Awards & Recognitions
Madison School District is proud to celebrate the awards and achievements of our students, staff and schools. These honors are evidence of our commitment to providing quality education and excellence at every level. Congratulations to all, and thank you for helping to inspire passion for learning and leading!
2024-2025
2024-2025
- Madison Food & Nutrition Services - 2024 Gold Award for Summer Farm Fresh Challenge
- Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Honorable Mention - Kristy Davis - Kindergarten Teacher at Madison Camelview Elementary School
- 12 News A+ Teacher - Jessica Mooney - 2nd Grade Teacher at Madison Simis Elementary School
- $8,450 Sprouts Grant to Madison Simis Elementary School for DIGGS Gardening Program
- USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Innovation in Nutrition Education Award for Madison School District
- 2023-2024 PBIS Arizona Award Level 2 - Madison Heights Elementary School
- 2023-2024 PBIS Arizona Award Level 2 - Madison Meadows Middle School
- 2023-2024 PBIS Arizona Award Level 2 - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- 2023-2024 PBIS Arizona Award Level 3 - Madison Traditional Academy
- 2023-2024 PBIS Arizona Award Level 3 - Madison Park Middle School
- 2024 IB® Arizona Teacher of the Year - Jeanette Boyle - Madison Meadows Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Melany Lange - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Laura Mora - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Joshua Hoy - Madison Park Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Andrea Gonzalez - Madison Park Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Jennifer Sokolis - Madison Park Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Elysia Lopez - Madison Rose Lane Elementary School
2023-2024
2023-2024
- Madison Meadows Middle School - 2023-2024 Best Buddies Top New School Award
- Madison Rose Lane Elementary School - 2024 Discovery Education School of the Year Award
- 2nd Best Elementary School District in Arizona - Ranking Arizona: Top 10 elementary school districts for 2024
- Madison Simis Elementary School - Sandra Warren - Arizona Community Education's Community Educator of the Year
- Madison Park Middle School - Lexi Thompson - Arizona Community Education Association's Program Leader of the Year
- Madison Meadows Middle School - Addison Briggs - MYP IB Student of the Year
- Madison Simis Elementary School - Eliana Moskowitz - PYP IB Student of the Year
- Madison Meadows Middle School - 2023-2024 Best Buddies Top New School
- Madison Meadows Middle School Students Win 2nd Place in 2023 Engineers of the Future Science Fair
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Simis Elementary
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Traditional Academy
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Camelview Elementary School
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Heights Elementary
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison Meadows Middle School
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison Traditional Academy
- 2023-2024 CS100 School - Madison Camelview Elementary School
- 2022-2023 PBISAz Award - Madison Traditional Academy
- "A" Rated School District by the Arizona Department of Education
- Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award - Jessie McKinley, Coding Teacher at Madison Camelview Elementary School
- Arizona Teacher of the Year Top 10 Candidate - Jessie McKinley, Coding Teacher at Madison Camelview Elementary School
- Out-of-School Time Professional Award of Excellence from the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence - Grant Rogers, Site Coordinator at Madison Traditional Academy
- Gold Award for the Summer Farm Fresh Challenge from the Arizona Department of Education | Health & Nutrition Service - Madison School District
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Hana Lashin, Teacher - Madison Park Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Elena Bendroff, Teacher - Madison Park Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Maria Andrade, Teacher - Madison Rose Lane Elementary School
2022-2023
2022-2023
- National Board Certified Teacher - Ashley Bohlman - Teacher Mentor
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Lily Behboodi, Special Education Teacher - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- APS Supply My Class Grant - Joelle Bever, Paraprofessional - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching - John Williams - Madison Traditional Academy
- Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching - Melissa Bracamonte - Madison Traditional Academy
- Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Grant - Rachel Jasinski - Madison Simis Elementary
- Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Grant - Michelle Beckett - Madison Simis Elementary
- Social Worker of the Year from School Social Work Association of Arizona - Adriana Lopez - Madison Park Middle School
- Award of Excellence from the Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) for "AZ Cardinals School Visit Photo Series" Photography
- Award of Excellence from the Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) for "We're Madison" Video
- Mariah Bryant, Preschool Teacher at Madison Traditional Academy - Obtained Quality First 5 Star Preschool Program
- Cecilia Araiza, Cafeteria Manager at Madison Park Middle School - School Nutrition Association National Manager of the Year Award
- Dorothy Starr, Madison Simis Elementary School - 2023 Arizona IB PYP Students of the Year Award
- Valley Athletic Conference - 1st Place - Madison Traditional Academy Girls Softball
- Valley Athletic Conference - 2nd Place - Madison Traditional Academy Boys Basketball
- Valley Athletic Conference - 2nd Place - Madison Park Girls Track & Field
- Valley Athletic Conference - 1st Place - Madison Traditional Academy Girls Varsity Softball
- Valley Athletic Conference - 2nd Place - Madison Traditional Academy Boys Baseball
- Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition - Madison Meadows - 1st Place - Team "Rambuctious Rams"
- Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition - Madison Meadows - 1st Place - Team "Killer Fruits on the Hunt"
2021-2022
2021-2022
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Simis Elementary
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Traditional Academy
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Elementary School - Madison Heights Elementary
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison Meadows Middle School
- U.S. News & World Report Best Public Middle School - Madison Traditional Academy
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year Award - Megan Tracy - Madison Meadows Middle School
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year Award - Jamie Monroe - Madison Simis Elementary
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Student of the Year Award - Kyliegh S
- AZ Arts Education's Exemplary Arts School Program - Gold Designation - Madison Rose Lane Elementary
- 12 News A+ Teacher of the Week - Mrs. Lavina Bahm, Madison Rose Lane Elementary
- 12 News A+ Teacher of the Week - Mrs. Nancy Magnusson, Madison Simis Elementary
- Melanie McClintock Leadership Award of Excellence from the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence - Patrick McFaddin, Camp Coordinator
- National Board Certified Teacher - Kyra Bennett (Formerly Emmrich) - Madison Camelview Elementary
- National Board Certified Teacher - Tiffany Vanore - Madison Simis Elementary
- National Board Certified Teacher - Jamie Allen - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- National Board Certified Teacher - Bridget Brown - Madison Rose Lane Elementary
- Award of Excellence from Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) for "Parenting Future-Focused Kids Podcast'
- Elected President of the Arizona Community Education Association - Quisha Breiling, Director for Community Education
- Valley Athletic Conference - 1st Place - Madison Meadows Girls Basketball
- Valley Athletic Conference - 1st Place - Madison Meadows Flag Football
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A - 1st Place - Madison Meadows Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference - 1st Place - Madison Traditional Academy Varsity Softball
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition - Madison Meadows - 1st Place - Team "Team Name"
- Arizona Community Education Program Leader of the Year Award - Lena Mautz, Site Coordinator - Madison Traditional Academy
- Arizona Community Education Line Staff of the Year Award - Kim Austin, Preschool Teacher - Madison Simis Elementary
2020-2021
2020-2021
- PBISAz AmAZing Award - Madison Camelview Elementary School
- PBISAz AmAZing Award - Madison Heights Elementary School
- PBISAz AmAZing Award - Madison No. 1 Middle School
- PBIZAz AmAZing Award - Madison Park Middle School
- PBIZAz AmAZing Award - Madison Simis Elementary School
