POSTPONED:
Athletic physicals scheduled for April 13-24 have been postponed. All efforts will be made to reschedule athletic physicals when it is deemed safe to do so. More information will be shared when available.
Hello Patriot Nation:
In order for us to better serve you, we have established an AMI hotline. If you have any questions or if you are unable to access the digital copies and are in need of an AMI paper packet for days 1-5 or 6-10 call 901-504-6452. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay calm.
Go Patriots!
Just a reminder of where MSD buses will be to deliver breakfast and lunch for Marion kids ages 0 to 18.
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Just a reminder of the new meal drop off times. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is for children 0-18 years of age.
Starting Monday, March 23rd, the delivery of breakfast and lunch meals will be changing. Breakfast & Lunch will be handed out at the same time at the following locations. Please note times for these locations have changed. We will do our best to offer different options each day. We have also added four locations for meal service.
In an effort to ensure that we have plenty of meals available, we would ask that you please try to arrive at the stop as close to possible as when the bus arrives. This will allow us time to have additional meals delivered to certain locations if we should run low.
Thank you for your continued support in making this effort possible.
Marion School District facilities will remain closed during extended AAA Dead Period.
Want to know what a hero looks like? Here are many who’ve been on our buses and delivered meals to our kids in the community. Thank you doesn’t seem adequate. You are appreciated so very much.
Thank you to everyone that helped Child Nutrition this week to deliver nutritional meals to our kids. You are greatly appreciated beyond words. You are our heroes.
By now many of you have learned that this afternoon the Governor announced the extension of school closings in Arkansas through Friday, April 17. This extension brings with it a long list of questions that we hope to be providing answers for as further direction comes from the Governor and his staff.
What we do know-
1) Following Spring Break our buildings will be open on an abbreviated schedule for our faculty and staff.
2) We will be distributing the second 5 days of AMI by the end of the day tomorrow- which provides for March 30- April 3.
3) A schedule for instruction for April 6 forward will be developed and distributed as further direction is provided by the State.
4) We plan to continue our feeding program weekdays, including Spring Break, from now until school resumes. A revised distribution plan will begin on Monday, March 23, and will be shared tomorrow.
More to come…Please continue to monitor the district's website and other media outlets for up-to-date information.
MSD has amazing people working to make sure our kids get breakfast and lunch.
MSD coming to a spot near you to bring breakfast and lunch. Watch for the MSD school buses. Check out previous posts for times and locations.
MSD coming to a spot near you to bring breakfast and lunch. Watch for the MSD school buses. Check out previous posts for times and locations.
Good Morning Patriot Nation! Volunteers, Child Nutrition Services, and MSD Campus Security will be on their way soon to serve the Marion Community breakfast. All children ages 0-18 can be served a meal. Parents/Guardians must be present with the childern.
Marion High School counselors want to remind everyone... FIVE TO THRIVE!!
Meals Provided for any child ages 0-18 at no charge to the family
Meals may be picked up from the bus at the below locations during the times listed below
Gilmore City Hall
97 Front St
Gilmore – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Union Grove Baptist
93 Miller St
Turrell – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Harvest Time Church
1 Briggs St
(Crawfordsville) Lansing – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Crawfordsville City Hall
1468 Old Hwy 64 (West Side of Building)
Crawfordsville – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
301 Duffin
Sunset – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Harvard Grocery Store
35 Windsor
Harvard Yard – Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
TurfMaster Parking Lot
750 Medel Marconi Dr
Marion –Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New Hope Baptist Church
377 Estate Dr
Marion- Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Greens of Marion
The bus will drive down the complex and stopping at the following buildings. For breakfast there will an 8-minute wait starting at 8:00-8:38 am, at lunch there will be an 18-minute wait before the bus moves on to the next section of apartment starting at 11:00- 12:18 pm 501,517,533,551
Angelo’s Grove Front Office
1120 LH Polk
Marion – 8:40 AM – 8:48 AM, 12:20 PM – 12:38 PM
Fairways (Mailboxes)
425 Birdie
Marion – 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM, 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
VPA
Meals can be picked up from the bus located at the back of the school, in the bus pick up line.
