Madison County Schools (North Carolina)

Madison County Public Schools is a public school district serving Madison County, North Carolina.

Madison County Schools
Location
United States of America
Coordinates35°48′55″N 82°40′31″W / 35.8154°N 82.6754°W / 35.8154; -82.6754
District information
TypePublic
MottoMaking It Happen!
GradesBirth through 12th
SuperintendentDr. Will Hoffman
Students and staff
Students2,600[1]
Other information
Websitewww.madisonk12.net

History

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In 2022 the sheriff announced that each school would have an AR-15 gun for protection against instances of school shootings. This is a joint project of the school district and the Madison County Sheriff's Office, and it was done in response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.[2]

Administration

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Superintendent

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Madison County Schools is led by Dr. Will Hoffman as superintendent.

Board of education

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As of January 2019 the Board of Education consists of:

  • Karen Blevins, Chairperson
  • Kelby Cody, Vice Chairperson
  • Kevin Barnette, Member
  • Barbara Wyatt, Member
  • Keith Ray, Member

Facilities

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Early childhood

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  • Marshall Center
  • Mars Hill Center
  • Madison High School Center

Primary education

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  • Brush Creek Elementary School
  • Hot Springs Elementary School

(Laurel Elementary School was closed/merged into Hot Springs Elem.)

  • Mars Hill Elementary School

Secondary education

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References

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  1. ^ "About Us - Madison County Schools". Madison Public Schools. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
  2. ^ Casey, Johnny (August 5, 2022). "AR-15s put in all Madison County schools to enhance security in case of active shooter". Citizen Times. Retrieved August 6, 2022.