Marion School District

06/08/2026

ATTENTION FAMILIES: We are currently experiencing a power and internet outage at Marion Junior High School, which is also impacting telephone service. Crews are working on the issue, and we hope to have service restored soon. Thank you for your patience!

06/05/2026

Another school year is in the books!

This year has been filled with hard work, perseverance, growth, and countless moments that won’t be forgotten.

To our students, thank you for your effort, your resilience, and the way you pushed yourself to learn and grow in so many ways this year. To our staff, thank you for the tireless commitment, care, and passion you bring to your work every single day. To our families, thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break.

To view the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year, use this link: https://aptg.co/-rfKb0

Have a great summer!

06/04/2026

Summer Feeding Program info here!

For more information, contact Melissa Lace, child nutrition director, at 870-739-5100 or [email protected].

06/03/2026

Today and tomorrow, elementary teachers are being trained by two presenters from UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute). This curriculum will be our foundational phonics starting next year! Everyone is excited about new learning to help our students achieve more success.

06/02/2026

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will require all Summer EBT (SEBT) recipients to reset the PIN numbers associated with their cards in response to reports of thefts of these benefits from out-of-state scammers.

For more information, including information on how to reset PIN numbers, follow the link below:

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will require all Summer EBT (SEBT) recipients to re...

05/28/2026

We are proud of these Marion students representing MHS this week at Arkansas Girls State, held at Harding University in Searcy. This photo was taken today at the State Capitol in Little Rock during the program’s final day activities.

Pictured from left to right are Kolbie Triplett, Trinity Smith, Isabel Schmidt, Piper McFarland, and Amanda Chen. Amanda was elected to a state office as treasurer, while Piper and Isabel were each elected to city offices. Trinity also campaigned for a state office during the week’s activities.

Congratulations to all of these students on an outstanding experience and accomplishment.

05/27/2026

The Marion Patriot Pride Band program is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members who will join the program for the 2026-27 school year.

Emily Norris joins Marion after working with marching band programs across west Tennessee and northern Mississippi, most recently at Lake Cormorant High School. Destiny Riddle brings a diverse background in music education, with experience in band programs throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Norris and Ms. Riddle to our band program,” said Marion Director of Bands Kristen Shepherd. “Both bring a tremendous passion for music education along with valuable experience in the classroom and performance settings. Their energy, talent, and commitment to students will make an immediate impact on our program. We look forward to the opportunities ahead as they help continue the tradition of excellence within Marion bands.”

For more, follow the link below:

The Marion Patriot Pride Band program is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members ...

05/27/2026

Elementary curriculum work continues with math and science teams digging into their standards and designing their unit plan!

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in military service to our country. We remember their sacrifice with gratitude and respect.

As a reminder, the Marion School District will be closed Monday (May 25) in observance of the holiday.

05/20/2026

What a great day it was last Saturday, celebrating the Marion High School Class of 2026!

If you missed the ceremony -- or just want to relive the moment -- check out the full graduation video below.

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