Madison County School District
Preparing Students for Career, College and Community
📢 Attention Parents, Students, and Community Members! 📢
We are officially rolling out our new Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year! 📝✨
Our top priority is creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every student can thrive. The updated handbook outlines expectations for student behavior, campus safety protocols, and how we can all work together to make this year a success.
💡 What’s New?
• Clearer Expectations: Streamlined guidelines so students and parents know exactly what to expect.
• Focus on Positivity: A renewed emphasis on restorative practices and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Safety First: Updated guidelines to ensure a secure and welcoming environment on all campuses.
Parents, please take a few moments to review the new policy with your child before the first day of school.
🔗 Read the full Student Code of Conduct here: 2026-2027 Code of Conduct
❓ Questions or Feedback?
If you have any questions regarding the updated policies, please reach out to Rod Williams at roderick.williams@mcsbfl.us.
Let’s work together to make this our best school year yet! 🎓🏫
#StudentSuccess #SafeSchools #BackToSchool #CommunityFirst
📢 Mark your calendars, Cowboys and Broncos! 🎒✨
We are so excited to welcome our families back for the 2026-2027 school year! To help you kick off the year right, both Madison County Central School and Madison County High School will be hosting their Open House on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
To make things easier for parents with students in multiple grade levels, we have purposely overlapped the times so you can visit both schools on the same evening without having to clear your schedule for two separate days!
📅 When: Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ Madison County Central School: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ Madison County High School: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come out to meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, find your schedules, and get ready for an amazing year ahead. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🏫🦅🎉
#MadisonCountySchools #BackToSchool2026 #OpenHouse #MCCSBroncos #MCHSCowboys #CommunityFirst
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS! 🎉
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth shown by our students, teachers, and staff this past school year. Check out these amazing highlights:
🦁 Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA)
Earned a stellar B grade with 53 points! They are incredibly close—just 1 point away—from reclaiming that coveted A! Keep shining, Panthers!
⚔️ James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS)
Way to grow! JMPHS officially increased their school grade from a C to a B! Your commitment to excellence, growth, and achievement is truly paying off. Go Bandits!
🏀 Madison County Central School (MCCS)
Earned a solid C with 51 points! With their eyes on the prize, the MCCS Broncos are already shooting higher and working harder with a clear goal to achieve a B in 2027! We are right behind you!
🤠 Madison County High School (MCHS)
The official grade for the Cowboys is currently marked as Incomplete and will be released later this summer. We can't wait to celebrate your results soon!
Thank you to our amazing community for your continuous support. Together, we are focused today, stronger tomorrow, and always better together! 🎒📚✨
#MadisonCountySchools #SchoolGrades #Excellence #Growth #Achievement #ProudCommunity
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share key start dates so your family can plan accordingly. Please note that we will have a staggered start for students this year to ensure a smooth transition.
Monday, August 3rd: Teachers and staff return for Pre-Planning.
Monday, August 10th: School begins for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 9th Grade students.
Wednesday, August 12th: School begins for all other grades.
Please find the officially approved school calendar attached to this message. We recommend saving or printing a copy for your reference regarding future holidays and school breaks.
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful and safe school year!
Madison County School District Announces New Principal for Madison County High School
The Madison County School District is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Peggy Hasty as the new principal of Madison County High School, effective July 1, 2026.
Mrs. Hasty brings nearly two decades of exceptional leadership and educational experience to this role. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to student success, the development of positive school cultures, and the cultivation of meaningful partnerships among students, families, staff, and the broader community.
As a 1999 graduate of Madison County High School, Mrs. Hasty’s appointment represents a meaningful homecoming. Her extensive background as an educator and administrator is supported by a strong academic foundation, having earned an Associate Degree from North Florida College, followed by both a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University.
Her comprehensive experience, combined with a reputation for a strong work ethic and a dedication to excellence, ensures she is well prepared to lead Madison County High School into its next chapter of achievement.
A long-time resident of Madison County, Mrs. Hasty and her husband, Jeff Hasty, are the proud parents of seven children and remain deeply invested in the local community. Guided by the core values of collaboration, integrity, and service, she looks forward to working alongside faculty, families, and local stakeholders to build upon the school's established traditions.
"I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as principal of Madison County High School," said Mrs. Hasty. "I look forward to building strong relationships, celebrating our successes, and working together to provide every student with opportunities to thrive academically, socially, and personally."
