MHS students, faculty, parents:
Please send your best photos from throughout this school year to mhs2020photos@gmail.com as we will attempt to recap arguably the most unforgettable school year in MHS history. The email address will close at the end of the month, so don't delay!
It’s National Assistant Principal’s Week. Show your love to the wonderful men and women who love and care for their students. Post your message in the comments. ❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙
It’s National Librarians Day! We have some pretty awesome librarians in the Marion School District. During this unusual time, you can count on your librarians to still provide you with many resources you can access at home. They miss you! Stay safe and healthy!! Go Pats! ❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙
MHS students Claire, Lillian, Sarah, and Mallory miss high school so much they had a picnic last night while sitting in the parking lot while maintaining social distancing. 💙❤️💙❤️
Starting Monday, April 6th, the delivery route has some changes. Please see the picture posted. Breakfast & Lunch will be handed out at the same time at the following up-dated locations and times. We will do our best to offer different options each day. In an effort to ensure that we have plenty of meals available, we would ask that you please try to arrive at the stop as close to possible as when the bus arrives. This will allow us time to have additional meals delivered to certain locations if we should run low. Thank you for your continued support in making this effort possible. All meals are available for kids 18 and under.
Patriot Parents:
As of 5pm today, Friday, April 3rd, MSD will no longer accept requests for paper packets for days 1-10. All requests placed by 5pm will be honored. Next week we will be sending out information about the collection of packets for days 1-10 and our transition to Edmentum online offerings moving forward.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to meet your child's educational needs.
Join the Boys and Girls club’s “Easter Egg Hunt”. Look at the flyer for information and click the link for the color page.
https://mcusercontent.com/b45cd813d732f1e14a9c48a00/images/e618f985-c73f-49cd-9e0b-4dcb20dd0679.jpg
Attention Patriots:
All athletic tryouts scheduled for April are postponed. This includes cheer, basketball, and volleyball. All efforts will be made to reschedule when deemed safe to do so. More information will be shared when available.
MSD Parents and Students, while school is closed due to COVID-19, the K-6 GT teachers are coming together to share with you GT enrichment to stretch your creativity and critical thinking! Many of these activities will be fun to do with the entire family! As you complete the activities, feel free to post pictures of your work, experiments, or creations!
We miss you terribly, and hope you and your family are healthy and happy!!!!
Ok......time to exercise our Brain!!!!!
LIKE their page by clicking the link!
https://www.facebook.com/TEAM-MSD-Gifted-and-Talented-108738350783418/
COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FROM THE AAEA - they are in both English and Spanish
https://www.theaaea.org/article/225233?org=aaea
POSTPONED:
MSD Volleyball tryouts schedule for April 26-29 are postponed. The MSD Volleyball department will reschedule when it is safe to do so. More information will be shared when available. GO PATS!
POSTPONED:
Athletic physicals scheduled for April 13-24 have been postponed. All efforts will be made to reschedule athletic physicals when it is deemed safe to do so. More information will be shared when available.
Hello Patriot Nation:
In order for us to better serve you, we have established an AMI hotline. If you have any questions or if you are unable to access the digital copies and are in need of an AMI paper packet for days 1-5 or 6-10 call 901-504-6452. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay calm.
Go Patriots!
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant in West Memphis is doing its part to help our community and reduce some of the stress and worry some families may now be feeling through the current COVID-19 pandemic. With dining rooms closed, those that still want that world-famous Pancho's cheese dip can get there fix!
Tuesday, March 31, and again on Thursday, April 2nd from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pancho’s will be providing FREE curbside meals (two tacos, rice, beans and chips, and dip) with NO STRINGS ATTACHED‼️ For pickup only, While supplies last, No purchase is necessary, just stop by their West Memphis location at 3600 East Broadway and together we will raise one another up and make a difference, one taco at a time.
Just a reminder of where MSD buses will be to deliver breakfast and lunch for Marion kids ages 0 to 18.
Grab-n-Go!
Where you can find free WiFi in Crittenden County....
ASU Mid-South
West parking lot from the University Center south towards the Dog House
Gym parking lot on the east side of the building
Allied Health building parking lot on the east side of the building
Magruder Hall north parking lot and parking lot on the east side of the building
University Center north parking lot
Note:
ASU Mid-South students should use the advertised network ASU-STU-STA and log in with the same UserID and password they use on campus computers.
Guest may use the advertised network ASU-Mid-South-Guest and log in with the UserID Guest and the password Midsouth (notice capital M and the rest lower case). Please contact support@asumidsouth.edu if you have any questions.
All McDonalds Restaurants
Marion Public Library Parking Lot
The network is WPL and the password is readbooks (all one word, all lowercase). Available 24/7.
West Memphis Chamber of Commerce – Parking Lot.
Password posted on the side door for visitors.
First Baptist Church – (Missouri St.) West Memphis
From the US Dept of Labor
Employees Rights
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
Just a reminder of the new meal drop off times. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is for children 0-18 years of age.
MSD Magnet Schools:
AMI Days 6-10 is now available for you to download. Click this link ---> tiny.cc/8cpnlz
Or you can go to the district homepage and click menu to find days 1-5 and days 6-10.
Starting Monday, March 23rd, the delivery of breakfast and lunch meals will be changing. Breakfast & Lunch will be handed out at the same time at the following locations. Please note times for these locations have changed. We will do our best to offer different options each day. We have also added four locations for meal service.
