Greeting Patriots, Governor Hutchinson announced just yesterday that schools in Arkansas will be closed for in-person instruction through the end of the school year. While this announcement is not what many wanted to hear, it does finally provide some solid parameters for schools to use in planning for the remainder of the school year. Some information that we can... READ MORE >
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 public and if they should return to work. I have included below, the CDC guidance for community exposure for every US resident. I bold typed what should be done for anyone that has had close... READ MORE >
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 platform, Edmentum, for grades K - 12. Our teachers are working on a number of strategies to use this system as a very powerful tool to provide the foundation for our learning efforts. MSD... READ MORE >
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, April 20. We have a total of 62 cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas and that number is expected to increase over the next few weeks. The Governor repeated his desire for maximum flexibility during... READ MORE >
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 including the latest guidance from the State. See below for the complete memo.The first important section includes directions on school closings-School and school activities will continue at this... READ MORE >
Students and teachers at The 7th Grade Experience are MARCHing Into Kindness beginning this week. Students and teachers may nominate a person for a "SHOUT OUT" for showing kindness. These teachers and students are recognized during the morning announcements each day. These "SHOUT OUT" moments promote students at The 7th Grade Experience to be upstanders for... READ MORE >
A representative of the University of Arkansas' Engineering program visited with the 9th grade AP Science class. He spoke with the students about the various engineering programs that the university had to offer. He explained each area to give the students more information. Not only were the students given a detailed presentation to help them plan for their... READ MORE >
Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association that began in 1997. One part of the project is National Read Across America Day, an observance in the United States held on the school day closest to March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. At The 7th Grade Experience we are honoring this holiday and encouraging students in... READ MORE >
The Patriot Cafe was a huge SUCCESS! The teachers went above and beyond to teach etiquette, bill pay, tax, tip & check writing. The students were presented with real world experience within the classroom setting. The classroom was turned into a cafe with tablecloths, folded napkins, centerpieces and faux candles. The students were seated by the hostess and menus... READ MORE >
Today, Marion Junior High School 8th grader, Luke Caldwell was honored by the first responders in Marion, Arkansas. The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department presented Luke with a certificate in recognition of his patriotism in carrying his American Flag with the blue and red line on the flag representing the police and fire emergency personnel. The Marion... READ MORE >
Mark your calendars for February 25th. Our third annual Black History Month program lead by Ms. Doris Mason will blow you away. Our theme this year is "African Americans Moving From HURT To HOPE". Black History Classroom Tour begins at 5:00 p.m. and the Program begins at 6:00 p.m. in The 7th Grade Experience Cafeteria. MJHS 7th Grade Experience is located at 10... READ MORE >
This year marks the 3rd year Mrs. Doris Mason and her students bring the Marion community together to showcase student work and talent. This year’s theme is African Americans Moving from Hurt to Hope. Mrs. Mason quoted Proverb 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” This quote embodies a key dramatic... READ MORE >
Mrs. Goodman's 8th grade Pre-AP students honored victims of the Holocaust who were in Terezin -a children’s concentration camp- by completing the Butterfly Project. They each received a poem that was written by a child who was in Terezin, and created a butterfly in memory of that child. They used colors/ lines from their poem as inspiration. The project stems... READ MORE >
Will Zheng's art work, "Lavender Impressions," was among the artworks selected for inclusion in the 2020 National Art Honor Society Juried Exhibition Virtual Gallery which will be showcased on the NAEA website. Over 1,000 works were entered; 60 were chosen for the physical display and 70 for the online gallery. The Virtual Gallery will be available for viewing... READ MORE >
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 interest of our faculty and staff and a sampling of key stakeholder groups, regarding both the proposed Hybrid School Calendar and staggered start time concept. All faculty and staff have... READ MORE >
