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Thank you, Monty and Valerie Hill! 🎶❤️💙

The Marion School District would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Monty and Valerie Hill for their leadership, dedication, and impact on the Patriot Pride Band. Since arriving in 2020, they set out to elevate Marion’s band program to one of the best in the state -- and they delivered.

During their time at Marion, the Hills helped grow the program from fewer than 150 students to nearly 400, earning 15 ASBOA Sweepstakes Awards, 10 grand championships, and countless All-Region and All-State honors, among many other honors and recognitions.

As Monty takes on a new role as Director of Bands at Henderson State University and Valerie begins a well-earned retirement, we wish them both nothing but the best. Their legacy of excellence and pride will continue at Marion for years to come.

To read more about the historic success of the Marion Band under the Hills' leadership, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2715463

Congratulations to Miguel Cutanda on being selected for this year’s All-State Male Chorus! This prestigious recognition follows a highly competitive audition process featuring outstanding student vocalists from across the state, making this an exceptional achievement. Miguel's selection is a testament to his dedication, musical skill, and consistent commitment to excellence, as well as the support of our school community.

We are incredibly proud of Miguel and this well-earned honor. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating him on this remarkable success!

Congratulations to the Marion High School Band members who earned All-State Band honors Saturday during auditions held at the University of Central Arkansas. All-State Band is composed of students in all classifications and is earned through a rigid region qualifier and all state audition process.

The Marion All-State musicians will perform at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference, set for Feb. 19-21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

Good evening, Patriot families. Due to hazardous roadways and continuing Arctic conditions, the Marion School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!

MJHS Quiz Bowl Team's own players, Miles Cleek and Kevin Bingham, earned top honors at the Little Rock Central Quiz Bowl Tournament this past weekend. Both made the tournament's All-Tournament team!

Miles competed on the 8th grade team and averaged 96.7 points per game. He was ranked 3rd out of 77 students in the 7th and 8th grade category.

Kevin, a 9th grader, averaged 52.5 points per game and ranked 9th out of 54 9th graders.

Congrats to these two MJHS students on this amazing accomplishment!

If you'd like to learn more about quiz bowl, contact Mr. McBride (jmcbride@msd3.org).

It's Tuesday, so here's a heads-up for all of you Patriots who park in the senior parking lot at Marion High School: This parking lot will be closed on Friday, August 8. Please park in the arena parking lot.

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Congratulations to 7GA's Jessica Jefferson on being named the Arkansas Mid-Level School Counselor of the Year by the Arkansas School Counselors Association! The award is presented annually to school counselors in Arkansas who showcase leadership, collaboration, professional development, and exemplary conduct in their implementation of comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs. ArSCA recognizes three school counselors annually, one from the elementary level, one from the middle school/junior high level, and one from the secondary level. To read more about this tremendous honor, follow the link below: https://www.msd3.org/article/2183751

Congratulations to Marion Quiz Bowl Coach Jordan McBride on being named the 6A Quiz Bowl Coach of the Year! The honoree is selected by Quiz Bowl coaches from across Arkansas. The Marion Quiz Bowl team recently wrapped up a successful season, with strong performances at both Regional and State competitions. To read more about the Quiz Bowl season, follow this link: https://www.msd3.org/article/2152999

Good morning, Patriot families. Due to the threat of hazardous weather this afternoon, and out of an abundance of caution, the Marion School District will dismiss at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Thank you, and stay safe!

Good afternoon, Patriot families. Due to hazardous driving conditions that remain in many parts of the district, the Marion School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!

Good evening, Patriot families. Due to inclement weather, the Marion School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!

Good evening, Patriot families. Due to forecasted weather conditions, and out of an abundance of caution, the Marion School District will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!

Third graders at Marion Math, Science & Technology Magnet took a bite out of science on Thursday as they participated in an exciting hands-on learning project -- dissecting dogfish sharks. Assisted by students from Marion High School and parent volunteers, the younger students explored shark anatomy up close, applying scientific principles they’ve been learning throughout the year. As they examined the internal organs of the sharks, students made real-world connections to their lessons on marine biology. The dissection allowed them to better understand how sharks function as predators in the ocean ecosystem. To read more about this hands-on educational project, follow the link below! https://www.msd3.org/article/1827241

Congratulations to the Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band on being named Grand Champion of the Mid-South Classic for the third year in a row! In addition to being named Grand Champion, Marion earned Best-in-Class awards for Color Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major, as well as awards for Best Music and Best Visuals in its Division. Kayden Harris was also named best soloist, and Marion had the top overall score out of the out of the 16 bands competing and was the only band to earn a superior rating! To read more, follow the link below! https://www.msd3.org/article/1805968

Students have until October 1 to complete required vaccinations, and the Marion School District is urging families to complete the required immunizations or risk not being able to attend school. Vaccinations can be completed at many local doctor’s offices and medical centers, but one of the easiest ways for students to get their vaccinations is via the Marion School-Based Health Clinic, located inside Marion High School. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All forms of insurance are accepted. In addition to vaccinations, the clinic can do bloodwork, labs, preventive care, and almost everything except X-rays, which are referred elsewhere. The clinic also does physicals for Marion athletes and offers mental health therapy for students and staff. Any student can get treatment at the clinic by getting a signed consent form from their parent For more information, families can contact their student’s campus nurse. The School-Based Health Clinic can be reached at 870-739-5136. For more, follow the link below. https://www.msd3.org/article/1772504

Gifted and Talented Referrals: The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is currently accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2024-25 school year. If you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information.

Have you thanked a school counselor this week? This is the time to do it! This week, The Marion School District is joining school districts across the country to celebrate National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association. With a standards-based, student-focused approach, school counselors play an essential role in our schools, helping students learn academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, apply interpersonal skills, and plan for postsecondary options. Every student deserves a school counselor … be sure to celebrate your school counselor this week and beyond! #NSCW2024

Substitute teachers needed! To learn more about this opportunity in the Marion School District, visit https://ess.com/

REMINDER: The Marion School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.