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From the Indiana Department of Health:

Hoosiers aged 5-11 are eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine following authorization this week from the U.S. FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Indiana Department of Health is advising vaccine providers that they can begin administering boosters of the Pfizer pediatric vaccine to children in this age group whose last dose was administered at least five months ago. The Pfizer vaccine is the only one currently authorized for children ages 5-11.

It's time to say goodbye and good luck to our fourth-graders who are moving on to Justice Intermediate School next year!

Allen families with fourth-graders are welcome to attend our special recognition ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wedndesay, May 25, in the school gym. 

Let's celebrate the accomplishments of these students in elementary school as the move on to a new chapter of their educational career!

Article provided by Marion Community School of the Arts

Marion Community School of the Arts is offering a wide variety of summer programming for all ages in July, and enrollment is open. Camps are filling up fast, with opportunities to explore theatre, film, dance, and visual arts. CSA's teaching artists will bring introductory and intermediate level experiences, and lots of fun to 305 S. Adams St. in downtown Marion.

There are many special year-end shows and events coming up at Marion Community Schools. Come out and support our talented students and enjoy some music and art!

Wednesday, May 11

• Elementary music concert on the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center at MHS, click for details

Thursday, May 12

Several students were honored by the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees during its May 10, 2022, meeting for an outstanding achievement: a perfect score on the IREAD-3 test!

Congratulations, Giants! We are so proud of you!

From the staff at Little Giants Preschool:

We have started contacting parents whose children have been accepted for next year's preschool program. We have NOT contacted everyone yet, but accepted families will be receiving a text message by the end of this week. Packets will be mailed out this week, and should be to you by early next week. 

Please don't call us if you haven't heard from us - we have a LOT to do (we have almost 300 kids!), and are still in the enrollment process.  

Provided by Marion Community School of the Arts

The Community School of the Arts is now accepting applications for auditions for the CSA Theatre compANY 2022-2023 season!  

The CSA Theatre compANY is a pre-professional theatre training programming for students ages 8-18 that consists of classes in theatre, music, dance, and theatre production. In addition to training opportunities, the CSA Theatre compANY performs and produces 3-4 plays and/or musicals each season. Auditions will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 19 and 26.  

Students from around Grant County competed this week in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART). 

This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of substance use and abuse, and helps equip students to make healthy choices. It also gives participants the chance to win fun prizes! 

Marion Community Schools' All-City Art Show is coming to Marion High School once again!

Next week, students from around Grant County will compete in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART). 

This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of substance use and abuse, and helps equip students to make healthy choices. It also gives participants the chance to win fun prizes!