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Architects rendering of the new school
MCS invited stakeholders to submit name recommendations for the new school. No decision has been made yet. The new school is at 200 Madison Branch Blvd, which is west of the roundabout on Hardiman Road just past Burgreen Road.
Wide aerial view of school site, with water tower in background.
Madison City leaders held the groundbreaking for a new elementary school.
Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols, Mayor Paul Finley, school board and city council members, and other business and political reps gathered Oct. 29 at the site in Limestone County for a ceremonial shovel turning.
The yet unnamed school has already made a name for itself in demand. Fast growing Madison City Schools recently surpassed 13,000 in enrollment, with still many approved homesites awaiting construction.
Opening is targeted for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
BOE reps Travis Cummings, Tommy Overcash, Scott Newberry, Supt. Dr. Ed Nichols, Alice Lessmann, Tim Holtcamp, Assistant Supt. Mr. Eric Terrell
In his remarks, Dr. Nichols credited the vision of Madison and Triana leaders in the 1990s for starting the process to break from Madison County Schools by creating a separate school system. Since Madison City Schools opened in 1998, it has grown from 5.638 students and six schools to 13,000 students and 14 schools today.
"This new school is more than just bricks and mortar," Dr. Nichols said. "It's a reflection of the growth and progress of Madison City. MCS, as many have stated, is the shining star of this community and is the center of growth for our city. As our district continues to grow, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence that Madison is known for. This new school will help us reduce overcrowding and ensure that each student receives the individual attention they deserve. It will become a cornerstone of the community, where families gather, lifelong friendships are formed, and children discover their talents and potential."
"This new school is more than just bricks and mortar," Dr. Nichols said. "It's a reflection of the growth and progress of Madison City. MCS, as many have stated, is the shining star of this community and is the center of growth for our city. As our district continues to grow, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence that Madison is known for. This new school will help us reduce overcrowding and ensure that each student receives the individual attention they deserve. It will become a cornerstone of the community, where families gather, lifelong friendships are formed, and children discover their talents and potential."
The new school will be the eighth elementary school in Madison and 15th school campus overall, joining three middle schools, two high schools, alternative school, and a stand-alone PreK school.
Mayor Paul Finley pressed the importance of continuing strong city-school partnerships to manage growth wisely.
Architects rendering of the new school
MCS invited stakeholders to submit name recommendations for the new school. No decision has been made yet. The new school is at 200 Madison Branch Blvd, which is west of the roundabout on Hardiman Road just past Burgreen Road.
City, county and school leaders, legislators, business reps
Aerial view of the school site. Capacity will be 1,000 students.
Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols addressing the crowd at groundbreaking
Wide aerial view of school site, with water tower in background.
BOE President Tim Holtcamp said two cornerstones consistent of MCS since its inception are excellence and growth
MCS principals attend in support of new schools to handle growth
BOE VP Travis Cummings making introductory remarks
MCS principals attend in support of new schools to handle growth
BOE VP Travis Cummings making introductory remarks