Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on their fourth-place finish at the 6A State Marching Contest, held Wednesday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock! For a school-record fourth straight year, Marion earned a First Division (Superior) rating at the state contest.
With their First Division rating, Marion has the opportunity to qualify for the State Sweepstakes Award if they earn First Division ratings at the State Concert Contest in April.
For complete contest results and a wrap-up of the band's stand-out season, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3249530
Community Reading Night is coming to Marion!
Join us Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center for an evening of reading, interactive literacy activities, and community connection. Children will take home books, and families will have the chance to meet community partners and enjoy a special reading by one of our own students.
Bring a canned food item if you can, to support our fall food drive benefiting local families.
Community Reading Night is hosted by the Center on Rural Parenting, Greenways at Marion, and Marion School District. All families are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Read more at the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3205010
Join us Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center for an evening of reading, interactive literacy activities, and community connection. Children will take home books, and families will have the chance to meet community partners and enjoy a special reading by one of our own students.
Bring a canned food item if you can, to support our fall food drive benefiting local families.
Community Reading Night is hosted by the Center on Rural Parenting, Greenways at Marion, and Marion School District. All families are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Read more at the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3205010
Ruth Hegwood-Mills, Director of Federal Programs, and Dr. Latoya Beale, Director of Student Services, represented the Marion School District at the NAEHCY conference in Nashville, Tenn. The conference provided valuable learning opportunities to strengthen the district’s support for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Through this professional learning experience, they gained information to help address the unique needs of these students, reduce barriers to educational success, and strengthen connections to essential resources. Their participation reflects Marion’s ongoing commitment to ensuring every student feels supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.
While attending, Mrs. Hegwood-Mills also presented on Bright Futures Marion, sharing the initiative with fellow educators and advocates. Her presentation provided an opportunity to highlight Marion’s commitment to supporting students through community partnerships.
We are proud of these leaders for continuing to learn, collaborate, and advocate for students while sharing the meaningful work taking place in the Marion School District!
Through this professional learning experience, they gained information to help address the unique needs of these students, reduce barriers to educational success, and strengthen connections to essential resources. Their participation reflects Marion’s ongoing commitment to ensuring every student feels supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.
While attending, Mrs. Hegwood-Mills also presented on Bright Futures Marion, sharing the initiative with fellow educators and advocates. Her presentation provided an opportunity to highlight Marion’s commitment to supporting students through community partnerships.
We are proud of these leaders for continuing to learn, collaborate, and advocate for students while sharing the meaningful work taking place in the Marion School District!
Congratulations to our 2026 MHS Homecoming Court!
Read all about these young women by clicking the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3214269
Read all about these young women by clicking the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3214269
Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on being named Reserve Grand Champion at the Eastern Shore Classic Saturday in Daphne, Ala.! The band posted a season-high score of 96.01 in competition against 15 bands from Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama, finishing just 0.7 points behind Grand Champion Ocean Springs.
Marion earned first division ratings in Music, Visual, and General Effect. The band placed second overall in Music, Visual, General Effect, and Percussion, and the Color Guard placed third overall. Soloists Patrick Rath and Keivon Robinson were named Best Overall Soloists.
For more, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3213947
Marion earned first division ratings in Music, Visual, and General Effect. The band placed second overall in Music, Visual, General Effect, and Percussion, and the Color Guard placed third overall. Soloists Patrick Rath and Keivon Robinson were named Best Overall Soloists.
For more, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3213947
Marion Junior High School is proud to recognize 11 students from its 8th and 9th Grade Choirs for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 All-Region Choir auditions. Nine students earned positions in the All-Region Choir, while two were selected as alternates.
All-Region Choir Selections include:
- Brooklyn Stewart – Soprano 1, 8th Chair
- Jirah Thomas – Soprano 2, 15th Chair
- Jermiyah Smith – Soprano 2, 17th Chair
- Deariea Vaughns – Alto 1, 12th Chair
- Reagan Malone – Alto 1, 17th Chair
- Aaliyah Stokes – Alto 2, 28th Chair
- Kylie Shick – Alto 2, 31st Chair
- Ava Skubick – Alto 2, 40th Chair
- Landon Layman – Bass, 4th Chair
All-Region Alternates include:
- Alex Claunts – Alto 2, 3rd Alternate
- Tamera Chism – Alto 2, 4th Alternate
These accomplishments reflect the students’ hard work, musical growth, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to each student for representing Marion Junior High School so well!
