Marion High School

10/22/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of one student that is positive for COVID-19. Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Class of 2021: A yearbook deadline is approaching for purchasing senior ads. November 3rd is the final date to put down a $25 deposit OR purchase an ad in full. If you have questions, email Ms. Westerman at awesterman@msd3.org

10/21/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of one student that is positive for COVID-19. Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Just a reminder for our families with virtual students in the Harvard Yard, Sunset, Turrell and Jericho areas - Meal pick up will be in your areas today. Each student will be provided 5 prepackaged breakfast and lunches. If you plan on picking meals up, please be at one of the locations listed at the time listed. Buses will stop if someone is waiting. Parents will be allowed to pick up student’s meals but they must have the student’s MSD ID and the student must be listed on the virtual student list in order to receive the meals. View the image for specific times and locations

In Mrs. Dent's FACS class they made comics about peer pressure. Then the students traveled to different stations and peer reviewed each comic using a strict criteria to test their analyzing skills as well as their content knowledge.

10/20/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases: 2 students 1 staff member Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

Since day one of this school year, our faculty and staff have been working feverishly to simultaneously provide for the needs of both virtual and in-classroom students. Over time it has become clear that while their effort has been remarkable, any expectations of sustainability of our current model throughout the remainder of the semester are simply unrealistic. Beginning, Monday, November 2, 2020, MSD will shift to a 2:00 p.m. daily release time for all K-12 students. This will provide time daily from 2:00-3:30, for teachers and staff to work on planning and preparation to better support virtual and quarantined students. This schedule change will remain in effect until the end of the 2nd 9 weeks, at which time its effectiveness will be evaluated. Information regarding Pre-K will be released shortly. Some key points about the new schedule · Dismissal at 2:00 p.m. each day · 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. dedicated to teacher planning and preparation · All classes will be shortened, but will still meet daily · Boy’s Club after-school care will be adjusted to a 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. time frame at all three magnet locations · Para-professionals will continue to work normal hours with possible adjusted assignments from each building principal. Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to the well-being of our students and community. Dr. Glen Fenter

Reminder:

MSD in partnership with Dominion World and Food Bank of NE Arkansas is having a community food drive.  There are no restrictions as to who can participate.  All are welcome.  If you know a family in need please pass this flyer along to them.  Go Patriots!

10/19/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases: 4 students 2 staff members Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Virtual High School Day 2020. Click the link to sign up. t.ly/ptLg

Here is a revised athletics schedule for this week (Oct. 19-23) and next week (Oct. 26-30) 10/19 JV Football at West Memphis-- Cancelled 10/20 7th and 8th grade football at Wonder-- Cancelled 10/20 High School and Junior High Cross Country at Valley View 3:45 start time 10/22 Junior High Football vs Annie Camp-- Cancelled 10/23 Senior High Football at Pine Bluff-- Cancelled 10/27 7th grade Football at Forrest City-- Cancelled 10/27 7th grade Football vs Wynne-- Cancelled 10/27 8th grade Football vs Wynne 6:30 start time 10/27 Senior High Volleyball at State Tournament at Greenwood 12:00 noon start time 10/27 Senior High and Junior High Cross Country District at Paragould 4:00 start time 10/29 Junior High Football vs West 7:00 start time 10/30 Senior High Football vs Sheridan 7:00 start time Derek Harrell Athletic Director Marion School District Office 870-739-5100 Fax 870-739-5156 dharrell@msd3.org

Attention 10th and 11th Grade Students, including VIRTUAL sophomores and juniors: November 10, 2020, is the time to get your picture taken! Face-To-Face students, if you were absent on picture day, November 10 is your last chance to get your picture taken! The location of the pictures is TBD! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Westerman at awesterman@msd3.org If you would like to order your child's photo, please use the code EVTGNQGN6 to order online at mylifetouch.com Please see the picture times below. This will help with the flow of traffic! 8:30: A-D 9:00: E-H 9:30: I-L 10:00: M-P 11:00: Q-T 11:30: U-W 12:00: X-Z -- Ashleigh Westerman Marion High School Business/Oral Comm/Yearbook/Teacher Cadet Head Girls Tennis Coach/Asst Girls Soccer Coach

10/16/20 Weekly COVID-19 Update: Staff reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 7 Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 35 Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 13 Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 194 (5 non-school related) Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 23 Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 59 Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 31 Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 377 We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

10/16/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases: 1 student 3 staff members Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

We have a limited number of tickets available for tonight's homecoming football game vs Eldorado. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Central office beginning at 10:00 this morning. If you can not attend, but would like to watch the homecoming activities and the football game, you can watch the free livestream at marionpatriots.com or the Marion Patriots Mascot Media App. Homecoming starts at 6:30, the game starts at 7:00.

We have a limited number of tickets available for tonight's homecoming football game vs Eldorado. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Central office beginning at 10:00 this morning. If you can not attend, but would like to watch the homecoming activities and the football game, you can watch the free livestream at marionpatriots.com or the Marion Patriots Mascot Media App. Homecoming starts at 6:30, the game starts at 7:00. Derek Harrell Athletic Director Marion School District Office 870-739-5100 Fax 870-739-5156 dharrell@msd3.org

10/15/20 Today, Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases: 1 student athlete involved with the MJHS football team 1 virtual student athlete that has not been on campus during their infectious period 2 staff members Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org

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Just a reminder for our families with virtual students in the Lakeshore and the Dollhouses areas. Meals will begin being distributed today for you. Each student will be provided 5 prepackaged breakfast and lunches. If you plan on picking meals up, please be at one of the locations listed at the time listed. Buses will stop if someone is waiting. Parents will be allowed to pick up student’s meals but they must have the student’s MSD ID and the student must be listed on the virtual student list in order to receive the meals. View the image for specific times and locations