In an effort to ensure that we have plenty of meals available, we would ask that you please try to arrive at the stop as close to possible as when the bus arrives. This will allow us time to have additional meals delivered to certain locations if we should run low.
Thank you for your continued support in making this effort possible.
Marion School District facilities will remain closed during extended AAA Dead Period.
Want to know what a hero looks like? Here are many who’ve been on our buses and delivered meals to our kids in the community. Thank you doesn’t seem adequate. You are appreciated so very much.
Thank you to everyone that helped Child Nutrition this week to deliver nutritional meals to our kids. You are greatly appreciated beyond words. You are our heroes.
The Magnet AMI packet that's on the district website menu has now been updated with VPA Encore AMI days 6-10. If you have any questions please contact your child's teachers.
Discovery K-6 AMI Day 5 has been added to the Magnet AMI Packet. You will find it on the bottom of page 1. Click the link and you can download and print day 5. https://go.aws/2vA4KWV
By now many of you have learned that this afternoon the Governor announced the extension of school closings in Arkansas through Friday, April 17. This extension brings with it a long list of questions that we hope to be providing answers for as further direction comes from the Governor and his staff.
What we do know-
1) Following Spring Break our buildings will be open on an abbreviated schedule for our faculty and staff.
2) We will be distributing the second 5 days of AMI by the end of the day tomorrow- which provides for March 30- April 3.
3) A schedule for instruction for April 6 forward will be developed and distributed as further direction is provided by the State.
4) We plan to continue our feeding program weekdays, including Spring Break, from now until school resumes. A revised distribution plan will begin on Monday, March 23, and will be shared tomorrow.
More to come…Please continue to monitor the district's website and other media outlets for up-to-date information.
MSD has amazing people working to make sure our kids get breakfast and lunch.
MSD coming to a spot near you to bring breakfast and lunch. Watch for the MSD school buses. Check out previous posts for times and locations.
MSD coming to a spot near you to bring breakfast and lunch. Watch for the MSD school buses. Check out previous posts for times and locations.
Good Morning Patriot Nation! Volunteers, Child Nutrition Services, and MSD Campus Security will be on their way soon to serve the Marion Community breakfast. All children ages 0-18 can be served a meal. Parents/Guardians must be present with the childern.
Meals Provided for any child ages 0-18 at no charge to the family
Meals may be picked up from the bus at the below locations during the times listed below
Gilmore City Hall
97 Front St
Gilmore – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Union Grove Baptist
93 Miller St
Turrell – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Harvest Time Church
1 Briggs St
(Crawfordsville) Lansing – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Crawfordsville City Hall
1468 Old Hwy 64 (West Side of Building)
Crawfordsville – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
301 Duffin
Sunset – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Harvard Grocery Store
35 Windsor
Harvard Yard – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
TurfMaster Parking Lot
750 Medel Marconi Dr
Marion –Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New Hope Baptist Church
377 Estate Dr
Marion- Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Greens of Marion
The bus will drive down the complex and stopping at the following buildings. For breakfast there will an 8-minute wait starting at 8:00-8:38 am, at lunch there will be an 18-minute wait before the bus moves on to the next section of apartment starting at 11:00- 12:18 pm 501,517,533,551
Angelo’s Grove Front Office
1120 LH Polk
Marion – 8:40 AM – 8:48 AM, 12:20 PM – 12:38 PM
Fairways (Mailboxes)
425 Birdie
Marion – 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM, 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
VPA
Meals can be picked up from the bus located at the back of the school, in the bus pick up line.
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MST
Meals can be picked up from the bus located at the front of the school
100 L H Polk
Marion – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distrito Escolar de Marion
actualiza COVID-19
marzo de 2020
De acuerdo con la directiva del gobernador Hutchinson, MSD, como muchos distritos escolares de nuestra región, permanecerá cerrado a partir de mañana lunes 3/16 y permanecerá cerrado hasta las vacaciones de primavera. Planeamos regresar a la escuela el lunes 30 de marzo.
A partir del lunes 16 de marzo, MSD servirá desayuno y almuerzo en las ubicaciones de VPA y MST. - Todas las comidas se realizarán únicamente.
El desayuno será de 8:00 a.m. a 9:00 a.m. El almuerzo se servirá de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Los estudiantes de 18 años de edad y menores serán atendidos, las personas solo pueden recoger por sí mismos.
Si bien continuaremos alimentando a los estudiantes en estos lugares durante la semana, se pueden agregar lugares adicionales. Por favor, consulte el sitio web para más detalles.
Los medicamentos de los estudiantes necesarios para el descanso prolongado que se encuentra actualmente en la escuela solo se pueden recoger mañana lunes 16 de marzo del 8 al 12 (mediodía) con la enfermera de su escuela. Después del mediodía del lunes, si necesita medicamentos, llame a la oficina central para programar una cita para que lo recojan.
Padres / tutores: los paquetes de AMI para los días 1 a 5 fueron enviados a casa con los estudiantes en octubre. Haga que los estudiantes usen esos 5 días esta semana.
Por favor, siga el enlace a los paquetes AMI de MSD Magnet School. --->https://go.aws/2w9tWUy
If your student changed a class at semester at the 8th and 9th grade building please follow the link for their packet for that class. If you have questions please email their teacher. ---> https://www.msd3.org/o/mjhs/browse/111589
Athletic facilities are closed. Please read the message from the AAA. Thank you.
Attention Marion Parents:
All Marion School District campuses will be closed until March 30. For up-to-date information continue to watch all Marion School District media outlets. If you have any questions you may call 870-739-5100.
