The holiday season is still a few weeks away, but we want to give all Allen Elementary families the best chance to arrange their schedules so that you can attend our special holiday programs - so we're sharing the schedule now!
All programs will be on Dec. 12 in the gym. Here is the schedule for the day:
(Note: Preschool schedule will be provided when available.)
Marion Unified Sports is selling peeler cards with discount coupons for area restaurants. The cards are $10 each, but have more than $200 savings!
You can help cover the cost of supplies, transportation, and apparel for our Unified teams by purchasing a card or helping to sell cards.
Marion Community Schools is seeking artwork for its annual holiday cards. This competition is open to all Marion Community Schools students (including Marion Regional Career Center). Winning artists receive a $75 Walmart gift card!
There will be a free dental and vision clinic at McCulloch Junior High School, 3528 S. Washington St., on Sunday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (This is sponsored by an outside source, but we are providing the location for them to hold the event.) It is a walk-in clinic provided by licensed professionals for anyone wanting a free vision exam or dental care. They will also have glasses available for $10 pair if you choose from their frames. No ID or insurance verification is required.
Marion High School’s state-of-the-art planetarium will put on a special show that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon, which happened in the summer of 1969. Come learn about the history of humans and space travel — and the milestone that astronaut Neil Armstrong called “one giant leap for mankind”.
The public is invited to MHS for “To Go to the Moon and Back Safely”. The show will last approximately one hour. Showings will be as follows:
Calling all area families: YOU are invited to the annual Fall Fest hosted by Early Head Start of Carey Services and Little Giants Preschool - Head Start!
Join us for this fun festival that focuses on health and safety. The event will last from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at the Grant County Family YMCA, 123 Sutter Way, Marion. It is open to all families in Grant and Blackford counties with children ages 0 to 12, and it is FREE!
Some of the features of the Fall Fest include
The Marching Giants invite you to view their 2019 field show for free right here at Marion High School!
The 2019 show is “Spirits of the Past” — an ode to the storied history of the Marion Marching Giants, and the tradition of Marion Giant Pride that is as strong as ever today!
The free community performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marion High School’s Dick Lootens Stadium. The Marching Giants would like to invite all Marion Community families, staff, and the entire community to come out and enjoy the show!
Marion Community Schools social workers invite you to a special night of family fun at Culver's in Marion!
Dine to donate! A portion of your purchase of Culver's food and ice cream will go to MCS social workers, to help assist students with various needs.
There will also be face painting!
This special event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. We hope to see YOU there!
>> Want reminders about the event? RSVP on our Facebook event page!
Did you miss the Arts in Action faculty recital featuring Marion Community Schools' talented art and music teachers? You can check out the show here:
Tickets for the Marion Giants football home opener against Eastbrook are on sale starting this morning in the Athletic Department!
(NOTE: MCS students in grades 7 through 12 get in free with a valid student ID. Marion High School students who need an ID should see Mrs. Craig in the main office; McCulloch Junior High School students should contact their main office for ID information.)