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EDUCATION.

Life-Strong LEARNING

The Jefferson County area is
served by two great public school
systems. Madison Consolidated
Schools consists of the Madison
Consolidated Preschool, Junior High
School, High School as well as the
Deputy, E.O. Muncie, Lydia Middle- Photo by Laura J Gardner Photography
ton, and Rykers’ Ridge Elementary
Schools. Southwestern Schools are
located in Hanover and serve the
western portion of Jefferson Coun-
ty. The Southwestern Elementary,
Middle School, and High School are
all within walking distance of each
other.
Other community educational
options include two more Chamber
of Commerce members: a private
and a charter school. Prince of Photo by Laura J Gardner Photography
Peace Catholic Schools, the private
school system, consists of Pope John
Elementary and Shawe Memorial
Jr-Sr High School. Our area charter
school, Canaan Community
Academy, serves grades K–6.
There is even a free preschool for Pre-K to Graduation,
income eligible households offered
through Ohio Valley Opportunities’ Madison offers a unique,
Head Start Program.
Jefferson County also boasts student-focused experience
two post-secondary institutions,
Hanover College and Ivy Tech
Community College. If you are
seeking an online degree or to
further your collegiate education,
Indiana Tech offers both online
as well as on-campus courses in
cities within 45 miles of Madison;
Kettering University also offers
online Graduate Degree Programs as
well as Masters Programs.
Learners of all ages are welcome
at the Jefferson County Public Building a strong • Preschool locations in all elementary buildings.
Library, with branches in downtown • Innovative, hands-on learning environments
Madison and Hanover.  foundation, inspiring • Ever-expanding Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit academic
curriculum
exploration, championing • Innovative Graduation Pathways in Advanced Manu-
facturing, Engineering, Health / Medical Science, and
Entrepreneurship
well-rounded leaders. • Ever-expanding Technical Certifications in Information
Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Business Admin,
www.madison.k12.in.us Welding, CNA, Medical Assisting, and Pre-Nursing
• Extracurricular activities including Academic Teams,
Athletics, Fine Arts/Dramatics, and Agriculture
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