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Marietta City Schools Special. Different. Better. MCS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School district. Of the 21,035 public high schools examined by U.S.

Marietta City Schools (MCS) serve some 8,800 students at eight elementary choice schools—one of which is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Magnet—one middle school, one sixth-grade school, and one high school. On April 23, 2008, the school district became the first IB World School district in Georgia authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. With the addition of the IB Middle Years Program to the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) offered at Sawyer Road Elementary and the long-standing IB Diploma Program (DP) at Marietta High School, MCS is one of only a few school systems nationwide able to provide the full IB (K-12) continuum. For the fourth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report's annual list of the best high schools in the country, named Marietta High School (MHS) one of the best high schools in the nation. News, the magazine named MHS a silver medal winner, and ranked the school 1,463 nationally and 27th in Georgia

Our Homecoming Parade was one for the books! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and everyone who joined the fun...
10/19/2026

Our Homecoming Parade was one for the books! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and everyone who joined the fun on Friday. Congratulations to our 2026 Parade Winners!

Elementary Schools
1st Place | Sawyer Road – Where’s Waldo?
2nd Place | ELC – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
3rd Place | West Side – Sideways Stories from West Side School

Middle/High Schools
1st Place | MSGA Drama Club – Harry Potter
2nd Place | STARS – Fancy Nancy
3rd Place | HOPE – Book of Life

The Class of 2026 keeps raising the bar! Marietta High School students achieved an average ACT score of 22.4, outperform...
10/19/2026

The Class of 2026 keeps raising the bar! Marietta High School students achieved an average ACT score of 22.4, outperforming state and national averages for the seventh consecutive year!

Add that to a record-breaking 95.1% graduation rate and a third straight year of SAT growth. And the good news doesn't stop there! Swipe to see the record highs in Reading and Science!

At MCS, we’re preparing every Blue Devil for a future where college is in reach, no matter which path they choose. Read more on our website: https://ow.ly/X9js50ZZ4ta

Happy National Principals Month! Today, we’re sharing a chapter from Park Street Elementary Principal Johanne Gaddy's st...
10/19/2026

Happy National Principals Month!

Today, we’re sharing a chapter from Park Street Elementary Principal Johanne Gaddy's story, highlighting how a great teacher's influence extends far beyond the classroom.

Thank you, Mrs. Gaddy, for paying it forward and helping write the next chapter of Marietta City Schools’ story!

Introducing your 2026 MHS Homecoming Queen! Congratulations to Birdie Dixon, escorted by her father, Danjiro Dixon, and ...
10/17/2026

Introducing your 2026 MHS Homecoming Queen! Congratulations to Birdie Dixon, escorted by her father, Danjiro Dixon, and senior Andrew Roland. What a day to remember!

Relive the best moments of Homecoming 2026 in our story recap!

Homecoming Day is off to a great start, Marietta! Our Blue Devils kicked off the morning by visiting the West Side Sting...
10/16/2026

Homecoming Day is off to a great start, Marietta! Our Blue Devils kicked off the morning by visiting the West Side Stingers, while the MHS Homecoming Court celebrated at the Mother-Daughter Breakfast!

The festivities continue this afternoon! Here's another look at today's schedule and parade map to help you plan. See you soon!

Happy Homecoming, Marietta! From the parade and Fan Fest to the big game and crowning of our 2026 Homecoming Queen, it’s...
10/16/2026

Happy Homecoming, Marietta! From the parade and Fan Fest to the big game and crowning of our 2026 Homecoming Queen, it’s going to be a day to remember. Congratulations to the MHS Homecoming Court!

There’s still time to plan your day! Visit our website for everything you need to know about Homecoming 2026, and follow our stories throughout the day to join in on the celebration: https://ow.ly/rOsa50ZYimN

GO BIG BLUE!

📸: Johnny Walker

Learning Spaces are back! This free program brings families and young learners together for hands-on activities focused ...
10/13/2026

Learning Spaces are back! This free program brings families and young learners together for hands-on activities focused on reading, math, and life skills.

Want to jump-start your child’s learning? Visit one of our weekly locations and learn more here: https://ow.ly/lelM50ZXiv6

Happy National Principals Month! Today, we’re sharing a chapter from Sawyer Road Elementary Principal Jill Waldrep’s sto...
10/13/2026

Happy National Principals Month!

Today, we’re sharing a chapter from Sawyer Road Elementary Principal Jill Waldrep’s story and the first-grade teacher who helped her discover not only how to read, but how joyful and comforting learning can feel.

Thank you, Mrs. Waldrep, for helping write the story of Marietta City Schools!

10/12/2026

Happy National School Lunch Week!

To celebrate, we’re hearing from West Side Stinger Adele and her mother, who shared with the entire state what makes our Nutrition Team so special on GaDOE School Nutrition’s From the Lunch Line podcast. Adele even asked our School Nutrition Director, Dr. Cindy Culver, some hard-hitting questions in her own sit-down interview!

Thank you to our MCS Nutrition Team for fueling students with care every day.

Hungry for more? Watch the full episode here: https://ow.ly/ek6M50ZWTMC

MCS Families, don't forget! During Conference Weeks, students will dismiss early so teachers can meet with families and ...
10/10/2026

MCS Families, don't forget! During Conference Weeks, students will dismiss early so teachers can meet with families and share updates on student progress.

Need childcare after early dismissal? ASP will be available, with separate registration required.

Secure your spot here: https://ow.ly/OPZ250ZWw0R

Address

250 Howard Street NE
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17704223500

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