School Year Event Dates and Details

Important Dates and Information for Opening of School

August 5, 6 and 7

Parking Permit Pick Up for Seniors - Seniors (and their parents) who requested a parking pass should have received an email from Mr. Plunkett detailing how to pay for their parking pass and next steps. On August 5, seniors may pick up their pass from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Main Gym Lobby, on August 6, they may pick up their pass from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Main Office and on August 7 they can come to the Main Office during business hours. They must have proof of payment through MySchoolBucks (printed or emailed receipt or screen shot) and an ID to pick up their parking pass. The actual parking passes will be issued first come, first served. Seniors may not request specific spots, but when they arrive to pick up their pass, they may request a spot in a specific lot as long as there are spots left in that lot. A family member or friend, but not another Madison student, can pick up a pass for a registered student.  

August 7, 8 and 9

Senior Portraits - Sign up for Session B Senior Portraits on the Victor O'Neill studios website. 

Students will enter door 15 (in the back of the building by the Wrestling room / Warhawk Hall) and proceed to Warhawk Hall. The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional tuxedos and drapes provided by Victor O’Neill. In addition to the free yearbook session, VOS also offers sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits. If you have any questions please email @email. Please kindly include your senior’s first and last name and “James Madison Class of 2025” when emailing. 

If you can’t make this session, we will have our third and final session at the end of October.   

August 9, 12 and 13

Parking Permit Pick Up for Juniors - Juniors (and their parents) who requested a parking pass will receive an email from Mr. Plunkett notifying them if they were selected through the randomized lottery to receive a parking pass or if they were placed on the waiting list. For those receiving a parking pass, the email will include payment information and next steps in the process. Selected Juniors may pick up their pass from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on August 9 and 12 in the Main Office. Starting on August 13 selected juniors may pick up their pass in the Main Office during business hours. They must have proof of payment through MySchoolBucks (printed or emailed receipt or screen shot) and an ID to pick up their parking pass. The parking passes will be in either the Junior lot or in the gravel lot.

August 14

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Flight School Parent Program - The JMHS School Counseling Department will introduce freshmen parents to Madison High School and what to expect freshman year. This event will take place in the Auditorium.

August 15

6:00 a.m. - Student Schedules Go Live In StudentVUE - All students will be able to see their class schedule in StudentVUE and 9th and 10th graders will see their locker assignments as well. Juniors and Seniors who would like to request a locker may do so by completing the 24-25 Locker Request Form, and they will be assigned lockers the first week of school. Students must log into StudentVUE using their FCPS username and password.

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - New Student Orientation - This is an opportunity for any new students to Madison (grades 10-12) to become better acquainted with the building and what to expect entering Madison this school year. A general overview will be presented and student leaders will be available to answer questions and provide new students a tour of the building. New students should enter through the Main Entrance - Door 1. 

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Freshman Flight School (Orientation) - This is an opportunity for the entire freshman class to receive information to help them prepare for their transition to high school. All freshmen should attend as they will be paired with their upperclassmen mentor for the first time. A variety of lessons and important information will be shared by our student mentors during the program. No registration is needed. This event begins in the Auditorium. Transportation will be available for students from Cunningham Park ES departing at 12:30pm and leaving Madison at 3:30pm.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Student Open House - This is an opportunity for all students to walk through the building and meet their teachers. SGA students and other staff will be available to assist students in finding their classrooms.

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Fall Kick-Off - This is an opportunity for students and parents to learn more about information specific to Madison and Activities, drop off medications with the Clinic, join the PTSA, purchase spirit wear, etc.  

  • Student Clubs and organizations will be available to share information.
  • The Clinic will be open to drop off medication.
  • You will be able to get information on all of the following:

August 19 

8:10 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. - First Day of School - Please see the JMHS Bell Schedule

FCPSOn Student Laptop Pick Up - Students at Madison High School will receive a school-issued laptop as part of the FCPSOn initiative on the first two days of school. There is no fee associated with school-issued laptops this school year. 

August 22  (Back to School Night) 

5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. - Senior College Planning Presentation - The JMHS Student Services team will cover the details of the college application process for parents of seniors. This event will be held in the Auditorium. 

5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. - SPED Meet the Case Manager Night - Town Hall.

5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -Multilingual Learners Family Welcome Program - families are invited to meet key members of our ESOL Department.

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Back to School Night - Parents are welcome in the Auxiliary Gym starting at 5:15 p.m. to join the PTSA, purchase a yearbook, buy spirit wear and much more. Teachers will begin their introductions in classrooms at 6:00 p.m. and the night will end by 8:00 p.m. Parents will follow their student’s schedule through the evening and have an opportunity to meet each of their student’s teachers. Please consider carpooling as parking will be limited this evening. 

August 29 

County Fair/Pyramid Night/1st Home Football Game - The County Fair will be held from 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. The Warhawks host the Stone Bridge Bulldogs, which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. The event is a pyramid & community celebration with a variety of activities and games for all ages (cotton candy, face painting, obstacle course, meet the mascot, and much more). The event culminates with the annual “Warhawk Rush” as our pyramid students race across the football field, being cheered on by the Vienna Community. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the “Warhawk Rush” begins at about 6:50 p.m. Ticket prices will be $7 for adults and $5 for students. This gives attendees unlimited access to all games/activities as well as admission into the game.

August 30 - September 2

Student Holiday - Labor Day Weekend, No School

September 5 & 6

Underclass School pictures - Underclass school pictures will be taken during English class on these dates. More information will be provided.

September 10 

PTSA Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Madison Library - JMHS PTSA Webpage 

September 13

Clubs/Activities/Athletics Intro Day - Students will have an opportunity to learn about student clubs, activities and athletics during Warhawk Time.

September 27

Homecoming Parade and Football Game

  • School dismisses at 12:55 p.m.
  • Parade starts at 2:00 p.m., Vienna Presbyterian Church
  • Homecoming Football Game vs. Chantilly, 7:00 p.m.

September 28

Homecoming Dance - 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Madison

October 3

Rosh Hashanah - Holiday

October 9

SAT/PSAT Day - 2-hour Early Release

All Seniors will have the opportunity to take the SAT Test at Madison free of charge. Seniors will sign up through Madison for this exam.

All Juniors and Sophomores will take the PSAT Test at Madison on this date.

All Freshmen will have an unscheduled day and will not be in school on that day.

The SAT/PSAT tests will be provided at no cost to students. 

June 3, 2025

Graduation DAR @ 10 am