Third graders at Marion Math, Science & Technology Magnet took a bite out of science on Thursday as they participated in an exciting hands-on learning project -- dissecting dogfish sharks. Assisted by students from Marion High School and parent volunteers, the younger students explored shark anatomy up close, applying scientific principles they’ve been learning throughout the year.
As they examined the internal organs of the sharks, students made real-world connections to their lessons on marine biology. The dissection allowed them to better understand how sharks function as predators in the ocean ecosystem.
To read more about this hands-on educational project, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/1827241
Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on being named Grand Champion of the Mid-South Classic for the third year in a row!
In addition to being named Grand Champion, Marion earned Best-in-Class awards for Color Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major, as well as awards for Best Music and Best Visuals in its Division. Kayden Harris was also named best soloist, and Marion had the top overall score out of the out of the 16 bands competing and was the only band to earn a superior rating!
To read more, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/1805968
Students have until October 1 to complete required vaccinations, and the Marion School District is urging families to complete the required immunizations or risk not being able to attend school.
Vaccinations can be completed at many local doctor’s offices and medical centers, but one of the easiest ways for students to get their vaccinations is via the Marion School-Based Health Clinic, located inside Marion High School. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All forms of insurance are accepted.
In addition to vaccinations, the clinic can do bloodwork, labs, preventive care, and almost everything except X-rays, which are referred elsewhere. The clinic also does physicals for Marion athletes and offers mental health therapy for students and staff. Any student can get treatment at the clinic by getting a signed consent form from their parent
For more information, families can contact their student’s campus nurse. The School-Based Health Clinic can be reached at 870-739-5136.
For more, follow the link below.
https://www.msd3.org/article/1772504
Gifted and Talented Referrals:
The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is currently accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2024-25 school year. If you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information.
Have you thanked a school counselor this week? This is the time to do it!
This week, The Marion School District is joining school districts across the country to celebrate National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association.
With a standards-based, student-focused approach, school counselors play an essential role in our schools, helping students learn academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, apply interpersonal skills, and plan for postsecondary options.
Every student deserves a school counselor … be sure to celebrate your school counselor this week and beyond!
#NSCW2024
Substitute teachers needed! To learn more about this opportunity in the Marion School District, visit https://ess.com/
REMINDER: The Marion School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.
The Marion School District will present its Facilities Master Plan during its regular School Board meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the A. Jan Thomas Board Room at the district's Central Office, located at 200 Manor Street in Marion. The public is invited.
Congratulations to Marion High School senior Madeline Duncan on being recognized as the 2023 Cadet of the Year and for the 2023 Best Aerospace Education Test Score by the US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 99! The awards were presented December 18 during the squadron's annual awards ceremony.
Congrats, Madeline!
This item was recently discovered in the old Marion School Gymnasium building on Military Road. We would love to learn more about it! If you recognize this piece, or know more about how or when it was used, please let us know in the comments below!
ATTENTION FAMILIES: Due to a change in state law, the Marion School District will no longer be allowed to use "AMI" days when schools are closed for inclement weather or any other reason. All days missed must be made up. Our 2023-24 academic calendar (link below) specifies the days that will be utilized as make-up days as needed. Those days (in order) are Friday, May 24; Friday, April 26; Friday, March 29; Thursday, March 28; and Wednesday, March 27.
We know this reflects a change from what has been our operating procedure for the past several years and a return to what had been the classic “snow day” procedure. And we know that with the support of our families, we will make this adjustment smoothly.
As always, any decision about when to close schools, dismiss early, or start late will be made with the highest regard for the safety of our students and staff.
As a reminder, families will be notified about any changes to the school schedule via robocall, text message, Facebook, and notifications on the WMC and WREG television stations.
Our 2023-24 academic calendar can be found here: https://rb.gy/s9d9sb
Here’s wishing a great Thanksgiving Break to everyone in our Patriot community! As a reminder, all district schools and offices will be closed November 20-24 as we observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27.
To all who served -- thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. Happy Veterans Day!
Daylight Saving Time ends tonight ... Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour!
STATE BOUND! With 5 buses full of band members and a police escort from the Marion Police Department at the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department, the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band departed for the State 6A Marching Band Championship early this morning.
Performance time for Marion is 2:45 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. While there is no live-streaming for this event, we hope to post a video of the performance later this week.
Good luck to the band!
#RepTheM
ATTENTION FAMILIES: Beginning with the graduating class of 2027, each Arkansas student must complete 75 hours of community service that is certified by the service agency or organization where the student volunteers. The community service must be in programs or activities that meet the requirements established by the State Board and the District Board of Directors and include preparation, action, and reflection components.
Our schools will work with students to help facilitate this process. Students completing community service work should record their hours on this form, which can be turned in at the school via Naviance: https://5il.co/27gm8
Again, this state requirement will start with members of the Class of 2027 (current 9th graders). Current students in grades 10-12 do not have a community service requirement.
For questions or more information, please contact the Marion Junior High School administration. Thank you!
It might be Fall Break, but educators in the Marion School District are still hard at work, learning new ways to improve learning outcomes for Marion students!
This week, Marion school administrators, school improvement specialists, and school facilitators are in Little Rock for professional development led by Sarah Schuhl, author of "School Improvement for All." Schuhl is an expert in helping educators drive continuous school improvement by targeting their school's specific needs with immediate courses of action to improve and measure student achievement.
Taher Inc., the company that manages food service for the Marion School District, is currently looking to fill several positions. Both hourly and full-time positions are available. If you are interested in earning income, working in our schools, and helping provide nutritious meals for our students, visit this link: https://rb.gy/0l12q
Fall Break is here!
We wish all our families a restful, rejuvenating time as they enjoy Fall Break from October 2 through October 16, as part of the Marion School District’s Hybrid School Calendar. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 17.
Congratulations to all on a great first 9 weeks of school! For those who will be traveling during Fall Break, we wish you safe and happy travels. We look forward to seeing everybody back in class following the break!
REMINDER: School Immunizations are due on October 1*
The most common missing immunizations include:
- 7th graders: meningitis (MCV4)
- 11-year-olds: TDAP
- 16-year-olds: Dose of MCV4 due after 16th birthday
If you have a student in one of these groups, please check to make sure your child is current with their vaccines. ALL students must be in compliance with Arkansas Immunization Rules and Regulations to remain enrolled. If your child is missing a required vaccine, this vaccine is due on October 1. Due to our scheduled fall break, the vaccine will be required on the day students return, Tuesday, October 17.
If you have any questions, please contact your campus school nurse.
To see a full list of required immunizations, please visit the following link to our website: https://www.msd3.org/page/health-service
