Madison-Plains Local School District

10/22/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to another familiar face at Madison-Plains! Today’s Staff Spotlight is Joel Turner, our 7-12 School Counselor who has been part of the Madison-Plains family for 2 years. Mr. Turner loves being part of a community that welcomed him from the very beginning. He enjoys building relationships with students and staff and making sure everyone knows they are important and valued.

Position at Madison-Plains:
7-12 School Counselor

How many years have you worked at Madison-Plains?
2

What do you love most about working at Madison-Plains?
I love being part of a community that welcomed me right out the gate!

What is your favorite part of your job each day?
Working to make everyone feel they are important and building relationships

What inspired you to work in education or in your role at the school?
I loved my teachers and staff throughout my time in school. It inspired me to be work in a setting where I could give back in the same way as they did for me.

What is one thing you hope every student learns from you, besides academics?
That life can be full of joy even in the toughest of times

What is something students or families might be surprised to learn about you?
Berry Gardening

What are your hobbies or interests outside of school?
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling and video games (PC and Nintendo)

What is a favorite quote or piece of advice you live by?
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Gandhi

If you could describe Madison-Plains in one word, what would it be?
Welcoming

Do you have a favorite Madison-Plains memory or moment?
Bringing back the Staff-Student games and how much fun everyone had

Thank you, Mr. Turner, for letting our community get to know you a little better and for all you do to support our students and staff!

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Board of Education

10/20/2026

Tomorrow, October 21st, is a scheduled 2-hour delayed start day!
Enjoy your evening Eagles!

10/19/2026

National School Bus Safety Week
October 19–23, 2026

Every Stop Matters. Every Student Matters.

This week, Madison-Plains Local School District joins schools across the country in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week!

Every school day, our buses carry some of our community's most precious cargo, our children. Getting them to and from school safely takes more than just our dedicated bus drivers. It takes all of us!

As you travel throughout your day, please remember:

Slow down and stay alert when approaching school buses and bus stops.

Never pass a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.

Watch for children who may be crossing the road or waiting at bus stops.

Be patient. A few extra moments of your time could make all the difference in keeping a child safe.

We also want to take a moment to recognize our incredible Madison-Plains transportation team. Our drivers and transportation staff do so much more than transport students. They greet our children each morning, build relationships, and work hard to make sure every student arrives safely.

To our transportation team, thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our Golden Eagles every single day!

Let's work together to keep our students safe, one stop at a time!

10/19/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to another familiar face at Madison-Plains! Today’s Staff Spotlight is Courtney Hazelip, one of our 6th Grade Math and Science teachers who has been part of the Madison-Plains family for 4 years. Courtney loves seeing those "aha" moments when something finally clicks for her students and hopes they learn that it's okay to make mistakes along the way.

Position at Madison-Plains:
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher

How many years have you worked at Madison-Plains?
4

What do you love most about working at Madison-Plains?
The community that comes together.

What is your favorite part of your job each day?
The aha moments when something finally clicks

What inspired you to work in education or in your role at the school?
I was a youth league baseball umpire in high school and really enjoyed watching those kids learn and grow over the course of a season.

What is one thing you hope every student learns from you, besides academics?
It's okay to make mistakes or be wrong sometimes.

What is something students or families might be surprised to learn about you?
I am a certified USA softball umpire.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of school?
Reading, spending time with my kids

What is a favorite quote or piece of advice you live by?
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.

If you could describe Madison-Plains in one word, what would it be?
HOME

Thank you, Courtney, for letting our community get to know you a little better!

10/19/2026

The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 in the Madison-Plains High School Library. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Please remember you can always watch the meetings online on Facebook Live. Have a great week.
You can access the agenda at the following link: https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/mplsd/Board.nsf/Public

10/15/2026

Madison-Plains families, is your student interested in exploring career opportunities, learning hands-on skills, or discovering what they might want to do after high school?

Tolles Career & Technical Center offers students a variety of programs that provide hands-on learning, real-world experience, and opportunities to prepare for their future.

If your student is interested in learning more about what Tolles has to offer, we encourage you to attend their upcoming Application Open House!

**Thursday, December 3, 2026**
**5:00 PM to 7:30 PM**

Students and families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, explore labs, meet instructors, ask questions, and even complete an application while they're there.

Whether your student already has a career path in mind or is still figuring things out, this is a great opportunity to see what Tolles has to offer.

For more information, visit www.TollesTech.com.

At Madison-Plains, we want to help our students explore their interests, discover new opportunities, and find the path that's right for them.

Go Eagles!

10/15/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to another familiar face at Madison-Plains! Today’s Staff Spotlight is Alexis Buehler, one of our bus drivers who has been part of the Madison-Plains family for 3 years. Alexis loves starting her mornings by seeing the smiling faces of students excited to get on her bus, and she wants each of them to know they are important, cared about, and capable of making a difference.

Position at Madison-Plains:
Bus Driver

How many years have you worked at Madison-Plains?
3 years

What do you love most about working at Madison-Plains?
Feeling like you’re part of the community!

What is your favorite part of your job each day?
Seeing those smiling faces excited to get on the bus first thing in the morning.

What inspired you to work in education or in your role at the school?
If I really think back, the bus drivers I had were amazing, and I always thought I could be a driver one day. I took the leap, and it’s the best thing I have done.

What is one thing you hope every student learns from you, besides academics?
That they are important, they are cared about, and they can make a difference wherever they go.

What is something students or families might be surprised to learn about you?
I love growing pumpkins!

What are your hobbies or interests outside of school?
I love to garden, watch sprint car racing, sit on my front porch and read, ride the motorcycle with my husband, try new restaurants, and hang out with my family.

What is a favorite quote or piece of advice you live by?
“A smile costs nothing, but it can brighten someone’s entire day. Never underestimate the power of a simple smile.”

If you could describe Madison-Plains in one word, what would it be?
Family.

Do you have a favorite Madison-Plains memory or moment?
I was not a graduate of Madison-Plains, but I started my school journey at Mount Sterling Elementary with Mrs. Dill. She was so amazing!

Is there anything you would like the Madison-Plains community to know about you?
I graduated from Westfall High School in 2011 and have been married to my husband, James, for 11 years. We don’t have children, but we have 11 nieces and nephews!

Thank you, Alexis, for letting our community get to know you a little better!