Congratulations to Madelia Section 2A Baseball Champions.
Juniors Create Podcast Episodes
11th grade World Literature students created a Podcast Episode for our British Literature Unit. Each student was assigned a different British Literature novel to read. After reading their novels, they collaborated with their groups and created a Podcast episode.
Speech Team Competes at JWP
Cora Lehman tackled a collection of 15 stories this season, mastering the lessons and themes within each. When the moment came to draw her story and bring it to life, she performed with grace and skill. While she didn’t move into the final round, the work she put into her craft was evident in every moment she spent working on her delivery.
Elizabeth Karau stepped into the world of a Drama and made it entirely her own. She performed with a depth that invited the audience into her character’s journey, carrying that performance through to the finals. Her dedication earned her 5th place in a room full of talent.
Our senior, Nathan Barbosa, took the stage one last time this weekend in the Prose category. After five months of pouring his heart into writing and refining his script, Nathan delivered a performance that truly emphasized his growth and dedication. Though he didn’t move on to the final round in a very tough field of competitors, we couldn’t be prouder of the work he put in to make his final MSHSL appearance so meaningful.
As we finish this MSHSL speech season, saying I am proud of this team would be an understatement. These students have poured months of dedication into their craft, but more importantly, they have conducted themselves with remarkable strength and integrity. Watching them transform critical feedback into fuel for growth—approaching every judge’s critique with grace and every round with renewed competitive spirit—has been the true highlight of the year. They have not only become better speakers; they have become leaders.
Chalina Forstner, Advisor
Superintendent Position Offered to Karla Beck
On April 7, the Madelia Board of Education interviewed five semi-finalist candidates for the Superintendent position. Each candidate was provided a tour of the community and facilities, interviewed by a team of staff and community members and also interviewed by the school board. After discussion and deliberations, the board voted to offer the position to Mrs. Karla Beck for the 2026-2027 School Year. Pending negotiations with Karla, the contract will be presented for approval at the April 16 board meeting.
