September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Madison County High School is emphasizing the importance of regular, on-time attendance. Every day in school provides students with valuable instructional time, opportunities to engage with teachers and classmates, and progress toward successful course completion and graduation. The first bell is at 7:56am.
At MCHS, attendance is the first of our ABCs to Mastering Cowboy Success—Attendance, Behavior, and Course Completion. Missing school regularly can lead to learning gaps, lower academic performance, missed assignments and assessments, and difficulty staying on track for graduation.
We ask our students and families to make regular attendance a priority. Every day matters, every class matters, and every Cowboy matters. Please check your child's Skyward for missed classes to ensure regular attendance is being met daily.
Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow.
At MCHS, attendance is the first of our ABCs to Mastering Cowboy Success—Attendance, Behavior, and Course Completion. Missing school regularly can lead to learning gaps, lower academic performance, missed assignments and assessments, and difficulty staying on track for graduation.
We ask our students and families to make regular attendance a priority. Every day matters, every class matters, and every Cowboy matters. Please check your child's Skyward for missed classes to ensure regular attendance is being met daily.
Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow.
Madison County High School is excited to invite our community to join us for the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2, at 10:00 AM!
This year’s Homecoming theme is “There Is No Place Like Boot Hill,” and we look forward to celebrating the tradition, pride, and spirit that make Madison County High School and our community so special.
Local organizations, businesses, clubs, churches, teams, and community groups interested in participating in the parade are encouraged to join us! If your organization would like to participate, please complete the parade application using the attached link.
We look forward to seeing our Cowboys, families, alumni, and community come together for this special Homecoming tradition.
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Theme: “There Is No Place Like Boot Hill”
Come out, show your Cowboy pride, and help us celebrate Homecoming at MCHS!
Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSH842Q-MpjQvBVFvvm7ua-6YHc-Ji24r0F6KUyYwZXsJuxw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112245229076249503186
Link to pay: https://gofan.co/event/6887843?schoolId=FL24291
🎓 Attention MCHS Seniors & Families! 🤠
Senior Portraits are tomorrow, Monday, September 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in the MCHS Media Center. BPI Photography will be on campus, and we need ALL seniors in attendance. The makeup date will be October 19, 2026.
As we continue through this important senior year, we also want to remind our students and families that attendance, behavior, and coursework matter. Senior attendance is currently an area in need of improvement, and we are asking our families to partner with us in ensuring students attend school and class daily. Senior privileges will be reviewed at the end of each nine weeks based on attendance, behavior, and coursework.
On a positive note, senior discipline is at an all-time low! We are proud of our seniors for stepping up as leaders and role models at MCHS and want to see that continue.
Our Administration, Graduation Coach, Guidance Department, and Instructional Coach Team are working diligently to ensure every senior understands exactly what is needed to earn their diploma and successfully transition into employment, enlistment, or further education.
Parents and guardians, we appreciate your partnership. Together, we can help our seniors finish strong and walk across that stage prepared and confident!
Questions or concerns? Contact MCHS at 850-973-5061.
🤠 Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy!
Senior Portraits are tomorrow, Monday, September 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in the MCHS Media Center. BPI Photography will be on campus, and we need ALL seniors in attendance. The makeup date will be October 19, 2026.
As we continue through this important senior year, we also want to remind our students and families that attendance, behavior, and coursework matter. Senior attendance is currently an area in need of improvement, and we are asking our families to partner with us in ensuring students attend school and class daily. Senior privileges will be reviewed at the end of each nine weeks based on attendance, behavior, and coursework.
On a positive note, senior discipline is at an all-time low! We are proud of our seniors for stepping up as leaders and role models at MCHS and want to see that continue.
Our Administration, Graduation Coach, Guidance Department, and Instructional Coach Team are working diligently to ensure every senior understands exactly what is needed to earn their diploma and successfully transition into employment, enlistment, or further education.
Parents and guardians, we appreciate your partnership. Together, we can help our seniors finish strong and walk across that stage prepared and confident!
Questions or concerns? Contact MCHS at 850-973-5061.
🤠 Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy!
