HCGC second graders raised $1,000 to sponsor a child in Ghana (Africa) through World Vision. They more than doubled their goal of reaching $468 to sponsor him for a year. Back in September, they began working towards sponsorship for their grade level/school wide global goal of Zero Hunger. The child's name HCGC is sponsoring is Mohammed Suhuyini, and he is 8... READ MORE >
Recently, the Marion High School's Cyber Security Program took a significant leap forward in its capabilities. School districts across the nation delving into the world of teaching cyber security have been trying to strike a balance between unrestricted access to networks and operating systems and not compromising the network and computer security of their... READ MORE >
Marion Magnet SchoolsApplication Process2020-2021Important Tips & Hints:Attend the Magnet School Preview Nights.Magnet School applications should be submitted to the Marion Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, 2020 between 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM.Applications will be available preview nights or at the MSD Administration building.Not every grade/school will have... READ MORE >
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awardsby BWW News DeskFollowing a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!Regional... 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 >
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... READ MORE >
HCGC 4th grader Henley McCutchen competed with her pony "When in Roan" (Roman) in the West Tennessee Hunter Jumper Association and won the 2019 Year End Grand Champion Award for the highest points in the 2'3" Division. She also won 4th Place for the year in the Children's Pony Hunter Division. Henley will soon be featured for her accomplishments in the largest... 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 >
Don't miss a chance to hear these spectacular students live December 17th in the MPAC at 7pm. Here is just a sample of their talent. READ MORE >
Marion Prep visits Willowbend Nursing Home as a community service project. The students had a wonderful time with the residents. READ MORE >
First Baptist Marion honored their former chair of the endowment committee last week by presenting the Marion School District Foundation with a five thousand dollar check in memory of Elmer West. First Marion pastor Dr. James Nichols, associate pastor Stephen Watson and deacon Rick Wiggins presented the donation to the district where Elmer spent decades as an... READ MORE >
On Saturday, December 7th, the Marion Robotics Teams participated in the VEX Little Rock New Team Invitational. Marion's three teams finished 5th out of 29 teams.On the strength of her robots skill test and placement in the final standing McKenna Hall, her girl power team and robotic 96432C have advanced to the State Championship to be held in March on the... 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 >
MHS Robotics took 3rd place at the Jonesboro Fall Classic behind the skillful driving of Makenna Hall. We had three teams competing ( 96432A, 96432B and 96432C) on Saturday against 23 other teams. A total of 26. Team 96432C, which placed 3rd in the competition was our Girl Power Team. The team had to have more than 51% females on their team, it was 60% female and... READ MORE >
“You can’t let anyone get you down just because you’re young. Find someone who believes in you and you can help change the world.” Mia Adkins, a sixth grader at Marion’s Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School (HCGC), had a strong message of encouragement for anyone who has thought about making a change but hesitated because of their age. The 11-year old... READ MORE >
Congratulations to these young ladies for receiving post season honors and recognition!!! Earned and deserved! So proud of each of you and all your teammates that make it possible❤️🏐💙Meagan TollesonAnna Caroline FesmireDaedrianna CailKora WilsonKersten JacksonCamille MoncriefWe LOVE to watch y’all play! READ MORE >
During their fall meetings, the DESA had several discussions regarding vaping in our schools and the need for additional information and resources to support the efforts currently taking place. They have created the following document with some resources that might be helpful to you. ENDS – Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act 580 of 2019 – Includes a... READ MORE >
This year VPA has introduced several new opportunities for our students. The biggest addition being our focus on choice in specialty options in the upper elementary grades. This year, each 5th and 6th grade student was allowed to choose two intense art focuses for the school year. Their options included: drama, choir, drumming, art, discovery, or step team. ... READ MORE >
Sponsorships from the Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown 2019 totaled $27,450.00. After event expenses, proceeds were split between the West Memphis Public Schools Foundation, the Marion School District Education Foundation, the ASU Mid-South Foundation, and the Boy Scouts Of America Chickasaw Council Twin Banks District. With the Patriots being the away... READ MORE >
Bright Spot: Meet local students who are helping to change livesClick HERE to watch Channel 3 talk about HCGC student Mia Adkins. We are proud to be a part of her journey to change the world. READ MORE >
Friday night Marion was honored to celebrate Marion Math, Science and Technology Magnet School’s success in the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grant program. The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partners with farmers to nominate their local school district to apply for STEM grants through the program. Since 2011,... READ MORE >