Cookie dough pick up has been canceled. Coach Houston will keep everyone updated on delivery date. #TTP
Beginning Monday, March 16, MSD will serve breakfast and lunch at both the VPA and MST locations. Breakfast will be from 8:00 am- 9:00 am. Lunch will be served 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Students age 18 and under will be served, individuals can pick up only for themselves- all meals will be carry out only. While we will continue to feed students at these locations throughout the week, additional locations may be added. Please check the website for further details.
Parents/Guardians:
Student medication needed for the extended break that is currently at school can only be picked up tomorrow Monday, March 16 from 8-12 (noon) with the campus nurse. After noon tomorrow, if medication is needed please call the central office to make an appointment for pick up.
Parents/Guardians- AMI packets for days 1 - 5 were sent home with students in October. Please have students use those 5 days this week.
In accord with the directive from Governor Hutchison, MSD, like many school districts in our region, will be closed beginning tomorrow Monday 3/16 and remain closed through Spring Break. We plan to return to school Monday, March 30.
A kindergartener having a cookie talk with Dr. Glenn Fenter at MSD's Kindergarten Registration Cookies and Milk event.
Important update from the Marion School District:
There have been significant changes in guidance to schools today regarding
COVID-19. As of now, schools in 4 central Arkansas counties have been
directed to close due to new presumptive positive cases and direct contact
by others with those who have tested positive. The decision to close was
made out of an abundance of caution.
School closure decisions will be made in consultation with the Arkansas
Department of Health (ADH) and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The
two agencies will work jointly to provide guidance to districts based on
developments in local communities. The ADH and ADE have established a
dedicated hotline for districts to call to discuss whether preemptive
closures are advised.
We will continue to update you as new information is available.
Helpful information on talking with children about COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
Due to the growing concerns of the COVID-19 Pandemic and in recent light of the proclamation from Governor Asa Hutchinson, we regret to inform you that we are cancelling next week’s trip to Sea Camp in Ocean Springs, MS.
We are in correspondence with The University of Southern Mississippi and are working on negotiating a refund for our group.
Please accept my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment this causes. However, we feel it necessary to take every precaution to protect the safety of our students and staff.
Adam O'Neal
Principal
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet
870-739-5120
Due to the growing concerns of the COVID-19 Pandemic and in recent light of the proclamation from Governor, Asa Hutchinson, we regret to inform you that we are cancelling our trip to Space Camp tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020. We are in correspondence with Space Camp and are working on negotiating a refund for our group.
Please accept my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment this causes. However, we feel it necessary to take every precaution to protect the safety of our students and staff.
Ali Weimer
Principal
MARION Math, Science, and Technology Magnet
100 L H Polk Dr. Marion, AR 72364
Phone: 870.739.5180
Fax: 870.739.5183
In an effort to keep our Patriot family current with up-to-date information about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) our District Coordinated School Health Corrdinator has created a document for you to view. As new information becomes available she will update this document. Click this link https://bit.ly/39LOFfS
30 INTERNET ACRONYMS ALL PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Phones may not have been around when we were kids, but they are now and they’re here to stay. And texting has become the only way to talk. There might be an occasional phone call or two, but this generation uses acronyms and emojis like the ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics.
30 Internet Acronyms ALL Parents Need To Know
No matter how hip or in the know parents may think they are, there’s always the latest slang term waiting to be discovered. So Child Rescue Coalition decided to compile a list of 30 common internet acronyms that all parents need to know.
Click the link here keep yourself in the loop.
https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/30-internet-acronyms-all-parents-need-to-know/
Change for Change at HCGC!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Marion Junior High School 8th-grade and 9th-grade bands will present their Pre-Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Marion Performing Arts Center before their summative evaluation at Concert Assessment at West Memphis High School. Both groups will perform Monday, March 16th with the 8th-grade band taking the stage at 3:50pm followed by the 9th-grade band at 4:50pm.
We hope that you can join us at either of these two upcoming events!
Don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend.
Don't forget Magnet Application Day is THIS Saturday!
Happy National Breakfast Week!
Breakfast is served at no charge to all students!
Mark your calendars!
Upcoming FREE athletic physicals:
Mon. 4/13 8:30-11:30: VPA (6th graders only)
Tues. 4/14 8:30-11:30- HCGC (6th graders only)
Wed. 4/15 8:30-11:30: MST (6th graders only)
Thurs. 4/16 8:30-11:30: 8th grade girls
Fri. 4/17 8:30-11:30: 8th grade boys
Mon. 4/20 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last names A-M)
Tues. 4/21 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last name N-Z)
Wed. 4/22 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 softball and baseball teams
Thurs. 4/23 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 soccer and volleyball teams
Fri. 4/24 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 cheer and track teams
Fr. 4/24 12:30-3:00- all remaining sports grades 9-12
More information for athletes, parents, and school staff coming soon!
Earlier this week, Ms. Rich's French students (at MHS and MJHS) were learning about the celebration of Carnaval/Mardi Gras in the French-speaking world.
After learning about how people in the French-speaking world celebrate Carnaval/Mardi Gras, the French students got in the festive spirit by decorating and wearing their own colorful masks. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Mr. Johengen's students, at MJHS, were tasked with creating a superhero, or villain that is based on an element on the periodic table. They began by becoming an expert on an element. They then used their knowledge to create super powers based on the properties of the element. They came up with a back story about how their character acquired their powers and what their motivation for being good or evil is. They then brought their character to life by creating an illustration.
