Madison Traditional Academy News
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We are excited to welcome Stephen Combs to the Madison community.
Mr. Combs brings more than 18 years of experience in education and a strong commitment to supporting students, staff, and families. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, including a five-year tenure as an assistant principal in a neighboring district.
His depth of experience, collaborative leadership style, and dedication to educational excellence make him a valuable addition to the Madison family. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our school community.
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Looking toward the future of Madison Traditional Academy, we are pleased to announce that the Madison Governing Board has approved Brooke Sachak as the school’s next principal.
Mrs. Sachak is a relational leader with an extensive instructional background and a strong commitment to student achievement and school community engagement. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal in Casa Grande and has previously held roles as an MTSS Coordinator, New Teacher Coordinator, District Instructional Specialist, and Academic Coach.
In addition to her years of experience as an elementary educator, Mrs. Sachak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Master of Arts degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Educational Leadership.
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Sachak to the MTA and Madison family and look forward to the leadership, experience, and passion she will bring to our school community.
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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! 
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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.
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Congratulations to Madison Traditional Academy on ranking as a 2024 Best Public Elementary and Middle School.
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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!
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Meet Shannon Smith, the Assistant Principal of Madison Traditional Academy.