The 100th Day of School at AES brought out several *Centenarians to help celebrate!
100 days of school makes you 100 days smarter!
*A Centernarian is someone who is between 100 and 109 years old!
MIS Jump Rope for Heart
Marion Intermediate students are training for this years Jump Rope for Heart Event to be held February 9-10. The 5th grade will jump from 8:45-10:15 on February 9th and4th grade will jump February 10th during the same time period.
MIS won the "Best in State" award for Highest Donations for Jump Rope for Heart in 2010-2011 and hope to repeat this year. Click here to read more about the award.
Parent Volunteers are needed to help with the events. Contact Natalie McNeely or Ken Shumate at 870-739-5180 for information on volunteering.
The Central Administration Phone system will be down briefly for maintenance Thursday morning, January 26, 2012.
You may call any campus office and they will take messages for central office staff.
MHS Senior Wins Regional Vocal Competition
Marion High School senior, MJ Payne recently won the Senior Voice Division at the Southern Divison of the Music Teacher's National Conference held in Austin, TX. The Southern division includes the states of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Each state annually holds a state competition to select a representative for the different division competitions.
MJ had to prepare a program of four selections meeting certain requirements in the style of music selected. As a result of his winning this competition, he will travel to New York, NY, in March to compete in the national competition. A win at the national competition would earn him a monetary cash award and a performance in the National Winner's Concert.
Inviting All Parents
"How to Help Your Child Be a More Successful Learner"
Avondale Elementary would like to invite all Marion School District Parents, Faculty and Staff to
Hannah Martin, Marion Intermediate School librarian, recently received a $500 Kappa State Arkansas Education Foundation grant. The grant program is operated by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a society of women educators. Martin said she plans to use the grant money to enhance MIS's Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program. The purpose of RIF is to motive children to read through access to books and to discover the joys and value of reading. Fourth grade students select books 3 times a year. Martin said she strives to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life for MIS students.
MIS Science Lab
Science labs are going strong at MIS. The 4th and 5th grade science teachers are working hard to "lab" the students as they explore science curriculum. Some labs include visitors to help students learn about chemical changes, ecosystems, and cell growth. Other labs help students develop scientific thinking as they develop and understand scientific methods and food chains. Students love to be "labbing" around in science at MIS.
It's That Time of Year
MIS Student Work Published
Mrs. Donna Dillahunty's 5th grade GT students began a writing project at the end of first quarter that was a major undertaking in many ways. Students worked in teams to coauthor a story for publication. Only one story could be written per team. When the stories and illustrations were completed six weeks later, the manuscripts were mailed to the publishing company. On January 4, the hard bound copies arrived at MIS and were greeted with massive enthusiasm! When students reflected on the project in a class discussion, many stated that the most difficult aspect of the assignment was learning to collaborate with each other and how to compromise. Everyone said that even with the challenges that came along, the project was definitely worth the effort.
Soccer Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for the Patriot Boy's Soccer team, Tuesday January 17 @6:30pm in the arena hospitality room. All parents of this years boy's soccer team should attend the meeting.
BMI and Scoliosis Screenings Announced
Yearly BMI and Scoliosis screenings will take place beginning the week of January 9th. MSD school nurses will conduct the screenings at each campus.
JANUARY 10-11 - MJHS-8th grade
JANUARY 18 - MHS-10th grade
JANUARY 24-25 - MMS-6th grade
JANUARY 31 - MIS-4th grade
FEBRUARY 1 - MES-2nd grade
FEBRUARY 7 - Avondale-Kindergarten
Report Card Time
Report Cards will be distributed Tuesday, January 10.
Game Times Changed
Officials have announced changes in the Patriots vs. Jonesboro basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 6. There will be no "b" boys basketball game, the Patriot varsity girls game will begin at 5pm with the boys varsity game following.
Happy New Year!
Marion School District wishes everyone a
Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Classes resume Thursday January 5.
Remember the Reason
MMS welcomes Ms. Lacy as Principal!
