Marion Public Schools

Summer learning is HOT! This summer we have focused on math and reading. Most of our students benefited from the skills that they already knew, like fact fluency and problem-solving, but also gained a deeper understanding of topics that they may have struggled with during the school year. Students followed their workshop menu each day, and of course, they slipped in some fun activities and theme days to keep motivated. Thank you to all students and teachers who helped with our summer school program.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Marion will continue with our "late start Wednesdays". School will start at 9:00 am at the elementary; school will start at 8:50 am at the high school.

Tomorrow is our last WAVELENGTH WEDNESDAY!!! If your haven't joined the fun, please plan to come for some math tutoring. Mrs. Deighton will help with your summer math workbook, a math concept that has always bugged you, or play a math game. This is available at the elementary from 11-2 tomorrow! Call or stop by and get on the same wavelength with math before next school year!

SEEDS Marion students traveled to Hartwick Pines National Forest in Grayling, MI. They hiked the Old Growth Trail and learned to identify different trees. They also visited the old logging museum and learned about what life was like in an old logging camp.

A great opportunity for young players to work on basic basketball skills in a fun and motivating environment!

SEEDS Marion students learned about electrical circuits. They created their own functional Harry Potter wands that really light up using popsicle sticks, tape, copper wire, and batteries.

Have you joined us for lunch in the Marion Elementary School Cafeteria yet? This is the LAST week we will run this free program. Free meals are available to children 18 years of age and under. This program will run through August 3 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We hope to see you there.

At Marion Public Schools we strive to provide exceptional and personalized education to all students. On August 8th we ask that you vote in the special election to renew our Operating Millage. This renewal will be for a period of five years, 2024-2028, and is inclusive to provide funds for operating purposes. Our Operating Millage is essential to us fulfilling our mission. This millage is a renewal; it will not be a cost increase to homeowners. As always, we thank you for your support.

Welcome to Kindergarten! All kindergarten students are invited to a fun morning of adventure as we learn about all of our school routines and meet our classmates. This event will take place Thursday, August 17th from 9:00 am - Noon. All enrolled kindergarten students will be receiving an invitation in the mail soon. Please RSVP to Mrs. Jolly in the elementary office (231.743.2836).

Reminder: Sideline cheer will begin on Tuesday, August 1st at the high school from 2-3:30. This program is for students entering 6-12 grade. Contact Coach Hoffman for more information.

Marion Public Schools are now enrolling new students for the 2023-2024 school year. There are many features to our school: small school setting, after school programs, hands on learning, rigorous curriculum, free breakfast and lunch, athletics, one to one technology, and a dedicated, caring staff, just to name a few. Please call the school today to set up an appointment. 231.743.2836

Hey Marion Elementary! Guess what is going out in the mail today? Information regarding your teacher, first day of school and open house. We are so excited to see you SOAR this year.

Marion Football Youth Camp will be held on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM for grades 3-8. This camp is free of charge for all Marion students.

It's a Wavelength Wednesday! If you're an incoming 1st - 8th grader, come for some math tutoring to help with your summer math workbook, get help with a math concept that has always bugged you, or play a math game. Mrs. Deighton is available at the elementary from 11-2 today! Call or stop by and get on the same wavelength with math before next school year!

Are you interested in becoming a sideline cheerleader? The first practice will be Tuesday, August 1st from 2-3:30 at the high school for athletes entering 6-12 grade. Coach Hoffman will provide a schedule and more information during the first practice. You must have a physical on file in order to participate. Old Fashion Day parade will also be discussed, along with passing out uniforms to those participating.

SEEDS Marion students learned all about chickens! Student leader, Kinley Eising, led a lesson about the life cycle of chicken using a poster she created. Then each student group used STEM engineering supplies to engineer the best chicken hutch of the future that they could imagine.

SEEDS Marion students are learning to put gratitude at the center of their lives. Here they are during our social emotional lesson at breakfast learning and writing down what they are grateful for and putting their thoughts on the gratitude tree.

SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Sports physicals will take place at the High School on August 4th starting at 9AM. There is a $20 fee. Call the high school office to schedule an appointment. All athletes must have a current sports physical that has been conducted on or after April 15, 2023, on file in the high school office before they can participate in practices and contests.

SEEDS Marion students learned about the power of the sun and how photographs used to be made. They picked items from nature and created their own "cyanotype" t-shirts.

Have you joined us for lunch in the Marion Elementary School Cafeteria yet? There is still time! Free meals are available to children 18 years of age and under. This program will run now through August 3 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We hope to see you there.