Happy Halloween from Marion Elementary!
REMINDER: The Marion Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its Second Blood Drive of the '25-'26 school year in the High School Media Center on Monday, November 3rd, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. You must be 16 (with a permission slip) or older to donate. Community members are welcome! Visit the link to claim a time or walk in when it is convenient for you! https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11617488
Don't forget to prepare for your donation by eating and hydrating well before your donation and bringing your signed permission slip if you are 16!
Fall Can Drive
Our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable program will start on Monday, November 3! We received a grant to provide a snack twice a week for all K-5 students! Here are the particulars:
*Snack will be two times a week unless it's a short week.
*The program ends September 30, 2026.
*Snack will be two times a week unless it's a short week.
*The program ends September 30, 2026.
First Quarter Honor Roll
Concert Rescheduled
Reminder: The Board of Education and Administration are excited to launch a new initiative to develop a three- to five-year Strategic Plan for our district. The next step in this process will be a retreat facilitated by MASB, held in two four-hour sessions on November 3rd and 10th, from 3:30–7:30 PM in the Marion Elementary Library. If you would like to be part of shaping this important work, please RSVP by calling the Elementary Office and providing your name and phone number. Thank you for your continued support of our school and community!
CTC will be closed Monday, November 3rd for professional development. CTC students must report to the high school by 11:10.
🎶 Band Concert Update! 🎶
The middle and high school band concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing everyone there to support our talented student musicians! 🎺🥁🎵
The middle and high school band concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing everyone there to support our talented student musicians! 🎺🥁🎵
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Special Board of Education Strategic Plan Meeting
Monday, November 3, 2025
3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Special Board of Education Strategic Plan Meeting
Monday, November 3, 2025
3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Marion hosted the 2025 WMD Championship Cross Country Meet on Wednesday, October 15. A big congratulations to the Grand Transverse Academy Girls and Mesick Boys Varsity teams for taking 1st place at the meet! In addition, a big shout out to all 1st and 2nd team All Conference Athletes this season to include Marion's own Junior Mason H who ran a 5k PR of 18:46 and 8th grader Brenden M who ran a 14:36 2mi!!
While we all run for our own reasons, every runner at this race had one of those reasons in common. Each race began with Pentwater's Coach Fatura saying these words:
"Today, as we line up for this race, we’re running for more than just time or place — we’re running for strength, courage, and hope. Every one of us is wearing a gray ribbon to honor our 8th grade WMD teammate and friend, Ben, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Ben’s fight reminds us what it truly means to be strong. A reminder that cross country — and life — aren’t just about how fast we go, but about never giving up, no matter how tough the course gets. Let’s all run this race with that same courage and determination because we are all on Team Ben."
We all ran for Ben and wish him the best as he continues his treatment. Post meet, Coach Fatura reflected, "I really do love how our small schools support one another in times of need." The cross country community amplifies that a hundred fold!
Full results can be found at: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/259617
While we all run for our own reasons, every runner at this race had one of those reasons in common. Each race began with Pentwater's Coach Fatura saying these words:
"Today, as we line up for this race, we’re running for more than just time or place — we’re running for strength, courage, and hope. Every one of us is wearing a gray ribbon to honor our 8th grade WMD teammate and friend, Ben, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Ben’s fight reminds us what it truly means to be strong. A reminder that cross country — and life — aren’t just about how fast we go, but about never giving up, no matter how tough the course gets. Let’s all run this race with that same courage and determination because we are all on Team Ben."
We all ran for Ben and wish him the best as he continues his treatment. Post meet, Coach Fatura reflected, "I really do love how our small schools support one another in times of need." The cross country community amplifies that a hundred fold!
Full results can be found at: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/259617
MHS Weekly Announcements
Canceled Concert
Choose your own SEL Adventure! hOUR 10 this week was filled with students enjoying activities such as pumpkin carving and bracelet making. Students get to pick from an offering of different SEL offerings to enjoy every few weeks that meet their needs and interests.
🎶 The Middle and High School Band Concert planned for October 29 has been canceled. We’ll share the new date once it’s confirmed—thank you for your understanding and continued support of our student musicians!
Football Playoff Information: The varsity football team will take on Portland St. Patrick in the first round of playoffs at Portland High School this Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5pm. All tickets must be purchased through Gofan. Cash and passes will not be accepted at the gate. #GoEagles!
The Marion Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its Second Blood Drive of the '25-'26 school year in the High School Media Center on Monday, November 3rd, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. You must be 16 (with a permission slip) or older to donate. Community members are welcome! Visit the link to claim a time or walk in when it is convenient for you! https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11617488
High School Weekly Announcements
MHS STAFF TRIVIA: The answer to last week’s clue was Mr. Teare! This week’s clues are: I've been at MHS for 10 years and as a student teacher. What did I do last summer? I read, fed a giraffe and shopped until I dropped! Who am I?
MHS STAFF TRIVIA: The answer to last week’s clue was Mr. Teare! This week’s clues are: I've been at MHS for 10 years and as a student teacher. What did I do last summer? I read, fed a giraffe and shopped until I dropped! Who am I?
Middle school boys basketball practice starts Monday, October 20, at the elementary school. Practice will start right after school and will end at 5:00. Your athlete must have a current sports physical on file before he can practice. #GoEagles