A new era is underway for the Marion School District band program, but its tradition of excellence remains unchanged.
With the departure of Monty Hill earlier this year, Kristen Shepherd has been tabbed as the district’s new Director of Bands. Shepherd has served as an Assistant Band Director with the district since 2022.
Joining Shepherd in the band program’s new-look leadership team are Andrew Coleman, who will lead the Marion Junior High Band program; Doug Young, who will be an Assistant Director for the high school; and Ethan Andrews, who will be a junior high Assistant Director. All three are continuing with the Marion Band program. Two additional assistant directors will also be hired.
“We have enormous pride in our band program here at Marion, and we are deeply grateful to the Hills for the leadership they have provided and the standard of excellence they helped establish,” said Dr. Glen Fenter, Marion superintendent. “At the same time, we are very confident in the future of the program under Ms. Shepherd’s leadership. Kristen has been an important part of our band’s success, and she brings outstanding experience, pedigree, talent, and vision to this role.”
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2827746
With the departure of Monty Hill earlier this year, Kristen Shepherd has been tabbed as the district’s new Director of Bands. Shepherd has served as an Assistant Band Director with the district since 2022.
Joining Shepherd in the band program’s new-look leadership team are Andrew Coleman, who will lead the Marion Junior High Band program; Doug Young, who will be an Assistant Director for the high school; and Ethan Andrews, who will be a junior high Assistant Director. All three are continuing with the Marion Band program. Two additional assistant directors will also be hired.
“We have enormous pride in our band program here at Marion, and we are deeply grateful to the Hills for the leadership they have provided and the standard of excellence they helped establish,” said Dr. Glen Fenter, Marion superintendent. “At the same time, we are very confident in the future of the program under Ms. Shepherd’s leadership. Kristen has been an important part of our band’s success, and she brings outstanding experience, pedigree, talent, and vision to this role.”
To read more, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2827746
Eighth graders earned some well-deserved fun at Thursday’s PBIS celebration! 🎉 After working hard through testing, students were rewarded for their positive behavior and dedication. Great choices lead to great rewards—way to go! 👏
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MJHS Awards
Spring Masquerade Dance
MJHS Presents Beetlejuice JR
PBIS Party Success! 🎉
Our 9th grade students had a blast celebrating outside with games, laughter, and well-earned fun. It was a great day to recognize positive behavior and build community. Way to go! 👏
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Ms. Banks’ class made great use of their time after ATLAS testing today by visiting the FACS classroom for a hands-on sewing lesson with Ms. Washington. Students had the opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and experience something new outside their usual routine. What a fun and productive way to spend the day! ✂️🧵
Mrs. Nash’s class got inventive after ATLAS testing by using their testing dividers to build a STEM tower! Students turned a simple testing tool into a fun and creative challenge, showing teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills along the way. Great job making the most of the day! 🏗️
MJHS Presents Beetlejuice JR
MJHS Awards
Atlas Testing @ MJHS
MJHS Presents Beetlejuice JR
Our Marion Junior High Students will take their ATLAS writing test tomorrow. This is a minimum 60-minute assessment. Students could randomly receive a narrative, an argumentative, or informative essay.
They have been preparing with their ELA teachers and understand what is expected - a multi paragraph response or a great story with dialogue! Encourage your student to do their very best.
After they complete their ATLAS reading test Thursday, they will receive their ELA score.
Be ready, Patriots!!!
Atlas Testing @ MJHS
MJHS Presents Beetlejuice JR
Tennis Tryouts 🎾
Assistant Principals and Deans like ours are hard to find—but when you walk into MJHS, you know you’ve found the very best.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate you more than words can say!
🏃♀️ MJHS Special Olympics Track & Field 🏃♂️
MJHS athletes showed up and showed out at the Special Olympics Track & Field events! From sprints and relays to jumps and throws, our students competed with determination, heart, and pride.
We are so proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes displayed by each athlete. You represented MJHS in the best way—giving it your all and supporting one another every step of the way.
Way to go, MJHS! 💙👏
MJHS is dipping into testing season!
Teachers kicked things off by “dipping” into a variety of delicious dips and snacks to fuel up for the upcoming tests. With full stomachs and positive energy, we’re ready to tackle testing season together. Let’s go, MJHS! 💪📚
Ms. Washington’s Family & Consumer Sciences students have officially wrapped up their sewing projects! 🧵✨ From learning how to properly use a sewing machine to practicing different stitches, these students showed incredible patience, creativity, and determination every step of the way.
We are so proud of their hard work—way to go, everyone! 👏
