Save the Date - 5th Grade Graduation Party!

Calling all 5th grade graduates & parents! Mark your calendar for Madison's Class of 2026 graduation celebration on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30-8:00pm at Ruth Lake Country Club!

Ticket and event details coming soon. 

CSCI Survey Coming Soon

The D181 2025-26 CSCI climate survey will open on Tuesday, February 17th. Families will receive a link to complete the survey via email on Tuesday, February 17th. Staff will complete the survey during a staff meeting, and students in grades 4-8 will complete the survey during the school day.

This annual survey is not only a requirement for all school districts in the state but also an opportunity to share how we're performing as a school district with audiences near and far.

Participation from parents, teachers, and students is crucial to ensure we compile a valuable snapshot of D181's school climate. All survey results are anonymous, as responses are reported directly to the National School Climate Center before being made available to the District and public. 

For more information, visit D181.

Community Speaker Series

Please join us on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:00pm for a Community Speaker Series webinar. We are excited to welcome child and adolescent mental health expert and psychotherapist, Katie Hurley, DSW, LCSW. Dr. Hurley, is the Senior Clinical Advisor for The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teen and young adult mental health. She is also the author of five books at the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health. Register HERE.  

In her new book, Breaking the Boy Code, Dr. Hurley shines a light on the urgent mental health crisis facing boys. Aimed at parents and educators of boys ages five and older, this webinar will provide actionable guidance on fostering empathy, emotional regulation, and healthy connections.

Dr. Katie Hurley
Breaking the Boy Code: The New Playbook For Raising Resilient Boys
Wednesday, February 11th from 7:00-8:30pm (webinar)

The Community Speaker Series is committed to fostering a sense of community through hosting in-person and virtual events that inform and inspire. CSS is funded jointly by District 86 and District 181 and is supported by the D181 Foundation. Our events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to join our events, connect and learn together. 

Homework Helpers at HPL

HPL’s Homework Helper program will pick back up this Thursday, January 15th. Due to the popularity of the program, we are expanding to Mondays! Students in grades K-8 can drop in during our Homework Helper sessions to receive help from trained high school volunteers!

Hosted by the HPL Junior Advisory Board. Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 pm in the Community Meeting Room. Getting homework help from a high school student is fun and students will earn rewards for their work. Parents need to sign in their students.