- Government Finance Officers Association - Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting to Madison School District
- Award of Excellence from Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) for Website Redesign
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition - Madison Meadows - 1st Place - Team "Forward to the Past"
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition - Madison Meadows - 1st Place - Team "Thinking Sharks"
2019-2020
2019-2020
- 12News A+ Teacher of the Week - Kyra Emmerich, Madison Camelview
- 12News A+ Teacher of the Week - Andrew Glassman, Madison Park
- 12News A+ Teacher of the Week - Sarah Lawrence, Madison Rose Lane
- Arcadia News "Teachers We Love" February 2020 - Lisa Vaaler, Madison No. 1
- Accepted in the Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona, Arizona Education Foundation - Justyne LeBuda
- Arizona Community Education Association Office Staff of the Year - Kristin Butler, District Office
- Arizona Community Education Association Program Leader of the Year - April Long, Madison Simis
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Student of the Year - Sophie Garcia
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year - Julia Hubbs, Madison Simis
- AZ529 College Savings Essay Contest Winner - Sammy Lipovitch
- AZPBIS Silver Award - Madison Traditional Academy
- AZTV-7 & Mathnasium Teacher of the Month (December 2019) - Anna Andrews, Madison Meadows
- Finalist of the Melanie McClintock Leadership Award of Excellence, Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence - Sandra Warren
- Odyssey of the Mind, 1st Place in Division - Madison Simis
- VAC Conference Champions - Madison Meadows Boys Cross Country
- VAC Conference Champions - Madison Meadows Girls JV Basketball
- VAC Conference Champions - Madison Park Girls Cross Country
- Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching - Anna Andrews, Madison Meadows
- Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching - Amber Bradshaw, Madison Meadows
- Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching - Peter Samuel, Madison Meadows
2018-2019 and Prior
2018-2019
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Student of the Year – Jula Keturatana
- Arizona Professors of Educational Leadership – Outstanding Adjunct Award Winner – Dr. Peter Morkert
- ASBO International – Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting – Madison School District
- Citizen’s Law Enforcement Anti-Graffiti Initiative – 1st Place – Madison Meadows
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition – 1st Place (Division) – Madison Meadows Team “Rest in Pepperoni”
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition – 2nd Place (Division) – Madison Meadows Team “Balsa Boys”
- Odyssey of the Mind Central Regional Competition – 2nd Place – Madison Simis “Team 3rd Grade”
- Odyssey of the Mind Central Regional Competition – 3rd Place – Madison Simis “Team Magnusson”
- Phoenix Business Journal – Healthiest Employers List – Madison School District
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Girls Varsity Softball
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Boys Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Boys Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Boys Varsity Basketball
- Xavier College Prep Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching – Anna Andrews
2017-2018
- Arcadia News “Teachers That Make A Difference” – Rachel Jasinski (Madison Camelview)
- Arizona Cardinals MVP in the Classroom – Caitlyn Griefenberg (Madison Camelview)
- Arizona Cardinals MVP in the Classroom – Hannah Milne (Madison Camelview)
- Arizona Community Education Association Line Staff of the Year – Jodi Thompson (Madison Heights)
- Arizona Community Education Association Program of the Year – Madison Simis Early Childhood Program
- Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence Award – Madison Camelview Elementary
- ADE Farm Fresh Award – Cecelia Araiza (Madison Park), Linda Goodin (Madison Rose Lane), Valeria Martinez (Madison Camelview)
- Arizona EL Student Success Story Honorable Mention – Deyci Cedilo and Manuel Guerrero
- AZ PBIS Merit Award – Madison No. 1
- AZ PBIS Silver Award – Madison Camelview, Madison Park, Madison Heights
- APS STEM Grant – Bonnie McCarthy (Madison Simis)
- Doodle 4 Google Arizona Winner – Bella Strupfer
- EL Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist – Linda Delgadillo (Madison Camelview)