Important information you need to be aware of concerning the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Click here ----> https://5il.co/daxm
The New 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. More information will be sent out in the coming weeks. Download and print your copy here ---> https://go.aws/2VllYlv
Mark your calendars!
MSD has a campus security team that cares. Help them out Patriot Nation.
Black History Month Shout Out!
MST Greenhouse Guru, Shannon Banks, was recently chosen to attend Black River Technological College in Paragould. Representing Africian American Women of Arkansas, she was chosen to speak to students about her journey and education. She was honored to meet keynote speaker, Ethel Thomas, who was the first African American student to integrate Hoxie Schools in 1955. MSD and MST is so proud to have her as part of our awesome family!
Don't Miss it!
The MSD facilitators provided RTI training to the faculty of MHS. Team work at its best to ensure the best interventions for our students.
We are so PROUD of our MJHS boys!
For all who are curious about the results of the surveys...have a look.
Happy President's Day
Congrats to the MJHS boys basketball team! They won the NEA South Conference this year. We are so proud of you!
🔴 Schedule Change 🔴
Junior High Conference Tournament games at Paragould have been postponed.
Games to be made up at a later date. We will update you when the make-up day has been announced.
Attention Patriots!
Congrats! to the MJHS Junior Lady Pats 10-0 South Conference Champs! We are so proud of you all.
DON'T miss tonight's Latte with Leaders at HCGC at 6PM.
When one of VPA's GT students can teach you all about Chinese New Year...you listen. Mrs. Schmidt, the district GT coordinator, found the experience so insightful to learn about different cultures, especially cultures of VPA friends! ❤️🐉🐲 And of course they put a little VPA spin and learned the ancient art of paper cutting!
(information and pictures provided by Leah Schmidt)
Thank your school counselors for all they do for our students. We appreciate you!!
#schoolchoice
#schoolchoice
Marion Schools.....excellent choice!
#SchoolChoice #SchoolChoiceWeek
Application available at the central office or online at https://bit.ly/35OjhdF for the 2020-2021 school year.
Also we have Marion Magnet School Preview Nights coming up. Don't miss your chance to tour our buildings!
#SchoolChoice #SchoolChoiceWeek
#schoolchoice
MST celebrating National School Choice Week.
Application available at the central office or online at https://bit.ly/35OjhdF for the 2020-2021 school year.
Marion School District participates in the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015: Parents and legal guardians of children residing outside of the Marion School District who are interested in sending their child/children to the MSD for the 2020-2021 school year may pick up an application at the MSD Central Office located at 200 Manor Street. Parents may also download the application from the MSD website at https://bit.ly/35OjhdF . All applications must be turned in by May 1, 2020 or postmarked no later than May 1, 2020.
Applications do not have to be resubmitted for students currently attending the Marion School District under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. This notice complies with all provisions of the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015.
#schoolchoice
WELCOME Officer Brown-Davis
There is a lot of speculation regarding some proposed changes in the Marion School District. Please take a moment and go to our District Current Events page to read the facts surrounding the potential changes. Thank you!
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/district-current-events
WillSub is Hiring.
Mark your calendars!
New date change for Jackson Street closure.
MLK Day Monday!
MST's first tomato batch from their new greenhouse. So exciting and delicious!
New road closure notice!
Thank you!
Don't forget to download our apps.
MSD Patriots
Marion Student Protect
and Patriots Sport
All three in your Apple Store and Google Play!
VOCTAVE is back!
An Evening of Disney and Broadway Music!
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Marion Performing Arts Center
General Seating $15
Three ways to purchase tickets:
Online: https://bit.ly/2poyd3c
Marion Schools Central Office
Email: Dconwill@msd3.org
Attention Patriots!
See you Monday morning!
Magnet students are enjoying Grinch-themed STEM activities!
Attention Patriot Nation!
Ms. Pate's Second Grade student engineers designed, sculpted and painted models of landforms and bodies of water after studying processes shaping our Earth!
Mr. Marsh's students learned about reindeer adaptations and observed an exothermic reaction of "reindeer toothpaste" today in Science lab!
Today the students of the HCGC spread Christmas cheer through song. Click the link for pictures and video of their outstanding performance!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/48bbLkrT3wZEuWn8A
From Marion School District to Patriot Nation!
An employee from Circle 'N' Market presented MST a $500 grant funded by the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program. This program allows locally owned branded retailers the opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants. Thank you for allowing us to continue to create the future for our MST students!
From MSD central office to you!
Attention MSD Families: Just a reminder
Christmas Spectacular at VPA tonight at 6:30! Please click on this link to see a short message about tonight!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RFzJ6v6ppAMgq3UuIii5ZvfJmsF97csu/view?usp=sharing
It's starting to look like Christmas at the MSD Central Office.
Counselors from throughout the Marion School District collected coats for their students from WREG's annual 'Tim's Coat Drive'. Thanks to a donation from Southland Casino, each school received 10 coats for students that would not have one otherwise!
Make plans to join the MJHS and MHS Bands on Tuesday, December 10th for their winter concert!
Performances will include the 7th-Grade Beginning Band, 8th-Grade Band, 9th-Grade Band, High School Band, Jazz Band and more!
6:00 PM at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars for Monday, December 16th. Our MJHS choir will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center!
https://www.facebook.com/MSDCampusSafety/posts/105079144299045
Welcome Steve Johnson to the MSD Campus Security team.
