The afternoon of Sept. 17, 2025, Marion High School administrators were made aware of a video that reportedly showed students in possession of a firearm. Staff and administrators took action immediately, in cooperation with local law enforcement, and the students were removed from the building without incident. The weapon was found to be a BB gun.
Building administrators are conducting an ongoing investigation. The safety of our staff and students is top priority.
Dismissal was conducted as usual.
Marion Community Schools does not tolerate weapons of any sort on campus. Any student found to be in possession of such an item is subject to discipline up to and including expulsion, in accordance with school rules.
Marion Community Schools takes all reports of threats seriously. Safety of our students is top priority. All reports of threats are investigated. We are committed to a safe and healthy learning environment.
We would like to take this opportunity to urge anyone who notices anything suspicious while at one of our schools or at a school event to contact the nearest MCS employee immediately. In addition, we ask anyone who knows anything that threatens the safety of our students or schools to contact school or district administrators at any time.