Marion Public Schools

Middle school football will begin Monday, August 24th at 6 PM. Bring a water bottle and the MHSAA Health Questionnaire. If your athlete did not have a physical last year, he/she will need a completed one before practicing. GO EAGLES!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Here's a link to our Reopening Plan: https://5il.co/jgz8 It should also appear at the top of our district website in a few moments. Stay tuned for even more in depth information about how our virtual only platforms will operate. I am hopeful I can get those posted and supported with an automated text to all parents by the end of tomorrow afternoon. Thank You, Chris Arrington

Calling all JUNIORS of 20/21!! MPACT is a student led group that drives a lot in our school. The junior class is currently unrepresented. Who amongst you is willing and passionate about deciding what goes on at MHS. Please email Ms. Baker, Mrs. Deighton or Mrs. Louwers ASAP! We believe in the leader in YOU!

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am hoping to get our Reopening Plan Posted later today and some other crucial communications as well. In the meantime check out this AMAZING SEEDS STORY!!!! MARION IN THE HOUSE!!! https://www.learningtogive.org/news/seeds-students-learning-about-water-testing

Ladies and Gentlemen: Please be advised tomorrow evening's Board of Education Meeting will be held virtually. Here's a link for those who want to attend: meet.google.com/way-omjr-nye

High school football, volleyball, cross country and sideline cheer begin next week! Football--Monday, August 10th from 5-8 PM. Volleyball--Thursday, August 14th at 3:30 PM at the park. Cross Country --Wednesday, August 12th at 8 AM. Sideline cheer--Wednesday, August 12th at 10 AM. In order to participate ALL athletes must have a physical on file in the high school office (last year's will suffice) AND a MHSAA Sports Health Questionnaire. This is a new form for 2020-2021 athletes. All forms are available in the high school office. More information to come regarding the start of middle school sports. GO EAGLES!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Our district reopening plan is done in draft form. Pending board approval on August 11th, we fully expect to back the starting date of this school year to SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2020. This will allow our entire staff to be highly trained on all safety protocols as well as our new virtual instruction programs. WE WILL HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR NO MATTER WHAT! The plan must be posted on the our website by August 17th, however we will post it sooner if conditions allow. Feel free to email me directly if you have questions: carrington@marion.k12.mi.us Thank You, Chris Arrington

Time for Tech upgrades!! To the students who currently have a district Chromebooks at home:  Our tech department is preparing to do a maintenance check/update and sanitize your Chromebook for use this school year. Please return this device on Tuesday, Aug  11 between the hours of 9:00 to 3:00 OR on Wednesday Aug. 12 between 3:30-7:00 PM. All devices (k-12 grade levels) should be returned to the elementary office at the elementary school.  If these times do not work with your schedule, please call 743-2836 and press extension 1 (central office). DON'T forget your charger (and your headphones and mouse, elementary students)!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Here's a link to tonight's Board of Education meeting. Due to government restrictions, the Board will meet face to face, but all others will have to join virtually. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Thank You. meet.google.com/wiq-iyrn-jwy

Worried about daycare for your child this fall? Don't worry! Marion Public Schools is partnering with a Marion grad and resident, Amber Gauge to host a daycare option for parents this fall. Right now, licensing with the state of Michigan is being wrapped up. Contact information, programming options, and pricing details to come soon. Please share this out! Stay Tuned!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen: I just wanted to provide an update to our students, families, and stakeholders on our return to school on August 24th. The district received news today that will allow us to offer EVERY KIND OF LEARNING for your children by the first day of school! You want a virtual experience only for child? WE WILL HAVE THAT! Virtual learning not your cup of tea? WE WILL HAVE COURSES AND CURRICULUM PLATFORMS THAT CAN BE TAUGHT FACE TO FACE! Do you find value in both of those platforms during this pandemic? OUR COURSES AND CURRICULUM ARE DESIGNED TO BE DELIVERED IN PERSON WHEN YOU WANT, AND VIRTUALLY WHEN YOU DON'T!!!!!!!!!! Our technical plan is not done yet, and frankly so many things are moving so fast, things change daily. Today's news is definitely going to drive our official plan. Thank you for your patience, but in the meantime know that Marion Public Schools will offer parents choices and peace of mind. Please know our teachers are awesome! They are helping choose the best platforms and are willing to get training between now and the first day of school to be skilled using the tools! Thank You, Chris Arrington

Ladies and Gentlemen: Please be advised the Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting at 6 p.m. Due to restrictions, all who wish to attend mist do so virtually. Here is a link for those interested: https://meet.google.com/ewx-piws-hqp

Please visit us at our website www.cmdhd.org Main Office 2012 E Preston Ave. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Administration 989-773-5921 FAX: Dear Parent/Guardian, July 24, 2020 An attendee of the Marion High School Graduation Friday, July 17th was likely contagious with COVID-19. We are recommending that everyone that attended the graduation monitor themselves for COVID-19 and follow COVID-19 prevention methods very closely until July 31st. The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread most commonly from person to person, through respiratory droplets made when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It spreads easiest when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet for at least 15 minutes). You can also get COVID-19 by having direct physical contact with someone that is infected, like touching, hugging, or kissing, as well as sharing eating or drinking utensils. It may also be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. Once infected, illness begins within 2 to 14 days. We ask that you help protect your family and your community from this disease by taking the following steps: • Watch for symptoms of COVID-19 illness, which are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. o It is recommended you get tested for COVID-19 if you do get symptoms. You can 211 or go to www.michigan.gov/coronavirustest for testing locations. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially before eating, after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. o If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick. • Avoid gathering in groups, stay at least 2 arms’ length (about 6 feet) apart from others, and stay out of crowded areas. • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. • Clean and disinfect surfaces that are touched often at least once a day. It is important to continue to do all of these things until COVID-19 is out of our communities for good. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our Coronavirus message center at 989-773-5921, ext. 1444. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. More information can also be found at: www.cmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Just want to make sure everyone knows our first day with students is August 24th! We miss our kids! Also, Administration and Teachers will be working with the Board of Education to put together several modes of instruction: In Person, Remote, and a Hybrid Model (a combination of In Person and Remote). We can't wait to see you on August 24th!

Volleyball conditioning will take place at the park on Thursday, July 16th at 6 PM.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Due to Government restrictions, tomorrow evening's Board of Education Meeting will occur virtually. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Here's the link for those who are interested: meet.google.com/pdj-jybr-pbm

Happy graduation week to the Class of 2020!!! Here are three important dates: Wednesday, July 15th at 7 PM: Practice Thursday, July 16th at 7 PM: Awards Assembly Friday, July 17th at 7 PM: Graduation Both the awards assembly and graduation will be by invite only; you must have a ticket in order to be admitted. Each senior will be given ten tickets for the awards assembly and graduation. We will be encouraging social distancing and following the governor's limit on gatherings. More specific information was emailed to each senior this morning (July 13th).

Dear Staff and BOE: There's a calendar invite for a finance meeting today at 2 pm for those who may want to attend virtually.

Ladies and Gentlemen; There will be a Board Workshop Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Due to the Governor's restrictions, The Board will meet at Marion Elementary. All others who wish to attend are invited to attend virtually. Here's the link: meet.google.com/gka-teop-qfs

Due to the holiday weekend and the heat, there will be no official conditioning for volleyball tonight (July 2).