A message from Superintendent Kenji Matsudo: 

Mr. Chris Flanagan, our beloved principal of Madeira Elementary School, passed away suddenly on April 24. Our school family and the entire Madeira community grieves the loss of this wonderful man - a father, husband, friend, principal, and so much more to so many people. As a school district, we have needed to find the strength to lean into our sadness while also being reminded of hope for better days ahead. Together this week, students and staff have shared remembrances of Mr. Flanagan in their own ways. We are so thankful for the support of our PTOs who have fueled our teachers with breakfast and lunch treats as well as parent groups offering additional prayers and supports. Our own Madeira Police Department has also been with us each step of the way.  All of these amazing supports come from love for Mr. Flanagan and support for his family.  We also want to express our gratitude to the over 10 different districts and agencies who provided additional supports, therapy dogs, and a listening ear. 

Thank you for the amazing support and outpouring of love for the Flanagan family.  Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We know in Madeira that TOGETHER, we can find strength for each day and hope for tomorrow.  

• The Kindergarten concert scheduled for tonight will be rescheduled.

• Come watch our Hometown Hero Andrew Benintendi as the Reds take on the White Sox at Great American Ball Park at Madeira City Schools Night - May 7 at 4:10 PM! All information is at Welcome Home Andrew or scan the QR code on the banner on our website to buy tickets. Go Madeira!

• Our schools and community are comprised of dedicated and involved individuals who regularly go beyond the expected to ‘make a difference’ in our schools - of going the extra mile. The I Make a Difference Award was created to recognize the extraordinary contribution of these people. Any employee or volunteer is eligible for the ‘I Make A Difference Award.’  Recipients will be honored by the Madeira Board of Education and their name(s) will be added to a permanent plaque in Perin Learning Commons. Nominations for spring 2023 are due by May 5, although they may be submitted any time throughout the year. For criteria, a nomination form, and photos of past winners, please see I Make a Difference Award. 

• You are cordially invited to attend The Madeira Schools Foundation 2023 Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The luncheon will be at Kenwood Country Club (6510 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH) from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Honored at the luncheon will be Madeira Schools Foundation Scholarship Recipients and the following Madeira Schools Foundation Awards: Friends of the Foundation Award: Brian & Bridie Busken, Distinguished Alumni Award: Mark Russell, Class of 1967, and Distinguished Staff Award: Jennifer Jordan. The luncheon is free for scholarship donors, $25.00 for additional guests, payable at the door by cash or checks payable to Madeira Schools Foundation. Please RSVP by May 4, 2023 at MSF Luncheon. Please contact Mindi Hilgeman, Director of Alumni Relations at 513.924.3725 or [email protected] with any questions. 

• MHS senior Diego Ramirez will be participating in his final Flying Pig Marathon on May 7 as a Madeira student. School community members are invited to join students and staff in a cheering walk through for Diego on May 3. See Diego’s Heroes for location times and Diego’s Heroes t shirt information.

Congratulations 

• The American Chemical Society, Cincinnati Chapter, conducts a competition each year for high school Chemistry students across the region.  MHS first-year students Keene Buckner, Evan Cissell, Luke Feldmeyer, Ben Reed, Isabella Sammut, Braeden Wallace, and Ben Wetzel were recognized as “All-Stars” for scoring in the top 25% of all competitors. Top second year Chemistry students were also recognized. Milo Nelson, Jack Rogers, and Matthew Smith were Top 10 scorers. Milo and Jack also qualified to compete in the regional Chemistry Olympiad at Miami University in an attempt to qualify for the national Olympiad team. Milo, Jack, and Matthew were also recognized at a banquet for their excellent performance, where it was also announced that Jack won 2nd place in the competition. Congratulations to all of these students for their excellence in chemistry!

• Sixth grader Olivia Ellerbrock was a winner in the Willis Music, “Why Music is Fun” essay contest.

• News From Our Schools

REMINDERS

• Spring Walk to School Day May 3.
• Nominations for the 2023 Madeira Athletic Hall of Fame will be accepted through May 1, 2023 at 2023 Hall of Fame.  
• 2023-2034 Madeira Kindergarten Registration
• For sports schedules and ticket information see Madeira Athletics. For Athletic Boosters news/Student Athlete of the Month see Athletic Boosters.
• MES Construction Updates with aerial photos 
• Local opportunities for Madeira students sponsored by Madeira school or city organizations.  
• 2022-2023 Printed calendar PDF  
• Online calendar: April