As a reminder, the Marion Choirs will present their Fall Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct.) 27, at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Families and community members are invited to attend and support our talented student musicians!
For more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3213367
All-Region Choir Selections include:
- Brooklyn Stewart – Soprano 1, 8th Chair
- Jirah Thomas – Soprano 2, 15th Chair
- Jermiyah Smith – Soprano 2, 17th Chair
- Deariea Vaughns – Alto 1, 12th Chair
- Reagan Malone – Alto 1, 17th Chair
- Aaliyah Stokes – Alto 2, 28th Chair
- Kylie Shick – Alto 2, 31st Chair
- Ava Skubick – Alto 2, 40th Chair
- Landon Layman – Bass, 4th Chair
All-Region Alternates include:
- Alex Claunts – Alto 2, 3rd Alternate
- Tamera Chism – Alto 2, 4th Alternate
These accomplishments reflect the students’ hard work, musical growth, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to each student for representing Marion Junior High School so well!
As a reminder, the Marion Choirs will present their Fall Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct.) 27, at the Marion Performing Arts Center. Families and community members are invited to attend and support our talented student musicians!
For more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3213367
Please join us next Tuesday night, Oct. 27, for our Fall Choral Concert.
The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Marion Performing Arts Center and will feature performances by the MHS Concert Choir and the MJHS 8th and 9th grade choirs. Students who qualified for Senior and Junior All-Region Choir honors will also be recognized.
The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Marion Performing Arts Center and will feature performances by the MHS Concert Choir and the MJHS 8th and 9th grade choirs. Students who qualified for Senior and Junior All-Region Choir honors will also be recognized.
Join us for Community Reading Night on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marion Performing Arts Center!
The Marion School District, the Center on Rural Parenting (CRP), and Greenways at Marion are teaming up to bring families an evening full of reading, interactive literacy activities, and fun for all ages. Children, parents, educators, and community partners will come together to celebrate the joy of reading and build stronger connections between home, school, and community.
Families from Marion, West Memphis, Memphis, and surrounding communities are invited. Bring your children and come be part of the evening.
To read more about this exciting event, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3205010
The Marion School District, the Center on Rural Parenting (CRP), and Greenways at Marion are teaming up to bring families an evening full of reading, interactive literacy activities, and fun for all ages. Children, parents, educators, and community partners will come together to celebrate the joy of reading and build stronger connections between home, school, and community.
Families from Marion, West Memphis, Memphis, and surrounding communities are invited. Bring your children and come be part of the evening.
To read more about this exciting event, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3205010
It’s Homecoming Week at Marion High School, and we are excited to welcome home alumni, showcase school spirit, and celebrate the pride and energy of our school community!
REMINDERS:
- Homecoming Parade: 2 p.m. Thursday on the Marion Quad
- Homecoming Presentation: 6:30 Friday at Southern Bancorp Stadium
- Homecoming Game: 7 p.m. vs. Sheridan
For more Homecoming information, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3202445
REMINDERS:
- Homecoming Parade: 2 p.m. Thursday on the Marion Quad
- Homecoming Presentation: 6:30 Friday at Southern Bancorp Stadium
- Homecoming Game: 7 p.m. vs. Sheridan
For more Homecoming information, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3202445
Just a reminder that flu shot clinics will be held this week at the following Marion School District schools:
Tuesday, Oct. 20: VPA and MJHS
Wednesday, Oct. 21: HCGC and 7GA
Thursday, Oct. 22: MST and ALE
Monday, Oct. 26: MHS
Please check with your child’s school for details!
Tuesday, Oct. 20: VPA and MJHS
Wednesday, Oct. 21: HCGC and 7GA
Thursday, Oct. 22: MST and ALE
Monday, Oct. 26: MHS
Please check with your child’s school for details!
Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on their dominating performance Saturday at the Paragould Marching Invitational! Marion swept all class and division awards en route to a Grand Championship!
The full slate of Marion’s awards is as follows:
- 1st division guard
- 1st division percussion
- 1st division Band
- Best in class Music
- Best in class Visual
- Best in class Guard
- Best in class Percussion
- Best in class Band
- Best in class soloist: Mya Harris
- Blue division 1st place visual
- Blue division 1st place music
- Blue division 1st place guard
- Blue division 1st place percussion
- Blue division Grand Champion
- Overall Grand Champion
To read more, about the band as they enter the final stretch of their season, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3199671
The full slate of Marion’s awards is as follows:
- 1st division guard
- 1st division percussion
- 1st division Band
- Best in class Music
- Best in class Visual
- Best in class Guard
- Best in class Percussion
- Best in class Band
- Best in class soloist: Mya Harris
- Blue division 1st place visual
- Blue division 1st place music
- Blue division 1st place guard
- Blue division 1st place percussion
- Blue division Grand Champion
- Overall Grand Champion
To read more, about the band as they enter the final stretch of their season, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3199671
Congrats to MST third grader Ja’Kayla McIntosh on being selected to participate in “A Day in the Mayor’s Shoes,” a new program of the Marion Chamber of Commerce that gives students a chance to share their ideas for the city and experience local leadership firsthand.
Ja’Kayla was selected after submitting an essay on how she would make Marion a better place. She will join Mayor Tracy Brick on her daily duties this Friday.
“What stood out most about Ja'Kayla's essay was how much she thought about others, as well as her city, and how she could make life better for both,” said Trisha Bloodworth, Director of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. “Her essay showed a caring heart and thoughtful ideas for making a difference!"
To read more, follow the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3195346
Someone is dead. But they weren’t supposed to be.
This week, the MHS Theatre Department presents “This Murder Was Staged” at the Marion Performing Arts Center, a whodunnit turned completely on its head. When the wrong person ends up dead, the night spirals into secrets, suspicion, and more twists than anyone saw coming.
And just when you think you’ve cracked the case, the play delivers one last surprise: It has TWO possible endings. Which one will you see?
WHERE
Marion Performing Arts Center
SHOWTIMES
Thursday through Saturday at 6 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
TICKETS
Adults: $10
Students with school ID: $5
Come see how the mystery unfolds. After all, it’s only a play... right?
Congratulations to the Patriot Pride Marching Band on their outstanding showing at Saturday's Power Band Classic at Lake Hamilton! Marion swept the Class 6A competition, earning first place in class and third place overall against 19 of the top bands from Arkansas, Texas, and Tennessee.
Marion also took home five Best in Class awards:
- Best in Class Color Guard
- Best in Class Percussion
- Best in Class Music
- Best in Class Visual
- Best in Class General Effect
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3186704
Marion also took home five Best in Class awards:
- Best in Class Color Guard
- Best in Class Percussion
- Best in Class Music
- Best in Class Visual
- Best in Class General Effect
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3186704
MARION HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS EARN ALL-REGION HONORS!
Marion High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our choir students who participated in the 2026 Arkansas All-Region Choir Auditions!
These talented students demonstrated their musical excellence, dedication, and hard work, earning recognition among some of the region’s finest young vocalists.
🎵 MIXED ALL-REGION CHOIR:
- Nicole Blankenship – Soprano 1, 14th Chair
- Kiersten Johnson – Alto 1, 19th Chair
🎵 TREBLE ALL-REGION CHOIR:
- Abbigail Williams – Soprano 2, 39th Chair
🎵 ALL-REGION ALTERNATES
- Mya Harris – Soprano 2, 49th Chair
- Nadia Hawkins – Alto 1, 50th Chair
Under the direction of Dr. Alvin Coleman Jr., these students have worked diligently to develop their vocal skills and represent Marion High School with excellence.
We congratulate each of these outstanding students on their accomplishments! Their success reflects their commitment to musical growth and the continued excellence of the Marion High School Choir program.
Congratulations! We are MARION PROUD!
