Be safe out there, you guys!
Good luck to the Lady Patriots volleyball team. The ladies will be taking on the Van Buren Lady Pointers tonight in Van Buren at 7PM. The game will be livestreamed on MPAN.
Patriots got talent!!
Marion High School welcomed representatives from the Arkansas Department of Health and Be Well Arkansas to raise student awareness about the dangers of vaping, electronic cigarettes and nicotine addictions, thereby encouraging informed decision-making. Thanks to AWARE Counselor, Mrs. Jasmine Peel, for organizing this assembly.
MHS would like to recognize all of the women bosses out there with their own businesses. You rock!
Contact MHS Career Coaches Whitley Green, Tyler Poole, or Montel Smith about this event. They are always ready to help MHS students with their plans beyond high school.
MHS would like to recognize the heroic men and women who not only act quickly but also put their lives in danger to prioritize our safety. Thank you for your bravery.
National Navy day was established by The Navy League of the United States in 1922 to commemorate the founding of the Navy in October 1775 and the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, who was a strong supporter of the Navy. MHS salutes all those who have served and are presently serving in the U.S. Navy
National Civics Day honors the same day in 1787 when the first Federalist Papers were published and used as a philosophical basis for America’s Constitution. These Papers mark an important foundation of civic education and discourse in our country.
Today, MHS applauds all military personnel deployed around the world. Thank you for your service.
And the Lucky Duck of the week is.....Coach Holman!
The 2023-2024 Lady Patriot Soccer Team has earned the United Soccer Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The Award was created to recognize student athletes’ commitment to excellence in the classroom. This annual award is based on a team’s academic performance for the entire academic year. For a team to be considered, it must have a composite team grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) for all team members who appear on the official eligibility roster for the season.
The Lady Patriots Soccer Team has earned this award every year since 2021 in addition to earning The United Soccer Coaches Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award each of those years also. The Lady Patriots have had at least one player sign a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the collegiate level every year since 2021 providing opportunities for continued education and completion at the collegiate level. These achievements set our team apart from others, demonstrating our program’s commitment to achievement on the field and in the classroom. This further proves the importance of strong athletic programs in the education system
Don't forget about your flu shots on Friday!
October is Dropout Prevention Month, a time to focus on increasing awareness of the long-term effects on students, the economy, and society when students drop out of school.
The Alliance for Excellent Education reported that, on average, nongraduates earn $8,000 less per year; rely more heavily on public health services; are more likely to be involved in the criminal justice system; are more likely to rely on various sources of public assistance and welfare; often experience quality-of-life challenges as a result of lower income levels and higher rates of public dependence; and are less likely to vote, have poorer health, and have shorter life expectancies than graduates.
As recently as 2014, the National Center for Education Statistics noted 6.5% of all U.S. 16- to 24-year-olds were not enrolled in school and had not earned a high school diploma or equivalency credential. Let's keep our students encouraged!
And today's lucky duck is.....Ms. Terri Sturghill! Congrats!
October is the start of our Career Coaches' college application campaign which will kickoff with a college spirit week. This is a state-wide initiative from October through December dedicated to encouraging students to apply for college, trade school, FAFSA, and the SAMS Scholarship (Academic Challenge Scholarship). This campaign aims to provide students with the necessary guidance and resources to pursue post-secondary education opportunities and achieve their academic goals.
MHS students will complete ATLAS Interim testing next week. Testing students should come to school on-time and bring a charged Chromebook. Good luck students!
MHS is sponsoring a Donation Drive for Hurricane Helene and Milton victims. Community service hours will be provided to students who donate or assist with transporting items to the counselors' office. We will also work with Bright Futures Marion to provide supplies. MHS Community Service forms are in our office and online if needed.
Thanks for all you do and your willingness to serve!
MHS Counselors
Annually, on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to remind women that the best defense is early detection. Be sure to get your exam.
MHS would like to thank Principal James Scott for his hard work and dedication. Happy Boss's Day and Happy Principals Month.
