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Posted: Mar 06, 2019 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Our third-graders will be taking the IREAD-3 assessment during the week of March 18-22.

IREAD-3 is a test required by the state of Indiana to measure students’ ability to read and their ability to understand what they have read.

If you have a third-grade student, please make sure that your student is at school and on time every day during the week of March 18-22.

Please also make sure that your student is getting to bed early each night that week so he/she is well rested and has the best opportunity to stay focused. Finally, please make sure your student eats breakfast each morning. Trying to take a test with your stomach empty and growling makes it difficult to give his/her best.

YOU’RE INVITED: Family Night at Culver’s (3/11)

Posted: Mar 04, 2019 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

Originally posted Feb. 5, 2019

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, March 11, 2019, at Culver’s, 2307 S. Western Ave., Marion. We hope to see YOU there!

Riverview Elementary class closing in on Reading Championship

Posted: Feb 25, 2019 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

By Myla Townsend

Marion Community Schools’ very own Riverview Elementary School has earned a spot in the “Fantastic 4” of the WISH-TV “I Love to Read” challenge. Stacy James’ 21 third-grade students have achieved this position by reading on average an hour and a half each day as a class and continuing their reading at home independently.

For nearly the past 30 years, WISH-TV’s “I Love to Read” challenge has been an event many children in central Indiana look forward to. WISH-TV created the “I Love to Read” challenge to encourage students to enjoy recreational reading and reward them for doing so. WISH-TV partnered with the NCAA Team Works’ Readers Become Leaders Program to invite third-grade classrooms across 34 Indiana counties to join in this friendly competition.

The NCAA Readers Become Leaders Program aims to help teachers who are dealing with a literacy crisis that affects children of all demographics. Educational data have shown that if reading is below grade level by the fourth grade, students are four times more likely to drop out of school.

To help combat those statistics, James’ third-grade class has accumulated approximately 12,000 to 15,000 minutes of reading each week. The short term goal of this challenge is to encourage and reward students for their reading achievements. The long term goal is to develop their skills and inspire them to continue their education.

Marion Community Schools would like to congratulate Mrs. James’ class on this giant achievement and wish them good luck as they continue in the reading competition!

Black History Month: Giants you should know in the MHS Hall of Distinction

Posted: Feb 15, 2019 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

By Myla Townsend

In the midst of Black History Month, we’d like to honor some of our Marion High School alumni who have earned a spot in the Hall of Distinction. Becoming a member of the Hall of Distinction is one of the highest honors in Marion Community Schools.

The purpose of the Marion High School Hall of Distinction is to give lasting recognition to Marion High School graduates who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Marion Community Schools.

Furthermore, it is the purpose of the Hall of Distinction to promote more interest in Marion High School and to display before current Marion students, the success of past graduates who have contributed in making Marion schools exceptional.

2006 Inductees

Edmund Casey, Class of 1942, was the 1st African-American on staff at Bethesda Hospital, President of National Medical Association and a proud member of the U.S. Air Force
Oatess Archey, Class of 1955, was Indiana’s 1st African- American sheriff, an FBI Agent, an educator, athlete, and coach.

2008 Inductee

Bill Perry, Class of 1969, acted as a Chairman of the Diversity Leadership Council for the U.S. Military Academy (West Point). Perry was a manager in tech and financial services for AT&T and IBM. He currently is CEO at Global Performance Solutions.

2009 Inductee

Clark Beck, Class of 1947, was an Aerospace engineering expert. He worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He was also a professor and college administrator in Ohio, and education innovator in the STEM field.

2010 Inductee

Todd Nukes, Class of 2010, is currently the federal marshal for the district covering roughly one-third of northeastern Indiana.

2014 Inductee

Lennon Brown, is an honorary inductee. He served as principal of Marion High School and transformational leader.
James Arnett Wilson, Class of 1937, was a fighter pilot with the Tuskegee airman and an exceptional educator.

2015 Inductee

Greg Taylor, Class of 1988, is an Indiana State Senator, an economic development expert, and a business and finance attorney.

2016 Inductees

Zach Randolph, Class of 2000, is a three-time NBA All-Star, McDonald's All-American, and member of Marion Giants Athletic Hall of Fame.
Avis Stewart, Class of 1970, was a coach, teacher and community leader. Stewart is currently the interim President of Earlham College in Indiana.

2017 Inductees

Arthur "Art" Faulkner, Class of 1958, is a respected leader and philanthropist. He served as Department Director at Marion General Hospital and served on the Marion School Board for 12 years.
Latondra Newton, Class of 1986, is chief diversity officer senior VP for Walt Disney Co. and held multiple high- level leadership roles at Toyota Motor Corporation.

2018 Inductees

Earl Green, Class of 1940, was the First African-American postmaster in Grant County. He also served as a County Council Member, an accomplished airplane pilot, and author of poetry and short stories.
Carlton Rose, Class of 1980, is President of Global Fleet Maintenance and engineering for UPS.
Erika Davis Sears, Class of 1998, is a plastic surgeon specializing in hand surgery and recovery. She is particularly proud to provide care for Veterans with hand trauma.

Do you know of an outstanding Marion High School alum that deserves recognition in the MHS Hall of Distinction?

>> Click here to learn more about how you can nominate them

YOU'RE INVITED: Supermoons and Seasons at the MHS planetarium

Posted: Feb 13, 2019 by Patricia Gibson, Communications Director

By Myla Townsend

Marion High School’s state-of-the-art planetarium will put on a special show that explores weather and climate, along with the local night sky in spring and summer.

The public is invited to MHS for “Supermoons and Seasons”. The show will last approximately one hour. Showings will be as follows:

2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2
2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3

Admission is free, but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-seated basis. Come early for a spot on the day of the show. Doors will open about 30 minutes before each showing. Enter MHS through Door 22 at the front of the building. MHS is located at 750 W. 26th St.

The planetarium at MHS was renovated in fall 2012. It boasts state-of-the-art LED cove lighting; 5.1 surround sound system with JBL cinema series speakers that push 2400 watts of power; a Digitarium Kappa projector that broadcasts full dome shows; and seating for 54.

Marion Community Schools is pleased to be able to present this special show to the public and share our exceptional facilities with the community in this way.This is a great opportunity for a special experience with the family, right here in Marion!

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