Carissa Lacy heads our trio of MMS administrators. It is obvious that there could not be a better combination of administrators anywhere! Mr. Rogers, Mr. Owen and Ms. Lacy mesh so well--whether they are dealing with duties, behavior problems or anything in between. Their strong bond and cohesiveness are major factors in making MMS such a great place to work.
Winning is great but winning at the Olympics is that much better.
Seven students from Marion Intermediate and four Marion High School competed in the Area 13 Special Olympics, which includes Mississippi and Crittenden Counties, November 9-13 and garnered their share of the medals in the bowling event.
Mrs. Carolyn Stokes joined the faculty of Marion Middle School this year as a 6th grade math teacher. She states, "It has been a wonderful experience here so far." Mrs. Stokes has taught for 13 years with experience in Special Education and math. She lives in Blytheville and says the drive back and forth to Marion does not bother her at all.
Mrs. Stokes holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and is working on her Masters in Educational Leadership. Before her career in education, she held various other jobs. Her first job was in a restaurant as a "Scallop Wrapper" with the responsibility of wrapping scallops with pieces of bacon and connecting them with tooth pics. She tells us that she was so happy to be promoted from that position to dishwasher! Her other jobs have included car salesperson (where she won Sales Person of the Month) and inventory clerk at a Blytheville hospital.
Mrs. Stokes has 2 daughters, 4 grandsons and 1 grand daughter.
MMS Blog
Announcing the first MMS Blog! Located on the MMS home Edline page, the link can be found at the top. Parents, students and faculty are asked to please log on and add comments, questions and/or concerns. We hope that this blog will become an open, ongoing conversation all year.
MIS students prove math skill
Students create Christmas Ornaments to prove their math skills
Students in Kim Watson's math classes at Marion Intermediate School put their lessons to practical use by making Christmas tree ornaments using geometric shapes. After creating the beautiful ornaments, students wrote about their ornaments and identified where each required shape could be found on the ornament.
MIS parent volunteers were also on hand to help with the project.
Click the Math Ornaments link in the "In the News" Photo Gallery to see the results of the students work. Photos by Mike Douglas and Janice Cook
MMS Pre AP Studies
Mrs. Luttrell's Pre AP Social Studies students at MMS are displaying Civil War Spies they have created. These students are also writing Civil War Diaries. They are creating children from the period of the Civil War and are writing diaries from those children's point of views.
Photo and article by Nancy Hardy
MMS Student Council Angel Tree Project
MMS Student Council members are selling Angels for $1.00 December 5th-9th during all lunches. Students decorate their angels to be hung on our trees in the MMS lobby. Proceeds will benefit our local East Arkansas Youth Services.
MMS has new assistant principal
Mr. Blake Owen joins the MMS family as our 6th grade Assistant Principal. We "stole" Mr. Owen from the Marion Band Department where he had worked for 6 years. Before coming to Marion, Mr. Owen was the band director at both Wynne and Wonder Junior High School. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelors degree in Music Education and has earned his Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Management. Mr. Owen is married to Straley Owen, a MJHS English teacher. The Owen's family includes Miller, (almost) 6 years old, and Sam and Molly, born on 9/18/11. Teachers and students appreciate Mr. Owen's presence and support. When asked how he likes it at MMS, he said, "I love this job! Love it! I love the people; I love the students. There is nothing about it I don't love! Everyday there is something new!"
MMS December Focus
Our campus spotlight for December is Marion Middle School. MMS was built in 1991 on the "Quad" at 12 Patriot Drive in Marion. The fifth and sixth grades were originally housed in this building with the purpose of creating a true middle level based school. As a result of continuous growth in the district, in 1993 Marion Middle's focus population changed and it now housed the district's sixth and seventh graders which it continues to do today. Students are instructed by more than 50 faculty and staff. Carissa Lacey is in her first year as principal of Marion Middle School. She is assisted by Mr. Willie Rogers, 7th grade assistant principal and Mr. Blake Owen, 6th grade assistant principal. Lisa Lovely is the school counselor.