Marion Junior High is excited to share that one of our own Pre-AP English 8 students, Yared Belete, was chosen as the first place winner from the school district for the Patriot's Pen scholarship essay competition. Patriot’s Pen is conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views... READ MORE >
Today Mrs. Julie Coveny, Federal Programs Coordinator, and several central office employees put together holiday food baskets to ensure several Marion School District students and their families had food for the holiday break. Many central office employees donated non-perishable goods and money to help this cause. Word spread and Mrs. Coveny was also gifted with... READ MORE >
On Friday, December 13, 2019 the FOR club recognized Mrs. Brenda Alexander for her exemplary work as a school nurse at the MJHS 8th and 9th grade building. Mrs Alexander is a new addition to MJHS and has been an amazing asset to the junior high school building. The newly organized FOR Club has included in part of its mission the goal of spreading and recognizing... READ MORE >
Ms. Smith's 9th grade Civics Classes attended The National Civil Rights Museum. The trip began at The Clayborn Temple where they visited the "The I AM A MAN PLAZA." This plaza was commissioned by the City of Memphis and the Plough Foundation through the UrbanArt Commission with assistance and leadership from the greater Memphis community. The group then proceeded... READ MORE >
The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artists with students in more than 2,800 U.S. schools through the sale of colorful handwoven bracelets, or "pulseras" in Spanish.This project brightens U.S. schools with art and compelling cultural education while employing nearly 200 artists and investing... READ MORE >
Bonjour! Students in Ms. Rich's French classes have received letters from their new French-speaking penpals. Over the course of this school year, the Marion students will be corresponding with this group of students from France. These students are learning English as a second language at the Collège Don Bosco in the Mayenne district of northwestern France. Their... READ MORE >
Bonjour! Students in Ms. Rich's French classes have received letters from their new French-speaking pen-pals. Over the course of this school year, the Marion students will be corresponding with this group of students from France. These students are learning English as a second language at the Collège Don Bosco in the Mayenne district of northwestern France. Their... READ MORE >
Do Something Good! This is the motto for The 7th Grade Beta Club. These students today put their words in action. They visited Willowbend Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Arkansas. They shared acts of kindness with gifts. These 7th Graders also had a fun time playing BINGO with the residents at the center. Willowbend Healthcare and Rehabilitation... READ MORE >
Ms. Washington’s Clothing Class is thinking outside of the box and into the Stone Age. These students had the task of creating the Flintstones costumes as one of the clothing class assignments. Ms. Washington had the idea to create their own "page right out of history". Halloween is always a fun time to create something new and fun with the kids. However, the... READ MORE >
Mrs. McCracken’s Pre-AP English 9 students created blackout poetry for Halloween. A blackout poem is when a poet takes a marker to an established text (for example, a page from a novel or newspaper) and starts blacking out words until a poem is formed, creating a textual and visual work of art regardless of artistic talent. This technique challenges students to... READ MORE >
Manufacturing Day was a success. MJHS students were invited to ASU Mid-South on Thursday, Oct. 24. These students and teachers were welcomed into the Workforce Technology Center. The students were given the opportunity to be creative, innovative and explore curiosities into the different departments. The ASU-Mid South staff was knowledgeable and the students... READ MORE >
Congratulations go out to some extraordinary seventh graders this week whose test scores qualified them to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Only current seventh grade students scoring at or above the 95th percentile on a recent grade-level test are invited to participate in Duke TIP's seventh grade talent search. Congratulations... READ MORE >
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 changing lives by awarding the Keeper of the Dream Award. The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of selected youth in grades 6 – 12. These students serve to help overcome... READ MORE >
The science department at MJHS has been busy with the speed challenge. The assignment began last week when the weather outside was sunny and conducive for outdoor activities. The students began by partnering up into teams of two. They each would take turns measuring the time to complete five different tasks. The tasks included hopping, walking backwards,... READ MORE >
All things are difficult before they are easy. Dirk Reynolds knows how to make typing look easy. He began WOWING us with his ease of typing in September when he was typing 83 wpm with 97% accuracy. He has since gotten faster and is earning accolades among his peers. Dirk has now received the "Typing Title" in Coach Dye's keyboarding class. Dirk was the... READ MORE >