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MST
Meals can be picked up from the bus located at the front of the school
100 L H Polk
Marion – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distrito Escolar de Marion
actualiza COVID-19
marzo de 2020
De acuerdo con la directiva del gobernador Hutchinson, MSD, como muchos distritos escolares de nuestra región, permanecerá cerrado a partir de mañana lunes 3/16 y permanecerá cerrado hasta las vacaciones de primavera. Planeamos regresar a la escuela el lunes 30 de marzo.
A partir del lunes 16 de marzo, MSD servirá desayuno y almuerzo en las ubicaciones de VPA y MST. - Todas las comidas se realizarán únicamente.
El desayuno será de 8:00 a.m. a 9:00 a.m. El almuerzo se servirá de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Los estudiantes de 18 años de edad y menores serán atendidos, las personas solo pueden recoger por sí mismos.
Si bien continuaremos alimentando a los estudiantes en estos lugares durante la semana, se pueden agregar lugares adicionales. Por favor, consulte el sitio web para más detalles.
Los medicamentos de los estudiantes necesarios para el descanso prolongado que se encuentra actualmente en la escuela solo se pueden recoger mañana lunes 16 de marzo del 8 al 12 (mediodía) con la enfermera de su escuela. Después del mediodía del lunes, si necesita medicamentos, llame a la oficina central para programar una cita para que lo recojan.
Padres / tutores: los paquetes de AMI para los días 1 a 5 fueron enviados a casa con los estudiantes en octubre. Haga que los estudiantes usen esos 5 días esta semana.
Por favor, siga el enlace a los paquetes AMI de MSD Magnet School. --->https://go.aws/2w9tWUy
Athletic facilities are closed. Please read the message from the AAA. Thank you.
Attention Marion Parents:
All Marion School District campuses will be closed until March 30. For up-to-date information continue to watch all Marion School District media outlets. If you have any questions you may call 870-739-5100.
Cookie dough pick up has been canceled. Coach Houston will keep everyone updated on delivery date. #TTP
Beginning Monday, March 16, MSD will serve breakfast and lunch at both the VPA and MST locations. Breakfast will be from 8:00 am- 9:00 am. Lunch will be served 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Students age 18 and under will be served, individuals can pick up only for themselves- all meals will be carry out only. While we will continue to feed students at these locations throughout the week, additional locations may be added. Please check the website for further details.
Parents/Guardians:
Student medication needed for the extended break that is currently at school can only be picked up tomorrow Monday, March 16 from 8-12 (noon) with the campus nurse. After noon tomorrow, if medication is needed please call the central office to make an appointment for pick up.
Parents/Guardians- AMI packets for days 1 - 5 were sent home with students in October. Please have students use those 5 days this week.
In accord with the directive from Governor Hutchison, MSD, like many school districts in our region, will be closed beginning tomorrow Monday 3/16 and remain closed through Spring Break. We plan to return to school Monday, March 30.
Important update from the Marion School District:
There have been significant changes in guidance to schools today regarding
COVID-19. As of now, schools in 4 central Arkansas counties have been
directed to close due to new presumptive positive cases and direct contact
by others with those who have tested positive. The decision to close was
made out of an abundance of caution.
School closure decisions will be made in consultation with the Arkansas
Department of Health (ADH) and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The
two agencies will work jointly to provide guidance to districts based on
developments in local communities. The ADH and ADE have established a
dedicated hotline for districts to call to discuss whether preemptive
closures are advised.
We will continue to update you as new information is available.
Helpful information on talking with children about COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
In an effort to keep our Patriot family current with up-to-date information about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) our District Coordinated School Health Corrdinator has created a document for you to view. As new information becomes available she will update this document. Click this link https://bit.ly/39LOFfS
FCCLA attended the State Leadership Conference on Wednesday in Jonesboro.
SAVE THE DATE!
❤️🥰March is Women’s History Month! Earnestine Perry is one of Marion High School student library assistant & she declared her mother as her WONDERFUL WOMAN OF THE MONTH. ❤️🥰
Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. The National Women’s History Alliance selects and publishes the yearly theme. The 2020 Women’s History Month theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors "the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others."
