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District, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School
Published: 3/22/2023

A Marion Community Schools elementary robotics team is headed to the VEX IQ State Championship, the first Marion squad to do so at our elementary school level! In addition, three teams from Justice Intermediate School are headed to state finals. All teams will compete this weekend in Indianapolis.  

Frances Slocum Elementary’s E Team earned their state finals berth by claiming the Teamwork Champion Award during the Wabash League Finals on Feb. 3. 

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District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, McCulloch Junior High School, Marion High School
Published: 2/27/2023

Marion High School Drama is bringing the modern classic Once Upon a Mattress to the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center this spring.

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District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School
Published: 2/16/2023

Marion Community Schools invites families of children who will be starting kindergarten next school year to attend our Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Please bring your kindergartner-to-be with you!

Marion Community Schools Kindergarten Roundup, April 13, 2023

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District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School
Published: 2/9/2023

Families can begin their application for Little Giants Preschool for the 2023-24 school now.

Little Giants Preschool encompasses Marion Community Schools' Head Start, Title 1, On My Way Pre-K, and Special Services-funded programs. There are several factors considered when determining which program a student will be enrolled in, but there will be a common start to the application process for all applicants for the 2023-24 school year. Students must be 3 years old by Aug. 1, 2023, and must live in Grant County. 

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Frances Slocum Elementary School
Published: 2/7/2023

Frances Slocum Elementary invites all caregivers for our 2nd- through 4th-graders to a special informational meeting just for them, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. (This had been previously scheduled for 2/9, but was rescheduled to 2/16.) Dinner will be provided!

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District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, McCulloch Junior High School, Marion High School
Published: 1/23/2023

Coming up at the Walton: A children's literature classic comes to life!

You don't want to miss the upcoming musical A Year With Frog and Toad, a great outing for the whole family.

The show is being put on by the CSA Theatre Company, which features many Marion Community Schools students (as well as others from around the county).

Building:
District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School
Published: 1/19/2023

Building:
District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, McCulloch Junior High School, Marion High School
Published: 1/4/2023

Coming up at the Walton in a few weeks: A children's literature classic comes to life!

You don't want to miss the upcoming musical A Year With Frog and Toad, a great outing for the whole family.

The show is being put on by the CSA Theatre Company, which features many Marion Community Schools students (as well as others from around the county).

Building:
District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, McCulloch Junior High School, Marion High School
Published: 11/22/2022

Congratulations to these winning artists, who will be featured in the annual MCS holiday cards:

Marion Community Schools 2022 holiday card, artwork by Jocelyn Flowers, Grade 8, McCulloch Junior High School

Jocelyn Flowers, Grade 8, McCulloch Junior High School

 

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District, Little Giants Preschool, Allen Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, McCulloch Junior High School, Marion High School
Published: 11/11/2022

Here's a special opportunity open to all Marion Community Schools students (and other local kids)!

Information provided by the Hostess House:

The Hostess House is offering a new opportunity this year to help boost holiday spirits in Christmas City, USA: a tree and wreath decorating contest for kids 16 and younger.