MHS Senior performs "Memphis"
MHS Senior Shawna Gardner
That's Shawna on the far left blowing a kiss following the ensemble's performance in the Grand Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel before the debut of "Memphis" at the Orpheum Theater.
By Mike Douglas
Marion School District
Marion High School senior Shawna Gardner hit the stage early in life. At 4-years-old, she took the microphone at her church, First Assembly of God in West Memphis, and stepped into the spotlight, a move that led her to the opportunity of a lifetime.
A the recent debut of “Memphis” at the Orpheum Theater, Shawna took the talent she’s cultivated for years and earned a shot in the spotlight one more time.
During the last few weeks of November, Mrs. Koons' 8th grade Science classes got busy decorating their classroom Christmas tree. But this is not just an ordinary decorated tree. The students spent time out of class thinking of how to decorate the tree with Science related ornaments. They could buy, make or borrow the ornaments. They finished the project by discussing with the class what they chose and what it has to do with Science. What a way to have fun while exploring Science and decorating our classroom for the holidays!
MJHS St. Jude Pavement Pounders
In 2010 several MJHS teachers joined together to form a Heroes team for the St. Jude Marathon and Half Marathon. With 11 members “Pavement Pounders for a Cure” raised over $5,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All members completed their designated race and felt that the entire experience was worth-while. “It was definitely a moving experience,” Straley Owen shared, “especially running through the St. Jude campus. You can’t imagine the pain that these children endure. Knowing their strength made it easy to do something as simple as run.”
As you look at the pictures below, you might ask yourself: Why are students eating in the lab at MJHS? No, they’re not just hungry, they’re learning Earth Science! This month, students in the science classes of Ms. Graham, Mrs. Koons and Mrs. Miller have been studying plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. In order to comprehend how tectonic plates interact to form volcanoes and earthquakes, students used graham crackers, fruit roll-ups and icing to construct models of plate interactions. They
found that learning can be fun AND delicious!
Great Job MJHS!
Results of the MJHS National Junior Honor Society Great Arkansas Penny Hunt are in! The honor society along with faculty and students of MJHS collected at total of $1700 that will be used to help the Arkansas Rice Depot provide resources to help students get the best education possible. Money collected at Marion Junior High will be used to assist students at the school as well as other schools in the Marion School District and across eastern Arkansas.
If you would like to learn more about the Arkansas Rice Depot please visit www.ricedepot.org to read more.
"By donating change and supporting our community, we WILL make a positive difference in someone’s life."
Happy Thanksgiving
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving Day. The decree only technically affected the District of Columbia and federal employees but governors throughout the Union followed suit with similar state proclamations.
Marion Schools will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 23-25, 2011.
MJHS CO students experience careers
Career Orientation students at MJHS have been VERY busy this semester! Students from Mrs. Shumate and Mrs. Deese’s classes have enjoyed eleven guest speakers and MANY hands-on activities. The fun includes a day of “Patriots’ Patio,” where students practiced being a good restaurant patron and a wait staff employee. Students also practiced manufacturing by creating 700 Ghost Pops for the students of Avondale. Another day students experienced the role of a consumer advocate by testing three different brands
of paper towels to determine which was really the best buy.
Guest speakers have included Chuck Long with the Arkansas Game & Fish, who introduced many students to what wildlife management is all about, Jason Osborne with The U of A Cooperative Extension Service, who discussed careers in agriculture, and Janet Ligon with UAMS, who discussed medical careers. This year, many of MSD’s own have spoken to students about not only careers in education, but also his or her area of expertise. Students enjoyed learning about STEM careers by Mr. Holcomb, MJHS science instructor; art careers by MSD’s art teacher, Mr. Brown; coaching and athletic careers by Coach Washington of MJHS, and administration by Mr. West, principal of MJHS.
Mrs. Shumate, MJHS CO instructor says, “Students have also enjoyed what I call “on-foot field trips” to the MSD bus shop and the MHS construction shop. The kids loved learning about what is involved in MSD’s daily transportation as well as careers in construction. We’ve had a busy semester!”