For more information click the link below
https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month
Mark your calendars!
Upcoming FREE athletic physicals:
Mon. 4/13 8:30-11:30: VPA (6th graders only)
Tues. 4/14 8:30-11:30- HCGC (6th graders only)
Wed. 4/15 8:30-11:30: MST (6th graders only)
Thurs. 4/16 8:30-11:30: 8th grade girls
Fri. 4/17 8:30-11:30: 8th grade boys
Mon. 4/20 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last names A-M)
Tues. 4/21 8:30-11:30: 7th graders (last name N-Z)
Wed. 4/22 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 softball and baseball teams
Thurs. 4/23 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 soccer and volleyball teams
Fri. 4/24 8:30-11:30: grades 9-12 cheer and track teams
Fr. 4/24 12:30-3:00- all remaining sports grades 9-12
More information for athletes, parents, and school staff coming soon!
Earlier this week, Ms. Rich's French students (at MHS and MJHS) were learning about the celebration of Carnaval/Mardi Gras in the French-speaking world.
After learning about how people in the French-speaking world celebrate Carnaval/Mardi Gras, the French students got in the festive spirit by decorating and wearing their own colorful masks. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Brown's Graduation @ MHS
ACT Aspire April 6th & 7th
The New 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. More information will be sent out in the coming weeks. Download and print your copy here ---> https://go.aws/2VllYlv
MSD has a campus security team that cares. Help them out Patriot Nation.
Don't Miss it!
For all who are curious about the results of the surveys...have a look.
Class of 2020 your senior fee of $50 is due BEFORE spring break. Please see Ms. Reynolds to pay.
#schoolchoice
The musical sensation VOCTAVE is coming back to the MPAC Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 PM. It will be a family friendly evening of both Disney and Broadway hits. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased three ways: Online: https://bit.ly/2poyd3c
Marion Schools Central Office
Email: Dconwill@msd3.org
Voctave is an 11-member a-cappella group from the Central Florida area. Formed in the winter of 2015, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Group members have professional roots with Walt Disney World entertainment, but their range does not stop there. From gospel music to musical theater, contemporary Christian to barbershop, pop music to choral specialists, Voctave voices have covered it all both in and out of the a cappella realm. Members of Voctave have performed all over the world and can be heard on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps & Jody McBrayer. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Between Facebook and YouTube, they have received more than 100 million views on their videos. Voctave currently has 4 albums that are digitally available on all platforms.
There is a lot of speculation regarding some proposed changes in the Marion School District. Please take a moment and go to our District Current Events page to read the facts surrounding the potential changes. Thank you!
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/district-current-events
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The musical sensation VOCTAVE is coming back to the MPAC Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 PM. It will be a family friendly evening of both Disney and Broadway hits. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased three ways: Online: https://bit.ly/2poyd3c
Marion Schools Central Office
Email: Dconwill@msd3.org
Voctave is an 11-member a-cappella group from the Central Florida area. Formed in the winter of 2015, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Group members have professional roots with Walt Disney World entertainment, but their range does not stop there. From gospel music to musical theater, contemporary Christian to barbershop, pop music to choral specialists, Voctave voices have covered it all both in and out of the a cappella realm. Members of Voctave have performed all over the world and can be heard on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps & Jody McBrayer. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Between Facebook and YouTube, they have received more than 100 million views on their videos. Voctave currently has 4 albums that are digitally available on all platforms.
New date change for Jackson Street closure.
New road closure notice!
Thank you!
VOCTAVE is back!
An Evening of Disney and Broadway Music!
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Marion Performing Arts Center
General Seating $15
Three ways to purchase tickets:
Online: https://bit.ly/2poyd3c
Marion Schools Central Office
Email: Dconwill@msd3.org
Attention Patriots!
See you Monday morning!
Attention Patriot Nation!
From Marion School District to Patriot Nation!
Attention MSD Families: Just a reminder
Make plans to join the MJHS and MHS Bands on Tuesday, December 10th for their winter concert!
Performances will include the 7th-Grade Beginning Band, 8th-Grade Band, 9th-Grade Band, High School Band, Jazz Band and more!