The district is highly confident that Mrs. Hasty’s leadership, experience, and unwavering commitment to student advocacy will have a lasting, positive impact.
Please join the Madison County School District in welcoming Mrs. Peggy Hasty to this new role as we look forward to a successful school year ahead.
🙌 IT’S HAPPENING! The weather cleared up just for our grads! ☀️🎓
We are officially ON for the graduation ceremony at **Boothill** tonight! 🥳
Plan your arrival:
👉 **6:00 PM** – Gates open for seating
👉 **7:00 PM** – Ceremony begins promptly
Let’s make it an unforgettable night. Tag your friends and family so everyone gets the update! 🎓✨
In case of inclement weather, the graduation for Madison County High School will be moved to the gym. Each graduate was given 6 tickets. Tickets will required for entry into the gymnasium.
MCHS is monitoring the weather situation and will make a determination as soon as possible.
📢 We Want Your Input, Madison County! 🍎
The Madison County School District is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all our students. To ensure our Code of Conduct reflects the values and needs of our community, we need to hear from you!
We are asking all stakeholders—parents, students, staff, and community members—to take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. Your feedback is essential in shaping the standards that guide our schools.
📋 Survey Details:
Time: Less than 5 minutes
Goal: To update and improve our District Code of Conduct for the upcoming year.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddyl5mv09sz3giEr2GyQegAZdExFEh7clhJj9OwJUTtQBZwg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
The Madison County School District is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all our students. To ensure our Code of Conduct reflects the values and needs of our community, we need to hear from you!
We are asking all stakeholders—parents, students, staff, and community members—to take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. Your feedback is essential in shaping the standards that guide our schools.
📋 Survey Details:
Time: Less than 5 minutes
Goal: To update and improve our District Code of Conduct for the upcoming year.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddyl5mv09sz3giEr2GyQegAZdExFEh7clhJj9OwJUTtQBZwg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Wellness Expo for Madison County Residents
🎓✨ MCHS GRADUATION 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎓
The big day is just around the corner! Here is everything you need to know ahead of the MCHS Graduation Ceremony this Friday. Let’s celebrate our seniors safely and responsibly! 🎉🙌
📅 The Details
Date: Friday, May 22nd
Location: Boothill (Football Field)--Home Side Only
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Ceremony Begins: 7:00 PM
🛑 Graduation Guidelines & Policies
To ensure a smooth and safe event for everyone, please take note of the following venue rules:
🛡️ Security: Metal detectors will be in use at the gate.
👜 Bags: Clear bag policy is strictly enforced. **NO gift bags** allowed.
🎈 Prohibited Items: NO balloons and NO tobacco products (VAPES included).
🚪 Entry: NO RE-ENTRY once you leave the venue.
🌧️ Inclement Weather Plan
If the weather doesn't permit an outdoor ceremony on the football field, the graduation will move inside to the MCHS Gym.
🎟️ Please note: Graduates will receive 6 contingency plan tickets in case of rain. You must present a ticket to enter the gym.
📸 Graduation Portraits
Want to access the professional graduation photos after the ceremony? It’s easy!
📱 Text the code 13505Grads26 to 90738.
Let's pack the stands and show our 2026 graduates some major love! See you Friday night! 🦅🎓❤️
#MCHSGraduation #ClassOf2026 #SeniorCelebration #MCHSCowboys
Madison County High School invites the public to join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the gym, for our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade Academic Award Program.
GO COWBOYS!!
GO COWBOYS!!
UPDATE: The Cowgirls softball game against Branford has been rescheduled until tomorrow due to rain, Wednesday May 13, at 7pm. Come out and support these girls and all they have worked so hard for all season.
📢 We Want Your Input, Madison County! 🍎
The Madison County School District is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all our students. To ensure our Code of Conduct reflects the values and needs of our community, we need to hear from you!
We are asking all stakeholders—parents, students, staff, and community members—to take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. Your feedback is essential in shaping the standards that guide our schools.
📋 Survey Details:
Time: Less than 5 minutes
Goal: To update and improve our District Code of Conduct for the upcoming year.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddyl5mv09sz3giEr2GyQegAZdExFEh7clhJj9OwJUTtQBZwg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
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Your voice matters in keeping our schools a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
**#MadisonCountySchools #BuildingTheFuture #CommunityVoice #StudentSuccess**
The Madison County School District is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all our students. To ensure our Code of Conduct reflects the values and needs of our community, we need to hear from you!