- Madison Meadows designated as a “No Place for Hate” school
- Maricopa County Exemplary Principal – Priscilla Gossett (Madison Heights)
- Odyssey of the Mind State Competition – 3rd Place – Madison Simis “Team Weflen”
- Regional Spelling Bee – 2nd Place – Pragya Prasad
- Scholastic “My Hero Portrait” Contest – Olivia Demarse
- State Spelling Bee – 1st Place – Marcus Giorza
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Boys Varsity Basketball
- Valley Athletic Conference – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Boys Cross Country
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Girls Varsity Softball
- Valley Athletic Conference 5A – 1st Place – Madison Meadows Girls Varsity Volleyball
- Valley Athletic Conference – 1st Place – Madison No. 1 Boys Volleyball
- Valley Athletic Conference – 1st Place – Madison Park Girls Cross Country
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Cross Country
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Soccer
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Varsity Volleyball
2016-2017
- Arizona Cardinals MVP in the Classroom – Stacy Aguilar
- Arizona Cardinals MVP in the Classroom – Jordyn Munoz
- Arizona Community Education Association – Community Education Program Leader of the Year – Patrick McFaddin (Madison Rose Lane)
- Arizona Community Education Association – Community Education Administrator/Regional Leader of the Year – Quisha Ryan
- Arizona IB Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year – Jocelyn Harding (Madison Simis)
- AZ PBIS Merit Award – Madison No. 1
- AZPBIS Bronze Award – Madison Meadows, Madison Heights
- AZ PBIS Silver Award – Madison Camelview, Madison Rose Lane, Madison Park
- AZ PBIS Gold Award – Madison Simis
- ASA Outstanding Adjunct Professor – Dr. Peter Morkert
- Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition Participation – Madison Meadows 5th Grade Team
- Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition Participation – Madison Meadows 7th/8th Grade Team
- Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition Participation – Madison Simis/Heights
- OELAS ELL Student Success Story Honorable Mention – Gyselle Lopez-Flores
- Rodel Exemplary Principal – Hilary O’Brien (Madison Camelview)
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Boys Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Boys Junior Varsity Baseball
- Valley Athletic Conference – 1st Place – Madison Park Boys Track
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Varsity Volleyball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Varsity Soccer
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Varsity Basketball
- Valley Athletic Conference 4A – 1st Place – MTA Girls Varsity Softball
2016 and Prior
2016 – STEM Community of Practice Student Representative
- Janeth Morales, Madison Park
- Alan Canales, Madison Park
2016 – Greater Phoenix Honor Band
- Yamilet Morales, Madison Park
2016 – ADL Courage Essay
- 1st Place Winner: Janie Christensen, Madison Meadows
- 2nd Place Winner: Morgan Goettl, Madison Meadows
2016 – Young American Poetry Digest
- Tomas Grajales, Madison Traditional Academy
2016 – PBIS Award Winners
- Silver Award: Madison Camelview, Madison Simis
- Bronze Award: Madison Park, Madison Heights, Madison Rose Lane
- Merit Award: Madison No. 1, Madison Traditional Academy, Madison Meadows
2016 – Richard Whitney Music Scholarship
- J.C.Medina – flute
- Morgan Goettl – flute
- Jackie Hogan – clarinet
- Clara Horner – violin
2016 – Judges Award at the First Lego League Competition
- Madison Simis Robotics Team coached by Sarah McWilliams
2016 – Odyssey of the Mind World Finalists
- Simis 4th grade coached by Carson Bilger –1st place at Regional
- Simis 3rd grade coached by Julie Morrison –2nd place at Regional
- Meadows 6th grade/7th grade coached by Elizabeth Cohen –2nd place at Regional
2016 – Community Education Program Leader of the Year, Arizona Community Education Association
- Alex Pierson, Madison Heights
2016 – Community Education Administrator of the Year, Arizona Community Education Association
- Diane Selby, Director for Community Education
2016 – Victor L. Boels Nursing Scholarship and Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
- Angela Robson, Madison Heights
2016 – University of Phoenix Fellowship Scholarship
- Kelley Perry, Madison Heights
2016 – University of Phoenix Fellowship Scholarship
- Ashley Bohlman, Madison Rose Lane
2015 – Valley Metro Cool Stuff Art Contest
- Elizabeth Blair, Madison Simis