6:00 PM at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Hope to see you there!
'Tis the season for giving! MHS is having it's annual canned food drive starting today December 2-12. Boxes will be placed in the main office as well as many classrooms that are participating in collecting canned food items for Hope House.
The holiday season is full of opportunities to give to those who can’t afford to put nourishing meals on their family’s table.
And we desperately need to take advantage of these opportunities.
Though hunger may sound like a problem of the past – since obesity is often the more visible and talked-about issue – this is far from the truth. More than 49 million Americans live in food-insecure households, and 16 million of these people are children.
What hungry families need is not the Kraft Mac & Cheese that’s been sitting at the back of our pantry for two years, or the ketchup we never got around to using. Rather, they need healthy, high-quality foods that promote good eating habits any improved overall health.
Below is a link with even more information & suggestions for what is the best foods to donate and why... https://eating-made-easy.com/10-best-foods-donate-food-drive/
As an introduction into the probability unit in AP Statistics, Farrah McFarland's students watched and discussed the game show, Deal or No Deal. The students played the game in class, and throughout the game they discussed the changing probability (as the number of cases decline) in winning a high amount. They students weighed their odds in whether they should settle for a small offer or continue playing for a large amount. Click the link for more photos.... http://bit.ly/2qE6Pi1
Sound Fuzion is coming to the MPAC again this year to perform for the MHS students!
Sound Fuzion is a contemporary student music ensemble from the University of Memphis whose mission is to entertain, educate, inspire, and inform. Our repertoire includes all forms of contemporary music including current and classic pop, rock, country, and R&B.
Sound Fuzion is made up of nine singers, a five-piece rhythm section, two audio engineers, and a performance and marketing/media coordinator. Our creative team of students is directed by faculty members, Lawrence Edwards and Jon Frazer, who guide the group on its musical journey. Sound Fuzion tours throughout the mid-south, performing for corporate events, schools, universities, and city functions.
Being in Sound Fuzion offers its members a one-of-a-kind opportunity to create music, learn the ins-and-outs of performing / touring, all while pursuing a degree of choice with a full tuition scholarship at the U of M.
For 30 years, passion, dedication, talent, and professionalism have made Sound Fuzion one of the most respected ensembles of its kind.
For even more information about this dynamic student group click the link below!
https://www.soundfuzionmemphis.com/
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 teacher Séverine Bourgneuf and the MSD French teacher Amanda Rich have been working together for the past year to connect their students across the globe. In addition to practicing their language skills, the students in both countries are able to learn more about each other's culture through these letters. Marion students are also realizing just how much in common they have with teenagers from France. C'est fantastique!
Patriot Nation:
Funeral services for Elmer West will be held tomorrow Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Clearly, his passing leaves a huge void in both the Marion School District and in our community.
In an effort to afford as many associated with the Marion School District as possible an opportunity to attend the services, ALL MSD Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
The Marion Patriot family lost one of our finest last night with the passing of Elmer West. Elmer made a great impact on so many in our region. Patriot Nation please keep his wife Jenny, his sons Landon and Caleb, his daughter-in-law Julie, his sister Melissa Kohl and their families in your thoughts and prayers. You are all loved and he will be greatly missed by so many.
Attention Marion Patriots: The dinner program is cancelled tonight, November 14th. It will restart Monday, November 18th from 4 to 5:30.
Due to a broken water line, Marion High School will be closed tomorrow Thursday, November 14th. All other schools in the district will be open. ASU students will need attend class at ASU.
Thank you!
Paul Johnston
Principal
Marion High School
Attention Marion Patriots:
The dinner program is cancelled tonight, November 13th. It will restart tomorrow November 14th from 4 to 5:30.
Basketball season is fast approaching...
The Marion Patriots will host the Siloam Springs Panthers Friday in the first round of the 6A State Football Playoffs. We hope you can come out and support the football team, band, and cheerleaders.