MJHS teachers present "Pink Elephant Math"
How many fingers does it take to find the answer to 10 times 10?
Attendees at Lara Bridges and Elizabeth Armstrong's workshop during the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference in
Hot Springs found out the answer to that question! Mrs. Bridges and Ms. Armstrong presented "Pink Elephant Math for Multiplication
and Division" during the two and a half day conference. This was their 10th year to be invited to present. The presentation included lots of Tips, Tricks and Tools to use with students in the math classroom.
Still need the answer to the question? It takes 10!
Crime Scene Investigators
Mrs. Shepherd's and Mrs. McCracken's English class recently read the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, and campus officer, Daniel Johnson, came to class to be a part of the investigation. Once the class read the story, they completed with Officer Johnson's guidance, a police report in order to "nail" the murderous suspect. The students were quick to examine the clues and evidence as they completed the police report, and when they had questions about what a certain legal term meant,
Officer Johnson was there to explain. No trial needed here... the students definitely found enough evidence in the police report to pronounce Signore Montresor "guilty" of murder!
Patriot Spirit!
For the 10th year, students at Marion High School lit up the sky before a football playoff game with a huge bonfire.
Coach Mark Uhiren started the spirit booster when he arrived at MHS to bring the student body together before the state series began.
A large crowd, including the band, football players, cheerleaders, and a fans were warmed on chilly Thursday night by the roaring fire. Teacher Roger Fortner and a handful of students gathered and stacked the scrap wood into a 10-foot pyre Wednesday at the Marion Recreation and Athletic Complex. Even a few anxious fans brought hot-dogs, marshmallows and straightened coat hangers to make used of the fire when it died to roasting level.
NOTE: The Patriots opened the first round of state playoffs Friday by defeating Benton 42-33. They will play @ El Dorado on Friday, Nov. 18.
By Mike Douglas
Marion School District
Patriots Win!
The Patriot Football team defeated the Benton Panthers 42-33 in the first round of the 6A State Playoffs. The Patriots will now face the ElDorado Wildcats Friday, Nov. 18 @ El Dorado.
Congratulations, Good Luck and Go Patriots!
Veteran's Day
Raymond Weeks of Birmingham, Alabama, organized a Veterans Day parade for that city on November 11, 1947, to honor all of America's Veterans for their loyal service. Later, U.S. Representative Edward H. Rees of Kansas proposed legislation changing the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor all who have served in America’s Armed Forces.
“Junior high is a time of transition,” MJHS Assistant Principal Natalie Rooney stated, “We want to provide each student with the opportunity and knowledge to make good decisions and develop their character in a positive way. We look forward to celebrating and seeing the positive impact good decisions have on our students, their grades, and their future!”
Juniors at Marion High School spent a recent Thursday morning listening to a number of professionals discussing their careers. Local and regional professionals, including Dr. Lance Scarbrough; Jonesboro DJ Rick Christian; and Marine Sgt. Jerrod Nichols, talked with students about the need for a good education and what they'd have to do to pursue their chosen careers.
Photos by Mike Douglas
Great Arkansas Penny Hunt
Every year students all across Arkansas help change the lives of hungry students in our state. How do they do it? Simple: by collecting their change. "That couldn't be enough to make a difference," you say. The schools that participated in the Great Arkansas Penny Hunt helped the Food for Kids program send backpacks full of food home with over 28,000 students in more than 600 Arkansas schools last year.
The MJHS National Junior Honor Society is currently participating in the Great Arkansas Penny Hunt by collecting money each day through November 11. The honor society is working with the Arkansas Rice Depot to provide resources that will help students concentrate at school in order to get the best education possible.
Money collected at Marion Junior High will be used to assist students at the school as well as other schools in the Marion School District and across eastern Arkansas. Last year, over $1,200 was collected at MJHS. This year, the goal is to raise $1,300.
If you would like to learn more about the Arkansas Rice Depot please visit www.ricedepot.org to read more.
"By donating change and supporting our community, we WILL make a positive difference in someone’s life."
