MANSFIELD — What began as a simple exchange of handwritten letters between students at Lexington and Madison Local Schools has grown into a yearly tradition built on friendship and meaningful connections. Now in its third year, the pen pal program continues to bring students together through letters, crafts, snacks and face-to-face gatherings stretching beyond the […]
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Madison schools earned income tax levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — History repeated itself Tuesday when voters rejected a proposed income tax levy for Madison Local Schools. The five-year ballot measure was the district’s second attempt at a 1.5-percent earned income tax levy. The issue generated a voter turnout rate of 31.78 percent. More than 58 percent of electors voted against the measure, according […]
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Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference points, and shared their memories created in a building with a 77-year history. The Open House provided a final chance to say goodbye to a […]
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If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Romana Applegate barely paused for breath when asked why she plans to vote ‘yes’ on a Madison School Board levy next month. There’s a laundry list of reasons, but in the end, it boils down to community pride and maintaining a wide range of opportunities for local students. “I really believe this is […]
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Madison to list old junior high property for sale after rejecting auction bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will list the “old junior high” property for sale after an auction in February failed to bring in a satisfactory bid. The school board voted Wednesday to authorize listing the property with RES Auction Services, the company that administered an auction for the 12.85-acre property a few months ago. The […]
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Mifflin Elementary students earn spot in national math game competition
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jennifer Porter figured her students may as well learn math if they wanted to play video games. A first grade teacher at Mifflin Elementary, Porter started letting her students play math games if they had extra time in class, using a free platform called Prodigy. Now her students’ skills may earn them national […]
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Ram Care Corner offers easy access to resources inside Madison High School
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A former display case has become a grab-and-go hub for resources and information in the hall outside the library at Madison Comprehensive High School. The Ram Care Corner has nearly everything a student might need in a pinch — from highlighters to hygiene items. Neatly labeled bins offer toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair […]
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Kindergarten registration begins April 1 at Madison Local Schools
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kindergarten registration for the Madison Local School District will be held April 1-30, 2026. Children are eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year if they are five (5) years of age on or before Madison Local School District’s first day of instruction, August 20, 2026. All kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 […]
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Madison school board votes on staff cuts, new elementary school names
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools board of education voted to suspend 21 teacher and support staff contracts, effective at the end of the school year, at its board meeting Tuesday. The cuts are part of a reduction in force (RIF) amid financial difficulties for the district. Supt. Rob Peterson said a total of 37.5 […]
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Madison teacher suspended for alleged inappropriate comments toward students
The Madison Local Schools board of education voted on Wednesday to suspend a middle school science teacher and consider her termination.