2015 – Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Christina Lee, Madison Traditional Academy
2015 – Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching
- John Sendra, Madison No. 1
2015 – National Blue Ribbon Award
- Madison Meadows Middle School
2015 – Rodel Exemplary Teacher Finalist
- Jeannie Swanson, Madison Camelview
2015 – 2015 AZ ELL Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
- Melissa Brammer, Madison Camelview
2015 – IB Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year
- Carson Bilger, Madison Simis
2015 – Rodel Aspiring Principal
- Maggie Rodriguez, Madison Park
2014 – Rodel Exemplary Principal Semi-Finalist
- Peter Morkert, Principal Rose Lane
2014 – Art Advocate Award presented by the Arizona Art Education Association (AAEA)
- Pam Warren, Principal Madison No. 1
2014 – Recognition by the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) for outstanding volunteer work and service
- Joshua Block, Madison Simis Music Teacher
2014 – ASBAIT – Wellness Coordinator Award for Outstanding Performance
- Lilly Lopez, Benefits/Payroll Technician
2014 – Madison Simis approved as an International Baccalaureate Program, Primary Years Program, School
2014 – Spelling Bee
- Anjali Moore, Progressed to Sate Finals, Madison Meadows 8th Grade Studnet
- Norbu Shastri, Progressed to Regional Competition, Madison Heights 4th Grade Student
2014 – Anti-Defamation League Essay Competition
- Anjali Moore, 2nd Place Winner, Madison Meadows 8th Grade Student
- Becca Web, 3rd Place Winner, Madison No. 1 8th Grade Student
2014 – Braille Challenge Award
- Danna Rivera, Madison No. 1 6th Grade Student
- Elijah Moore, Madison No. 1 5th Grade Student
2014 – ASPRA Awards
- Scott Holcomb, Board Member Giving Back to the Community in Education
- Rodney and Sasha Glassman
- Jay Mann and Jacqueline Gouin, Madison Scene publication
- Rob McBride, Excellence in Communicating the District’s Message in Videos
2014 – AdvancED International Accreditation Renewal
2014 – PBISAz Achievement Awards
- Madison Simis, Bronze award
- Madison Park, Merit award
- Madison Heights, Merit award
- Madison Camelview, Merit award
2014 – Arizona School Boards Association’s Jack Peterson Student Photography Contest, First Place
- Spencer Scher, Madison Meadows 8th Grade Student
2014 – Arizona State Fair, First Place for Mixed Media Sculpture
- Mallory Buisker, Madison Meadows 6th Grade Student
2014 – Future Leaders in Education, National Education Association
- Lindsay Farr, Madison Park teacher
- Amy Ball, Madison Simis teacher
2013 – Arizona Superintendent of the Year
- Dr. Tim Ham
2013 – Rodel Exemplary Teacher Finalist
- Mary Proctor, Special Education teacher at Madison Park
2013 – Teacher of the Week, KNIX Radio
- Jessica Huyck, Rose Lane teacher
2013 – ELL Student Success Story award from OELAS
- Metasebia Bates, Meadows 7th Grade Student
- Dulce Figueroa Arellano, Rose Lane 2nd Grade Student
2013 – ASBAIT Wellness Coordinator Award for the category “Vivacious Vocalist.”
- Lilly Lopez, Benefits/Payroll Technician
2013 – Teachers as Writers contest from the Arizona English Teachers’ Association, First Place
- Renee Poginy
2012 – Arizona Technology in Education Association Support Person of the Year
- Steve Kenney
2012 – Noetic Learning Math Contest, Perfect Score
- Ben Travis, 3rd Grade Madison Camelview
- Henry Palmer, 3rd Grade Madison Camelview
2012 – Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind’s Braille Challenge, 1st Place
- Danna Rivera, Madison Rose Lane
2011 – ADE English Language Learner Teacher of the Year
- Jennifer Glueck, Madison Camelview
2011 – School Nutrition Association of Arizona School Nutrition Director of the Year Award
- Kristin Soulsby, Director of Food Services
2011 – Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee
- Dave Vibber, Meadows Athletic Director
2011 – Arizona Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award
- Jo Bever, Madison Park Teacher
2011 – School Nutrition Association Heart of the Program Award, Southwest Regional Winner
- Linda Goodin, Madison Meadows Cafeteria Cashier
2011 – National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Service Project of the Year
- Madison Park NJHS
2010 – National School Boards Association Magna Award
- Madison’s Instructional Technology Professional Development Program
2010 – Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
- Jessica Boland, Madison Rose Lane Teacher
2010 – Arizona School Boards Association All-Arizona School Board Award
- Scott Holcomb, Board Member