Attention Patriot Graduates of 2020,
Last evening our MSD School Board approved the following:
On Monday, July 6, the Marion School District will submit a request for approval from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for a proposed 2020 Marion Patriot Graduation Ceremony.
The proposed date for the event is Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the Marion School District Arena. We hope to have confirmation of approval for the event within a few days.
This is intended to be a brief diploma ceremony- not a full-scale traditional graduation. However, we will be releasing the first-ever MSD Virtual Ceremony video at noon on the same date that will contain many of the elements of a traditional ceremony.
To adhere to the guidelines for social distancing and face coverings as prescribed by the Arkansas Department of Health and DESE, the graduation will be closed to the general public.
However, each graduate will be allowed to have two escorts to accompany him/her during the ceremony.
Graduates and escorts will line up on the lower and upper hallways of the Marion Junior High School, maintaining a distance of 6 feet between each graduate and their escorts.
Escorts will stand in the hallways with the graduates and proceed with the graduates into the arena for recognition. Graduates will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, while their escorts will walk along the base of the stage. After the recognition, the graduates and their escorts will exit the arena.
All graduates and escorts will be required to wear masks for the duration of the ceremony. Escorts are NOT required, but up to two are allowed per graduate. Escorts must be at least 21 years of age and submitted to Principal Paul Johnston for prior approval. Escorts should arrive in dress casual attire and be comfortable standing and/or walking for as much as an hour.
Lifetouch Photography will be on hand to provide photographs of the graduates. Graduates will be allowed to remove their masks briefly for the Lifetouch photograph. No other photographs will be allowed in the Arena. The ceremony will be live-streamed for the benefit of family and friends. Details for viewing will be released shortly.
More details to come. Please remember this proposed event is still subject to approval from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
To be better prepared to fully implement the ADE Ready For Learning model and in response to guidance from local medical professionals- the MSD Board voted this evening to delay the school start date to August 13. Specific details regarding what the start of school will look like on August 13 will be released next week.
Please take a few minutes to sign up your student athlete to Dragonfly. All Marion School District athletes grades 7-12 must create a login and complete paperwork on Dragonflymax.com. This is an Arkansas Activities Association requirement for the 2020-21 school year. A number of people have signed up, but have not completed the necessary paperwork. The AAA has recently added two forms to their required list. Please make sure all forms are completed. Dragonfly has also recently completed an update. We have attached an example for your convenience. Thank you for your help with this matter and your support of Patriot Athletics.
Tennis Tryouts have been delayed to July 14th and July 15!! You must have a current physical in order to tryout!!! Please schedule below for tryout times:
July 14: Girls tryout
9:00–returning players from 2019
10:00–new players
July 15: Boys Tryout
9:00–returning players from 2019
10:00–new players
US Pediatricians Recommend Kids Return to School This Fall Despite Risks
Attention 7th-12th Grade Parents:
Today is the last day to sign up for cheer tryouts. Marion Cheer Tryouts will be on July 8-10. The sign up form is available through this link --> https://bit.ly/3ieyFHH
The deadline is TODAY! Don't miss it.
REMINDER: ATTENTION LADIES INTERESTED IN VOLLEYBALL GOING INTO GRADES 7-12. Registration deadline is this WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st! Click the link to register. https://bit.ly/2ZVzEGc
Attention Patriot Parents/Guardians:
The Marion School District has emailed an important survey to our parents and guardians. If you do not see an email please check your spam or junk folder. If you did not receive the email, you may visit the Marion School District Administration building at 200 Manor Street to complete a paper version of the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Monday, June 29 by 5 pm. Thank you for your time and participation.
Attention Patriot Parents/Guardians:
The Marion School District has emailed an important survey to our parents and guardians. If you do not see an email please check your spam or junk folder. If you did not receive the email, you may visit the Marion School District Administration building at 200 Manor Street to complete a paper version of the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Monday, June 29 by 5 pm. Thank you for your time and participation.
2020 Seniors need to check your school email and fill out the survey pertaining to graduation. An accurate count is needed, as of now only 125 out of 299 potential graduates have responded. If your name is not listed in the survey you will not participate in the traditional graduation ceremony scheduled on July 16th at 10:00 AM. If you want to participate fill out the survey before 3:00 PM Friday, June 26th. We have to submit a plan for approval to the department of education. A plan can't developed without an accurate count.
The Dragonfly student athlete information system is a requirement set forth by the Arkansas Activities Association for the 2020-21 school year. Currently, the system is being updated to simplify the enrollment process.
While all student athletes must enroll, we encourage parents and guardians to wait for the updates to be completed before logging into an account. We will update our social media when the update is complete.
Thank you for your patience.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INQUIRY
from the
City of Marion
Office of Economic Development
As a City of Marion resident or stakeholder, I ask that you take a moment to complete a very short survey concerning the possible planning and development of a Recreational Park Plaza near the Highway 77 corridor of Marion. This survey is part of a grant submission for funding of the future Sultana Disaster Museum.
The survey can be found on the city website at https://www.marionar.org/notice-of-public-inquiry. There is also an option on the page to download a printable form that can be mailed, or scanned and emailed, to our office. The deadline for submission is July 30, 2020.
Thank you for helping us gather this information as we attempt to continue to move Marion forward!
Tracy Brick
City of Marion Director of Economic Development
There are PreK spots still available at VPA.
Attention senior class of 2021!!!
Prestige by Lifetouch is coming July 20, 2020 through July 23, 2020 for your senior portraits. Be on the lookout for your postcard to come in the mail. You will need to go on Prestigeportraits.com to schedule your appointment time. No walk ins are allowed so you must confirm an appointment to be photographed on these days.
Despite our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in developing a plan for a 2020 MHS Prom that even remotely complies with current public health directives. Therefore, we are saddened to announce that we have no choice but to cancel the proposed July 11 MHS Prom.
We are very sorry. Better days are coming.
Substitute teacher opportunity.
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Marion School District is accepting sealed bids for music instruments. The bid documents are linked at the bottom. The sealed bid opening is Friday, June 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. CDT. Bid questions may be directed to Tim Taylor at or 870.761.1812.
Technical questions about the instruments may be directed to Monty Hill at or 575.528.8403.
FY21 Music Instruments Sealed Bid Request -->https://5il.co/he4n
Marion HS Bid Specifics & Quantities --> https://5il.co/he4o
CONGRATS COACH GRAY! We are so proud of you!
REMINDER:
ATTENTION LADIES INTERESTED IN VOLLEYBALL GOING INTO GRADES 7-12. Registration deadline is JULY 1st! Click the link to register.
https://bit.ly/2ZVzEGc
