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Read More - Healthy Livin' Summer Camp Bus Drop-Off Locations

HEALTHY LIVIN’ SUMMER CAMP
BUS DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
BUS 1: Orange
7:15 A.M. Greenville Elementary School
7:20 A.M. Haffye Hayes Park
7:40 A.M. Cherry Lake General Store
8:00 A.M. Pinetta Elementary School
8:20 A.M. Winn Dixie
8:30 A.M. North Florida College

Bus will depart North Florida College at 3:30 P.M.
3:40 P.M. Winn Dixie
4:00 P.M. Pinetta Elementary School
4:20 P.M. Cherry Lake General Store
4:40 P.M. Haffye Hayes Park
4:45 P.M. Greenville Elementary School

BUS 2: Green
7:35 A.M. Lee Elementary School
7:50 A.M. Champion Fitness
8:00 A.M. Bob and Jim’s
8:10 A.M. Fast Track on the corner of 53
“Brush Away”
8:15 A.M. C&E
8:20 A.M. Sumatra & Pickney Street
8:30 A.M. North Florida College

Bus will depart North Florida College at 3:30 P.M.
3:35 P.M. Sumatra & Pickney Street
3:40 P.M. C&E
3:45 P.M. Fast Track on the corner of 53
“Brush Away”
3:55 P.M. Bob and Jim’s
4:05 P.M. Champion Fitness
4:20 P.M. Lee Elementary School

This is a survey about the Madison County School District (MCSD) Code of Student Conduct (Code). The Code is reviewed with all students at the beginning of the school year and then periodically during the school year. This survey will assist MCSD and the School Board in understanding the community’s knowledge and perception of the Code. Click here to take the survey.

Read More - Florida Agriculture History Award Essay Contest

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are announcing the launch of the third annual Florida Agriculture History & Creativity Award Essay Contest. The 500-word essay contest, originally established by Commissioner Fried in 2019, encourages Florida students in grades 4-12 to learn about hemp and the diverse commodities that can be made from it in an effort to create a more sustainable future for our state.

“Following the inception of the state’s hemp program in 2020, this newest Florida commodity has been leading the way in creating safe and sustainable products, furthering Florida’s rich agricultural history and the state’s second largest economic driver,” said Commissioner Fried. “Hemp has the potential for over 25,000 uses including textiles, biocomposite building materials, biodegradable packaging products, and food and medicinal products. We’re excited to see what innovative products Florida’s young minds will add to this list next, as we continue to keep Florida growing sustainably.”

The Florida Agriculture History Award essay contest will be open to all 4th through 12th graders enrolled in a Florida public or private school through May 20, 2022. Nine winners will receive a $1,000 Florida Prepaid 529 Scholarship, courtesy of Fresh From Florida, and be recognized at a Florida Cabinet meeting to be held at the Capitol Building in Tallahassee later this year. This contest is sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the Florida Prepaid College Board (FPCB). Students can learn more, find official contest rules, and enter by visiting FDACS.gov/AgHistoryAward.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND OF A SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA

The School Board of Madison County, Florida announces that:

1. The School Board’s regular public meeting which was scheduled for April 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm has been rescheduled. This regular public meeting, to which all persons are invited to attend, will now be held on April 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm, at the School Board Meeting Room, 210 North East Duval Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340; and,

2. The School Board will hold a special public meeting, to which all persons are invited to attend, on April 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the main courtroom of the Madison County Courthouse, 125 South West Range Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340. The purpose of this special meeting is for the School Board to resolve an impasse pursuant to Section 447.403, Florida Statutes. The impasse is between the School Board and the Madison County Education Association, AFT Local # 4375, FEA, NEA, Madison, Florida (Association) which is the bargaining agent for both (1) the Instructional Employees Bargaining Unit, and (2) the Education Support Professional Unit. The impasse concerns both bargaining units.

A copy of the agenda for each meeting may be obtained no earlier than 7 days prior to each meeting by writing to the School Board at 210 North East Duval Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340 or by calling Ms. Becky Bishop at (850) 973-5022.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any of the above meetings is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Ms. Becky Bishop at (850) 973-5022. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the School Board by calling 711.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meetings he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Dated: April 5, 2022.

School Board of Madison County, Florida

By: /s/ Shirley Joseph

Shirley Joseph

Superintendent of Schools

Posted on April 5, 2022.

Madison County School District is carefully monitoring the weather development. At this time ALL schools will remain open.

Please periodically monitor our sites for any additional announcements.

Read More - Bus Driver Appreciation Week

February 21-25, 2022 was "Bus Driver Appreciation Week". The Madison County School District wishes to thank all of our bus drivers for their service! The schools and Transportation Department sponsored several activities in appreciation of our bus drivers throughout the week.

Madison County School District will be closed for Spring Break from March 21, 2022 through March 25, 2022. All Schools and the District Office will be closed during this time.

The Madison County School District is accepting school transfer reqeusts under the Controlled Open Enrollment Option beginning March 1, 2022 and ending May 25, 2022. This is for the 2022-2023 school year. For more information please call (850) 973-1535.

The District is in need of volunteers to assist with proctoring during FSA testing. Please contact your child's school if you are interested in being a volunteer.

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the launch of the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest. With March being Youth Art Month, students are encouraged to create an art piece inspired by the theme Florida is the Place for Space: Celebrating Florida’s Contributions to Space Travel and Exploration. Students in grades K-5 are invited to participate in the art contest. Student contest rules and guidelines can be found online at www.FloridaSpaceArt.com.

“As Chair of Space Florida’s Board of Directors, I am proud to launch Florida’s Space Art competition for K-5 students,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “This is an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and artistic talent while highlighting Florida’s iconic space coast, space travel, and exploration. I look forward to seeing all the submissions that, no doubt, will be out of this world.”

Space Florida, as a key sponsor of the Lieutenant Governor’s Space Art Contest, believes supporting STEAM education initiatives are an integral part of its mission.

“Space has long inspired the human imagination and we are excited to support the next generation of Florida artists develop their talents as they experience space as no others have before them,” said Space Florida CEO Frank DiBello. “We are excited to support the Lieutenant Governor through this art contest.”

About the Florida Space Student Art Contest
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez’s Space Art Contest is open to all K-5 grade students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Submissions will be broken down in to two categories: K-2 and 3-5. Five original art pieces will be selected from each category, with a grand prize winner selected from each group.

About the Featured Artist
Jonlouis Gonzalez is the Featured Artist for the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest. His work is inspired by his love for space. Last year, Jonlouis’ art flew with the SpaceX Inspiration4 crew and donated to charity.

“As an artist and as someone who grew up watching space launches from my hometown of Melbourne, I could not be more excited to be a part of this Space Art Competition,” said Jonlouis Gonzalez. “It is my hope that students across our state become creative and inspired by our astronauts who are sent on missions to improve life for all of humanity.”

Forms and Guidelines

Submit artwork to the address below:

Space Florida
ATTN: Space Art Contest
505 Odyssey Way, Suite 300
Exploration Park, Florida 32953

All entries must be received by 5 PM on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Healthy Livin' Summer Camp Bus Drop-Off Locations

June 15, 2022

Code of Student Conduct Survey

May 13, 2022

Florida Agriculture History Award Essay Contest

April 22, 2022

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND OF A SPECIAL MEETING

April 6, 2022

Severe Weather Announcement

April 5, 2022

Bus Driver Appreciation Week

March 25, 2022

Spring Break March 21 - 25, 2022

March 15, 2022

Controlled Open Enrollment

March 10, 2022

Volunteers Needed!

March 10, 2022

Spring 2022 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students

March 8, 2022