As an introduction into the probability unit in AP Statistics, Farrah McFarland's students watched and discussed the game show, Deal or No Deal. The students played the game in class, and throughout the game they discussed the changing probability (as the number of cases decline) in winning a high amount. They students weighed their odds in whether they should settle for a small offer or continue playing for a large amount. Click the link for more photos.... http://bit.ly/2qE6Pi1
MSD Campus Safety Department wants to remind you to download their StudentProtect App and like their page @MSDCampusSafety on Facebook
Our word of the week at MJHS is THANKFUL. “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. “ We have been very THANKFUL for all the loving support from parents, students & community members.
MST held their 'Boys To Men' seminar this morning for its male 6th graders. Men from around the area came and spoke to the boys about what it means to be a man and ways that they can better their communities by bettering themselves.
Patriot Nation:
Funeral services for Elmer West will be held tomorrow Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Clearly, his passing leaves a huge void in both the Marion School District and in our community.
In an effort to afford as many associated with the Marion School District as possible an opportunity to attend the services, ALL MSD Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Good afternoon Marion Magnet Parents,Any student wishing to transfer to a different magnet school within our district for the second semester should complete a magnet school application and submit it to the Marion School District central office. Applications can be picked up at the central office and will be available Nov. 18 - 22 and Dec. 2-6, from 8 am to 4 pm Application can be returned to the central office during these same hours. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, Dec. 6, at 4 pm. Any applications turned in after Dec. 6 will not be accepted. Thank you and have a great day.
The Marion Patriot family lost one of our finest last night with the passing of Elmer West. Elmer made a great impact on so many in our region. Patriot Nation please keep his wife Jenny, his sons Landon and Caleb, his daughter-in-law Julie, his sister Melissa Kohl and their families in your thoughts and prayers. You are all loved and he will be greatly missed by so many.
Attention Marion Patriots: The dinner program is cancelled tonight, November 14th. It will restart Monday, November 18th from 4 to 5:30.
Due to a broken water line, Marion High School will be closed tomorrow Thursday, November 14th. All other schools in the district will be open. ASU students will need attend class at ASU.
Thank you!
Paul Johnston
Principal
Marion High School
Attention Marion Patriots:
The dinner program is cancelled tonight, November 13th. It will restart tomorrow November 14th from 4 to 5:30.
Basketball season is fast approaching...
The Marion Patriots will host the Siloam Springs Panthers Friday in the first round of the 6A State Football Playoffs. We hope you can come out and support the football team, band, and cheerleaders.
Game time is 7:00
Admission is $6-- This price is set by the Arkansas Activities Association. Also, only 2019-20 AAA Passes will be accepted. NO Patriot Passes or Marion student/athlete or employee ID passes will be allowed for admission.
https://snacksafely.com/snacklist-20191112.pdf
Important message from our Health Services Department:
MSD thanks you for your service.
Good evening Marion Patriots,
Due to the forecast for frigid temperatures, near record- level wind chills and possible frozen precipitation for tomorrow morning – MSD will delay school start time tomorrow- Tuesday, November 12- until 10:00 a.m.
Bus routes will run 2 hours later than normal.
We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for some, but the safety of our students, faculty and staff remains a top priority for our School District.
Don't forget to stop by the Sonic in Marion this Friday from 3 - 7 to support our sixth graders with tips and 10% of the sales!
They are so excited to be your carhop and to put in work to help cover the costs toward their trip to D.C. 🏛🍔🌎
The MSD Patriot Volleyball will be concluding their 6th grade volleyball season this Saturday! All matches will be in our volleyball gym! Come watch what the future has to look forward to in Patriot Volleyball ❤️💙❤️
Click the link for the schedule https://www.facebook.com/respectpatriotvball/videos/550620355704967/
The Marion School District is so very proud of Mia Adkins and her contribution to changing the world. Click here to see pictures of her at the 2019 Keeper of the Dream & Freedom Award winners student form ---> https://www.facebook.com/becky.adkins.5/posts/2519193264839328
Photo courtesy of Tyrone Easley
Marion Visual and Performing Arts Magnet is proud to introduce to you the VPA Steppers.
Click here ---> https://bit.ly/2Wrzqmm to see video of the great kids.
In Good Hands stopped by MSD Central Office for a little bit of trick or treating. They had a spooktacular time.
Gentri and the choir students at MJHS and MHS enjoyed making music together Wednesday morning. The members of Gentri worked with the choir in a morning workshop in preparation for their concert Thursday night Oct. 24th. It was a great experience for our young men and women.
Marion Junior High School's Seventh and Eighth grade Science Teachers are working diligently to develop Power Standards and Curriculum Maps for cohesive, three-dimensional science instruction!
Tickets are still available at MSD Central Office until 4 p.m. or at the door tomorrow night.
Good evening Patriot Parents,
Tomorrow, your student will bring home a paper packet of work. These packets will have 5 days worth of work. This work will be used in the event the district is closed due to inclement weather or for any other reason. There will be a cover sheet explaining the procedure on how and when to complete the work. Please keep these packets in a safe place. If you have any questions please call your building administration. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
ATTN MSD Parents!
Read about some of the great things that have been going on in our district.
https://www.smore.com/tvc8r
NEW CAR RIDER LINE INFORMATION
Check out this short video outlining a small change to our car rider pick-up and drop-off procedure!
#teamHCGC
#ONEpatriotONEcommunity
https://youtu.be/nFPHZ8LvzAc
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 28 through Nov 1. Get your gear together to show you choose to be DRUG FREE!
