the online directory, email directory@jmhsptsa.org from your FCPS email address, and you will be sent a welcome email with a link to access the directory.

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 Beth Eachus, President or Robyn Nguyen, PTSA membership chair.

JMHS Food Pantry

Madison Outreach:  A vital PTSA and community initiative is our Madison Food Pantry and Outreach efforts.  We have been very successful in supporting our students and their families in need by distributing food weekly to students and their families but we could not have done it without your generous donations.  

The Madison PTSA is proud to partner with Madison High School and local non profits to help our students and families but it is an ongoing endeavor to keep our pantry fully stocked. We welcome your donations and, for ease, we have created an Amazon wish list of much needed items (also listed below) which ship directly to the school.  

– Cereal
– Rice
– Pasta
– Canned vegetables
– Granola Bars
– Tomato sauce (please no glass)
– Juice
– Beans (dry or canned)
– Fruit (canned or in plastic)
– Milk (shelf stable)

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 towards this effort below.

Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!

Food for Students Grab and Go Locations

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

Join the Academic Boosters!

The Academic Boosters is a PTSA initiative dedicated to enriching the educational experience of all Madison students. Click here to join.

Academic Boosters has proudly sponsored the following programs and initiatives:

  • Funding of materials, tools, and technology to enhance classroom instruction across all subject areas
  • Annual Academic Awards Ceremony recognizing students with academic letters and pins for notable achievements
  • Funding of teacher conferences, faculty training, and other staff development activities
  • Hosting of SAT and ACT mock tests in the fall and spring
  • Triple “I” Teacher Awards Program recognizing outstanding teachers at Madison
  • Funding “Making a Difference” scholarships for graduating seniors