Madeline Duncan, a senior at Marion High School, is a member of the 99th Composite Squadron in the US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. On August 14, she advanced and earned her sixth set of stripes and became a Cadet Technical Sergeant. Part of her training included an advanced dual flight on June 3, when she flew a Cessna 182T Skylane aircraft to and from Blytheville, AR.
Congratulations Madeline!
Congratulation to 2023 MHS graduate Devin Wright on being selected as this year's winner of the Elizabeth Gill Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship was made possible by the family of Ms. Gill, the Marion teacher who passed away in 2022. Devin will attend ASU-Midsouth this fall, majoring in nursing. He plans to eventually transfer to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He is pictured here with Dr. Glen Fenter, Marion superintendent.
ATTENTION MARION FAMILIES: Did you know that students in the Marion School District who qualify for REDUCED price meals can now eat school meals for FREE? To see if your student qualifies for this program, fill out the online application here: https://tinyurl.com/467v24fd. (Paper applications are also available at each school and the district Central Office.)
Additional information about the Free and Reduced Meal Program can be found here: https://www.msd3.org/page/child-nutrition
Thank you!
And we’re back!
Faculty and staff at the Marion School District kicked off the 2023-24 school year today (Thursday) with the district’s annual back-to-school kickoff and lunch. Held at the Marion Performing Arts Center, the event included updates on district activities, introduction of new staff members, door prizes, performances from the MHS marching band and choral ensemble, and more.
The first day of school for Marion students is Thursday, July 27.
Good afternoon, Patriot families. Due to continuing hazardous travel conditions, all Marion School District campuses will be closed on Friday, February 3, 2023.
This will be an AMI day for students. Junior high and high school students should check Google Classroom for their assignments. Magnet school students should complete Day 4 of work from their paper AMI packets, which were sent home earlier in the school year.
While all district campuses and offices will be closed, teachers can be contacted between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Good evening, Patriot families. Due to continuing hazardous weather conditions, all Marion School District campuses will be closed on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
This will be an AMI day for students. Junior high and high school students should check Google Classroom for their assignments. Magnet school students should complete Day 3 of work from their paper AMI packets, which were sent home earlier in the school year.
While all district campuses and offices will be closed, teachers can be contacted between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Good afternoon, Patriot team,
Due to continuing hazardous weather conditions, all Marion School District campuses will be closed on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This will be an AMI day for students. Junior high and high school students should check Google Classroom for their assignments. Magnet school students should complete Day 3 of work from their paper AMI packets, which were sent home earlier in the school year. While all district campuses and offices will be closed, teachers can be contacted between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Students of MHS:
The yearbook would like to do a collage of students at various activities and events throughout this school year! Please send your pictures to Mrs. Rakestraw at arakestraw@msd3.org OR you can upload photos on the Yearbook Snap App. Just use code marionhs to submit and put all photos under the "student life" category!
Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band for taking fourth place in Class 6A at the State Marching Band Contest Monday in Little Rock! This marks the band's highest finish in the 7-year existence of the state contest!
The band will wrap up its competitive season Saturday at the U.S. Bands Southern State Championships in Huntsville, Alabama. The Patriot Pride will compete against bands from four states at the contest.
To read more, click here: https://www.msd3.org/article/893893
To Class of 2023:
Today is the final day to purchase the 2022-2023 yearbook for $50. After today, the price will rise to $65! You can pay online at www.yearbookforever.com OR in person to Mrs. Rakestraw with cash or check. Also, today is the final day to put down a deposit and/or purchase a senior ad page in the yearbook. Full payment is not required unless you choose to pay online. The deposit can only be paid in person. Please let Mrs. Rakestraw know if you have any questions.
Lady Soccer try-outs
On Sunday afternoon, the Marion High School Theatre department closed their performance of "Clue on Stage." The actors and crew performed four public performances and one student matinee during their run of the show.
Their director and teacher Ms. McCoy had this to say about the production, "I'm so proud of the entire cast and crew! They put their all into every performance, and I couldn't have asked for more!" The department is looking forward to more productions in the coming school year.
If you missed your chance to see this wonderful production take a look at the pictures below!
https://marionarhighschool.shutterfly.com/pictures/25241
Want to know who’s behind the door?? You have one more chance to find out! Today at 2PM in the Marion Performing Arts Center is the last performance of “Clue On Stage”. Come out and support this hard working cast and crew!
MHS Theatre Department presents Clue, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. Friday a student matinee was a reward to students who have been working hard this year.
You can still catch the last 2 shows tonight, Saturday April 2 at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday April 3 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Be sure to vote for your favorite character. There are character boxes in the lobby where the audience can vote for their favorite character. $1 is 1 vote.
Pictures needed for senior celebration video.
Senior Celebration Meeting
Reminder: Senior Celebration Meeting Jan. 30
Browns Graduation
Senior celebration meeting
Attention MHS:
MHS Yearbook will be offering a discount on yearbooks November 15-19 only! Yearbooks will be $7 off the current price of $65, online and in-person. The online code is MHSTG21 and the website to purchase is www.yearbookforever.com. For in-person purchases, the 20th person who comes to purchase a book will get a FREE 2021-2022 yearbook!!! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Rakestraw at arakestraw@msd3.org