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# Moving the Mark
District News
![Bozeman Road Closure]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762797968/madisonschoolscom/xdri9gtthrebdkaruc4h/Bozemanroadclosure.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762797968/madisonschoolscom/xdri9gtthrebdkaruc4h/Bozemanroadclosure.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762797968/madisonschoolscom/xdri9gtthrebdkaruc4h/Bozemanroadclosure.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762797968/madisonschoolscom/xdri9gtthrebdkaruc4h/Bozemanroadclosure.png","width":832}])
![Clear Bags - Requirement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760467385/madisonschoolscom/wnvgtuhfchmjchhvqbwq/ClearBagWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760467385/madisonschoolscom/wnvgtuhfchmjchhvqbwq/ClearBagWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760467385/madisonschoolscom/wnvgtuhfchmjchhvqbwq/ClearBagWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760467385/madisonschoolscom/wnvgtuhfchmjchhvqbwq/ClearBagWeb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760467385/madisonschoolscom/wnvgtuhfchmjchhvqbwq/ClearBagWeb.png","width":1458}])
Madison County Schools has made an enhancement to its current safety plan that will require attendees to use clear bags inside the venues of all MHSAA-sanctioned events (including tailgating).
![MCS A-Rating]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758831530/madisonschoolscom/n1kfujpsy9ybxfjkspfn/NewALogoWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758831530/madisonschoolscom/n1kfujpsy9ybxfjkspfn/NewALogoWeb.png","width":416}])
Madison County Schools has again achieved an A-rating for 2025, marking the twelfth consecutive A grade for the district! MCS also celebrates earning the highest score in Mississippi among large school districts on state testing.
![Updated Mobile App]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758550842/madisonschoolscom/lhwrj2ny4c0fv7bnj6j4/Updatedapp-Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758550842/madisonschoolscom/lhwrj2ny4c0fv7bnj6j4/Updatedapp-Web.png","width":416}])
Our school district just launched a brand-new update for our mobile app, designed with your needs in mind.
![Free & Reduced Meal Application]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752015095/madisonschoolscom/tgruznppu28mfmwfrye9/Meals1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752015095/madisonschoolscom/tgruznppu28mfmwfrye9/Meals1.png","width":416}])
The Free and Reduced Meal Application portal is now active for the 2025-2026 school year.
![New Bus Tracking App Available Now]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747875664/madisonschoolscom/qswaxkvi1pveowelashu/BusZone.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747875664/madisonschoolscom/qswaxkvi1pveowelashu/BusZone.png","width":412}])
A new and improved app to track your child’s school bus is ready to roll!
![Active Parent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747058836/madisonschoolscom/he7y6h4ix3te23iklb2w/Signupforactiveparent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747058836/madisonschoolscom/he7y6h4ix3te23iklb2w/Signupforactiveparent.png","width":412}])
Sign up for ActiveParent or update your existing account here.
![MCS Parent Seminar: Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746801498/madisonschoolscom/h9c5kya9lfhnwksqts5d/MCSParentSeminar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746801498/madisonschoolscom/h9c5kya9lfhnwksqts5d/MCSParentSeminar.png","width":416}])
Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World are now available to watch online!
Welcome
Welcome to Madison County Schools!
Thank you for visiting our website and taking time to learn more about Madison County Schools. We are proud to be a top-rated district in Mississippi thanks to our dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and outstanding students. Our motto is “Mark of Excellence,” and we are strongly committed to our mission to motivate, educate, and graduate students to find success in life beyond high school.
Our vision statement encapsulates the importance of our purpose:
“Madison County Schools, in collaboration with families and community, strives to promote a safe and caring learning environment. MCS empowers students by providing diverse opportunities which emphasize academic excellence and encourage critical thinking skills. Our goal is for students to develop into responsible, productive individuals who are equipped to make positive contributions to an ever-changing global society.
Click here to read the entire message from Superintendent Poore.
At A Glance
“A” Rated
Mark of Excellence
13,000+
Student Enrollment
203
National Board Certified School Teachers