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2025-2026 Open Enrollment

Inspire your child's passion for learning and leading! Open enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted.

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Welcome to Madison No. 1

Madison No. 1 Middle School is a Visual & Performing Arts School, and is also home to our Spanish Immersion program offering for 5th through 8th grade students, as well as the REACH – Profoundly Gifted program for middle school.

Mission & Philosophy

No. 1 nurtures creativity and connectivity, starting every day with an advisory period dedicated to helping students develop a connection to campus, feel supported in their learning, and build executive functioning and social skills. Two signature programs are available, including Visual & Performing Arts and Spanish Immersion, and students can choose from diverse electives and Encore Classes like dance, theater, orchestra, technology, guitar, art, Spanish, and more. Supported by a foundation of strong parent involvement, community partnerships, and a curriculum that focuses on the development of students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being, No. 1 fosters a warm culture and a framework that inspires inquiry and a lifetime love of learning. 

About Madison No. 1

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From Our Community

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Rosemarie Lewis - Madison No. 1 Middle School

"Madison No. 1 Middle School is a remarkable Preforming Arts School.  Our daughters not only received an outstanding academic education, but also the amazing opportunity for advanced theater, dance, music, art and several others electives. The staff are supportive and encouraging to the students, adding to the overall school experience. The PTO has a strong commitment to the students, staff, and community by supporting school events, providing grants for teachers, and encouraging involvement in Madison No. 1 Middle School."

 

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Madison No. 1 Teacher Receives STEM Grant from APS

Madison No. 1 Middle School's 7th and 8th-grade science teacher, Natalie Carpenter, has been awarded a STEM grant from Arizona Public Service (APS). This grant, in partnership with the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation, will supply funding for innovative STEM learning tools and resources that aim to enhance the educational experience for her students.

With this grant, Ms. Carpenter will be able to acquire a range of new electronics, including Raspberry Pi devices, Arduino starter kits, and a multi-color 3D printer for her classes. These new tools will provide her students with the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects that will deepen their understanding of STEM concepts through real-world applications and foster their creativity.

Phoenix Suns player Ryan Dunn and the Suns Gorilla visited Ms. Carpenter's classroom to present her with the grant award and a custom Suns jersey, adding to the excitement of the announcement.

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Madison Receives APS Grant for Trees

Thanks to a generous grant from Arizona Public Service (APS), Madison No. 1 Middle School has enhanced its campus with 66 new trees for students and the community to enjoy. 

On October 24, staff volunteers from APS, alongside Madison School District staff and students, gathered to plant these new trees around the school grounds.

Through its Community Tree Program, APS collaborates with Title 1 schools, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, cities, and towns in lower-income areas to supply trees and support their planting. Since the initiative began in 2022, APS has successfully planted over 1,300 trees.

The newly planted trees at Madison No. 1 Middle School will provide additional shade and cooling benefits, both on campus and along the community sidewalks on 16th Street and Missouri.

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