Heights Happenings
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
Dear Madison Families,
As we prepare for the new academic year, I am writing to extend a warm welcome to all families joining us for the 2024-2025 school year at Madison Heights. At Madison Heights we are dedicated to meeting student needs, creating a safe and caring school environment, and providing a quality education for all, including our Spanish Immersion and REACH Signature programs.
I am so excited for the upcoming school year. This year, our theme is “Alzar el vuelo como un águila. Take flight like an eagle.” We are focused on building strong foundations with our students so they can take off in their learning.
Please read important information below about the start of the school year. We hope your summer has been filled with different adventures and we can’t wait to hear all about it. We are looking forward to a successful and rewarding school year.
See you soon!
Steve Lee, Principal
Victoria Coughlin, Assistant Principal
Required Annual Check In Days, July 23rd and July 24th
In preparation for the upcoming school year, the annual student check-in will be available to all families on July 23rd. If you need assistance, please call the front office at 602-664-7800 or stop by the office between 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class lists will be accessible on July 29th for families who have completed the check-in process. Class lists will not be changed as we worked hard to create balanced classrooms that foster an environment where every student can thrive.
When you check-in you will go through the following steps:
Step 1: Login to your Parent PowerSchool Account: PowerSchool Parent Portal Sign In.
- If you do not have a Parent PowerSchool Account or are having problems login into your account, please contact the Madison Heights office for assistance, 602-664-7800 or heightsoffice@madisoned.org
- On the left hand menu select “Forms”
Select “Page 1: Annual Permissions & Acknowledgments 24-25”
Complete Agreements & Releases
Student/Parent Handbook
Athletic Student & Parent Agreement
Technology User Agreement
District Photo & Media Release
Yearbook Publication Permission
District Approved Third Party Photos and Media taken at District Events
Directory Information Release
Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA)
Sign, date and submit
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW AND UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AS IT IS USED FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AND SCHOOL NOTIFICATIONS.
Review student information
Verify address on file (If address is different, please upload a current proof of residency (water, electricity, gas or rent/lease agreement that bears the parent/legal guardians name)
Update Custody/Guardianship Documents if needed (upload current documents)
Review and update contacts
NOTE: Students will be released only to those who are marked as “student pick up” on student contacts list.
Sign, date and submit
Please make sure to list any health concerns including allergies or sensitivities
List medications taken for specified health concerns
Select over the counter medications that can be given at school
Sign, date and submit
- All Families Complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Madison School District receives additional funding based on the percentage of applications completed. Please complete the application.
Prepay for meals
Pay $50 student activity fee.
The student activity fee helps pay for extracurricular activities such as field trips, assemblies, author visits, character education programs and recess programs.
Review Transportation Information
New transportation procedures. Download the Traversa My Ride K-12 App.
Sign, date and submit
Step 6: This is also a good time to visit the Heights PTO website and sign up for their mailing list.
Meet the Teacher, Thursday, August 1st, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Join our Fun, Olympic Themed Meet the Teacher Event on Thursday, August 1st, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Join us on campus for our Meet the Teacher Event from 3:30 -6:00 pm. This olympic themed event is a great opportunity to meet and greet your child’s teachers. It is also a great time to drop off shared school supplies so students are not carrying them onto campus on the first day of school.
Please join our PTO in the cafeteria during the Meet the Teacher event to learn about many of the Madison Heights programs, activities, information, clubs and resources to help get the year started smoothly. In addition, uniforms from our Uniform Exchange program will be available.
Please enter through the cafeteria and let the Games Begin!
Uniforms
Heights students wear school uniforms. When purchasing school uniforms, we ask that you select items from the “School Uniform Section'' of a store and not just look for clothes that match the color of the uniform. For example, basketball shorts and sweatpants come in navy blue, but are not considered uniform style clothing. The options are as follows:
Tops: White, navy or red collared shirt, blouse, turtleneck, or mock turtleneck.
Bottoms: All bottoms are to be of school uniform style. Navy or khaki shorts, skort, skirts, pants, jumpers, capri pants or dresses. (Joggers, leggings, sweatpants, jeans are not acceptable uniform style bottoms)
Shoes: Shoes should be worn at all times. They should ensure that students are able to walk to class safely and participate in all classes. Slippers, shoes with skates, slides and flip-flop style sandals are not permitted.
1st Day of School, Tuesday, August 6th!!
When you arrive.... School starts at 7:45 a.m., the first bell rings at 7:40 a.m. Teachers pick up students on the playground at 7:40 a.m. and walk directly to the classrooms. Students arriving after 7:45 are considered tardy. Supervision is provided starting at 7:15 in the morning on the school playground.
Before School Visitors
Visitors wishing to come on campus prior to the start of the school day may accompany their child to the playground from 7:15 am until the first bell rings. Visitors are expected to leave campus promptly when the first bell rings and may not follow students into classrooms.
Dismissal:
School dismisses at 2:30 p.m. Parent pick up is between 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. located on the north side of campus. All students are expected to be picked up by 2:45 at parent pick up. We ask for your patience as everyone is learning the pick up procedures. The process gets faster as the year goes.
Please take some time to review the drop off and pick up procedures below if you are new to Heights.
Drop off and Pick up Procedures
Curriculum Night, Thursday, Aug. 15th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Back to School Curriculum Night Madison Heights – Thursday 8/15/24, 5:00pm-7:00pm
The Heights Back to School Curriculum Night is a chance to listen to classroom presentations about curriculum, classroom routines/schedules, parent/teacher communication, homework/grading, and volunteer opportunities among other topics. The table shows our Curriculum Night schedule. We will begin with a Heights welcome presentation at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by grade level presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at our Curriculum night!
Schedules and Calendars
- In the 2024-25 School Year, students will not have an odd / even day schedule. Students will start in the same class everyday and follow the same consistent schedule each day.
- Starting in 3rd grade, we departmentalize (a change from 2nd grade.) Students will have 4 teachers: Math, Reading /Writing, Spanish Language Arts / Social Studies, Science (Spanish)
- In 4th grade, students will start in a homeroom for Reading / Writing, then rotate to each subject area (Science, Spanish Language Arts / Social Studies, Math) throughout the rest of the day.
- We will continue with our Day 1 - Day 4 Rotation for Special Area classes. Special Areas for all students are: Music, Art, PE, Spanish Fluency
- Schedules will be accessible on July 29th for families who have completed the check-in process. Class lists will not be changed as we worked hard to create balanced classrooms that foster an environment where every student can thrive.
4th Grade Spirit Shirt Design Contest
Click here for information about the Spirit Shirt Design Contest - Open through Aug. 19th