News Archive - 2020
The Spectator - November 2020
The November 2020 issue of The Spectator, is now available. The paper features wide-ranging articles and opinion pieces from a number of Madeira writers... Read More
Madeira Alumnae featured in Northern Virginia Magazine
Hear from Lena Badr '11 and Avery Miller '86 in the November issue of Northern Virginia Magazine.
Considering Private School? The Benefits Aren’t Always... Read More
Madeira focused on mental health and well being
Madeira recognizes the importance of integrating robust mental health and wellness programming along with our ambitious academic program. Adolescence is... Read More
Election Preparation Programming Focuses on Proactive Community Discussion
With civic duty in mind, the nation has ramped up its activity and excitement over participating in our awesome democratic process and casting votes for... Read More
"We are all Madeira," Leadership program motivates athletes
Athletics worldwide may look a little different this year, but at Madeira, our students are still working hard, practicing every day, and taking part in... Read More
The Spectator - October 2020
The October 2020 issue of The Spectator, is now available. The paper features wide-ranging articles and opinion pieces from a number of Madeira writers... Read More
Madeira Seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
Sydney Gu '21 and Elena Jochum '21 have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced... Read More
Madeira History teacher receives University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award
Madeira History teacher, Larry Pratt, has been selected to receive The University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator Award. Students accepted into The University... Read More
Neshmeeya Abbas ’20 wins 4th consecutive US Squash Scholar Athlete award
Congratulations to Neshmeeya Abbas ’20, who received her fourth straight United States Squash Association’s Scholar-Athlete Award for the 2019-2020 school... Read More
Madeira Black Alumnae Affinity Sessions
Madeira has partnered with The Wells Collective to offer Black alumnae an opportunity to connect.
We are thrilled to offer two affinity gatherings for Madeira's... Read More
Parent Connection Series
During this time of remote learning, we believe it is critical to connect with our parent community. With that in mind, we have set up a series of six... Read More
Madeira Reopening Plan
We are eager and excited to welcome students back to campus - both in person and from a distance - for Fall 2020.
We have developed a comprehensive plan... Read More
Virtual Equestrian Open House
Join us for a Equestrian Open House, June 23 at 1:00 p.m. Register at madeira.org/virtualevents Don't miss the opportunity to virtually visit campus... Read More
Madeira Unexpected wins 2020 CASE Circle of Excellence Award
Madeira Unexpected has been awarded a 2020 Gold CASE Circle of Excellence Award.
Each year the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards recognize hundreds of... Read More
Mary Faith Everman '20 awarded AFSA Merit Scholarship
Mary Faith Everman ’20 has been awarded an American Foreign Service Association Merit Scholarship for Best Essay.
Participants were required to write... Read More
Closing Convocation 2020
The Madeira community joined together virtually on Tuesday, June 2nd, to celebrate the successful completion of the 2019-2020 school year.
At Closing... Read More
The Spectator - Quarantine Issue
The 2020 Quarantine issue of Madeira' student newspaper, The Spectator, is now available
Madeira Statement Regarding Racial Injustice
Madeira does not tolerate racism and stands in solidarity with all students of color against any acts of racism, prejudice, bigotry, or hatred.
It is... Read More
2020-2021 student leaders announced
The results are in! The Madeira student leaders have been named for the 2020-2021 school year.
The student government is voted in by all grade levels... Read More
Priya Batra ’20 earns Girl Scouts' highest award
Senior Priya Batra has earned a Girl Scouts Gold Award for her project on stress management and teen girls. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award... Read More
Students selected for Governor’s Schools
Teagan Dunbar, Heston Friedrichs, and Jess Newberg have been selected to attend the prestigious Governor’s Schools of Virginia.
Teagan Dunbar ’21 will... Read More
Spring Admissions Open House - Tuesday, May 12
Join the Admissions Department, current students, and families, via Zoom, to learn what makes Madeira special – our warm community, rigorous academics... Read More
Mod 7 New Co-Curriculum Offerings
While the pandemic prohibits the off-campus Co-Curriculum experience we all know and love, Madeira remains committed to keeping Co-Curriculum as a cornerstone... Read More
Madeira’s math team places 2nd in Virginia
Madeira’s Math Team placed 2nd in the state out of 57 teams and is the highest placing all-girls team in the State. The Virginia Mathematics League holds... Read More
Iona Volynets ’20 selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar semi-finalist
Iona Volynets ’20 has been selected as a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars competition and will advance to the final round.
From nearly 3... Read More
Snails Sign National Letter of Intent
This Spring, The Madeira School recognized four outstanding student-athletes on their commitment to further both their academic and athletic careers this... Read More
Carolina O'Leary ’21 uses clothing company to help healthcare workers
In 2017 Carolina O'Leary ’21 started a clothing line called ShortStory. Her line makes and sells a line of shorts for teen girls and the profits benefit... Read More
Virtual Revisit Days!
Madeira is bringing Revisit Day to you!
We have planned several live sessions where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about community life, the... Read More
Coronavirus Updates
Madeira is actively monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and will be updating this website to share information about the School's preparations... Read More
Snails Receive All-ISL Recognition
Wrapping up the Winter 2019-2020 season, Sofie Davis ’20 and Ruva Kiara ’21 earned All-Independent School League (ISL) honors for their respective sports... Read More
2020 Shakespeare Competition winners announced
Each year, Madeira participates in the English-Speaking Union (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition. Students first compete at a school-level competition... Read More
The Pirates of Penzance
Showtimes:
- Thursday, February 20 - 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 21 - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 22 - 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for... Read More
Madeira students earn Karate promotions in Mod 4
The Madeira Karate Dojo is proud to announce the following promotions awarded on February 7, 2020.
Roku kyu (two-stripe white belt): Yingying (Jenny)... Read More
Michelle Zheng ’20, Victoria Yu ’22 win Regional Scholastic Art Awards
Madeira students Michelle Zheng ’20 and Victoria Yu ’22 have received 2020 Regional Scholastic Arts Awards. Michelle received a Silver Award her piece... Read More
"Madeira Unexpected" wins AVA award, hits 50K views
Madeira Unexpected has won a 2020 Platinum AVA Digital Award for Video Production.
The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes... Read More
2020 Miss Greenway crowned
A new year brings a new Miss Greenway! Miss Greenway is an annual contest organized by the Boarding Committee. Each dorm chooses a candidate to represent... Read More
Registration is Open: Girls First 2020
Experience the unexpected and become a Madeira Girl for two weeks this summer!
Athletics Recap: 1/6 - 1/17/2020
Check out the latest results from Equestrian, Basketball, Climbing, and Swim and Dive