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performing arts, conferences, trade shows, seminars, community functions, business meetings, banquets, wedding receptions and more. The Playhouse has a 700-seat theatre, large ballroom and lobby which permits flexible
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early development of eastern South Dakota. The collection includes home furnishings, period rooms, tools, farm equipment and early forms of transportation. The museum, found at 211
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akota Prairie Playhouse & Conference Center, located at 1205 North Washington Avenue in Madison, houses
xplore the past at the Smith-Zimmermann Museum, a pioneer museum which reflects the history of Lake County as well as the
use by two different groups simultaneously. The Playhouse staff has the experience and expertise to help make your next event an affair to remember. Visit
www.dsu.edu/playhouse or call (605) 256-5666 to explore DPP’s history and future, or to find information on upcoming shows or facility rental rates.
U.S. Senator Karl Mundt, the Karl Mundt library, which is open to the public, and a scenic campus for strolling at Washington Avenue and Northeast 8th Street. DSU also hosts several athletic and cultural events throughout the year. For more details, including a calendar of events and visitor parking information, please visit
www.dsu.edu or call University Relations at 605-256-5693.
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Northeast 8th Street, features an important Lake Madison Chautauqua collection and serves as a resource for genealogical research. Open year-round, Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call (605) 256-5308 for an appointment.
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he Madison Central School District has a total enrollment of 1,146 students. Madison Elementary has 527 students with a student to teacher ratio of 13:1, Madison Middle School has 273 students with a ratio of 12:1 and Madison High School has 346 students with a ratio of 13:1.
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adison’s airport is located at 1700 Airport Drive and their lobby is open 24 hours a day for pilots. Courtesy cars are available upon request by contacting the airport manager at 605-256-9774 or 605-270-9774.
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There are many opportunities for students to be involved in extra-curricular activities. Some of the athletics and activities offered at the high school include: football, basketball, track & field, cross country, tennis, gymnastics, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, oral interp, debate, theatre, choir, and band. The varsity gymnastics team won their 16th consecutive state championship in 2010 and the varsity boys
akota State University offers a variety of opportunities for visitors. The University is home to the Foundation of former
DSU offers majors in business, information systems, teacher education, arts and sciences. Each DSU student receives personal attention and a portable computer with wireless capabilities. Independent sources have praised DSU’s quality and value. Thanks partly to the university’s strong reputation, graduates enjoy a high job placement rate. DSU contributes significantly to Madison and South Dakota economic development, particularly in the area of technology.
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basketball team won the 2009 and 2010 AA State basketball championship.
The mission of the district is to educate all students to fully achieve their personal and academic potential as lifelong learners skilled in communication, problem solving, and global responsibility.
In addition to the public school system, Madison has two private schools. Madison Christian School, an Evangelical non-denominational school, educates K-8th grade students. Currently, the pupil to teacher ratio is 6:1.
St. Thomas School, a parochial school, educates pre-school through 5th grade students. Their pupil to teacher ratio is 10:1.
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