Happy Veterans Day to our school's vets: Tim Ginn (U.S. Marine Corps), Sonya Lampley (U.S. Army), Jordan McBride (U.S. Army and Arkansas National Guard), James Hudson (U.S. Airforce); Not pictured: Di Granger (Army National Guard) and Joseph White (U.S. Air Force, Air Reserves, Navy Reserves, and currently Air National Guard).
MHS would like to acknowledge all of the military veterans. Thank you for your service. Happy Veterans Day.
Congratulations to Anna Wehrum for having been selected as a state semifinalist for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
Anna's next step is the selection process will be an in-person interview and USSYP qualifying examination, which will occur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. During this time, each semifinalist will take an exam about their knowledge of U.S. history, civics, and current public affairs. They will also sit with a panel of ADE employees and education specialists to answer questions about leadership and current issues. #ReptheM
Don't forget to set your clocks BACK this weekend!
If you missed picture day, then you have a second chance to say cheese for the camera!
Be safe out there, you guys!
Good luck to the Lady Patriots volleyball team. The ladies will be taking on the Van Buren Lady Pointers tonight in Van Buren at 7PM. The game will be livestreamed on MPAN.
Patriots got talent!!
Marion High School welcomed representatives from the Arkansas Department of Health and Be Well Arkansas to raise student awareness about the dangers of vaping, electronic cigarettes and nicotine addictions, thereby encouraging informed decision-making. Thanks to AWARE Counselor, Mrs. Jasmine Peel, for organizing this assembly.
MHS would like to recognize all of the women bosses out there with their own businesses. You rock!
Contact MHS Career Coaches Whitley Green, Tyler Poole, or Montel Smith about this event. They are always ready to help MHS students with their plans beyond high school.
MHS would like to recognize the heroic men and women who not only act quickly but also put their lives in danger to prioritize our safety. Thank you for your bravery.
National Navy day was established by The Navy League of the United States in 1922 to commemorate the founding of the Navy in October 1775 and the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, who was a strong supporter of the Navy. MHS salutes all those who have served and are presently serving in the U.S. Navy
National Civics Day honors the same day in 1787 when the first Federalist Papers were published and used as a philosophical basis for America’s Constitution. These Papers mark an important foundation of civic education and discourse in our country.
Today, MHS applauds all military personnel deployed around the world. Thank you for your service.
And the Lucky Duck of the week is.....Coach Holman!
The 2023-2024 Lady Patriot Soccer Team has earned the United Soccer Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The Award was created to recognize student athletes’ commitment to excellence in the classroom. This annual award is based on a team’s academic performance for the entire academic year. For a team to be considered, it must have a composite team grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) for all team members who appear on the official eligibility roster for the season.
The Lady Patriots Soccer Team has earned this award every year since 2021 in addition to earning The United Soccer Coaches Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award each of those years also. The Lady Patriots have had at least one player sign a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the collegiate level every year since 2021 providing opportunities for continued education and completion at the collegiate level. These achievements set our team apart from others, demonstrating our program’s commitment to achievement on the field and in the classroom. This further proves the importance of strong athletic programs in the education system
Don't forget about your flu shots on Friday!
October is Dropout Prevention Month, a time to focus on increasing awareness of the long-term effects on students, the economy, and society when students drop out of school.
The Alliance for Excellent Education reported that, on average, nongraduates earn $8,000 less per year; rely more heavily on public health services; are more likely to be involved in the criminal justice system; are more likely to rely on various sources of public assistance and welfare; often experience quality-of-life challenges as a result of lower income levels and higher rates of public dependence; and are less likely to vote, have poorer health, and have shorter life expectancies than graduates.
As recently as 2014, the National Center for Education Statistics noted 6.5% of all U.S. 16- to 24-year-olds were not enrolled in school and had not earned a high school diploma or equivalency credential. Let's keep our students encouraged!
And today's lucky duck is.....Ms. Terri Sturghill! Congrats!