MJHS
Our campus focus for November is Marion Junior High School. Located at 801 Carter Drive in Marion this modern, state-of-the-art facility opened its doors in August 2009. MJHS currently houses approximately 700 eighth and ninth grade students and 51 certified faculty members. Elmer West is principal, Natalie Rooney serves as Assistant Principal, and Melvin Brown is the Dean of Students.
At the time of construction, MJHS was the world’s largest indoor building using a ground source heat pump heat and air system.
We hope you enjoy this months glimpse into the halls of MJHS.
Repeat!
MHS Lady Patriots Back-to-Back 6A State Volleyball Champions
Fall Sports
Fall Sports are winding down at MHS. With a State Championships in Girls' Golf and Volleyball and a top finish in Tennis, the Patriots anticipate great things in Cross Country, and Football also. Stay tuned to www.msd3.org for updates and "Go Patriots!".
Don't Pick up that Litter!
Mrs. Jennifer Fogleman's AP Environmental Science and Ecology classes have littered the area outside her classroom with chip bags. They have been studying biodegradable and nonbiodegradable substances. Students had heard that Sunchips brand boasts that some of their bags are biodegradable. "We decided we would just 'put it to the test,' " stated Fogleman.
Sunchips brand claims their biodegradable bags should decompose in 16 weeks. Students have placed several other brands of chip bags alongside the biodegradable ones to compare how each one reacts to the same conditions on the ground outside their classroom.
So, if you walk between the Arts and Science Building and the Field House at MHS, don't pick up the litter! It is just one example of the hands-on learning going on in the Science Department at MHS.
Construction Career Day
Students in the Marion Junior High School Career Orientation class were able to get up close and personal in learning about the Construction Career Cluster. High School Construction Technology students set up stations in the Construction Technology building for Career Orientation students to try their hands at various skills associated with the Construction Career Cluster.
MHS Construction Technology instructor is Patrick Davis and Amy Shumate is the MJHS Career Orientation instructor.
Third Grade Chemistry
October 17-21st was National Chemistry Week, and to celebrate, our local BASF site visited several third grade classrooms. The students were presented with the necessary scientific tools and expertise to participate in a hands-on activity. Each student created slime, in a rainbow of vibrant colors, and demonstrated physical and chemical changes. Many thanks to the members of the BASF Kids Lab Team for enriching our third graders knowledge of chemistry.
For more pictures of Chemistry Week visit the PHOTO GALLERY located on the MES home page.
CSI at MHS
Et tu, Brute? How did Julius Caesar really die? The students in Renee Rainey's Pre-AP World History classes have become crime scene investigators to find out. Instead of reading the chapter and taking notes, these students sifted through autopsy reports and ancient writings to get the facts and details surrounding this famous murder. Teachers at MHS use a variety of engaging strategies to put learning in the hands of students because the school's mission is to help students become individually responsible for their own academic success...with the help of faculty, staff, parents, and the community.
Mystery and Murder at MHS
Those in the mood for thrills and chills just before Halloween can find them in the Marion High School drama room next week when the drama department presents its fall production, "Murders and Mystery." "Murders and Mystery" is a series of three literary adaptations, "The House of Seven Gables" by Craig Sodaro based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel; and "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" taken from "Night Chills," a collection of short plays by Billy St. Johns based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Junior Ashton Boschert rehearsing for "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" as Madame L'Aspanaye.
National Merit Semifinalist
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Our own Zac Pankey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Pankey, is one of these Semifinalists.
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $34 million that will be offered next spring.
The WMC-TV5 Fall Weather Road Show visited Marion Junior High School Tuesday evening October 11. WMC-TV's own meteorologists, Dave Brown and Tim Van Horn along with Andy Wise were present to speak to the audience and sign autographs before the live broadcast.
Free Flu Shots
The Crittenden County Health Department will once again be providing free flu shots for all students in the Marion School District!
Health Dept. nurses will be on the campuses Nov. 1 & 2.
Thursday, October 6 was "JumpStart to Reading" day across the nation. Even though there were no reported sightings of llamas in red pajamas, a huge bookworm was spotted on the Marion Elementary Campus! Was it possibly the Hungry, Hungry Catepillar?