📅 MCHS Important Upcoming Dates & Reminders 🤠
Cowboy families, we have several important dates and events coming up at Madison County High School! As we continue through the school year, we encourage our families to stay informed and involved. Please take a moment to review the attached list of important upcoming dates and mark your calendars. There will certainly be additional events and activities along the way, and we will continue to share updates as they become available.
📌 REMINDER: Progress Reports Go Home TODAY!
Parents and guardians, please take a few minutes to access Skyward and review your child’s current grades and attendance. Progress reports are a great opportunity to check in, celebrate successes, and identify any areas where additional support may be needed. The 1st nine weeks will be ending on October 14th.
We appreciate the continued partnership of our families as we work together to support the success of every Cowboy.
Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s keep working together!
Cowboy families, we have several important dates and events coming up at Madison County High School! As we continue through the school year, we encourage our families to stay informed and involved. Please take a moment to review the attached list of important upcoming dates and mark your calendars. There will certainly be additional events and activities along the way, and we will continue to share updates as they become available.
📌 REMINDER: Progress Reports Go Home TODAY!
Parents and guardians, please take a few minutes to access Skyward and review your child’s current grades and attendance. Progress reports are a great opportunity to check in, celebrate successes, and identify any areas where additional support may be needed. The 1st nine weeks will be ending on October 14th.
We appreciate the continued partnership of our families as we work together to support the success of every Cowboy.
Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s keep working together!
Madison County High School will administer Biology and U.S. History EOC Retakes on September 17, 2026. This is our final day of retake testing, and we want every Cowboy to arrive prepared, focused, and ready to finish strong!
Students should:
• Get a good night’s rest
• Eat breakfast
• Arrive at school on time
• Bring their laptop fully charged
⏰ The first bell rings at 7:56 AM.
We are striving for 100% attendance! We have experienced an excessive number of morning tardies, so we are asking families to help ensure students arrive at school on time and ready to learn.
Every student, every period, every day matters. Thank you for helping us continue to meet our attendance goals and supporting our students as they complete their final day of EOC retake testing.
Cowboys, let’s finish strong!
Students should:
• Get a good night’s rest
• Eat breakfast
• Arrive at school on time
• Bring their laptop fully charged
⏰ The first bell rings at 7:56 AM.
We are striving for 100% attendance! We have experienced an excessive number of morning tardies, so we are asking families to help ensure students arrive at school on time and ready to learn.
Every student, every period, every day matters. Thank you for helping us continue to meet our attendance goals and supporting our students as they complete their final day of EOC retake testing.
Cowboys, let’s finish strong!
Our Cowboys are showing progress. Today, 53 of our Cowboys participated in the Algebra EOC Retakes, and we are proud to share that 15 students earned a Level 3 or higher! Many more were just points away from proficiency, and the majority of our students demonstrated academic growth.
The work continues! We will analyze the results, identify individual student needs, and provide targeted support as we prepare for the next opportunity.
Every point matters. Every student matters. Every step forward matters.
The work continues! We will analyze the results, identify individual student needs, and provide targeted support as we prepare for the next opportunity.
Every point matters. Every student matters. Every step forward matters.
Our Cowboys are showing progress. Today, 60 of our Cowboys participated in the FAST Reading Retake, and we are proud to share that 19 students earned a Level 3 or higher! Many more were just points away from proficiency, and the majority of our students demonstrated academic growth.
The work continues! We will analyze the results, identify individual student needs, and provide targeted support as we prepare for the next opportunity.
Every point matters. Every student matters. Every step forward matters.
The work continues! We will analyze the results, identify individual student needs, and provide targeted support as we prepare for the next opportunity.
Every point matters. Every student matters. Every step forward matters.
ALGEBRA 1 EOC ASSESSMENT RETAKES
Madison County High School will administer Algebra 1 EOC Assessment Retakes on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This testing opportunity is for 9th–12th grade students who are in need of the required Algebra 1 EOC math score.
Passing the Algebra 1 EOC is a graduation requirement, so we encourage every student testing to come prepared, focused, and ready to give their very best!
Students, remember to:
• Get plenty of sleep tonight
• Eat a good breakfast
• Arrive at school on time — first bell is at 7:56 AM
• Bring your laptop fully charged
• Come ready to focus and do your best
Every testing opportunity is another opportunity to reach your goal. Bring your Cowboy grit, stay focused, and finish strong!