Staff at MSD Central Office do their part to fight the flu by getting a flu shot. We want everyone to stay healthy and fight the virus.
Per Jonesboro's request, tonight's 8th grade football game start time, at Jonesboro MacArthur, has been changed to a 6:00 pm kickoff.
Here’s an opportunity to support HCGC’s GT program.
We love Marion Sonic! Yes we do! Thank you Marion Sonic for showing your love and support of our Marion Patriots Homecoming Week!
Attention Marion Community!
The Dollar General Youth Literacy Foundation awarded MJHS & MHS with $4,000 to provide assistance in implementing and expanding the Critical Reading Program. They can use the funds to purchase new technology or equipment, books, materials or software to support the literacy initiatives Mrs. Sandra Halley and her team of facilitators are leading this year. Congrats!
Marion School District Central Office decorated the office to show their Patriot PRIDE during Homecoming week! GO PATS!
A Flu Clinic is coming to a campus near you! Click this link ---> https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/ to register online. Or you may return the paper version of consent to your child's school nurse. The paper form was sent home with your child. Here is the Flu Clinic schedule: Oct. 10- VPA/MJHS Oct. 11- HCGC/7th grade/K-8 ALE Oct. 14- MST Oct. 15- MHS/9-12 ALE/ Central Office Important note: There will be no nasal mist available at the school flu clinics.
Get your tickets TODAY!
Performance Oct. 24th
6th grade match schedule...Don't miss out!
Tomorrow night is a HUGE game for Patriot Volleyball....we need the TRENCH to show up and show out! We take on the very talented and well coached Paragould team. Please come out and cheer on your Lady Patriots!
Format for Tuesday, Oct. 8th
🏐7th grade will play 2 sets/games to 25
🏐Jr. A
🏐Sr. B will play 1 set/game to 25
🏐Sr. A
7th grade will start at 4:30....bring your NAVY towel and come on!!!!
ONEpatriotONEcommunity ❤️🏐💙
CONGRATS!! to the MJHS Robotics Team!
Southland Casino Racing has awarded the team with a $1500.00 grant. All money will be used for registration fees for upcoming competitions, supplies, and travel expenses for the team. Go Patriots!
FALL BAND CONCERT!
This concert will feature the 7th-grade beginners, as well as small groups from the Jr. and Sr. high bands.
Students in Ms. Millsap's class are working this week to build deeper understandings and applications of both kinetic and potential energy. They completed an energy scavenger hunt and outlined real-world examples of kinetic and potential energy in a writing, typing and illustration session.
Don't miss out on these three Marion events tonight!!
Updated VPA 6th grade volleyball players - Congrats girls!
Wear your red shirts tonight!
Last few hours to give to St. Jude!
Cash/Check giving ends at 6:30. Online giving ends at 7:30.
http://events.stjude.org/TeamPatriot
A Flu Clinic is coming to a campus near you!
Click this link ---> https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/ to register online. Or you may return the paper version of consent to your child's school nurse. The paper form will go home with your child.
Here is the Flu Clinic schedule:
Oct. 10- VPA/MJHS
Oct. 11- HCGC/7th grade/K-8 ALE
Oct. 14- MST
Oct. 15- MHS/9-12 ALE/ Central Office
Important note: There will be no nasal mist available at the school flu clinics.
Don't forget to download all of MSD's great apps to stay informed and up-to-date!
Choir Concert at the MPAC...Don't miss it!
IMPORTANT Dinner Program Update!
Important Notice:
Patriot community, on October 5th and October 12, there will be police training on our campuses. Please do not be alarmed for training will be taking place. Both of these dates are on Saturdays and there will be no students present. Thank you.
John Evans
Director of Campus Safety
Coach Gray and members of the MHS Softball Team accepted an invitation to attend the AAA Championship Game at Autozone Park on Tuesday evening.
A MESSAGE FROM ASU Mid-South:
We need your help. Only 16 days left.
As you may know, October 5 is our 2nd Left Bank Festival, our event to raise money for Greyhound men’s and women’s athletic scholarships. Last year was our inaugural event and we learned so much about how to make this year even more fantastic. We have one amazing event planned.
So what do we need from you, you ask? Well, I’m so glad you asked!
We need you to tell everyone you know. We need you to talk it up. We need you to go to our Left Bank Facebook page and share our posts on your own Facebook pages. Share on your Instagram pages. Email your friends and help us spread awareness. We need you to encourage your friends and families to come out and run(or walk) one of the races. We need you to come out and enjoy the amazing music that is lined up to play. We need you to come out and cheer on the cooking teams in the catfish cooking competition. In short, we need you!
https://www.facebook.com/leftbankfestival/
Dear Friends,
After watching the latest PATCAST, I came away humbled. I don’t take for granted the people who trusted Fred Leonard and I enough to buy-in what all the Hometown Showdown entails. At the center of this trust is the belief that we are put on God’s green Earth to make a difference. What have we done for the least of these? I ask this question, knowing that I’m cloaked in human frailty. I’m not perfect. We all aren’t.
However, there comes these rare moments when you know that what you are doing is right. The fact that we all are working together to make a difference in the lives of those who are going through battles that we cannot imagine. We can certainly answer the question above.
Here’s to you Patriot Nation. Watch this video and be blessed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm_pMbm-Pow&feature=youtu.be
Grandon
K-3 Science Curriculum team leaders met with Pearson Science Representatives on Wednesday, 9-17-19 to explore features and resources available from newly-adopted curriculum.
