
April 4, 2020
VPA teachers and administrators want you to know they miss you and you can lean on them.

April 3, 2020
I've been asked a couple of times over the last few days about what to do if an employee has been exposed to a known case or suspected case of COVID-19 while out in the general pu...

April 2, 2020
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT: Starting Monday, April 6, our teachers will begin contacting students regarding our new online curriculum platf...

April 1, 2020
VPA's Mr. B serves up some PB and J for his students today. He not only makes this song interactive but FUN for the whole family! Mr. B, the teachers at VPA and everyone at MSD ...
March 20, 2020
As most of you know by now, the Governor closed school districts for onsite learning through Friday, April 17. This means schools are currently scheduled to reopen on Monday, Apri...


March 12, 2020
As a part of our ongoing efforts keep patrons informed on COVID-19 and our responses to the various issues raised as a result of the growing spread of the virus, we are includin...

February 4, 2020
Our VPA 6th grade Art Club has officially left their mark at VPA. Under the direction of our visual art teacher, Courtney Shumock, the 6th grade Art Club designed and painted the ...
February 3, 2020
On January 31, 2020, VPA Honor Society had the privilege of hosting the first ever VPA Math Bee. 32 students participated, representing each homeroom class in grades 3rd through 6...
January 16, 2020
Marion Magnet Schools Application Process 2020-2021 Important Tips & Hints: Attend the Magnet School Preview Nights. Magnet School applications should be submitted to th...
January 14, 2020
As a point of clarification regarding the MSD informational meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. January 16 in the Performing Arts Center, the purpose of the gathering is to assess the ...
December 18, 2019
Today Mrs. Julie Coveny, Federal Programs Coordinator, and several central office employees put together holiday food baskets to ensure several Marion School District students a...
December 12, 2019
Marion VPA had its 2nd annual Christmas Spectacular on Friday, December 6th featuring the VPA Allstar Choir and 1st-3rd grades performing the musical “Presents on Parade”. The pe...
November 6, 2019
This year VPA has introduced several new opportunities for our students. The biggest addition being our focus on choice in specialty options in the upper elementary grades...

November 1, 2019
Marion VPA Magnet School participated in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program through the Red Cross. This program enables students to "give something that means something" this hol...

October 28, 2019
VPA Art Fundraiser Information: This semester, our school is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember that gives you the opportunity to purchase keepsake...

October 24, 2019
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Library recently grew a Storybook Pumpkin Patch! Students in all grades were encouraged to decorate a pumpkin to look like a favorite...
October 14, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (National Civil Rights Museum Release) – The National Civil Rights Museum, in partnership with International Paper, recognizes youth who are making a difference and ...
October 10, 2019
The school counseling department would like to survey parents, guardians and other community stakeholders in order to develop and provide programs that meet our students' needs at...
October 4, 2019
Ms. Meredith Gill's kindergarten class at VPA had a special visitor today. Diane Sharpe brought a baby alligator and alligator snapping turtles with the approval of Arkansas Game ...