March 24, 2015
MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT
3498 Treat Highway | Adrian, MI 49221
CONTACT: Ryan Rowe, Superintendent | 517.263.0741 | Ryan.Rowe@madisonk12.us
MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES GRANT
Funds Support Elementary Mathematics Curriculum
MADISON TWP., ADRIAN, MI – Madison School District is the recipient of a $500 grant from the MEEMIC Foundation to support the inclusion of hands-on, real-life lessons in elementary math instruction. Materials purchased through grant funds will allow for project-based math instruction in the district’s Indoor Athletic Facility. Staff will use the multi-purpose area to deliver lessons requiring critical thinking in scenarios to enhance regular classroom instruction. Students will observe and construct real-life projects using mathematical concepts that require the extra space that the IAF provides.
“Having this type of area for instruction is unique for a school district. Staff are interested in using this space for lessons that allow students to use geometrical and engineering concepts to reach a common goal or solve a real-life problem. Project-based learning opportunities such as this provide relevance to the lesson and help to increase student proficiency and academic
growth.” ~ Ryan Rowe, Superintendent
Photo: Jessica Wilson of the Lucas Wilson Agency and Meemic Foundation presents the grant check to elementary physical education teachers, Rick McNeil and Mary Anschuetz. Madison School District is located in Madison Township in Adrian, Michigan.
The District serves 1575 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Madison School District’s Mission is to “In cooperation with the community; enable each student to develop his or her full potential to be successful in an ever-changing world”.
Significant recent achievements include: For the second year in a row, Bridge Magazine named Madison School District the 18th in the state, placing it among the top school districts across Michigan, June 2013 district-wide accreditation by AdvancED, the most recognized and prestigious school accreditation organization in the world, and US News & World Reports’ recognition of Madison High School as a 2013 Silver Award winner and a 2014 Bronze Award Winner. Madison Middle School is recognized as a 2012-13 National Title I Distinguished School, and Madison Elementary and Madison Middle schools are designated as Reward Schools by the Michigan Department of Education.
Additional information about Madison School District can be found at http://madisonk12.mi.us.
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