Each day this week the MHS and MJHS will be celebrating homecoming through various activities. In addition to the daily activities at the high school on Thursday, Oct. 10 there will be a Mock Homecoming. Students will be released by grade through an announcement from the office. After the Mock Homecoming students will be dismissed to lunch or class. That... READ MORE >
The Marion Performing Arts Center Presents GENTRI - The Gentlemen TrioThursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.Tickets $15 or 2/$25Tickets available at Marion School District Central Office, 200 Manor Street, Marionor by calling Doug Conwill at 870-739-5130Watch the video below to get a taste of what you'll get to see and hear at the MPAC. READ MORE >
Math meets science in this teamwork heavy activity. 9th grade AP Physical Science students worked collaboratively to save the Island Nation of Montserrat from imminent danger. A dormant volcano is about to erupt and a hurricane is rapidly approaching. The students received, and analyzed, satellite data from a representative of the NASA Challenger institute over... READ MORE >
Mr. Johengen’s students were hard at work last week simulating meteorological applications of hurricane plotting for their upcoming distance learning project. Their math, science, geography and communication skills will be put to the ultimate test this Wednesday and Thursday as they engage in a simulated rescue operation with a NASA representative! Stay tuned for... READ MORE >
Using a cutting-edge technology called augmented reality, Pearson’s BouncePages app launches engaging, interactive video animations that bring textbook pages to life. Use your mobile device to snap a picture of the pre-tagged Pearson page, and an animation illustrating the page’s concept launches immediately. No slow websites or hard-to-remember logins required.... READ MORE >
Mr. Johengen’s students were hard at work last week simulating meteorological applications of hurricane plotting for their upcoming distance learning project. Their math, science, geography and communication skills will be put to the ultimate test this Wednesday and Thursday as they engage in a simulated rescue operation with a NASA representative! Stay tuned for... READ MORE >
This week is Arkansas Peace Week, make Peace our "Natural State". Peace week celebrates peacemaking as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, end war, eliminate violence in our society, while seeking respect, inclusion & fair treatment of ALL PEOPLE. Marion Junior High School decided to participate in this state wide event by... READ MORE >
Lt. Col. Larry Webster from the Arkansas Civil Air Patrol spoke to The 7th Grade Experience students during homeroom on Wednesday, September 18th. He explained that if you are age 12 and up, you can get orientation flights and actually fly the airplane, take part in search and rescue missions, earn advanced rank if you join the military, attend activities such as... READ MORE >
The Junior Lady Pats went to visit the residents of Williowbend on September 11, 2019. These wonderful young ladies introduced themselves. They jumped right in by passing out bingo cards. The girls assisted the residents that needed help finding their numbers or changing their cards out. Everytime someone got bingo they clapped and did chants just like it was a... READ MORE >
The 7th Grade Experience celebrates Arkansas Peace Week during our Fall Book Fair. All week not only are students shopping for books, but they are also learning about being respectful, polite, and using good manners, which are all peace keeping traits. Our Book Fair Family Night was held Monday, September 16th, which was the same night as our Parent Teacher... READ MORE >
The 7th Grade Experience Book Fair begins this Friday, September 13th. It ends on Friday, September 20th. Book Fair Family night will be the same night as MJHS Parent Teacher Conference night which is Monday, September 16th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The theme for the fall fair is: Peace, Love, and Books. This theme was chosen to coordinate with Arkansas's Peace Week:... READ MORE >
MSD received at $2500 grant from Delta Dental to help provide our transitioning students with dental supplies. PATS and Delta Dental want to ensure students are provided supplies to practice good oral hygiene. We want our kids to keep smiling year round. READ MORE >
Yesterday MJHS students in Mrs. Goodman's class participated in the 18th anniversary Webinar hosted by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Participants were introduced to artifacts within the 9/11 Memorial Museum, learned about 9/11 through personal, first-person stories from a World Trade Center survivor, FDNY firefighter, TV reporter on 9/11, and a military and civilian... READ MORE >
Below you will see the policy for fans attending the football game this Friday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Please read before you go support the Patriots against Parview. Please keep in mind that all fans will enter through Gate 1.There will be a $5 parking fee per car.Stadium SecurityQuick Facts· A clear-bag policy is enforced (see graphic... READ MORE >
