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Tackling challenging academic material sometimes pays off in intangible ways, such as improved critical thinking skills and better preparation for college-level workloads. But for several Marion High School students, the reward was literal: a total of $5,900 cash in hand from the AP-TIP IN program was distributed recently.

Schools throughout the district have holiday programs planned. In addition, there are several community events we think our MCS families may be interested in. Since schedules are so busy this time of year, we want to share plans early! (We will continue to add more links as information becomes available.)

Click the links below to see details from each school and/or event.

School events

It's that time of year again: The Marion Community Schools annual holiday cards are now available to order!

On Friday, Nov. 16, prior to the start of the school day, Marion Community Schools administrators investigated a potentially unsafe situation.

Marion Community Schools is pleased that the hard work being done every day by our staff, students, and families has been recognized for excellent improvement by the Indiana Department of Education’s 2017-18 school grades.

A prominent structure at a high-traffic entry point into the city has a new owner, bringing new possibilities.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved the sale of the former Tucker Vocational School property, at the corner of Ind. 18 East and Pennsylvania Street, to Indiana Wesleyan University.

Marion Community Schools is proud to announce that choir students from three of our schools have earned spots in All-State Honor Choirs.

Calling all artists!

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!

FYI for our families on a local event coming up this weekend, put on by some great organizations aimed at making sure local families have what they need!

Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees invites letters of interest from individuals to serve on the Marion Public Library Board of Trustees. The appointment is from Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2022.

Eligibility requirements:

• Reside in the city of Marion.
• Reside in city of Marion for at least two years immediately preceding the appointment to the Library Board.
• Attend meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Marion Public Library. (Members serve without pay.)