March 13, 2020

Dear MDPS Families and Staff,

These are challenging times for Madison District Public Schools, our country, and our world. Like all districts in Michigan, we are complying with the Governor's directive to close all schools to students as of Monday, March 16, 2020. Madison District Public Schools will resume school on Monday, April 13, after our scheduled spring break.

The closure is to help prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a time of rapidly changing information, and we are committed to regular communication. We appreciate your continued attention to the information we are able to deliver to you. Please see the district website (www.madisondistrict.org) and the Coronavirus link on our district homepage for the most up-to-date information.

First and foremost, we are here to help each other. We have fielded inquiries from staff and families about a variety of situations. Please know that we continue to collaborate with law enforcement, health officials, and other individuals and organizations.

We want to assist our families with the challenges this school closure will bring. Some of the questions you may have are included in the topics below.  If not, please feel free to email the building administrator of your child’s school. Although our buildings are closed, our administrators and staff will be available via email.

Distance Learning for MDPS Students:
Our teachers and administrators are planning distance learning opportunities for our students during this extended closure. Although nothing can replace effective classroom instruction, we are doing our best to keep our students engaged in content. Each school has developed a plan for delivering academic content to each student in the district. Specific plans will be communicated to families by each building administrator, and information will be posted on each of the school’s websites. As this is a work in progress, please check back on Monday, March 16, 2020 for the most updated distance learning information.
MDPS Distance Learning Page 

Special Education:
Our Special Services staff will be contacting each of the students they serve to assist with learning, but please be assured that all students will be provided learning opportunities. Please feel free to email the Special Education staff with any questions or concerns you may have.

Special Education Coordinator:
Aaron Ondra
248-953-7512
aondra@madisonschools.k12.mi.us

School Nutrition:
The Madison District Food Service Department will provide cold breakfast and sack lunches from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, April 3, 2020 (Monday through Friday only). On Friday, we will give you 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches to include Saturday and Sunday.

Meals are offered to all students and will be available for pick up between 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

Drive Thru Pick up at Madison High School 915 E. 11 Mile Rd.
• Monday:  Drive-Thru pick up:  (will receive meals for Monday)
• Tuesday: Drive-Thru pick up:  (will receive meals for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Friday:     Drive Thru pick up:  (will receive meals for Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

For our Pontiac families, Madison District Public Schools Transportation Department, along with the Food Service Department, will deliver cold breakfast and sack lunches between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Drive Thru Pick up: New Bethel Church 174 Branch Street, Pontiac
• Monday:  Drive Thru pick up: (will receive meals for Monday)
• Tuesday: Drive Thru pickup:  (will receive meals for the rest of the week)

If you have any questions or concerns about receiving meals, please contact our Food Service Director using the information below.

The county has established the Oakland County Help Hotline to address the needs of residents who may need food or housing assistance during this time. That number, 248-858-1000 will be staffed from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Food Service Director:
Cat Vyse
248-953-7423
cvyse@madisonschools.k12.mi.us

Cleaning:
During this time of closure, all of our buildings will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. We will also take this time to thoroughly clean and sanitize all of our school buses.

Madison District Public Schools is a strong, resilient school system. Thank you to our staff and entire school community for your flexibility, patience, and unwavering commitment to our children and to each other. Please stay healthy and safe!

Respectfully,

Angel M. Abdulahad, Superintendent
Madison District Public Schools
aabdulahad@madisonschools.k12.mi.us