MADERA — Over 500 Academic Decathletes from across California gathered in Madera for the 17th Annual Academic Decathlon Lecture Day, joining Madera County’s high school competitors. This year’s Decathlon theme, “Our Changing Climate,” guided the sessions, where Central Valley experts delivered lectures tailored to Decathlon subject areas. Statewide Opportunity for Decathletes Initially, Dr. Cecilia Massetti talks about the opportunities this ...
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11th Annual ArtsFest Celebrates Art in Madera County!
MADERA COUNTY—Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools are hosting the Madera County ArtsFest. It will take place at the office of Madera County Superintendent of Schools. Organizers are inviting families to attend the 11th annual Madera County ArtsFest on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This free event will promote art in Madera County ...
Read More »Yosemite High Earns Second Place in Mock Trial
MADERA COUNTY–On Tuesday, February 27, Madera South High’s prosecution and Yosemite High’s defense teams competed in the championship round of the 2024 Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial. The Mock Trial was held on February 7, 13, 15, and 27. Madera South High School won for the first time in the school’s history. The team will attend the ...
Read More »2024 Academic Decathletes Ready for Competition
MADERA COUNTY–The 42nd Annual Madera County Academic Decathlon speech, interview, and Super Quiz competitions will be held on Saturday, February 3 at Madera South High School. The 2024 topic is “Technology and Humanity.” “This prestigious academic competition is so important to our students and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements with them again this year,” said Dr. Cecilia ...
Read More »Yosemite High School Wins County Mock Trial Competition
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Yosemite High School won the 2023 Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial held on February 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2023. Yosemite High’s defense and Madera South High School’s prosecution teams competed in the championship round held on Thursday, February 16. Yosemite won the competition and will attend the State Mock Trial on behalf of ...
Read More »Madera County’s Mock Trials Helps Prepare Students for Court
MADERA COUNTY — Jordan Franks will be charged with robbery and battery during this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial on February 8, 9, 15, and 16. The Mock Trial is a simulation of a court case with high school students acting as attorneys, witnesses, clerks and bailiffs. This year students will try the fictional case People vs. ...
Read More »GHSC Repeats as Madera County Academic Decathlon Champions
MADERA COUNTY — For the second consecutive year, Glacier High School Charter prevailed, making them the champions of the 41st Madera County Academic Decathlon. Glacier High will advance to the state competition March 24-26. They earned a score of 27,282.10 and will advance to the California Academic Decathlon and compete against the best teams in the state. Seven schools competed ...
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MADERA COUNTY — The 41st Annual Madera County Academic Decathlon speech, interview, and Super Quiz competitions will be held on Saturday, February 4 at Madera South High School. See map below. The 2023 topic is “The American Revolution and the New Nation.” “We are so excited to be back in person this year after hosting the event online these past ...
Read More »Math Whizzes Shine in Madera County Math Tournament
MADERA — Mountain Home School Charter’s 7th grade team and Sherman Thomas STEM Academy’s 8th grade team won first place in the overall Madera County Math Tournament on Friday, April 8, in their respective competitions. Ranchos Middle School came in second place in the overall 7th grade math competition and Oak Creek Intermediate School placed third. Dairyland Elementary School’s 8th ...
Read More »Glacier High School Charter Wins Academic Decathlon
MADERA COUNTY — In a battle of wits, Glacier High School Charter triumphed over their rivals, making them the champions of the 40th Madera County Academic Decathlon. Glacier earned a score of 28,824.9 and will advance to the California Academic Decathlon and compete against the best teams in the state in mid-March. Seven schools competed on Feb. 5 in this ...
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