Marion High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our choir students who participated in the 2026 Arkansas All-Region Choir Auditions!
These talented students demonstrated their musical excellence, dedication, and hard work, earning recognition among some of the region’s finest young vocalists.
🎵 MIXED ALL-REGION CHOIR:
- Nicole Blankenship – Soprano 1, 14th Chair
- Kiersten Johnson – Alto 1, 19th Chair
🎵 TREBLE ALL-REGION CHOIR:
- Abbigail Williams – Soprano 2, 39th Chair
🎵 ALL-REGION ALTERNATES
- Mya Harris – Soprano 2, 49th Chair
- Nadia Hawkins – Alto 1, 50th Chair
Under the direction of Dr. Alvin Coleman Jr., these students have worked diligently to develop their vocal skills and represent Marion High School with excellence.
We congratulate each of these outstanding students on their accomplishments! Their success reflects their commitment to musical growth and the continued excellence of the Marion High School Choir program.
Congratulations! We are MARION PROUD!
Congratulations to MHS, MJHS, and 7GA on being recognized by the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy (OEP) as “Beating the Odds” schools for posting high growth on the ATLAS exam!
Read more about this great recognition by following the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3165722
Read more about this great recognition by following the link below!
https://www.msd3.org/article/3165722
Happy Fall Break, Patriot families!
As a reminder, students are off from September 30 through October 12, and we hope it's a great break. Classes pick back up on Tuesday, October 13.
The first nine weeks of the school year are behind us, and we couldn't be prouder of everything our students have accomplished. Whether you're hitting the road or staying close to home, we hope you get some well-earned time to relax and recharge.
Enjoy the break. We'll see you on the 13th!
As a reminder, students are off from September 30 through October 12, and we hope it's a great break. Classes pick back up on Tuesday, October 13.
The first nine weeks of the school year are behind us, and we couldn't be prouder of everything our students have accomplished. Whether you're hitting the road or staying close to home, we hope you get some well-earned time to relax and recharge.
Enjoy the break. We'll see you on the 13th!
Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on their strong start to the competitive season Saturday at the Conquistador Classic in Olive Branch, Miss.! The band took first place in their class and also earned first-place honors in Color Guard and a second-place finish in Percussion.
Read all about it at the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3159623
Read all about it at the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3159623
Our K–2 students at MST are putting in the work during Red Gear Intervention time!
Teachers are providing targeted, small-group phonics instruction designed to meet students right where they are. Students are actively practicing letter-sound relationships, word building, and other foundational reading skills through hands-on learning.
Every sound. Every word. Every day. Building stronger readers!
Teachers are providing targeted, small-group phonics instruction designed to meet students right where they are. Students are actively practicing letter-sound relationships, word building, and other foundational reading skills through hands-on learning.
Every sound. Every word. Every day. Building stronger readers!
The Marion School District and its six schools made major gains on 2026 state letter grades, with every school in the district posting growth in the point totals, resulting in letter grade jumps for five of the six schools. The letter grades and school scores were released Thursday by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Overall, Marion schools gained a staggering 565.88 total points in the state’s accountability system, representing a combined jump of 11 letter-grade levels across the district. This progress reflects months of intentional, targeted effort in our classrooms, with every campus demonstrating measurable growth and several schools making dramatic multi-grade leaps.
“Ultimately, these grades make it clear that the strategies we have implemented in our classrooms are working,” said Dr. Glen Fenter, Marion superintendent. “Student success does not happen in a vacuum – it requires great teaching, and it requires a commitment to building an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. That’s what is happening in the Marion School District.”
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3137173
Overall, Marion schools gained a staggering 565.88 total points in the state’s accountability system, representing a combined jump of 11 letter-grade levels across the district. This progress reflects months of intentional, targeted effort in our classrooms, with every campus demonstrating measurable growth and several schools making dramatic multi-grade leaps.
“Ultimately, these grades make it clear that the strategies we have implemented in our classrooms are working,” said Dr. Glen Fenter, Marion superintendent. “Student success does not happen in a vacuum – it requires great teaching, and it requires a commitment to building an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. That’s what is happening in the Marion School District.”
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/3137173