We are asking all stakeholders—parents, students, staff, and community members—to take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. Your feedback is essential in shaping the standards that guide our schools.
📋 Survey Details:
Time: Less than 5 minutes
Goal: To update and improve our District Code of Conduct for the upcoming year.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddyl5mv09sz3giEr2GyQegAZdExFEh7clhJj9OwJUTtQBZwg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
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Your voice matters in keeping our schools a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
**#MadisonCountySchools #BuildingTheFuture #CommunityVoice #StudentSuccess**
Due to a driver shortage:
Bus 38 riders pick up times for Thursday Morning:
Near Graceland Estates about 7:35-7:40
Near Little cat and 53- 7:35-7:40
2358 St thomas church road-7:40-7:45
310 st. Thomas Church road. 7:45-7:50
Rocky springs church road 7:50-7:55
Chicken Road 7:55-8:00
6011 Florida 53 8:00-8:05
The Madison County Cowgirl softball game against Hillard has been canceled for today due to weather! The game has been rescheduled for Friday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. The game will still be played at Boothill!
Just a reminder:
Due to a driver shortage tomorrow morning: Bus 38 riders pick up times for Thursday Morning: Near Graceland Estates 7:40-7:45 a.m. Near Little cat and 53- 7:40-7:45 a.m. 2358 St thomas church road-7:45-7:50 310 st. Thomas Church road. 7:50-7:55 Rocky Springs Church Road 7:55-8:00 Chicken Road 8:00-8:05 6011 Florida 53 8:05-8:10
The Madison County School District was informed this morning of the arrest of a teacher currently employed at Madison County Central School. The arrest follows allegations of child abuse involving a 6-year-old student.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this active and ongoing criminal investigation. The District is cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Upon notification of the allegations, the District took immediate action in accordance with board policy and state law:
• The employee has been placed on Administrative Leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations.
• The individual is prohibited from entering any district property or contacting students and staff during this period.
• District counselors are being made available at Madison County Central School to provide support for students, families, and staff members affected by this news.
• Parents of students that may have witnessed the alleged abuse have been notified by the administration of Madison County Central School.
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Karen Pickles:
"The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. We take any allegation of misconduct with the utmost seriousness. While we must respect the legal process and the ongoing investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to transparency and maintaining a safe learning environment for every child in our care."
Because this is an active investigation involving a minor and personnel matters, the District is unable to provide further specific details at this time. All inquiries regarding the criminal charges or the arrest should be directed to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
The Madison County School District remains dedicated to the protection of its students and will continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure justice and safety are upheld.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this active and ongoing criminal investigation. The District is cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Upon notification of the allegations, the District took immediate action in accordance with board policy and state law:
• The employee has been placed on Administrative Leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations.
• The individual is prohibited from entering any district property or contacting students and staff during this period.
• District counselors are being made available at Madison County Central School to provide support for students, families, and staff members affected by this news.
• Parents of students that may have witnessed the alleged abuse have been notified by the administration of Madison County Central School.
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Karen Pickles:
"The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. We take any allegation of misconduct with the utmost seriousness. While we must respect the legal process and the ongoing investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to transparency and maintaining a safe learning environment for every child in our care."
Because this is an active investigation involving a minor and personnel matters, the District is unable to provide further specific details at this time. All inquiries regarding the criminal charges or the arrest should be directed to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
The Madison County School District remains dedicated to the protection of its students and will continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure justice and safety are upheld.
We cordially invite everyone to the Madison County Adult Education Graduation Ceremony
When: Thursday May 14th, 2026
TIme: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Madison County High School Gym
When: Thursday May 14th, 2026
TIme: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Madison County High School Gym
Bus #140 that services the 53 south route will be running late this morning due to a maintenance issue. Transportation is aware of the situation and another bus is enroute to pick up the students.
Anastasios Kamoutsas, Commissioner of Education
From Commissioner Kamoutsa,
As we approach the PM3 testing window and the end of the school year, please see my latest Commissioner’s message.
Please encourage your students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and put forth their best effort to finish the school year strong.
We are thrilled that our students have the opportunity to show all that they have learned this year!
As we approach the PM3 testing window and the end of the school year, please see my latest Commissioner’s message.
Sincerely,
Anastasios Kamoutsas
Commissioner of Education