Madison Central School District

Jack Allen Meyer is known among close friends as “Jacky Chan.” Jack has always lived in Madison but has moved around. In a family of five, Jack is the youngest. When asked what he...

Charles Mingus was an innovative jazz double bassist known for blending jazz, blues, classical, and gospel music. His work often included social and political themes, reflecting h...

Dear Pisces, The new year is here with a bang! February promises not to disappoint; be ready for action, drama, and, above all, passion. The month begins in the middle of the Aq...

In many different parts of the world, February fourteenth is a day known for romance, filled with love and appreciation for loved ones. Phrases involving the word “valentine” are ...

The Madison 2024-2025 season is soon coming to an end. The team currently includes four senior players: Cambree Hunsley, Lindsey King, Taneaja John, and Savannah Snow, as well as ...

The One Act play of 2025 is officially concluded! After competing in the regional competition on January 28th, the cast and crew of One Stoplight Town unfortunately did not advanc...

A JEN-credible Life Jennifer De La Torre-Quezada, better known as “Jenni”, is a senior at Madison High School. Although she usually goes by “Jenni”, her friends call her “Jeffe...

“Cooking Up With Courtney” Born and raised in Madison, South Dakota, Courtney Jade Dixon, also known as “Pipsqueak” to her mother or “Pablo” to friends, is one of the four membe...

Game On Level up! From living in Tyler, Minnesota, to Edgerton, Minnesota to finally Madison, South Dakota, Chloe Grace Snow, also known as “Coco,” is the youngest of 10 sibling...

A Castle of Knowledge and Learning Ava Caroline Brandenburger came into the world as the fourth child of Janice and Thomas Brandenburger. Ava is the only child born and raised...

Lilith Skyla Jensen, also known as “Beetlejuice”, is a senior at Madison High School, and has lived in Madison her whole life. Her family includes her mom, Allison, and brother, L...

I recently surveyed Madison Central High School and asked 71 students each the same question: “If you could have anyone dead or alive be your teacher, who would it be and why?” He...

Since World War I, soldiers were required to cut their hair for uniformity, hygiene, and safety. Historically, short hair was the best way to avoid lice infestations among close q...

Ryan Morse is a senior at Madison High School. He was born in Madison, South Dakota, and his family includes his mom, Kris; dad, John; and sister, Abby. If there is one thing that...

Kendra Kay Burkman, also known as “Kendora” or “Punkadoodle,” is the youngest of two children. In fourth grade, she moved to Madison with her mom and sister. The same year, she br...

Macy Ann Patch is a 17-year-old senior at Madison High School. She has lived in Madison her entire life. Her family consists of her mom, Tory; dad, Chad; stepdad, Travis; stepbrot...

Cole Russell Downs was born on October 26, 2006, to Nicole and Chris Downs. Their dog, Kirby, is an additional fuzzy member of their family. He is the youngest in his family by tw...

This year’s one act is titled “One Stoplight Town”. It is the story of people from a small town who all experience change. In this play, we see how the different characters handle...

Last Saturday, the wrestling team competed in Flandreau for their first tournament of the season. Those who competed are as follows: BOYS 106- Charles Aldanna (2nd) and Jac...

Miles Davis's Kind of Blue is widely regarded as one of the best conceptual jazz albums ever. Davis gathered the talents of all-time greats such as John Coltrane and Bill Evans ...