Marion-Florence USD 408

USD 408 Community,

Just a reminder that USD 408 will have NO SCHOOL tomorrow, March 6th, due to Professional Development/Work Day. School will be back in session on Monday, March 9th. Thank you for your support of USD 408!

A big thank you to the City of Marion Employees for greeting our students this morning! We appreciate you being here for Welcome Wednesday!

USD 408 Community,

The Marion Activities Complex (MAC) will be closed at noon on Thursday, March 5th until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6th due to Professional Development for USD 408 staff. Thank you for your continued support of USD 408!

USD 408 Community,

There has been lots of talk in and around the community about a book ban and the effects we have seen since. Please read the release from the district with information about what has transpired. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Wasmuth at 620-382-2117.

Thank you.

Hello USD 408 Community,

The Kansas Association of School Boards in coordination with the Marion County Special Education Cooperative #617 is conducting an online survey to seek input on desired characteristics of the new director at MCSEC. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed at the following link https://tejoin.com/scroll/580682974

Thank you to the MHS FFA for greeting our students today at Welcome Wednesday! We LOVE to see high school students back in our building!

Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for an elementary school secretary position for 2026-2027. Benefit package is available including health insurance. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. The application deadline is April 1, 2026. USD 408 is an equal education opportunity agency.

Marion is represented well at the Marion County Youth Entrpreneurship Challenge held at Tabor College this morning. Students will present their business ideas to judges between 9 and 11 this morning.

What a great day celebrating an incredible teacher! Today, Ms. Shayla Rahe, our freshman and sophomore language arts teacher, was honored with the prestigious Horizon Award at a special luncheon hosted by the Kansas State Department of Education. This award recognizes outstanding first-year teachers — only four secondary teachers in our region are selected. From inspiring thoughtful discussions to encouraging a genuine love of reading and writing, she has already made a lasting impact on her students in such a short time. Her passion, creativity, and dedication to her students truly set her apart. We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and can’t wait to see the many lives she will continue to shape in the years ahead. Congratulations on this incredible honor — our community is lucky to have you!

USD 408 Community,

Just a reminder that USD 408 will have NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16th as it will be P/T Conferences. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 17th. Thank you for your support of USD 408!

USD 408 Community,

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

USD 408 WILL BE HOSTING LEAGUE FFA FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

THE WALKING TRACK WILL BE CLOSED DURING THIS TIME.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF USD 408!

Congratulations to the Warrior Forensics Team! They traveled to Sterling today and took fourth as a team, losing only to Great Bend, Buhler, and McPherson. Individually, Jaxon Salsbury and Eldon Smith took first in Duet and qualified for state. Jaxon also took fifth in Solo Serious and Eldon took sixth in Prose. Gabrielle Stuchlik took second in Solo Humorous, qualifying for state. Rylee Thomas and Brooklynn Ottensmeier took fourth in Duet, and Rylee Thomas also placed sixth in Solo Serious. Ryker Salsbury took sixth in Solo Humorous. Ryker and Brooklynn both medaled in their first forensics meet. The Warriors will be back in action Thursday at Douglass.

It's Welcome Wednesday at MES! Coach Hett and the MHS Girls Basketball Team greeted our students this morning. We love having high schoolers in our building. Thanks Coach and Team for being here!

USD 408 Community,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th, will be early release at 2:00 p.m. Make sure your child has a plan at dismissal. Thank you for your support of USD 408!

There will be NO C boys game tonight with Remington! The JV girls game will be 3 quarters. Games start at 4:30pm!

The Ms boys game on Monday will starts at 4:30pm now. Sorry for the change, but this will help with transportation at MES and getting things cleared out

The MS A boys will play Monday Feb 2 at Marion at 4pm vs. Remington. It will just be 1 game. This game will be played at MES gym! No admission or concessions. Girls will play at Bennington vs. Berean at 6;20pm on Monday Feb 2nd.

5th grade families: Our bus returning from STARBASE is running a few minutes behind. Students are on their way back and will arrive shortly after dismissal. Thanks for your understanding and continued support of MES!

The JV girls basketball game today vs Council Grove will now just be 1/2 game. We will still start at 4:30pm.

USD 408 Community,

USD 408 will be in school at regular time today. If you find yourself needing extra time, please do so. Be safe and we will see you this morning! Thank you for your support of USD 408!