MCS Instruction and Career Tech

Madison City Schools is proud to recognize James Clemens High School senior Samantha Martinez for her achievement at the KTECH Spring 2026 graduation.

Samantha successfully completed the VR Academy as part of her engineering internship, demonstrating strong commitment to career readiness and technical skill development.

KTECH continues to be a valuable post-secondary partner for MCS, providing hands-on, interactive training that connects students directly to high-demand career opportunities. Through programs such as Virtual Reality, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Soldering, students gain real-world experience that prepares them for success in advanced manufacturing and related industries.

Samantha’s accomplishment highlights the impact of work-based learning experiences and the strong collaboration between Madison City Schools and KTECH in preparing students for future careers.

The future starts here!

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Madison City Schools students who participated in the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) in Madison County.

YLDP is a premier leadership experience designed to equip high school students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become effective leaders in their schools and communities. The county chapter is hosted at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and led by Dr. Bryan Samuel and Chris Smith. YLDP brings together students from across the county for hands-on leadership training, collaboration, and community engagement.

Students from Bob Jones High School and James Clemens High School have represented Madison City Schools with excellence this year, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment.

We are excited to recognize the following student leaders:

Hayes Jones (James Clemens High School), elected Madison County Chapter Vice President for 2025–2026

Sofia Ojeda (James Clemens High School), elected Public Relations Officer

We also celebrate these students for earning prestigious YLDP scholarships:

Sofia Ojeda (James Clemens High School), recipient of The University of Alabama scholarship valued at $11,684 per year for four years, awarded in honor of Commander George Coker

Autumn Glover (Bob Jones High School), recipient of The University of Alabama YLDP Scholarship valued at $3,718 per year for four years

Hayes Jones (James Clemens High School), recipient of the Senator Jabo Waggoner $1,000 cash scholarship

Lily Cook (Bob Jones High School), recipient of the Mrs. Liz Huntley $1,000 cash scholarship

These accomplishments reflect not only academic excellence, but also a deep commitment to leadership and service. We are incredibly proud of these students and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in our community and beyond.

The future starts here!

The 2025-2026 school year might be over, but we are excited to continue celebrating the accomplishments of our students!

This was the first year MCS offered an Additive Manufacturing Program at Bob Jones and James Clemens High Schools, and it has been an amazing experience!

Introduction to Manufacturing students had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art industry equipment, including a Stratasys 3D printer, while exploring the engineering design process, precision, teamwork, innovation, and leadership. Hands-on projects included 3D printing Lego brick rings, designing and printing wheels, optimizing designs for speed, developing ideas and creating 3D-printed game boards, and all kinds of creative design challenges.

3D Solid Modeling students created impressive printed Saturn V models and focused on developing precision modeling skills, job-ready technical abilities through group projects, presentations, and innovation design projects.

A special thank you to our industry partners at MTM, Auburn University Applied Research Institute, and Toyota of Alabama for helping make this first year such a success through your guidance, guest speakers, and mentorship.

We are excited to share that 3D Solid Modeling II will be added for the 2026–2027 school year!

The future starts here!

Students Can Keep Learning All Summer Long!

Madison City Schools secondary students have access to a variety of engaging summer learning resources through Clever to help sharpen skills, prepare for the future, and stay connected to learning all break long!

Students can access the following resources:

🔹 Personalized reading & math lessons
🔹 ACT prep for high school students
🔹 Build keyboarding fluency
🔹 Career exploration & ACT prep
🔹 Free eBooks & audiobooks
🔹 Coding & computer science activities

Don’t forget: Summer reading is required for all students in grades 6–12.

Encourage your student to log in regularly and continue growing this summer!

Mrs. Fleenor held an annual Future Educators’ Signing Day in April at Bob Jones High School. We are proud to celebrate our Future Educators as they take the next step in their journey through Career Technical Education. These BJHS students have demonstrated a strong commitment to the field of education, developing essential skills in leadership, communication, and classroom practice through their CTE coursework and hands-on experiences.

By signing to pursue education pathways at the postsecondary level, they are answering the call to shape the next generation of learners. Their dedication reflects not only personal passion, but also the impact of high-quality CTE programs that prepare students for meaningful, career-connected futures. We look forward to the positive difference they will make in classrooms and communities for years to come.

The future starts here!

Academy of Craft Training – North Alabama recently celebrated its 3rd Annual Signing Day, recognizing students who are taking the next step into the skilled trades workforce. Madison City Schools proudly had five seniors accept full-time job offers as they prepare to begin their career journeys shortly after graduation.

During their time at Academy of Craft Training, these students earned both their NCCER Core certification and OSHA 10 certification, with fall protection training scheduled for completion next week.

These seniors represent the power of strong partnerships between education and industry, and they are stepping into bright futures filled with opportunity and potential.

Congratulations to these outstanding students on this incredible achievement!

We are proud to announce that Journey Middle School has earned national recognition as a 2025–26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Gateway Distinguished School!

This prestigious honor recognizes Journey’s commitment to providing students with hands-on STEM learning, strong participation in PLTW programs, and meaningful, career-connected experiences. Notably, Journey is one of only four middle schools in the state of Alabama to achieve this distinction.

Through PLTW, students engage in real-world problem solving while building the skills and confidence needed for future success. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of Journey’s Career Tech Educators, the enthusiasm of our students, and the continued support of the JMS school community.

What an incredible day at the Bob Jones High School’s Career Expo here in Madison, AL! It’s inspiring to see our students exploring opportunities, asking thoughtful questions, and making real connections with industry professionals.

From hands-on demonstrations to meaningful conversations with local employers and training partners, this event opened doors for students to see what’s possible beyond the classroom. Whether their path leads to the workforce, apprenticeships, military service, technical training, or college, today was about discovery, confidence, and building a vision for the future.

Proud of our students for showing up, engaging, and taking steps toward their goals—and grateful for the community partners who help make these experiences possible.

The future is bright in Madison!

Madison City Schools is revolutionizing healthcare education with SIMVANA virtual reality headsets now available to our students!

Health Science classes at the secondary schools are stepping into fully immersive operating rooms, practicing life-saving skills like intubation, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response. These Meta Quest-powered simulations use realistic patient physiology that reacts to every decision, building confidence and expertise through hands-on repetition.

Our students are loving the future of CTE learning. A huge thank you to our innovative partners bringing cutting-edge tech to MCS classrooms.

The future starts here!

Madison City Schools was honored to participate in the inaugural First National Bank - Town Madison Student Advisory Board program, culminating in a special end-of-year celebration luncheon.

This year, 20 MCS students engaged in this unique opportunity, developing leadership skills, financial literacy, and a deeper understanding of community involvement.

We are proud to recognize our 2026 First National Bank student scholarship recipients:

Tirth Patel (James Clemens High School) – McCall Wealth Management Investment Contest

Olivia Zimnowski (Bob Jones High School) – Parmenas Cox Memorial Scholarship

We extend our sincere thanks to First National Bank for their leadership and commitment to providing meaningful, real-world learning experiences for our students.