Math teachers in grades 7-8 met with Stefanie Dietrichsen, Math Facilitator, to align the math curriculum. They also were able to share best practices to engage students.
Who wants to support the Marion Robotics Teams?
Please Help us go to competitions and pay for robot tools/parts 🤖🤖🤖 We are selling Worlds Finest Chocolate Bars $1 each and the yummy goodies in the catalog are $7 each. Contact Krisma Smith at ksmith@msd3.org with your order and she will provide you with information as to where to drop off your money and pick up your delicious treats.
Volleyball’s version of the Hometown Showdown is TONIGHT! We host West Memphis in the PATRIOT ARENA! Let’s show up and show out, Patriot Fans! We need The Trench in full force! Everyone bring a navy towel and wear red to show our unity!
Format-
Start time is 4:30 NOT 5-
🏐7th grade, 2 sets to 25
🏐Jr. B, 1 set to 25
🏐Jr . A
🏐Sr. B, 1 set to 25
🏐Sr. A
Kids for the Future stopped by MSD Central Office to show their love and appreciation. Thank you from all of us at CO.
Notice: Please observe the new dinner hours. Thank you!
Patriot Nation,
Just wanted to provide a few updates.
1. The last day to order the commemorative Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown 2019 t-shirts and other commemorative items is Wednesday, September 18th. Our goal was to pre-sale 400 shirts. For every shirt sold, the Marion School District Foundation gets (in my Eddie Murphy voice) HALF!!!! See Linda Robinson for orders, purchase at JRK Printing, or log onto:
https://store.jrkprinting.com/store/product-view.html/103/30553
2. Mark your calendars for the Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown 2019 Media Day presented by Weems World Foundation. Media Day will be Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at ASU Mid-South at 1pm.
3. Don’t forget about the St. Jude Game Day Give Back:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/TeamPatriot
4. I need all of Patriot Nation to invade the tailgate area. I know it’s on the WM side, but so what!!!! We have Andre Coleman with ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance, Linda Wilson Of Dominion World Outreach Ministries, Tyler Ginn Of Premier Bank and others hosting tailgate tents. Don’t be a stranger.
A lot of cool things going on! We appreciate your support.
Regards,
Grandon Gray
See the breakfast flyer below:
MSD Families:
Choosing a school for your children is a very big decision. We sincerely appreciate your selection of our schools as the best option for your child’s future.
Please take a moment to provide some information that will help us continue to provide the best services possible to you and your student.
All responses are completely anonymous. Responses to anonymous surveys cannot be traced back to the respondent. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and your answers are appreciated.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/msdparentsurvey
Homecoming shirts are for sale until Wednesday, September 25. Order forms are coming home with elementary students on Tuesday. MJHS and MHS students can pick up a form from their offices. You can print a form by clicking on the following link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x61ND69HXvSEl0CrzkK_nyQkZQif1D5EZaW6QpNGUnI/copy
Mr. High’s MST 5th Grade Students are working diligently to develop authentic models of the water cycle. The models will also illustrate interactions between the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere within the cycle.
Yesterday the MSD Facilitators hosted a Lunch and Learn with Reading Horizons representatives Shantell Barrett and Rudy Bennett. Their goal was to share the benefits of the essential framework of explicit systematic & sequential reading instruction.
Introducing our new after school meal program. MSD food service will serve meals M-F 4:30-6:30. Free dinner meals are for children 18 and under only and must be accompanied by an adult! The program starts today. Dinner will be served at the Marion High School Cafeteria.
It's time to grab your Patriots Hometown Showdown gear! For online purchase by credit card go to www.jrkprinting.com or stop by your building's office for an order form and leave your money. Cut off day is Sept 18 and shirt pick up is Sept 23.
Good afternoon Patriot Parents. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we resolved the plumbing issue at Marion’s Visual and Performing Arts Magnet.
ALL campuses will be open tomorrow Monday, September 9th. See you all tomorrow and have a great Sunday afternoon.
MSD Spanish teachers met Friday, September 6, to discuss curriculum and standards.
As a result of plumbing issues- the MSD Visual and Performing Arts Magnet will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday September 6- for all students, faculty and staff.
All other schools in the Marion School District will be OPEN.
Thank you for your understanding.
Your 2019 6th Grade Volleyball Teams!
We love you too First Baptist of West Memphis ❤️
Feeling the love from First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas on game day!
Don't miss Coffee with Counselors at MST! Print the form and return to your child's homeroom.
If you "See Something, Say Something" by downloading our student protect app today on iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marion-school-studentprotect/id1476241248 or Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shieldStudentProtectMRN&hl=en_US
R.I.S.E. & Reading Horizons training taking place today. Mary Inman and Straley Owen are equipping MSD educators with the tools to make vast improvements in literacy across all MSD campuses. Patriots love reading!
See training pics here --> https://photos.app.goo.gl/CMCsqYjhdV4BPeLG9
Keep up with MSD and your student's campus events by downloading our new app. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2yMKOOw or iPhone: https://apple.co/2OQhMZj.
Science teams for grades 4 - 6 met with Becky Adkins, Science Facilitator, to align science curriculum. They are learning how to navigate the new science curriculum and share best practices to engage students. Go Team Science!
We, as many others, have been monitoring the social media post that has referenced the threat of possible school shootings on August 29th.
Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as our own MSD Campus Safety staff, are vigilantly monitoring the situation. At present the threat is believed to be nothing more than a hoax. Moreover, nothing in the post specified our school district or even districts within our region.
