Weekly COVID update 4/26-4/30
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 1
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 1
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 17
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 101
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 288
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 262
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2567
Over 16 and needing the COVID-19 vaccine? The Pfizer vaccine is approved for those 16 years of age and older! The National Guard will be in Crittenden County this week, Tuesday, April 27-Friday, April 30, administering the Pfizer vaccine at the Crittenden County Health Department (901 N. 7th Street in West Memphis). The clinic will start at 9:30 a.m. each morning. Appointments for this clinic can be scheduled by calling 1-800-985-6030.
There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine. People should bring their insurance cards. If you don’t have insurance, the vaccine will still be available at no charge.
The three authorized COVID-19 vaccines have each undergone rigorous reviews that have proven them to be both safe and effective. You can learn more about the vaccines and ADH vaccination plan at healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-vaccination-plan.
It's not too late to schedule a tour of our award-winning magnet schools! Tours are available, by appointment, of all three magnet schools for prospective families. Tours need to be scheduled in advance, and face coverings will be required for all campus visitors.
To schedule your tour, simply call the school you are interested in:
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet: 870-739-5120
Marion Math, Science, & Technology Magnet: 870-739-5180
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 870-735-4588
For enrollment information, visit https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/registration--330
Remember: The deadline for School Choice is May 1!
REMINDER: If your student is virtual, don’t forget to pick up your weekly meal distribution! For schedule and pick-up location information, click here: https://www.msd3.org/page/school-lunch-update-locations Remember – each distribution includes 7 days worth of healthy meals!
4/26/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
1 student
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Weekly COVID update 4/19-4/23
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 2
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 5
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 8
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 101
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 287
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 261
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2550
4/23/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
2 students
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
How are you celebrating Earth Day today?
The Marion High School Band will present a Band Concert and Awards Presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at the Marion Performing Arts Center.
Because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and to protect the health and safety of students and guests, the concert audience will be limited to family members and school officials.
Each senior band member will be issued four tickets. All other students will receive two tickets each. All audience members must sit in marked spaces and masks must be worn at all times. Members of the same household may sit together, but maintain 6 feet of spacing from other groups.
For more information, click here: https://www.msd3.org/article/444897
4/21/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
1 student
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Marion High School has announced its plans for its Class of 2021 graduation ceremony, to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Patriot Stadium.
Because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, precautions will be taken to protect the health and safety of students and guests. All attendees will be required to wear face masks. Capacity will be limited, with each graduate receiving 6 tickets for family and friends. Guests will be asked to practice social distancing when selecting seats. Masks will be distributed to those who do not have them.
For more information, click here: https://www.msd3.org/article/444511
Marion Patriot Volleyball Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
Sr. High (current 9th-11th-grade girls) – Sunday, April 25, 2-4 p.m.
Jr. High (current 7th- & 8th-grade girls) – Monday-Wednesday, April 26-28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
7th Grade (current 6th-grade girls) -- Monday-Wednesday, April 26-28, 9 a.m.-noon.
To sign up for tryouts, use this link: https://forms.gle/KGenju2Hc3pKMZec9
You must have a current physical. Physical information is below. All tryouts are in the VB gym. All tryouts are closed. Only girls participating and coaches allowed.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:
7th Grade: Coach Norton, knorton@msd3.org
Jr. High: Coach Sislo, lsislo@msd3.org
Sr. High: Coach Beasley, lbeasley@msd3.org
With the school and local clinics offering athletic physicals on the days listed below, we are cancelling Tuesday (4/20) & Thursday (4/22) night sessions we previously had scheduled for girls trying out for volleyball. You can still go to Vital Wellness the week of April 19-23, anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 pm, for a free physical. We ask that you please get there before 4:45 pm.
Students may receive a free athletic physical at school on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 21 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 baseball & softball
Thursday, April 22 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 soccer, golf, tennis, & cheer
Friday, April 23 (8:30-11:00)- grades 9-11 football
Friday, April 23 (12:30-3:00) PATRIOT ARENA- grades 9-11 football, basketball, track, any athlete that missed prior opportunities for physical
Consent forms and athletic physical forms are available in each school office. Students may also pick up a form from coaches.
Other opportunities for physicals:
Coast To Coast Medical in West Memphis: Free physicals available from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. any day from April 12-23.
Marion Minor Medical: Free physicals available from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. any day from April 12-23.
Community Family Medical: Free physicals available from 10 a.m,-noon any day from April 12-23.
It was a night for the record books Tuesday as the Marion Patriots completed a 3-sport sweep of the West Memphis Blue Devils by a combined score of 91-7, including big victories in softball, baseball, and soccer. Read more here: https://www.marionpatriots.com/news/74330
4/20/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
2 students
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Weekly COVID update 4/12-4/16
Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 0
Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 0
Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 5
Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 60
Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 101
Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 285
Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 256
Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2542
4/16/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
1 student
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet was featured in the March newsletter of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators in a great article authored by Principal Adam O'Neal. You can check out the article here: https://www.msd3.org/article/441084
4/15/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
1 student
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
4/14/21
Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today:
1 student
Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
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It’s never too late to get prepared! The Marion School District is partnering with the ALICE Training Institute to provide critical incident training for local businesses and organizations. The ALICE program utilized a recognized strategy that focuses on Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. For more information, including registration and cost, click here: https://www.cvent.com/d/cjq3cs
