Marion Public Schools

It has been brought to our attention there are some alarming posts on social media for Marion County High School. This matter has been investigated and that school, in a different state, was closed on 9/9/2024. This school should not be confused with Marion Public Schools in Osceola County. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to report this matter. Again, this reported tip is NOT for Marion Public Schools.

Mrs. Jones’ class has been learning about communities. The students, in groups, plan and design their own communities that will specialize in a certain product. The class will later on do some trading amongst each other’s cities and create laws that their cities have to follow!

The weather may be gloomy and chilly now, but sixth grade science classes of Mr. Seiter and Mrs. Deighton took advantage of the sunshine earlier this week to get out and use observation skills in a scavenger hunt for water. This activity kicks off their first big science unit. Congratulations to the winning pairs of Karter C. and Brady M. for first place and to Lucas E. and Lucy P. with RaeLynn E. B. and Emmalynn K. who were tied for 2nd.

Homecoming Cheer Clinic!

Class of 2027 Parents & Students: One of the longstanding traditions for Sophomore students is the opportunity to order and receive their class rings together as a class. We are excited to let you know that class ring week is coming up soon. IMPORTANT – Please look for your official class ring sizer package which will being arriving in the mail next week. This will assist you with determining your ring size and provides instructions on how to access Jostens class ring designer online. It also highlights this year’s promotional pricing and free gifts that Jostens will be providing to our students this year! On Wednesday, September 18th the Jostens team will be distributing order information and details to the Sophomore class followed by an email to parents explaining the class ring offering and how to place your order. Please keep an eye out in your inbox and open it for complete details on the class of 2027 ring program and deadlines to place your order. Please note that there are two different deadlines for placing your order. The online deadline will be Tuesday, September 24th and the in-school order day/deadline will be Wednesday, September 25th. These deadlines are important so you can receive the best price available, as well as the free gifts that Jostens will be providing to students on September 25th at school. If you have any questions, please call/text the Jostens team at (616) 330 – 2141 or email at studentkeepsakes@jostens.com

Dress-up days for both elementary and high school for Homecoming Week!

High School Weekly Announcements for September 3, 2024

Marion High School Football is back! Opening game was Thursday 8/29 against Central Lake. Marion came away with a 64-6 victory. Congratulations Eagles!

Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September

JR/SR High Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September

Marion traveled to Mid Michigan Community College for the Clare XC Invitational on 8/28. This was our Middle School Team's first meet of the year and it is a great one to start with as the course is a shorter 1.25mi instead of the standard 2mi. High School athletes ran their standard 5k distance. 6th Boys Lucas Euwema (6th) 9:44, 22nd place (First Career Race!) Preston Teare (6th) 11:26, 31st place (First Career Race!) 6th Girls Paige Vesey (6th) 10:04, 12th place (First Career Race!) 7th Boys Brenden Miller (6th) 9:26, 18th place (First Career Race!) 9th Boys Jamie Knapp (9th) 1mi time of 11:35 10th Boys Mason Howell (10th) 22:17, 18th place Isiah Peterson (10th) 23:25, 21st place 10th Girls Bella Radtke (10th) 28:29, 14th place Karina Knapp (10th) 1 mi time of 11:08 11th Boys Jaden Kiger (11th) 23:07, 20th place 12th Girls Donna Mills (12th) 27:19, 13th place

REMINDER: The Marion Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its First Blood Drive of the 2024-25 school year in the High School Media Center TODAY, August 29th, from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm. You must be 16 (with a permission slip) or older to donate. Community members are welcome! APPOINTMENT SLOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! or walk in when it is convenient for you! https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/161343 Hope to see you there!!

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Marion Cross Country started off the season at one of the toughest courses in the state, Hesperia's Baker Woods! Men's Varsity 5k out of 45 runners Mason Howell (10th) 25:32, 25th place Jaden Kiger (11th) 26:38, 28th place Isiah Peterson (10th) 26:57, 30th place Jamie Knapp (9th) First career race! Women's Varsity 5k out of 27 runners Bella Radtke (10th) 29:51, 14th place Donna Mills (12th) 31:38, 16th place Karina Knapp (10th) First career race!

Ms. Russell’s third grade got to experience the hatching of a monarch butterfly before their eyes. With the help of some watchful students they watched as the chrysalis became clearer and finally hatch. The third graders will be experiencing the entire butterfly life cycle as there are a few caterpillars still in the early stages.

The Marion Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its First Blood Drive of the 2024-25 school year in the High School Media Center on Thursday, August 29th, from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm. You must be 16 (with a permission slip) or older to donate. Community members are welcome! Visit the link to claim a time or walk in when it is convenient for you! https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/161343

School attendance is essential to academic success. If children do not show up for school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading, writing, math and relationship building skills, and so much more. "Be present, be engaged and watch your knowledge grow."

Attention CTC Students: CTC begins on Thursday, August 22. You must report to school on August 20 and 21 by 11:11 am.

Middle School fall sports practices start this week!

The Marion Basketball Camp concluded Thursday. Congrats to those students who participated and worked hard on improving their skills! Great job ballers!