One of Madison’s beloved assistant principals, Elise Fasick, left the Home of the Warhawks in mid-February after seven and a half years working at the school.
As Madison’s assistant principal, Fasick has had a role in a myriad of aspects of JMHS such as overseeing the ESOL and Special Education departments. She also has dedicated a lot of her time to providing student support including organizing initiatives such as a food pantry, coat drive and bike drive for students.
Through her many jobs at Madison, including assisting with the weapons detection systems, Fasick has created close bonds with students.
“I know Ms. Fasick because she did the metal detectors at door 18 every day,” Adelaide Dixon (’27) said. “She was always very friendly and positive. It was a great start to the day.”
While Fasick cherishes the connections she made at Madison with teachers and students alike, this winter Fasick has ultimately decided to leave Madison and forge a new path, becoming an assistant principal for the brand new FCPS school, Skyview High School.
“Leaving Madison was a difficult decision, as I truly enjoyed my experience and felt warmly welcomed by the Madison family,” Fasick said. “However, when this new opportunity arose, I consulted mentors and quickly realized the excitement surrounding the possibility of doing something new and different.”
Fasick’s new school, Skyview High School, is the only new FCPS high school in over 20 years. Aimed at combating overcrowding in the western FCPS schools, Skyview is set to open in the 2026-2027 school year and champions a futuristic, hands-on approach to learning. The new school will potentially offer technology-based speciality pathways as well including courses in aerospace sciences, engineering and artificial intelligence.
“This project represents a potential once-in-a-career chance to hire an entire staff, forge a new school culture and embrace innovation on a unique level,” Fasick said. “After thorough research and reflection, I grew increasingly enthusiastic. I knew it would be a challenge that would force me to grow. After much contemplation, I ultimately chose to apply and accepted the offer towards the end of January.”
As of right now, school planning for Skyview is currently underway with Fasick contributing to its construction. With no former framework, Skyview offers a blank slate, allowing students and staff such as Fasick to pioneer this new school’s identity.
“Our current focus at Skyview is two-fold: building a full staff and fostering a sense of community among students and families,” Fasick said. “We are actively involving opted-in families and students through school events to gather their input on school colors and a mascot.”
At Skyview, Fasick looks forward to the challenge of working in a new school environment and meeting fresh faces. As she embraces the new possibilities, Fasick will not forget her Warhawk past.
“Once a Warhawk, always a Warhawk!” Fasick said. “I am very excited to check in with students to see how they grow and develop as human beings. The possibilities are endless for their success and I can’t wait to see them walk across that stage on graduation day!”