MHS Construction Technology
Patrick Davis's Construction Technology students are building a bridge on campus for students to cross between MJHS and MHS. It will cross the drainage ditch that runs along Carter Drive near the senior parking lot.
The bridge will provide pedestrians a safe and clean walkway between the campuses. Students have carefully planned, measured, and laid the framework. Next will come concrete.
This is not the first such project for Mr. Davis's students. When the new CT building was first opened, the students in his classes built their own sidewalk to use to get to and from class, and they have continued to create safe paths along Carter Drive. What a great combination of service to our school and community and skill-building for these students!
Mr. Davis is constantly engaging his students in real-life learning that involves math, literacy, and critical thinking skills they will use the rest of their lives. Thanks, Mr. Davis and students, for a job well done.
New Leader at MHS
New on the MHS campus this year is Principal Steve Landers. Before school started, he could be found passing out popsicles to students practicing football, band, or cheerleading. And since day one, he has proven to be a true Patriot, cheering for students, whether it be on the playing field or in the classroom.
The District Spotlight feature will focus on a specific campus and/or program that is available to Marion School District students. The first campus to be featured is Marion High School. Various articles featuring MHS activities and students will be posted throughout the month.
Marion High School currently has 930 students enrolled in grades 10-12. The high school has a staff of 62 certified teachers, 3 counselors, 5 paraprofessionals, 4 secretaries, 2 personal care aides, 1 nurse, 1 resource officer and 5 custodians.
The administrative team at MHS consists of principal Steve Landers, assistant principals Jim Marotti and Clint Williams and Dean of Students Irving Clay.
Marion High School offers students a variety of course work from which to earn the necessary credits for graduation. Advanced placement courses in Environmental Science, Chemistry, United States History, Statistics, English Language, and English Literature are offered along with 6 vocational programs of study. In addition, MHS students are enrolled at Mid-South Community College and the MSCC Technical Center where they earn concurrent credit to both high school and college graduation.
MHS is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association and participates in the 6A East Conference. Athletes may participate in basketball, football, tennis, track, crosscountry, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and golf.
Little House on the Prairie
Third grade students from Marion Elementary School recently visited the Parker Homestead in Harrisburg, AR. Getting to explore and participate in sorghum making and broom making helped the students understand more of what their ancestors endured years ago. Viewing an old school house and print shop helped them appreciate their modern school with air conditioning and technology.
State Champions
Lady Patriot Golf Team
6A State Girls Golf Champions!!!!!
Brooke Alford
6A State Medalist
Way to go Lady Patriots!!
Don't Miss It!
Advance Tickets
for the
Marion vs. West Memphis Football Game
will be on sale
Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in the high school office
Cost is $5
SES Information
Marion Intermediate School
SES Provider Fair
Today!
5-7:30 PM
Ohhhhh Baby!
Diane & Bucky Sharpe brought two bundles of joy to share with Mrs. Clements' and Mrs. Dixon's 2nd grade classes. These were no ordinary babies, but alligator hatchlings! The students were able to touch the one week old darling.
The Sharpe's also showed the classes the skull of a thirteen foot long alligator.
MIS class receives iPad
Marci Altemus, speech therapist, and Kim Shirley, teacher of Marion Intermediate School accept a contribution of $600.00 from Donna Aguirre of A & D Wholesale and Eagle Lanes Bowling to benefit Shirley's special needs classroom at MIS. The contribution is to be used to purchase an iPad for the classroom. The use of an iPad is showing great success in helping children with special needs to learn and communicate.
Mrs. Aguirre chose to help Mrs. Shirley's class because she has a special needs grandaughter and because of the relationship she has built with Mrs. Shirley's class during field trips to Eagle Lanes over the past several years.
Do you know our Constitution?
Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787.
Click here to learn more about our constitution and Constitution Day.
