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2026-2027 Open Enrollment Begins on December 1st!
Inspire your child's passion for learning and leading with Madison School District. Open Enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year will begin being accepted on December 1st at 8am!
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.
2025-2026 Open Enrollment
Inspire your child's passion for learning and leading! Open enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted.
Madison is Now Using ParentSquare
Madison School District is excited to announce that we are adopting a new school-to-home communication tool for the 2025-2026 school year called ParentSquare.
Madison Education Foundation
The Madison Education Foundation's mission is to advance opportunities that enrich educational excellence beyond the traditional curriculum for the students of the Madison School District.
Enrichment Classes at Madison
Looking for something fun for your child to do after school? Check out our engaging enrichment classes, offered on-site by vendors!
Join the Madison Team!
Madison is currently hiring teachers and guest teachers, bus drivers, before & after school staff, and more.
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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![Awards & Recognitions]([{"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
![Noël Domfeh - Madison Traditional Academy]([{"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
![APS - Supply My Class Grant Winners - Audrey Miller and Raquel McCarthy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759256319/madisonazorg/q60yvmai0ifi9pedyurm/3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759256319/madisonazorg/q60yvmai0ifi9pedyurm/3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759256319/madisonazorg/q60yvmai0ifi9pedyurm/3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759256319/madisonazorg/q60yvmai0ifi9pedyurm/3.png","width":1080}])
Big shoutout to Madison Traditional Academy rockstar teachers Audrey Miller and Raquel McCarthy! 
They were awarded APS Supply My Class Grants, $500 each to bring even more magic to their classrooms! 
Huge thanks to Arizona Public Service - APS for supporting our amazing teachers and students! 
![Gold Award for the 2024 Summer 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.
![2024 U.S. Best News & World Report "Best Elementary & Middle School"]([{"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.
![Treasurer Kimberly Yee visits MTA]([{"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!
![Arizona Cardinals Visit Madison Traditional Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533545/madisonazorg/akzlywgwq7dzj7ddsmkb/IMG_0563_edited-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533545/madisonazorg/akzlywgwq7dzj7ddsmkb/IMG_0563_edited-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
Madison Traditional Academy students were visited by the Arizona Cardinals as a part of the Milk & Cookies program!
![Assistant Principal of MTA: 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.
![Principal of MTA: 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.
![MTA Wins 3 Championships Recognized at District Ceremony]([{"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.