Last weekend, Mrs. Ellen Carlson was honored at the Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet. Her dedication and commitment to her students, their families, and our USD 408 staff continues to make a lasting impact. We are so proud to celebrate her achievements and the incredible work she does every day!
Over the past three weeks, Melissa Carlson has been leading the OPAA Jr. Chef Program with our 5th graders. We’re incredibly grateful for her dedication and the special experiences she creates for our students!
Thank you to the ladies at Signatures and CB Baked Goods for greeting our students this week for Welcome Wednesday.
Congratulations to the MHS Forensics team for a solid showing at the HOA League Meet. Five Warriors brought home medals. Alyera Koehn took third in Solo Serious and fifth in Poetry. Jaxon Salsbury and Eldon Smith took fourth in Duet. Willow Spence took sixth in Solo Serious. Rylee Thomas took fourth in Solo Humorous. The Warriors have eighteen days to prepare for State Champs!
Early Release Update: MHS and MMS will release at 1:45, MES will be dismissing at 2:00. Thank you!
USD 408 Community,
Just a reminder that today is an early release day. 2:00 will be dismissal due to the Marion Relays. Marion Relays start at 3:30 with MHS Baseball starting at 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of USD 408!
It's Welcome Wednesday! Thank you to Marion Marble and Granite employees for greeting our students! Always fun to see family members of students as well in the group.
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a part-time preschool teacher’s aide position for 2025-2026. Salary will be contingent upon experience. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. USD 408 is an equal education opportunity agency.
Due to field conditions, the JV Baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled. A make-up date will be announced if we can reschedule.
Congratulations to the Warrior Forensics team for a strong showing at the Marion County Coaches' Association Tournament. We picked up five additional state qualifications, which brings our team total to 15! Rylee Thomas double qualified taking first in both Solo Humorous and Prose. Sara Groening is now triple qualified after taking first in Oration. Jaxon Salsbury is now triple qualified after taking second in Solo Serious, and Keenan Lange is now double qualified after taking second in informative. The Warriors are now one entry away from having maximum entries at state. The Warriors will be back in action April 14 at the HOA League Meet at Sedgwick.
USD 408 Community,
The Marion Activities Complex (MAC) will be closed from April 5th through April 13th due to Prom set-up. The MAC will be opened back up on Monday, April 14th. Thank you for your support of USD 408!
It's Welcome Wednesday at MES! Thank you to the employees of PrairieLand Partners for greeting our students this morning! We appreciate you being here!
These FBLA students had an amazing state conference the past two days in Topeka. Six students placed in the top 4, qualifying them for the Nationals in Anaheim, California this summer!
Eli Klenda - 2nd Business Law Test
Jackson Howard and Jordy Raymer - 4th place Introduction to Business Presentation
Alexis Hostetler, Kenna Wesner, and Luke Wessel - 4th place Business Management test and presentation
Luke Wessel - 7th place Financial Math test
Harrison Beery - 8th Accounting II test
Alexis Hostetler, Taryn Kraus, and Erin Regnier - 8th Hospitality and Event Management test and presentation
Alexis Hostetler and Kenna Wesner - 8th International Business test and presentation
Harrison Beery, Eli Klenda, and Kadon Mercer - 8th Marketing test and presentation
Due to pool issues in Hutchinson, the girls swim meet in Hutch has been cancelled today. A make up date is being discussed and will be announced later.
USD 408 REC Baseball/Softball and Summer Swim signups have been extended until Friday April 4th. You can sign up online at the USD 408 website or pick up a paper form at any school office or on the REC Office door at the SAC.
The baseball game with Council Grove has been moved up to start at 3:30pm tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1st. The games are at Marion!
MES is looking for greeters for Welcome Wednesday next week on April 2! If your business or organization would like to sign up please contact Kris Burkholder.
Burkhkri@usd408.com
Due to field conditions at Ell-Saline, today's Baseball game has been moved to MARION! The game will start at 4:30 p.m.
Thank you.
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for an elementary school secretary position. 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 11, 2025. USD 408 is an equal education opportunity agency.
MES Families: Reminder that Kindergarten Roundup is Monday, March 24, 2025. Our current Kindergarten students WILL NOT have class on Monday, March 24, 2025. Students in PreK and students in 1st through 5th grades will be back in session on Monday! Thank you for your continued support of MES!