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Welcome to Madison Simis
Madison Simis Elementary is an award-winning elementary school in the Madison School District, serving students from preschool through 4th grade. For elementary students, we offer the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Program (IB), and the Calico Spanish program which uses music, visual aids, and fun activities to introduce young students to Spanish.
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 school with guided tours by the principals.
Mission & Philosophy
Our commitment to providing a high quality, challenging, international education is rooted in our objective to encourage students to wonder, question, and take action to forward their beliefs. Through this process, we can help build strong, resilient, and capable learners. Supported by a foundation of strong parent involvement, community partnerships, and a curriculum that focuses on the development of students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being, Madison Simis fosters a warm culture, a modern environment, and a framework that inspires inquiry and a lifetime love of learning.
Learn More About Madison Simis
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From Our Community
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"My daughter is in 2nd grade and developed a strong independence for learning and inquiring while making lifelong friends. It is nice to know that my daughter is a part of such an amazing community. She is so lucky to have such a supportive environment such as Simis."
News & Events
Latest News
![photo of Simis staff and Sprouts employees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727217067/madisonazorg/xpqctbcxtsa6gf5d0h7r/Simis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727217067/madisonazorg/xpqctbcxtsa6gf5d0h7r/Simis.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727217067/madisonazorg/xpqctbcxtsa6gf5d0h7r/Simis.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727217067/madisonazorg/xpqctbcxtsa6gf5d0h7r/Simis.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727217067/madisonazorg/xpqctbcxtsa6gf5d0h7r/Simis.jpg","width":1475}])
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about DIGGS Program at Simis Awarded $8,450 Grant from Sprouts
![photo of Ms. Mooney with parent and student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725483358/madisonazorg/w5puo1cedaikquodiycu/Untitleddesign.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725483358/madisonazorg/w5puo1cedaikquodiycu/Untitleddesign.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725483358/madisonazorg/w5puo1cedaikquodiycu/Untitleddesign.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725483358/madisonazorg/w5puo1cedaikquodiycu/Untitleddesign.png","width":1080}])
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Mooney, 2nd grade teacher at Madison Simis Elementary School, on being named a 12 News A+ Teacher!
Ms. Mooney was nominated by Abra, the parent of one of Ms. Mooney’s former students. “I felt like in his year with you, he grew so much as a person, and that’s what any parent hopes happens with their kid. You helped him find his voice, and helped him learn how to advocate for himself, and be more accepted, and I’m forever grateful for that,” she shared.
Thanks so much to Trisha Hendricks and 12 News for recognizing and celebrating the amazing work our teachers do for their students!
Watch the full video segment here: https://www.12news.com/article/news/education/a-plus-teacher/12news-a-plus-teacher-jessica-mooney-madison-simis-elementary-arizona/75-eda3f83d-7b93-4b60-a37f-b64bdeafba61
![image of Simis Elementary School 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/v1708533476/madisonazorg/svmblyiqlp2ui7fqnkqg/simis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533476/madisonazorg/svmblyiqlp2ui7fqnkqg/simis.png","width":375}])
Congratulations to Madison Simis Elementary on ranking as a 2024 Best Public Elementary School.
![photo of Lindsay Murray new principal of Madison Simis Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533475/madisonazorg/wmoxtt1p6lpqfhknfjc4/IMG_0139-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533475/madisonazorg/wmoxtt1p6lpqfhknfjc4/IMG_0139-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
Meet Lindsay Murray, the Principal of Madison Simis Elementary School.
![School Board with Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533474/madisonazorg/ya393vo97hgjemk7zklh/259098647_4919140368125851_6057499857198489208_n-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533474/madisonazorg/ya393vo97hgjemk7zklh/259098647_4919140368125851_6057499857198489208_n-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
Madison Simis Elementary aims to develop lifelong learners through the process of inquiry with the International Baccalaureate program!
![Quisha Brieling, Bridget Becerra, Sandra Warren]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533473/madisonazorg/qxjvgm6f3hrzg4nbkceh/bridget-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533473/madisonazorg/qxjvgm6f3hrzg4nbkceh/bridget-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
We would like to recognize Bridget Becerra, Assistant Site Coordinator, at Madison Simis Elementary for being awarded the S.E.L.B.Y Award!
![U.S. News & World Report Best Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533472/madisonazorg/xqifspy9p5kwmxwbxgzm/USWORLDWEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533472/madisonazorg/xqifspy9p5kwmxwbxgzm/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!!!🎉
![Teachers & Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708533470/madisonazorg/v3pdow2pnlq5gsef6er2/IBteachers-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708533470/madisonazorg/v3pdow2pnlq5gsef6er2/IBteachers-cropped.jpg","width":375}])
On September 10th, 2021 Arizona International Baccalaureate Schools (AZIBS) awarded two Madison teachers, Megan Tracy from Madison Meadows Middle School, and Jaime Monroe from Madison Simis Elementary, the IB Arizona Teacher of the year award!
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