Avondale Parents Volunteer
Avondale Elementary hosted their annual D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) and M.O.M.S (Moms of Magnificent Students) Kick-off this week. All parents and their AES students were invited to a pizza party at the school. Parents viewed a Watch D.O.G.S. video about the organization and why it
was started (after the Jonesboro shooting) and had the opportunity to sign up to spend a day as an AES D.O.G.S or M.O.M.S. volunteer.
Glenda Bryan, principal, reports that at least one parent volunteer will be on the Avondale campus each day this year! Thanks to all parents who have volunteered to assist for a day at Avondale.
If you are asked by your child's teacher to send snacks or candies to school for a classroom party, please remember that we will not accept any food item that contains or may contain peanuts/nuts.
Please read the labels carefully! If the package has a statement saying anything about the item being manufactured in a plant that also manufactures or handles peanut/nut containing items, we will not accept it at school. Always read the labels carefully!
Form more information and for lists of peanut free foods you may go to the Peanut Free Life Blog
Volleyball Wins
Congratulations Patriot Volleyball!
Southaven Tournament Gold Division Champions!
Senior Yearbook Ads
Class of 2012
Senior Ads are on sale now at yearbookforever.com.
Prices range from $40 to $300
ACT Registration
The deadline to register for the October 22 ACT is September 16. Registration is online. Students on free/reduced lunch may qualify for a voucher to pay for this testing. See Mrs. Kohl in the high school counselors' office for information.
Enjoy your Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Friday, Sept. 2 / Colton's Roundup @ 5:30 / Kickoff @ 7pm / Tickets to game $5
Class of 2024
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
by Dr. Seuss
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
Wednesday, August 17, Avondale Elementary welcomed 290 members of the Class of 2024. Some came with smiles, some with tears, but all came ready to go with brains in their heads and feet in their shoes.
Colton's Football Roundup
Colton's Football Round-Up!
Friday, September 2 @ 5:30 in the high school cafeteria
Meal Tickets are $5 and available from the MHS office.
Game Tickets (Patriots vs. Wynne YellowJackets) are $5 and available at the gate.
Kickoff @ 7pm
Go Patriots!
School Day Pictures
Sophomore and Junior School Day Pictures will be taken Wednesday, August 31 at MHS.
Students who would like to order pictures may pay the photographer that day, or pay online at:
Congratulations to Sue McQuay recipient of the 2011 Beverly Benham Special Education Administrator of the Year. Mrs. McQuay, (pictured on the left in the photo) Marion School District Director of Special Services was recognized at the recent AAEA Special Education Breakfast at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock.
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back Students!
District Background
Marion School District, ranking twenty-second largest in the state, is located twelve miles west of Memphis, Tennessee, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, and has an enrollment of approximately 4,300 in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The pupil:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Home to 4,187 students in grades PK-12 located on 6 campuses.
Avondale Elementary:
PK-1
632
Marion Elementary:
2-3
629
Marion Intermediate:
4-5
633
Marion Middle:
6-7
692
Marion Junior High:
8-9
650
Marion High School:
10-12
930
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Marion School District to provide our students with a basic program of instruction so that they will acquire the academic, social, and decision-making skills needed to become productive citizens in our rapidly changing technological world. We recognize individual differences in students and believe that all children can learn. We strive to meet their needs and interests by offering a balanced curriculum and creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.
*If any make up days are used, staff development will be the day after last student day.
Staff e-mail
Faculty and staff who are away from your regular FirstClass computer may log-in to your email account from the following link. Off Campus email
Faculty and staff as always may download FirstClass to their home computer using the client download link provided below. Instructions for completing this task may be found on the How Do I? page of the Technology Tidbits webpage.
Our goal is to keep this web site as up-to-date as possible. If you have suggestions for additions to the site or if you find a broken link, please email Janice Cook.
Contact Information
Marion School District Admin Office 200 Manor Street Marion, AR 72364 PHONE: 870-739-5100 FAX: 870-739-5156
If you are asked by your child's teacher to send snacks or candies to school for a classroom party, please remember that we will not accept any food item that contains or may contain peanuts/nuts. Check the link below for a safe food list of Peanut Free candy
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