Dear Madison PTSA,
January has certainly finished with a bang! I hope everyone is digging out and staying safe after the snow and ice storm that briefly put us out of commission. While the weather kept us home longer than we would have liked, I’m grateful that students only missed 2.5 days of instruction, making it a much smoother return than it could have been.
I want to give a huge shout-out to our custodial team for their tireless efforts during and after the storm. Their hard work to keep our sidewalks, entrances, and school property as clear and safe as possible does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for all they do for our Madison community.
As a reminder, Madison operates on a rolling gradebook. Any assignments that were not completed due to weather disruptions can roll into the third quarter, so there is no need for added stress. In addition, teachers have been given an extension into next week to finalize grades. This ensures that senior marks accurately reflect students’ current level of performance before transcripts are sent to colleges and universities.
Looking ahead, course selections for next year are now underway, and we are already beginning to plan staffing for the 2026–27 school year. With the upcoming boundary changes, we look forward to welcoming additional students into the Madison family. We are excited about the growth of our community and the opportunities it brings.
Please encourage any new or prospective families to contact our Student Services Department with questions about Madison High School. We are happy to help, especially as the county continues to work through communications with families impacted by the boundary changes.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership. I hope the rest of February brings calmer weather and brighter days ahead.
The MAD Data Corner
Chronic Absenteeism: Thank you for continuing to encourage your students to attend school regularly. We appreciate your partnership. First semester attendance summary reports will be available for families soon.
School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP): Each year, we develop a School Improvement and Innovation Plan and assess our progress throughout the academic year. If you have not yet reviewed our SIIP for this year, Madison’s SIIP At-A-Glance is accessible on our website. For your convenience and information, here is our SIIP At-A-Glance for the 2025-2026 school year.
Warm regards,
Liz Calvert, Principal
Madison High School
2500 James Madison Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22181
Phone: 703-319-2311
Email: emcalvert@fcps.edu
Website: https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/