Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Service

The James Madison High School community is invited to join the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Service on Monday, June 8 at 6:00 PM at Vienna Presbyterian Church, the evening before graduation. This long-standing Madison tradition brings seniors, families, and community members together for a time of reflection and celebration as students prepare to take their next steps.

This year’s theme, “One Community, Many Voices,” is inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” Through music, student participation, and reflections from members of our local faith communities, the service celebrates the many perspectives that make up the Madison community while honoring the shared hopes that unite us.

All seniors and their families are warmly welcome to attend this special evening of gratitude, inspiration, and celebration.

PTSA Volunteers Needed!


Open call for one PTSA communication position:
  • Mad Memos Editor
Please contact madmemos@gmail.com if you are interested.

All Night Grad – Join the fun!

1.  SENIORS!!  Don’t miss the Warhawk Wrap – Madison’s All-Night Grad party on June 9!  Get your senior a ticket through this link today!  Tickets are $80 until May 24 (then go up to $100) and include all-night entertainment, food, friends and prizes.  Walk our red carpet entrance and try your luck in the casino, dance at a silent disco,  run through a giant inflatable obstacle course, get photos with friends at our photo booth, and snack on a food smorgasbord all night long.

WIN A RESERVED BOX SEAT at graduation!!!  Every senior with a ticket to All-Night Grad will be eligible to win a reserved box seat at Constitution Hall for their family at graduation.  You must purchase your ticket by May 15 to qualify for the raffle.  The school will notify the winning family.

2. 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!

3.  Calling All Volunteers!  We need a slew of volunteers for our All-Night Grad party coming up on June 9.  Ever wanted to deal at a casino?  This is your chance!  That is one of many jobs we need to fill.  Grab a friend and 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

4.  Our All-Night Grad party is a large undertaking and we have over 300 people (kids and volunteers) to keep fed and hydrated!  Please consider donating food/drink/supplies to our event on June 9! We have several local businesses who donate food to our celebration, but we do need some assistance with drinks and snacks.

Special Education News

  • The Virginia Department of Education wants to hear from parents/caregivers of students with IEPs. Complete the 2026 Parent Involvement Survey HERE.
  • The FCPS Family Resource Center offers weekly webinars and other events and trainings for families of students with and without disabilities. The Center also offers an extensive library of resources, but they are MOVING from Dunn Loring to Pimmit Hills, find the latest information including how to access materials here.
  • Find the latest FCPS news in the Special Education and Section 504 newsletter.
  • The Fairfax Co. Special Education PTA is a PTA unit dedicated to strengthening families and students through special education information and advocacy. Learn more at https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/.

Want to connect around special education issues? Contact our Special Education PTSA Committee Chair, Kelly Henderson Hagen, at specialeducation@jmhsptsa.org.

PTSA News

Please join us for our next 2025-26 PTSA meeting on
Monday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in the library.

Please click here to review the latest meeting minutes in advance so they can be voted on at the start of the meeting.

Join the PTSA!
Questions? Contact Gayle Schlueter, President at president@jmhsptsa.org or
Heather Buescher, PTSA Membership Chair at membership@jmhsptsa.org

PTSA Meetings

All meetings at 7:00 pm in the Madison library. Hope to see you there!

Monday, September 8
Monday, October 6
Monday, November 10
Monday, January 12
Monday, February 9
Monday, March 9
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 11

 

Staff Appreciation Committee

Last Month’s Event, April Spring Treats, Was a Success
Spring Treats was a great success. Teachers and staff enjoyed coffee, sparkling water, lemonade, muffins, granola bars, and fresh fruit. Thank you to all who contributed food and helped make the event run smoothly.

Last Event of the Year on June 18!
We will close out the year on Thursday, June 18 with our fully catered “School’s Out for Summer” breakfast the morning after the last day of school.

Thank you Warhawk parents for all of the support you’ve given to the PTSA Hospitality program this year!

JMHS Food Pantry

Thank you for your generous support of our food pantry!  Thank you also for donating food as part of our Annual SGA Canned Food Drive.  Your donations replenish our pantry as well as local food pantries, such as Food for Others.  

We do still need the following food and hygiene items for our students and their families including:
shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, deoderant, dish soap, sponges, small size laundry detergent (37 oz or less), sanitary pads (no tampons please), granola bars, shelf stable boxed milk, shelf stable juice boxes or bottles, small size cooking oil.

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 below.

Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!

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

Academic Boosters

MAD Choir and Orchestra

Greetings from MadChoir!

Mark your calendars for the end of the year Pops Concert on May 20th in the Madison auditorium.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  The first set will be at 6:30pm and the second set will start at 7:30pm.

MAD Band and Winter Guard

Winter Guard
Congratulations to the Winter Guard students and instructors for their 1st Place Gold Medal finish in Class 2 at the AIA Championships. What an amazing performance!

Concert Band
Congratulations to Mr. Hackbarth and all band students for their performances at State Assessments. The Wind Symphony was rated Excellent and the Symphonic Band was rated Superior (on all ratings) – the highest possible score!

White House Ornaments 250th Anniversary Edition
The Band is selling the 2026 White House Ornaments early, as they honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. $25/each. See our band website for details.

Upcoming Events:
May 5, 7:00 pm: Night of Percussion Concert, McLean High School
May 6, 5:00-8:00 pm: Dining for Dollars, Chik-Fil-A
May 13th, 7:00 pm: Spring Concert, JMHS Auditorium
June 2nd, 7:00 pm: Night of Jazz, Jammin’ Java (doors open at 6:00 pm), buy tickets here

Warhawk Crew

Triple I Award Nominations for JMHS Teachers

Nominate a Teacher! for our PTSA sponsored Triple I Award for Madison Teachers and Staff! Triple I stands for Innovate-Instruct-Impact and the awards are intended to acknowledge the teachers that have been exceptional educators in the eyes of their peers, their students, and students’ parents. Nominations from parents, students, teachers, and administrators are being accepted now through Monday, May 11th for this year’s awards.

The PTSA will award ten (10) JMHS teachers $250 each.  Award recipients will be announced at Convocation. Nominations from parents, students, teachers, and administrators are being accepted now through May 11th for this year’s awards.

Please note that teachers who have won the Triple I Award in the previous school year are not eligible to win this year.

2024-2025 Triple I Award winners were:
Beth Blankenship        English
Andrew Foos               Social Studies and History
Maya Gueron               ESOL
Scott Hazen                 Science
Emily Jensen               World Languages
Laura Loy                     Performing Arts
Marielle Mariano          Fine Arts
Susan Moy                   Math
Claire Rowan               Performing Arts
Daniel Strebar              English

Please contact 1st Vice President Regan Morgan at 1stvicepresident@jmhsptsa.org with questions.

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 Regan Morgan, President or Heather Buescher, PTSA membership chair.