Results from State FBLA: Financial Statement Analysis 4th qualifying for Nationals (Harrison Beery, Vlad Harris, and Jaxon Salsbury) Entrpreneurship 7th (Eli Klenda and Kadon Mercer) Job Interview 8th (Rylee Thomas) Sports and Entertainment Management 6th (Eli Klenda and Jymer Raymer) We are still waiting on objective test results, but we are so proud of these students for their hard work this year!
about 1 month ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
FBLA students on day 2 at state.
The Financial Statement Analysis team.
State FBLA is off to a great start! Huge shoutout to our finalists: Financial Statement Analysis: Jaxon Salsbury, Vlad Harris, & Harrison Beery (presented today) Entrepreneurship: Eli Klenda & Kadon Mercer Sports & Entertainment Management: Eli Klenda & Jymer Raymer Job Interview: Rylee Thomas Good luck to everyone presenting tomorrow morning! We’ll find out the Top 10 results of presentations and objective tests tomorrow afternoon.
about 2 months ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
A group of FBLA students ready to head to lunch.
FBLA students ready to get back to their final tests of the day.
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.
about 2 months ago, Kristi Mercer
USD 408 Community,

The SAC will be closed all day on Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st until 1:00 p.m. due to the HOA League Industrial Arts / Art Festival. Thank you for your understanding and support of USD 408!
about 2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
A BIG thank you to St. Luke Hospital employees for all the fun this morning Greeting our students this Welcome Wednesday!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
Welcome Wednesday greeters
Greeting our students
greeting our students
A greeter with her students
A greeter with her students
A greeter with her students
Butler CC will have a parent information session tomorrow night during Pre-Enrollment.
about 2 months ago, Max Venable
Butler CC Parent Information Session Post. Marion Performing Arts Center at 7pm. Tuesday, March 24th. For parents who have students interested in taking dual-credit courses next year.
USD 408 Community,

Due to the high wind conditions that could cause damage to the front doors of the SAC, they are currently locked at this time. If you are wanting to walk the track this afternoon, please enter through the pool door from 2-5 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of USD 408!
2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
USD 408 Community,

At Monday's Board of Education meeting, the board approved a change to the end of the school year. The last day of school will now be Friday, May 15th instead of May 18th. Due to the lack of snow days used, USD 408 has decided to make this decision. Please make sure to note this change moving forward. Thank you for your continued support of USD 408!
2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
It's Welcome Wednesday at MES! We had some unusual and FUN greeters welcoming our students today!
2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
1 rhino, 2 cows, and 2 chickens greeted for Welcome Wednesday!
Greeters had to take a picture with Superintendent Mr. Wasmuth
High Fiving students as the entered MES.
Family picture with the cows!
Family pictures with the chicken
The chickens are not happy that we are having chicken patties for lunch.
USD 408 Community,

The Marion Activities Complex will be closed tonight to the public as a end of the year celebration will take place for the high school boys team. It will reopen tomorrow at 6:30 a.m.
2 months ago, 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!
2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
A big thank you to the City of Marion Employees for greeting our students this morning! We appreciate you being here for Welcome Wednesday!
2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
City of Marion Employees
City of Marion Employees
City of Marion Employees
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!

2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
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.
3 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
A letter to the community about the book study issue at the high school.
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
3 months ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
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!
3 months ago, Kris Burkholder
MHS FFA as greeters at MES.
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.
3 months ago, Kristi Mercer
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.
3 months ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
Jordy Raymer with his Kamera idea.
Addie Edmundson with her laser idea.
Kaylie Morrison with her photography business.
Clayton Thomas and Jaxon Kraus with their club calf business.
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!
3 months ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
Ms. Shayla Rahe received her Horizon Award from Dr. Watson.
Horizon award winner Shayla Rahe.
Ms. Rahe with her family after her award.
Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Rahe, and Mr. Raymer after the awards.
State of Kansas Resolution about awards.
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!
3 months ago, Justin Wasmuth