Game time is 7:00
Admission is $6-- This price is set by the Arkansas Activities Association. Also, only 2019-20 AAA Passes will be accepted. NO Patriot Passes or Marion student/athlete or employee ID passes will be allowed for admission.
https://snacksafely.com/snacklist-20191112.pdf
Important message from our Health Services Department:
Good evening Marion Patriots,
Due to the forecast for frigid temperatures, near record- level wind chills and possible frozen precipitation for tomorrow morning – MSD will delay school start time tomorrow- Tuesday, November 12- until 10:00 a.m.
Bus routes will run 2 hours later than normal.
We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for some, but the safety of our students, faculty and staff remains a top priority for our School District.
Fall Senior Night
Día de los Muertos is a Spanish tradition. It is believed that when a person passes away family and friends create an Ofrenda for their loved one to come back and enjoy once a year. Children, teenagers and pets are remembered on November 1st., and adults on November 2nd. Ofrendas typically include: a loved one’s picture, papel picado, candles, flores de cempasúchil, soap, water, pan de muerto, and calaveras de azúcar. Each ofrenda is customized by adding the loved one’s favorite food, drinks, and mementos.
Spanish II students created shoebox Ofrendas for themselves to see in 100 years from now!! 🖤🏵💀🕯
A dedication to the deceased
Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations!
Day of the Dead is a rare holiday for celebrating death and life. It is unlike any holiday where mourning is exchanged for celebration.
FOR MORE PICTURES CLICK THE LINK BELOW...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ulzwpXkf1AhDkpccA8UTJSrdTuy2V_VA
Tickets are still available at MSD Central Office until 4 p.m. or at the door tomorrow night.
Good evening Patriot Parents,
Tomorrow, your student will bring home a paper packet of work. These packets will have 5 days worth of work. This work will be used in the event the district is closed due to inclement weather or for any other reason. There will be a cover sheet explaining the procedure on how and when to complete the work. Please keep these packets in a safe place. If you have any questions please call your building administration. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
💗October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the MHS Patriots took time to honor survivors and lost loved ones. ❤️💓💙🏈
Big shout out to the mommas, grandmas, cousins and aunts! 💗
💙❤️BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!💙❤️
It’s been a busy week, but not too busy to celebrate the folks that help make MHS what it is today!!
🤗🤗🤗HAPPY BOSS’S DAY to our FABULOUS ADMINISTRATORS!!! 🎉🎉 🎉❤️❤️Celebrating with Beans, greens, cornbread & cake! 🎂
We can’t say it enough, OUR BOSSES ARE GREAT! 🤗❤️
Not pictured: Emily Hall
To see the MHS Marching Band at one of our magnets click here --> https://photos.app.goo.gl/bGFGvwqX3XShVv8AA
We love Marion Sonic! Yes we do! Thank you Marion Sonic for showing your love and support of our Marion Patriots Homecoming Week!
Attention Marion Community!
Marion School District Central Office decorated the office to show their Patriot PRIDE during Homecoming week! GO PATS!
A Flu Clinic is coming to a campus near you! Click this link ---> https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/ to register online. Or you may return the paper version of consent to your child's school nurse. The paper form was sent home with your child. Here is the Flu Clinic schedule: Oct. 10- VPA/MJHS Oct. 11- HCGC/7th grade/K-8 ALE Oct. 14- MST Oct. 15- MHS/9-12 ALE/ Central Office Important note: There will be no nasal mist available at the school flu clinics.
Get your tickets TODAY!
Performance Oct. 24th
Last few hours to give to St. Jude!
Cash/Check giving ends at 6:30. Online giving ends at 7:30.
http://events.stjude.org/TeamPatriot
A Flu Clinic is coming to a campus near you!
Click this link ---> https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/ to register online. Or you may return the paper version of consent to your child's school nurse. The paper form will go home with your child.
Here is the Flu Clinic schedule:
Oct. 10- VPA/MJHS
Oct. 11- HCGC/7th grade/K-8 ALE
Oct. 14- MST
Oct. 15- MHS/9-12 ALE/ Central Office
Important note: There will be no nasal mist available at the school flu clinics.
Don't forget to download all of MSD's great apps to stay informed and up-to-date!
Choir Concert at the MPAC...Don't miss it!
IMPORTANT Dinner Program Update!