Madison County High School will administer Algebra 1 EOC Assessment Retakes on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This testing opportunity is for 9th–12th grade students who are in need of the required Algebra 1 EOC math score.
Passing the Algebra 1 EOC is a graduation requirement, so we encourage every student testing to come prepared, focused, and ready to give their very best!
Students, remember to:
• Get plenty of sleep tonight
• Eat a good breakfast
• Arrive at school on time — first bell is at 7:56 AM
• Bring your laptop fully charged
• Come ready to focus and do your best
Every testing opportunity is another opportunity to reach your goal. Bring your Cowboy grit, stay focused, and finish strong!
Reading Retake Assessment will be held tomorrow, September 15th. This is a very important assessment for students to obtain a passing score on the Reading assessment. This is a graduation requirement. We need ALL students to attend school tomorrow. Please get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, have a charged laptop and be ready to test. This test is for all students needing a reading score for graduation. Please call the school if you have any questions at 850-973-5061.
At Madison County High School, we are focused on the ABC’s to Mastering Cowboy Success: Attendance, Behavior, and Coursework Completion!
Success starts with showing up every day, making positive choices, and putting in the work to master the skills needed for academic achievement. These three areas are essential as we work together to raise expectations, improve student outcomes, and continue moving MCHS forward.
It takes all of us........students, families, faculty, staff, and our community. Together, we can make a difference!
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
Success starts with showing up every day, making positive choices, and putting in the work to master the skills needed for academic achievement. These three areas are essential as we work together to raise expectations, improve student outcomes, and continue moving MCHS forward.
It takes all of us........students, families, faculty, staff, and our community. Together, we can make a difference!
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
All 9th & 10th grade students will take the PM 1 FAST Assessment. We need all students to be in attendance tomorrow at school. Get a good nights sleep, eat breakfast, ensure your laptop is charged, and come ready to show what you know.
Please read the following for Friday Night Football Guidelines. Go Cowboys!
The Madison County High School Cowboys Golf Team is ready to hit the course for another exciting season! Our Cowboys have been putting in the work and are prepared to represent MCHS with focus, determination, sportsmanship, and pride with every swing.
We’re looking forward to a great season and invite Cowboy Nation to support our student-athletes as they compete and continue building a tradition of excellence, both on and off the course.
⛳ Swing strong, Cowboys! 🤠
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
We’re looking forward to a great season and invite Cowboy Nation to support our student-athletes as they compete and continue building a tradition of excellence, both on and off the course.
⛳ Swing strong, Cowboys! 🤠
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
The wait is almost over....Cowboy Football is back! Madison County High School is ready to kick off another exciting season filled with tradition, pride, and Cowboy spirit. Our Cowboys will take the field for the 2026 Kickoff Classic against the Suwannee Bulldogs on Friday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Live Oak, Florida.
Cowboy Nation, grab your maroon and silver and make the trip to Live Oak as we pack the stands and cheer on our Cowboys!
🤠 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ONE COWBOY NATION. 🏈
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
Cowboy Nation, grab your maroon and silver and make the trip to Live Oak as we pack the stands and cheer on our Cowboys!
🤠 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ONE COWBOY NATION. 🏈
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
The Madison County High School Cowgirls Volleyball team is ready to hit the court for an exciting 2026 season! With hard work, determination, teamwork, and Cowboy pride leading the way, our Cowgirls are prepared to compete, grow, and represent MCHS with excellence.
The journey begins Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. as the Cowgirls travel to Corinth Christian Academy to kick off the season. Come out, show your support, and help us cheer our Cowgirls on to a great year!
🏐 GO COWGIRLS!
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
The journey begins Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. as the Cowgirls travel to Corinth Christian Academy to kick off the season. Come out, show your support, and help us cheer our Cowgirls on to a great year!
🏐 GO COWGIRLS!
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
📢 Attention Parents, Students, and Community Members! 📢
We are officially rolling out our new Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year! 📝✨
Our top priority is creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every student can thrive. The updated handbook outlines expectations for student behavior, campus safety protocols, and how we can all work together to make this year a success.
💡 What’s New?
• Clearer Expectations: Streamlined guidelines so students and parents know exactly what to expect.