It has been 18 years since the events of 9/11. Time has passed, but we have not forgotten. Mrs. Smith's 8th and 9th grade Social Studies classes are remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001, today in their classroom. These students have chosen to create Memorial Badges. These badges are to honor the lives lost on 9/11/01, to honor the military men... READ MORE >
In an effort to keep our parents informed about the serious effects of vaping and the harm it can cause, please take a moment to review the materials from the CDC and news items provided in the link HERE. Our students and their health are priority to the Marion School District. READ MORE >
The Marion Patriots Athletics Network would like to recognize one of our proudest Patriot supporters, Bryce Wolford!Last week, Bryce participated in the Miracle League All-Star game in Sioux City, Iowa.A note from Robin Miller Wolford:"The Miracle League chooses players with Special Needs all over the world and we were so honored that Bryce was chosen to represent... READ MORE >
Arkansas First Tech Challenge Rookie Grant | Awarded $1225 The Marion High School Robotics team received the Arkansas First Tech Challenge Rookie Grant for the 2019-20 Sky Stone season. This grant will cover the items they need to compete this season in Arkansas. The grant will cover team registration to Arkansas ($300), an FTC Tetrix competition set ($532),... READ MORE >
The new JAG program at MHS was awarded $25,000 grant from Entergy Arkansas, LLC. JAG is an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc., which is a national school-to-work program that focuses on project-based learning and includes Governor Hutchinson among the Board of Directors. JAG has 125 programs in Arkansas school districts and ranks second in the nation... READ MORE >
A BIG thank you to the Arkansas Greyhound Kennel Association for presenting Team Patriot with a check for $1500 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! This year- the Fred Leonard Hometown Showdown is giving back! You can give in honor of our Patriots at http://events.stjude.org/TeamPatriotPictured L to RFred Leonard - State Farm Hometown Showdown , Robert... READ MORE >
Emily Hall, MHS School Improvement Specialist, has been charged with being the captain of TEAM PATRIOT for our Hometown Showdown Game Day Giveaway! Our goal is to raise up to $2500 for St. Jude while we celebrate our Patriots! Folks can use the link below to donate in honor of a student, in honor of a cancer patient, or even to represent their MHS graduation year! READ MORE >
Below you will see a few of our fall sports schedules. As they come in, we will post more.2019 Volleyball2019 Tennis2019 Cross Country2019 Football READ MORE >
Dr. Auzenne-Curl spent Monday, August 5th with the MSD Faculty to help encourage them how important it is to understand poverty and the students they teach. “I enjoy presenting this material because of emphasis Dr. Payne places on the various dimensions of resources that we can encourage our young people to build upon. This dynamic helps us design interventions... READ MORE >
Two years in a row, MJHS student Dalton Mabry has made the National All American Baseball Team. He played games in Vierra, FL July 28-Aug 2. The Southeast travel team he plays on came in 3rd place and finished 2nd overall. Congratulations Dalton! He hopes to add Marion Baseball Team to his list of accomplishments this year. Photos Provided by Rachel Mabry READ MORE >
Let the Journey Begin! To meet the dyslexia law and under the instruction of Nancy Coffman-Trainer (Director of Shelton Academic Reading Approach), the Marion School District has sent seven interventionist to become Certified Academic Language Therapists. The type of therapy the MSD interventionist will provide is therapeutic for students with dyslexia. AR Code... READ MORE >
Krisma Smith, MJHS teacher, MHS Robotics Mentor was 1 of 24 mentors out of 300 applicants selected to attend the 2019 Air Force/FIRST Robotics Leadership Program. Of the 21 states represented, Ms. Smith was the only mentor in the state of Arkansas selected. This year, Ms. Smith and Mr. Mouritsen are reviving our district's robotics team. We are extremely honored... READ MORE >
Krisma Smith, MJHS teacher, MHS Robotics Mentor was 1 of 24 mentors out of 300 applicants selected to attend the 2019 Air Force/FIRST Robotics Leadership Program. Of the 21 states represented, Ms. Smith was the only mentor in the State of Arkansas selected. This was our schools first year with a Robotics Team and we are extremely honored and proud to be apart of a... READ MORE >
Krisma Smith, MJHS teacher, MHS Robotics Mentor was 1 of 24 mentors out of 300 applicants selected to attend the 2019 Air Force/FIRST Robotics Leadership Program. Of the 21 states represented, Ms. Smith was the only mentor in the state of Arkansas selected. This year, Ms. Smith and Mr. Mouritsen are reviving our district's robotics team. We are extremely honored... READ MORE >