Important Notice:
Patriot community, on October 5th and October 12, there will be police training on our campuses. Please do not be alarmed for training will be taking place. Both of these dates are on Saturdays and there will be no students present. Thank you.
John Evans
Director of Campus Safety
Coach Gray and members of the MHS Softball Team accepted an invitation to attend the AAA Championship Game at Autozone Park on Tuesday evening.
Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2019) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.
For more information about banned book week please click the link:
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned
A MESSAGE FROM ASU Mid-South:
We need your help. Only 16 days left.
As you may know, October 5 is our 2nd Left Bank Festival, our event to raise money for Greyhound men’s and women’s athletic scholarships. Last year was our inaugural event and we learned so much about how to make this year even more fantastic. We have one amazing event planned.
So what do we need from you, you ask? Well, I’m so glad you asked!
We need you to tell everyone you know. We need you to talk it up. We need you to go to our Left Bank Facebook page and share our posts on your own Facebook pages. Share on your Instagram pages. Email your friends and help us spread awareness. We need you to encourage your friends and families to come out and run(or walk) one of the races. We need you to come out and enjoy the amazing music that is lined up to play. We need you to come out and cheer on the cooking teams in the catfish cooking competition. In short, we need you!
https://www.facebook.com/leftbankfestival/
Dear Friends,
After watching the latest PATCAST, I came away humbled. I don’t take for granted the people who trusted Fred Leonard and I enough to buy-in what all the Hometown Showdown entails. At the center of this trust is the belief that we are put on God’s green Earth to make a difference. What have we done for the least of these? I ask this question, knowing that I’m cloaked in human frailty. I’m not perfect. We all aren’t.
However, there comes these rare moments when you know that what you are doing is right. The fact that we all are working together to make a difference in the lives of those who are going through battles that we cannot imagine. We can certainly answer the question above.
Here’s to you Patriot Nation. Watch this video and be blessed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm_pMbm-Pow&feature=youtu.be
Grandon
Who wants to support the Marion Robotics Teams?
Please Help us go to competitions and pay for robot tools/parts 🤖🤖🤖 We are selling Worlds Finest Chocolate Bars $1 each and the yummy goodies in the catalog are $7 each. Contact Krisma Smith at ksmith@msd3.org with your order and she will provide you with information as to where to drop off your money and pick up your delicious treats.
Volleyball’s version of the Hometown Showdown is TONIGHT! We host West Memphis in the PATRIOT ARENA! Let’s show up and show out, Patriot Fans! We need The Trench in full force! Everyone bring a navy towel and wear red to show our unity!
Format-
Start time is 4:30 NOT 5-
🏐7th grade, 2 sets to 25
🏐Jr. B, 1 set to 25
🏐Jr . A
🏐Sr. B, 1 set to 25
🏐Sr. A
Students
The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on the campus of Marion High School on October 16, 2019 at 8:00 am. You will be excused from classes on campus and at ASU-MS during the morning.
The cost of the PSAT/NMSQT is $17.00. There are a limited amount of fee waivers available.
Please sign up and submit payment to Mrs. Burleson in the counselors office. Please sign up by October 14th!!
Why should you take the PSAT/NMSQT?
PREPARE with SAT practice recommendations from Khan Academy based on your performance on the PSAT/NMSQT
ACCESS college planning resources that can help you explore careers, colleges, majors, scholarships, and more
ENTER the National Merit Scholarship Program for recognition and scholarships
CONNECT with colleges and universities
ASSESS your skill levels and readiness for college and career
GET suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
Celebrating in Mrs. Ledezma's class
Students getting ready for the 16 de sepiembre festivities last Friday. Students in Spanish class learned the history of Mexico's Independence Day and made papel picado flags on Friday. Today they are enjoying the festive day by sampling traditional street snack Chicharrones con salsa Valentina a traditional street snack in Mexico and listening to Mariachi music!
Check out the great photos here!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X3cd...
Notice: Please observe the new dinner hours. Thank you!
Patriot Nation,
Just wanted to provide a few updates.
