Madison-Plains Local School District

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Board appoints local principal to district’s top spot
London High School Principal Chad Eisler will be the next superintendent of Madison-Plains Local Schools. Board of Education President Mark Mason said Eisler’s passion for student learning and achievement rose to the top during the in-depth selection process. Eisler will assume the post with a two-year contract on Aug. 1, 2018 with tonight’s unanimous vote during a specially scheduled board meeting.

It's a win!
The Madison-County Board of Elections today confirmed results from the May 8 election, declaring a victory for Madison-Plains’ 1.25 percent earned income tax with a final 50.77 percent of the ballots cast. The levy was passing after all votes were counted on May 8, however could have been overturned based on the 38 provisional ballots cast. The measure won by 29 votes.

Summer lunch program starts soon
Did you know there are free activities and meals available in our community for kids and teens this summer under the age of 18? The Summer Lunch Program is offered by the Food and Nutrition Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and there is no cost to enroll.

All staff agree to pay freeze, Board cuts $600K
All Madison-Plains employees have agreed to a voluntary pay freeze on their base salaries, a move to help the cash-strapped district save money as it heads to the polls next week.

Safe School Helpline
If you see something, say something! Madison-Plains is now using The Safe School Helpline (through a donation to the district), a convenient, confidential way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our school. Call 800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359 or text TIPS to 66746 any time of the day or night to report concerns.

After almost 10 years, Dettwiller announces retirement
Superintendent Tim Dettwiller announced Tuesday at the Board of Education meeting his plans to retire effective July 6, 2018 after serving Madison-Plains for nearly a decade. Dettwiller was hired in 2014 to assume the district’s top spot. Prior to that, he was treasurer and chief financial officer for four years, a post he also held from 2000-2001.

Tune in and take a listen
Sit back and take a listen as Superintendent Tim Dettwiller talks with ReadyFM's "Community Matters" host Greg Eades in two segments. The first of the two posted podcasts is about the district's performance on the latest State Report Card. In the second recording, Dettwiller discusses the current financial challenges MP faces. Visit the links on ReadyFM's website to tune in.

Safe Schools Helpline

If you see something, say something. Call 800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359 or text TIPS to 66746 any time of the day or night to report information that might impact the safety of our schools.

Employment Opportunities

District Meetings


Board of Education Meeting (Reg) Tue Jul 17 2018


Board of Education Meeting (Reg) Tue Aug 21 2018


Board of Education Meeting (Reg) Tue Sep 18 2018


Board of Education Meeting (Reg) Tue Oct 16 2018

Upcoming Events


High School/Junior High Picture Day Tue Sep 18 2018


HS/JH School Picture Day Tue Sep 18 2018