This week students in Mrs. Dent's Financial Literacy class attended the Get Real-Here’s the Deal! workshop. Get Real-Here's the Deal! is a hands-on experiential simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their future in a financial decision-making mode. During the workshop this week students made financial lifestyle choices similar to those... READ MORE >
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who came Thursday night!All bid winners from The Artful Chicken Silent Auction have been notified by text message. Payment & pickup after 12 pm Today, Monday, Oct. 21st at HCGC. READ MORE >
Herbert Carter Global Community Parents Association was selected to receive a spring 2019 Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant from the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF). The $5,000 grant funds will be used to provide landscaping around the school campus. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) has helped more than 8,000 schools across... READ MORE >
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UgZzmtbaQUeC2ko58 MST donates $500 from their Book Fair Coin Drive to Willowbend Healthcare and Rehabilitation! Mrs Sagaskey’s kindergarten class, top coin collectors, presented Kay Kay Davis with the check and impressed her with our MST pledge. The class has worked very hard to memorize our new pledge that encourages service and being... READ MORE >
The principal, Paul Johnston of Marion High School announced today that Reid Bunn has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About... 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 >
Catch the 2019 Marion Homecoming Parade TODAY, at 2:00p! MPAN is streaming LIVE here on Facebook!! Join Landon West, Tyler Bennett, and special guest Emily Hall as we bring you the clubs and organizations from Marion High School in the Homecoming Parade!Also be sure to leave a like on the MPAN Facebook page while you're there to stay in the loop with all things... READ MORE >
NEWS RELEASEContact: Sam Strasner, 479.498.6045Applications for Arkansas Governor’s School now openRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (October 1, 2019)--Eligible individuals interested in attending the 41st Arkansas Governor’s School as a student may apply online. Only students who are residents of Arkansas and who are presently in junior classes at public or private high schools... READ MORE >
The MHS Marching Band visited the HCGC campus this morning showing off their musical skills during homecoming week. Enjoy this video made by MHS band student Chyna Bills. Click HERE READ MORE >
Singing in SyncStory by Nicholas Mayeux, Photos by Arianna Mason The seventh, eighth and ninth-grade choirs, along with the High School Ensemble and the High School Singers performed in their first concert on October 3 at the Marion Performing Arts Center. The pieces tested the singer's abilities, but was enough of a challenge for them to have fun. The program... 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 >
MHS ART students painted a mural for the Crawfordsville Hometown Festival coming October 12th. Students have been working hard to create a welcoming fall scene for the festivities.Student left to right Case Fesmire, Jenna Jagneaux, Morgan Barnett, Emilee Jones, Tara Tate, Sophia Rodriguez, Ashley Harris, Lauren Catt, Anna Caroline Fesmire, Destini Blankenship,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, AR (October 3, 2019) – The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the Arkansas No Kid Hungry campaign are pleased to announce Marion School District as one of eleven Arkansas school districts to have completed the requirements to qualify as a Five to Thrive district. Five to Thrive, a campaign supported by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, Arkansas No... READ MORE >
Ms. Meredith Gill's kindergarten class at VPA had a special visitor today. Diane Sharpe brought a baby alligator and alligator snapping turtles with the approval of Arkansas Game and Fish to educate students about these reptiles. They talked about alligators being native to Arkansas, where they live, what they eat and how they survive in the wild. Ms. Gill's class... READ MORE >
Despite every single setback thrown our way, Patriot Nation and Arkansas still tuned in!! Thank you to everyone who watched The Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown on MPAN! Go Team Patriots!The Patriots Showcased a thriller rivalry battle against West Memphis Friday, and as a result became Mascot Media's Most Watched Broadcast school of Week 5!... 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 >
VPA TEAM GT students honor “Peace Week 2019” by creating “Peaceful Metaphoric Art”! They created metaphors that represented their perspective of peace and then depicted their metaphor in a beautiful art piece! Click the image to see their video READ MORE >
HOMETOWN SHOWDOWN TONIGHT!🏈 Game Day Patriot Nation!09/27/19 #TTP🇺🇸: (6A) Marion (1-2)🆚: (6A) West Memphis (1-2)📍: Hamilton-Shultz Stadium🏈: Conference Opener, Rivalry Game🕖: 7:00p📱: MPAN Athletics App💻: http://marionpatriots.com📻: KWYN 92.5 FM READ MORE >
The Marion vs West Memphis rivalry is more than just a game. Through the work of a group of people that believe in the community, the event that Crittenden County residents love to hate has become a beacon of hope that fans on both sides can take pride in. The Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown began as a fun tailgate for fans on both sides to commune... 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 >
