Don't forget! MHS will have ASVAB testing on Wednesday, March 5th and again the following Wednesday, March 12th. ASVAB is the test for students interested in the military.
The Marion Chapter of Arkansas HOSA: Future Health Professionals attended the State Leadership Conference held in Hot Springs on February 24-25. Fifteen students, including 5 seniors, 3 juniors, and 7 sophomores, competed in events from subject tests to photography to skills assessments. Congratulations to sophomore Bella Barber who earned the Bronze medal in the Pharmacology Test event.
HOSA Sponsors: Patti Castle and Whitney Taylor
Students: Ty Duncan, Jazmine Roberts, Jemeriah Walker, Gracelyn Weaver, Kaydence West, Alayla Peoples, Ariana Pickle, Kiera Riley, Bella Barber, Michael Limbaugh, Makayla McClendon, Austin Rosensteel, Arabella Shelton, Malia Starks, Elisabeth White
Mark your calendars for the Lady Patriots Soccer Showcase March 7th and 8th!
Good afternoon, Patriot families. Due to hazardous driving conditions that remain in many parts of the district, the Marion School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Good evening, Patriot families. Due to inclement weather, the Marion School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
4H has a plethora of upcoming events and activities as well as volunteer opportunities for both students and teachers. All events and volunteer days are posted on https://4hzsuite.org/ under the events tab. Create a profile to register for an event or a volunteer day.
Happy National Library Lovers Month! Ms. Terri Sturghill, MHS Library Media Specialist, has been donating books in efforts to impact literacy in our community instead of discarding them. Recently, East Arkansas Youth Services and East Arkansas Enterprises were among the recipients of some amazing reading material.
MHS HOSA members (Health Occupation Students of America) will be heading to Hot Springs for the State HOSA Leadership Competition where they will compete against other medical students from across Arkansas in over 60 events. Good luck! #ReptheM
Good evening, Patriot families. Due to forecasted weather conditions, and out of an abundance of caution, the Marion School District will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Students in Mrs. Lauren Cleek's AP English Language and Composition classes and Ms. Raven Dillard's AP English Literature and Composition classes are working hard to prepare themselves for the upcoming AP Exams. Today they participated in a mock AP exam. Preparation is the key to success!
Congrats to Floyd Stewart for being selected to the All State Male Chorus. He will travel to Hot Springs to be a part of the All State Music Clinic where he will perform with the top high school choir students in Arkansas.
MHS will be closed for Presidents Day Feb. 14th-17th.
Today is Safer Internet Day. Let's continue to educate ourselves on how to make the virtual world better for everyone.
Mark your calendars for Parent Teacher Conference this week Thursday, Feb. 13th from 1PM - 7PM.
Get ready to fall head over hills in love with Marion choirs! Performances featuring Marion 7GA, Marion Junior High School, & Marion High School choirs will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11th at the Marion Performing Arts Center (MPA) at 6PM. You don't want to miss this event!
Good luck to our talented musicians at MHS on their auditions for All State on Feb 7th. #ReptheM
*All State Jazz Band:
Damien Nicks, Kayden Harris, Jordan Jamison, Brennan Warren, Austin Caballero,
Keivon Robinson, Chauncey Washington, Chris Partain
*All State Choir:
Miguel Catunda, Floyd Steward
February is Black History Month. A time to honor the contributions of African Americans from all periods of U.S. History.
Feb. 3rd - Feb. 7th is National School Counseling Week. MHS would like to thank our school counselors for their hard work and dedication, not only to the academic growth of our students, but also to their social and emotional health. Thank you Jonnett Gammill, Dionne Harris, and Melissa Kohl.
Attention Patriot Nation: Huge congratulations to junior Destiny Nelson. Today, she was elected as FBLA District II Vice President. Destiny will begin her tenure on the District II Leadership Team at the State Conference in April. Congratulations Destiny! Mrs. Rakestraw and MHS are SO proud of you!
Also, congratulations to the following FBLA members for earning a spots to compete at state in their respective competitions: Tamia Taylor, Ziona Smith, Ariyah McClain and Asia Tunstall, and Amiya Gudino!
We had our first (hopefully now annual) MHS Math Competition from 4pm-6 pm yesterday. 29 students participated. They worked hard and all seemed to have fun. Categories included Algebra II, Precalculus, Statistics, and Calculus. We awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in each subject area.
