- Madison School District
- Awards & Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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