MST students participated in the 2nd annual Egg Drop-STEM Challenge this week! Following the kinders' study of the Humpty Dumpty story, 6th-grade buddies assisted kinders in sketching, planning and building an egg contraption to keep Humpty-Dumpty together during a fall. This two-day “eggstravaganza” involved a close collaboration among students in ten... READ MORE >
MJHS students have been hard at work for the past two weeks experimenting on and testing out their own roller coasters! The students have three tries to get their marble to the finish line while completing the criteria of having three hills and either a turn, curve, or loop. Here are some of the highlights from the first day of testing the homemade thrill rides! 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 >
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 >
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the United States Constitution. This document established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms that “We the People” enjoy today. To see more information about the constitution visit the NAITONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER. 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. #DeltaDental 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 >
Today at VPA, the students and staff cheered as Jim Jaggers and his team stopped at Marion's VPA magnet to let our students know what a GREAT job they did in raising $1334 for Le Bohnor Children's Hospital. Check out video and photos HERE as well as Jim's Facebook live post below. https://www.facebook.com/gojim... 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 >
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 >
On September 11, 2001, our world changed. We mourn those we lost, but we learned we are a strong nation as we stand united against hate. Be kind to one another. Here is a short story by A.B. Curtiss called The Little Chapel That Stood. A beautifully illustrated book that tells of the historic chapel less than 100 yards from the Twin Towers that miraculously... READ MORE >
The MST counselors, Lydia Archibald and Jessi Durmeier, held an event called Coffee with Counselors. Their goal was to inform MST parents of their school counseling program. They explained who they are and what they do as professional school counselors. They also invited Jessica Trippe from Mid-South Health Systems to speak to parents about services MSHS... 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 Junior 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... READ MORE >
Our awesome ELA 4-6 teachers working diligently in the Arkansas State Standards to select power standards for curriculum alignment. Teachers rising to do what’s best for our students! READ MORE >
Today, all new students discovered who their house team will be for the duration of their HCGC career. The students and staff had a lot of fun sporting their house colors. Each house was given the opportunity to explain to newcomers what each house represented... Click the HERE to see pictures and video of the fun they had at this year's reveal. READ MORE >
Today at VPA, Ms. Taylor's 6th Grade Science classes investigated the relationships between heat transfer, kinetic energy, and temperature by performing a convection current simulation. Students also summarized key concepts from the lab onto their exit tickets and participated in an interactive smart board review game! #VPAscienceisawesome 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/TeamP... Pictured L to R Fred Leonard - State Farm Hometown Showdown ,... READ MORE >
Mrs. Miller’s 5th Grade Science classes were hard at work applying Science and Engineering practices during lab on Tuesday! Students were engaged in planning and carrying out an investigation to determine which liquid environment would release their sponge animal at the fastest rate. Students also collected, analyzed and interpreted data with their groups and... 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 >
Straley Owen and Mary Inman, Instructional Facilitators (pictured below) for MSD are the district trainers for the R.I.S.E. and Reading Horizons programs. The MSD dyslexia interventionists will service the 3 to 5% of the student population. But what about the rest of the student population? The R.I.S.E. and Reading Horizons programs will reach the rest of the... READ MORE >
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.... 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 >
VPA kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with their first annual VPA Fresh Start. Students in attendance were able to receive haircut and hair styling services, personal hygiene kits, and a voucher for select school supplies. They also had the opportunity to enjoy hot dogs, play carnival games, and jump in bounce houses. The event was a huge success and we cannot... 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 >
The Marion School District campus security, as well as other departments from Crittenden County, underwent training for a variety of scenarios in an effort to ensure our children's safety. John Evans, Marion's Campus Security Director, said that the school will have at least one officer stationed at each school building who will undergo this training."We're working... 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 >
Ashley Tew, visual art teacher at Marion Junior High School has successfully completed the Arkansas Declaration of Learning program. Governor Asa Hutchinson, keynote speaker, personally recognize Ashley on stage for her accomplishments. The Arkansas Declaration of Learning program is very competitive. Educators selected for the 2018-19 program began with a... READ MORE >
It is the mission of the Marion School District to provide our students with a 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... READ MORE >