1. The last day to order the commemorative Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown 2019 t-shirts and other commemorative items is Wednesday, September 18th. Our goal was to pre-sale 400 shirts. For every shirt sold, the Marion School District Foundation gets (in my Eddie Murphy voice) HALF!!!! See Linda Robinson for orders, purchase at JRK Printing, or log onto:
https://store.jrkprinting.com/store/product-view.html/103/30553
2. Mark your calendars for the Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown 2019 Media Day presented by Weems World Foundation. Media Day will be Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at ASU Mid-South at 1pm.
3. Don’t forget about the St. Jude Game Day Give Back:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/TeamPatriot
4. I need all of Patriot Nation to invade the tailgate area. I know it’s on the WM side, but so what!!!! We have Andre Coleman with ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance, Linda Wilson Of Dominion World Outreach Ministries, Tyler Ginn Of Premier Bank and others hosting tailgate tents. Don’t be a stranger.
A lot of cool things going on! We appreciate your support.
Regards,
Grandon Gray
See the breakfast flyer below:
MSD Families:
Choosing a school for your children is a very big decision. We sincerely appreciate your selection of our schools as the best option for your child’s future.
Please take a moment to provide some information that will help us continue to provide the best services possible to you and your student.
All responses are completely anonymous. Responses to anonymous surveys cannot be traced back to the respondent. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and your answers are appreciated.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/msdparentsurvey
Make Up Picture Day
Homecoming shirts are for sale until Wednesday, September 25. Order forms are coming home with elementary students on Tuesday. MJHS and MHS students can pick up a form from their offices. You can print a form by clicking on the following link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x61ND69HXvSEl0CrzkK_nyQkZQif1D5EZaW6QpNGUnI/copy
Introducing our new after school meal program. MSD food service will serve meals M-F 4:30-6:30. Free dinner meals are for children 18 and under only and must be accompanied by an adult! The program starts today. Dinner will be served at the Marion High School Cafeteria.
Good afternoon Patriot Parents. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we resolved the plumbing issue at Marion’s Visual and Performing Arts Magnet.
ALL campuses will be open tomorrow Monday, September 9th. See you all tomorrow and have a great Sunday afternoon.
As a result of plumbing issues- the MSD Visual and Performing Arts Magnet will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday September 6- for all students, faculty and staff.
All other schools in the Marion School District will be OPEN.
Thank you for your understanding.
We love you too First Baptist of West Memphis ❤️
♥️🇺🇸♥️HAPPY LABOR DAY! 🎉🎉NO SCHOOL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2!! 👏👏 Have a safe 3 day weekend! ♥️🇺🇸♥️
🎉🎉A HUGE congratulations to CHRISTI CARTER for being awarded MHS TEACHER OF THE MONTH!! 📚♥️📚 Your hard-work & dedication to your students is VERY much appreciated!!! 👏👏🎉🎉 ♥️💙GO PATS GO! ♥️💙
It's Game Day❤️🏈💙
🏈🏈🏈Show stars at 7pm at Patriot Stadium! Special thanks to Londa Hamrick for the Pic Collage!👏👏❤️🏈❤️
Let's do this PATRIOTS! #GoPats❤️
Feeling the love from First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas on game day!
Pep Rally at Patriot Stadium 8/30 at 11:15. College Students 3rd period starts at 9:40.
💉Blood Drive today at MHS: Med Pro-Ed Room 68. 💉
If you "See Something, Say Something" by downloading our student protect app today on iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marion-school-studentprotect/id1476241248 or Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shieldStudentProtectMRN&hl=en_US
R.I.S.E. & Reading Horizons training taking place today. Mary Inman and Straley Owen are equipping MSD educators with the tools to make vast improvements in literacy across all MSD campuses. Patriots love reading!
See training pics here --> https://photos.app.goo.gl/CMCsqYjhdV4BPeLG9
Keep up with MSD and your student's campus events by downloading our new app. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2yMKOOw or iPhone: https://apple.co/2OQhMZj.
We, as many others, have been monitoring the social media post that has referenced the threat of possible school shootings on August 29th.
Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as our own MSD Campus Safety staff, are vigilantly monitoring the situation. At present the threat is believed to be nothing more than a hoax. Moreover, nothing in the post specified our school district or even districts within our region.