Nonetheless, we will continue to monitor the situation and take prudent precautions to make certain that our students and staff remain safe. Please remember that you too can assist in keeping our campuses safe by simply reporting anything that you see or hear to any one of our local law enforcement agencies.
We will continue to keep you updated as information merits.
Thank you for your continued support, thoughts and prayers.
#OnePatriotOneCommunity
Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarships - Apply now for a chance to go abroad for a summer or for a year. Applications are due NOV. 1 for students age 15 to 19 .
Click her for application information--> https://5il.co/9qde
Click the link and apply today --> https://www.rotary6150youthexchange.org/
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 or scan the QR code to donate in honor of a student, in honor of a cancer patient, or even to represent their MHS graduation year!
http://events.stjude.org/TeamPatriot
Download our new Student Protect App. If you "See Something, Say Something".
The 6th grade volleyball registration has been extended to Friday, August 23rd.
Click the link and add money to your child's EZSchool Pay Account. https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx
Thank you for your support Crittenden Regional Hospital Foundation Board!
MSD Newsletter Monthly Overview
https://www.smore.com/whya2
Don't forget TOMORROW is the last day to registration for 6th grade volleyball! Please print off forms (click the links below), fill out, and return to one of the following along with registration fee: (1) MSD Central Office c/o Kristy Gibbs between now and Aug. 9th! (2)Your school office until Aug. 20! *Make check payable to Marion Volleyball Deadline to register is Aug. 20th! https://docs.google.com/…/1Zb8xuMJfF-WOtv76aZ17WcoBmh…/edit… https://docs.google.com/…/18mmF2WYN2S4dcKId9P-Ai_BOCh…/edit…register
All students that are not in compliance with required immunizations have until October 1st to receive their missing vaccines. Vaccines can be given by a physician of your choice, the Arkansas Department of Health (735-4334) or by appointment at our School Based Health Center (739-5137).
MST 6th GRADE PARENTS!
We’re thrilled to announce Marion School District’s new app! It’s everything Marion
Schools, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2yMKOOw or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2OQhMZj.
Come and join us at lunch today!!
2020 MHS Sr Football Banner Presentation
https://www.facebook.com/londa.caudlehamrick/media_set?set=a.10217533208074060&type=3
Senior 2020 Parade
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10216572472936302&type=3
VERY IMPORTANT Marion Choir Parents Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
6:00 p.m. at the MPAC
Thank you Fellowship Baptist Church and Farm Bureau for your love and support of the MSD! ❤❤❤
REMINDER: Don’t forget registration is going on NOW for 6th grade volleyball! Please print off forms (click the links below), fill out, and return to one of the following along with registration fee: (1) MSD Central Office c/o Kristy Gibbs between now and Aug. 9th! (2)Your school office until Aug. 20! *Make check payable to Marion Volleyball Deadline to register is Aug. 20th! https://docs.google.com/…/1Zb8xuMJfF-WOtv76aZ17WcoBmh…/edit… https://docs.google.com/…/18mmF2WYN2S4dcKId9P-Ai_BOCh…/edit…
Images of our grades 7-12 first day 2019
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/2019-first-day-grades-7-12
Be kind and patient tomorrow. 💕😊
Join the MSD bus driver team!
Find your school menus here....
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/browse/72191
Tryout Alert! Lady Patriot Soccer
https://www.facebook.com/marionladypatriotsoccer/photos/a.1974786762622698/1991881117579929/?type=3&theater
Tomorrow is the first day of school. Click the link and add money to your child's EZSchool Pay Account.
https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx
Correction - Breakfast starts at 7:15 a.m. every morning.
Don’t forget registration is going on NOW for 6th grade volleyball! Please print off forms (click the links below), fill out, and return to one of the following along with registration fee: (1) MSD Central Office c/o Kristy Gibbs between now and Aug. 9th! (2)Your school office until Aug. 20!
*Make check payable to Marion Volleyball
Deadline to register is Aug. 20th!
https://docs.google.com/…/1Zb8xuMJfF-WOtv76aZ17WcoBmh…/edit…
https://docs.google.com/…/18mmF2WYN2S4dcKId9P-Ai_BOCh…/edit…
Marion Patriots July Wrap Up Newsletter
https://5il.co/99fr
Another community opportunity for your family and friends!
Open House - Coming to a campus near you!
http://marionar.apptegy.us/article/123365?org=msd
Marion School District is now accepting Free & Reduced lunch program. Click the links provided.
English: https://5il.co/92it
Spanish: https://5il.co/95aa
PLEASE BE ADVISED:
There has been a date change for INSTRUMENT RENTAL NIGHT for rising 7th Grade Beginning Band Members. The NEW MEETING DATE IS AUGUST 7th at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held in the 7th Grade Experience Building in the cafeteria.
The deadline has been extended. Call Bartt Vaughn TODAY! Click the link for contact information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByP5Nlq2ZcFtZHd3bkFveE9iM3M3djdwRmJRUWFoM0p3NzhB/view?fbclid=IwAR3i5oQAsUbuo0-VobdO_QHKE4TgUE9pjtdRoAYXWyb5vNs2zMlmUgPwDx4
Here are a couple of opportunities for MSD families to have some fun AND get ready for the new school year.
Marion School District is now accepting Free & Reduced lunch program. Click the links provided.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/419363/Public_release.pdf
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/food-services--302
Last Day of the Summer Feeding Program
Important Parent Meeting!
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer.