• Focus on Positivity: A renewed emphasis on restorative practices and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Safety First: Updated guidelines to ensure a secure and welcoming environment on all campuses.
Parents, please take a few moments to review the new policy with your child before the first day of school.
🔗 Read the full Student Code of Conduct here: 2026-2027 Code of Conduct
❓ Questions or Feedback?
If you have any questions regarding the updated policies, please reach out to Rod Williams at roderick.williams@mcsbfl.us.
Let’s work together to make this our best school year yet! 🎓🏫
#StudentSuccess #SafeSchools #BackToSchool #CommunityFirst
📢 Mark your calendars, Cowboys and Broncos! 🎒✨
We are so excited to welcome our families back for the 2026-2027 school year! To help you kick off the year right, both Madison County Central School and Madison County High School will be hosting their Open House on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
To make things easier for parents with students in multiple grade levels, we have purposely overlapped the times so you can visit both schools on the same evening without having to clear your schedule for two separate days!
📅 When: Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ Madison County Central School: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ Madison County High School: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come out to meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, find your schedules, and get ready for an amazing year ahead. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🏫🦅🎉
#MadisonCountySchools #BackToSchool2026 #OpenHouse #MCCSBroncos #MCHSCowboys #CommunityFirst
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS! 🎉
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth shown by our students, teachers, and staff this past school year. Check out these amazing highlights:
🦁 Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA)
Earned a stellar B grade with 53 points! They are incredibly close—just 1 point away—from reclaiming that coveted A! Keep shining, Panthers!
⚔️ James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS)
Way to grow! JMPHS officially increased their school grade from a C to a B! Your commitment to excellence, growth, and achievement is truly paying off. Go Bandits!
🏀 Madison County Central School (MCCS)
Earned a solid C with 51 points! With their eyes on the prize, the MCCS Broncos are already shooting higher and working harder with a clear goal to achieve a B in 2027! We are right behind you!
🤠 Madison County High School (MCHS)
The official grade for the Cowboys is currently marked as Incomplete and will be released later this summer. We can't wait to celebrate your results soon!
Thank you to our amazing community for your continuous support. Together, we are focused today, stronger tomorrow, and always better together! 🎒📚✨
#MadisonCountySchools #SchoolGrades #Excellence #Growth #Achievement #ProudCommunity
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share key start dates so your family can plan accordingly. Please note that we will have a staggered start for students this year to ensure a smooth transition.
Monday, August 3rd: Teachers and staff return for Pre-Planning.
Monday, August 10th: School begins for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 9th Grade students.
Wednesday, August 12th: School begins for all other grades.
Please find the officially approved school calendar attached to this message. We recommend saving or printing a copy for your reference regarding future holidays and school breaks.
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful and safe school year!
Madison County School District Announces New Principal for Madison County High School
The Madison County School District is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Peggy Hasty as the new principal of Madison County High School, effective July 1, 2026.
Mrs. Hasty brings nearly two decades of exceptional leadership and educational experience to this role. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to student success, the development of positive school cultures, and the cultivation of meaningful partnerships among students, families, staff, and the broader community.
As a 1999 graduate of Madison County High School, Mrs. Hasty’s appointment represents a meaningful homecoming. Her extensive background as an educator and administrator is supported by a strong academic foundation, having earned an Associate Degree from North Florida College, followed by both a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University.
Her comprehensive experience, combined with a reputation for a strong work ethic and a dedication to excellence, ensures she is well prepared to lead Madison County High School into its next chapter of achievement.
A long-time resident of Madison County, Mrs. Hasty and her husband, Jeff Hasty, are the proud parents of seven children and remain deeply invested in the local community. Guided by the core values of collaboration, integrity, and service, she looks forward to working alongside faculty, families, and local stakeholders to build upon the school's established traditions.
"I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as principal of Madison County High School," said Mrs. Hasty. "I look forward to building strong relationships, celebrating our successes, and working together to provide every student with opportunities to thrive academically, socially, and personally."
The district is highly confident that Mrs. Hasty’s leadership, experience, and unwavering commitment to student advocacy will have a lasting, positive impact.
Please join the Madison County School District in welcoming Mrs. Peggy Hasty to this new role as we look forward to a successful school year ahead.