Nonetheless, we will continue to monitor the situation and take prudent precautions to make certain that our students and staff remain safe. Please remember that you too can assist in keeping our campuses safe by simply reporting anything that you see or hear to any one of our local law enforcement agencies.
We will continue to keep you updated as information merits.
Thank you for your continued support, thoughts and prayers.
#OnePatriotOneCommunity
Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarships - Apply now for a chance to go abroad for a summer or for a year. Applications are due NOV. 1 for students age 15 to 19 .
Click her for application information--> https://5il.co/9qde
Click the link and apply today --> https://www.rotary6150youthexchange.org/
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 or scan the QR code to donate in honor of a student, in honor of a cancer patient, or even to represent their MHS graduation year!
http://events.stjude.org/TeamPatriot
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!
Download our new Student Protect App. If you "See Something, Say Something".
Click the link and add money to your child's EZSchool Pay Account. https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx
MSD Newsletter Monthly Overview
https://www.smore.com/whya2
Thank you for your support Crittenden Regional Hospital Foundation Board!
All students that are not in compliance with required immunizations have until October 1st to receive their missing vaccines. Vaccines can be given by a physician of your choice, the Arkansas Department of Health (735-4334) or by appointment at our School Based Health Center (739-5137).
We’re thrilled to announce Marion School District’s new app! It’s everything Marion
Schools, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2yMKOOw or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2OQhMZj.
Come and join us at lunch today!!
2020 MHS Sr Football Banner Presentation
https://www.facebook.com/londa.caudlehamrick/media_set?set=a.10217533208074060&type=3
Senior 2020 Parade
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10216572472936302&type=3
VERY IMPORTANT Marion Choir Parents Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
6:00 p.m. at the MPAC
Thank you Fellowship Baptist Church and Farm Bureau for your love and support of the MSD! ❤❤❤
Boys soccer tryout on August 20th after school from 3:30 to 5. Students should bring athletic clothes, cleats, water and shin guards and meet in the hot box.
Images of our grades 7-12 first day 2019
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/2019-first-day-grades-7-12
Counselors welcoming teachers on first day!!! Go Patriots Go!!
Join the MSD bus driver team!
Find your school menus here....
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/browse/72191
Tryout Alert! Lady Patriot Soccer
https://www.facebook.com/marionladypatriotsoccer/photos/a.1974786762622698/1991881117579929/?type=3&theater
Tomorrow is the first day of school. Click the link and add money to your child's EZSchool Pay Account.
https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx
Patriots Sports Network
MHS 2019-2020 Homeroom list
Report to homeroom Tuesday Morning at 8:00 am
Correction - Breakfast starts at 7:15 a.m. every morning.
All Marion School District campuses welcome back students Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Back to School
Marion Patriots July Wrap Up Newsletter
https://5il.co/99fr
Another community opportunity for your family and friends!
Open House - Coming to a campus near you!
http://marionar.apptegy.us/article/123365?org=msd
Marion School District is now accepting Free & Reduced lunch program. Click the links provided.
English: https://5il.co/92it
Spanish: https://5il.co/95aa
The deadline has been extended. Call Bartt Vaughn TODAY! Click the link for contact information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByP5Nlq2ZcFtZHd3bkFveE9iM3M3djdwRmJRUWFoM0p3NzhB/view?fbclid=IwAR3i5oQAsUbuo0-VobdO_QHKE4TgUE9pjtdRoAYXWyb5vNs2zMlmUgPwDx4
Here are a couple of opportunities for MSD families to have some fun AND get ready for the new school year.
Marion School District is now accepting Free & Reduced lunch program. Click the links provided.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/419363/Public_release.pdf
https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/food-services--302
Last Day of the Summer Feeding Program
If you ordered a FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL shirt, pick them up Wednesday 7/31 or Thursday 8/1 between 8 am - 3 pm, Mrs. McFarland's classroom in main building or during Open House 8/6 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
There are a few extra shirts, first come, first serve.
MHS Humanities building Room AA161
Important Parent Meeting!
Back to school flyer
Have a great summer!
