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Two MHS students advance in elite national math competition

Posted: Feb 24, 2017 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Two Marion High School math students have achieved a feat unheard of in at least a decade in Marion.

Senior Nicholas Spitzer and junior Elizabeth Wuertley have advanced to the second round of the American Mathematics Competition, the first step on the path to the International Mathematical Olympiad.

In all, 80 students at MHS participated in the American Mathematics Competition, half taking the AMC 10 (for freshmen and sophomores) and half taking AMC12 (for juniors and seniors). Nationwide, more than 150,000 typically take these tests, which consist of 25 multiple-choice questions. Approximately 5 percent of those taking each test qualify to advance to the second round — putting Nicholas and Elizabeth in elite company!

Next up, they will take the American Invitational Mathematics Exam, a 3-hour test consisting of 15 open-ended questions, on March 7. The top scoring students on the AIME are invited to take part in the USA Mathematical Olympiad, a nine-hour test taken over two days, consisting of 6 essay/proof examinations.

A few dozen students are typically selected based on the results of that test to take part in a summer program in preparation for the International Mathematical Olympiad — in which only a select few students compete on the U.S. team. The IMO brings together teams from more than 100 countries each year. The U.S. has won this competition for the past two years.

This national competition series is facilitated by the Mathematical Association of America and is dedicated to developing the next generation of problem solvers through friendly competition. We are so proud of Nicholas and Elizabeth, and we wish them continued success in the competition!

Giants spirit pins now available - get yours today!

Posted: Feb 24, 2017 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Show off your GIANT PRIDE with a spirit pin! It's the perfect accessory for spirit days, game days, and every day in between!

There's a limited quantity available, so get yours today! Only $2 each.

>> Click here for a full-size order form

Contact Melissa Bryant at the MCS District Office inside Marion High School. (Enter at Door 22.) If you have questions, call us at 662-2546.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Little Giants enrollment opens next month

Posted: Feb 23, 2017 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

The enrollment application period for the 2017-18 school year at Little Giants Preschool begins next month!

>> Click here for more information!

2/28 board meeting start time changed

Posted: Feb 22, 2017 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

The Feb. 28 meeting of the MCS School Board will start at 5 p.m. (instead of the usual 7 p.m.), so that those involved can attend the boys basketball sectional game at 6 p.m. at Bill Green Arena if they wish.

Get your Unified Basketball T-shirt today!

Posted: Feb 21, 2017 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Support our Unified Basketball team and our Champions Together program by purchasing a 2017 Grant County Unified Basketball T-shirts!

>> Click here for an order form

Some sizes are currently available for pickup from the MCS Special Services Department. Other sizes are available to order. Please contact Lisa Graham, lgraham@marion.k12.in.us, for more information.

Sizes S through XL are $15; 2XL is $17; 3XL is $18. All proceeds go to support the Champions Together program here at Marion Community Schools, and Special Olympics Indiana. Champions Together is a partnership between Special Olympics and the IHSAA. Click here to learn more!

Unified Sports is about teamwork, the joy of competition, and friendship. Please consider a donation to this great organization.

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