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Welcome to Madison Traditional Academy
Madison Traditional Academy (MTA) is an award-winning elementary and middle school in the Madison School District, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. MTA offers a traditional accelerated curriculum rooted in research-based and historically proven instruction methods designed to develop higher-level thinking skills through direct teaching techniques, whole-class instruction, and approved teaching methods.
Discover Madison Tours
Madison School District will host our annual Discover Madison Tours in November. Join us to learn more about Madison’s Signature Programs and visit each Madison elementary or middle school with guided tours by the principals.
Mission & Philosophy
Supported by a foundation of strong parent and staff involvement and an advanced curriculum that develops students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being, Madison Traditional Academy teaches students to become safe, mindful, accountable, respectful, and trustworthy (SMART) in a structured environment.
Learn More About MTA
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![MTA Spelling Bee winners holding their trophies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718315307/madisonazorg/s3vxm9n1qfxjrbiop440/MTAspellingbee.jpg","width":1667}])
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From Our Community
![photo of Noel Domfeh]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717089693/madisonazorg/aphvycz37gl0mcpseqvo/70112070673__364C8AD2-DCE9-4A5E-B9BF-E46212E9CF05.jpg","width":2200}])
"We made the decision 9 years ago to start our oldest at Madison Traditional Academy and I am so grateful that we did. We value the traditional teaching that MTA offers and believe it has completely set up our oldest for success as he enters high school. The teachers and staff have been absolutely wonderful and we are so appreciative to now have Mr. Merrill as our principal who genuinely loves and cares for each and every student. The values, memories and character development that the teachers, staff and MTA community instilled in my children will forever be a part of who they are as they grow up."
News & Events
Latest News
![photos of staff who participated in Farm Fresh Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723065528/madisonazorg/s4yllus1brm4s0pylvrz/GoldAwardFarmFreshChallenge.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723065528/madisonazorg/s4yllus1brm4s0pylvrz/GoldAwardFarmFreshChallenge.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723065528/madisonazorg/s4yllus1brm4s0pylvrz/GoldAwardFarmFreshChallenge.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723065528/madisonazorg/s4yllus1brm4s0pylvrz/GoldAwardFarmFreshChallenge.png","width":1080}])
Congratulations to our Food & Nutrition Services team for receiving the Gold Award for the 2024 Summer Farm Fresh Challenge from the Arizona Department of Education’s Health & Nutrition Services! The Farm Fresh Challenge is an initiative to empower child nutrition program operators to create excitement around fresh and locally sourced foods. This challenge included activities focused on Taste, Teach and Connect.
![image of MTA with confetti and U.S. News & World Report Best Schools Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533551/madisonazorg/uukfbgqhgwyidvwa6vty/mtasliders-cropped.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533551/madisonazorg/uukfbgqhgwyidvwa6vty/mtasliders-cropped.png","width":375}])
Congratulations to Madison Traditional Academy on ranking as a 2024 Best Public Elementary and Middle School.
![State treasurer Kimberly Yee with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533547/madisonazorg/e3zm5b1wo1dmzf8f2opd/mtav1-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533547/madisonazorg/e3zm5b1wo1dmzf8f2opd/mtav1-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
MTA students received a special visit from Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee!
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Madison Traditional Academy students were visited by the Arizona Cardinals as a part of the Milk & Cookies program!
![Photo of Shannon Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533544/madisonazorg/sqc5gvfhskbti6dmnsok/Smith_1224.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533544/madisonazorg/sqc5gvfhskbti6dmnsok/Smith_1224.jpg","width":375}])
Meet Shannon Smith, the Assistant Principal of Madison Traditional Academy.
![Photo of Chris Merrill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533542/madisonazorg/c3remhj8vmxikreqxmsg/Merrill_1220.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533542/madisonazorg/c3remhj8vmxikreqxmsg/Merrill_1220.jpg","width":375}])
Meet Chris Merrill, the Principal of Madison Traditional Academy.
![students on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533540/madisonazorg/cmzxprmnv076nyhshsjv/MTASports-cropped.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533540/madisonazorg/cmzxprmnv076nyhshsjv/MTASports-cropped.png","width":375}])
We would like to congratulate those who were recognized for their achievements during the Spring semester of the 21-22 school year.
![U.S. News & World Report Best Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533538/madisonazorg/ppylxqtzb2ujqt1xstxq/USWORLDWEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533538/madisonazorg/ppylxqtzb2ujqt1xstxq/USWORLDWEB.jpg","width":375}])
Congratulations to Madison Simis, Heights, MTA, No. 1, and Meadows on receiving the U.S. News & World Report “Best Schools” Award!!!🎉