Hello USD 408 Community,

Due to extreme cold and existing weather conditions, USD 408 Marion-Florence will have NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 26th. This will allow for our crews to complete snow removal, maintain warm classroom conditions, and have everyone back in session safely on Tuesday, January 27th. Thank you for your support of USD 408!
about 1 month ago, Justin Wasmuth
USD 408 Community,

The USD 408 REC Basketball games scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled due to weather. Stay safe and warm and we will see you next weekend!
about 1 month ago, Marion-Florence USD #408
The Scholars Bowl meet at Goessel on Saturday has been cancelled.
about 1 month ago, Jason Hett
USD 408 Community,

The USD 408 internet is down right now district wide. No phones are working at this time. We will let you know when it is back up. Thank you!

about 1 month ago, Justin Wasmuth
The HS Wrestling meet at Eureka has been moved to Friday, Jan 23rd. Wrestling will begin at 9:30am. The team will be leaving at 6:00am tomorrow. Thank you
about 1 month ago, Jason Hett
The HS basketball games scheduled for Saturday at Centre have been moved to Friday. So games will be played Thursday and Friday at Centre! Times for Friday will be announced after games Thursday.
about 1 month ago, Jason Hett
Looking for a group to greet students tomorrow for Welcome Wednesday. We can greet students inside due to cold. Who wants to join the fun? Call Mrs. Burkholder today!!
about 1 month ago, Kris Burkholder
Centre Basketball Tournament Update: The HS girls basketball game tomorrow with Wakefield has been declared a forfeit. Wakefield has illness and does not have enough players. Lady Warriors will advance to the semi-finals on Friday.
about 1 month ago, Jason Hett
USD 408 Community,

Just a reminder that USD 408 will not have school on Monday, January 19th. Staff will be working on professional development with classes resuming on Tuesday, January 20th. Thank you for your continued support of USD 408!
about 2 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
It is Welcome Wednesday at MES! What a showing of DADS who greeted our students! The students loved it, and we appreciate you being here!!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
Dads greeting MES students!
Any dad who wants to be a greeter for Welcome Wednesday please join us tomorrow morning at 7:30 at MES! We would love to have a large group!!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
Calling all dads/stepdads to come join us next Wednesday for Welcome Wednesday! Students will love having dads as greeters. Park over at the SAC and come to the front doors. Be here about 7:30 if you can and want to participate and join in on the fun!!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
A chilly but fun Welcome Wednesday! Thank you greeters for the positive greetings for our students this morning!!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
Greeters at MES this morning for Welcome Wednesday
Looking for a group to welcome our MES students this Wednesday, Jan 7 for Welcome Wednesday. Contact Kris Burkholder to be the first greeters of 2026!
about 2 months ago, Kris Burkholder
USD 408 Community,

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day of the first semester. High School will release after their last final at 11:30, middle school at 11:40 and MES will be dismissing at noon. Have a great break and thank you for your continued support of USD 408!
3 months ago, Justin Wasmuth
We had a special visitor show up this morning at MES. Mr Grinch! He even read our kindness challenge for the day to our students and talked to the students about kindness.
3 months ago, Kris Burkholder
The Grinch poses with the MES staff for a picture.
The Grinch presents today’s kindness challenge to the students.
Two Grinches pose for a picture together
Two students take their picture with The Grinch
A student looks at The Grinch trying to figure him out
A student takes a picture with the Grinch
A student gives the Grinch a high five
A group of students excited to see the Grinch takes a picture with him
A student gives the Grinch a hug.
Three students take their picture with the Grinch.
The JV girls wrestling meet at Douglass on Monday, Dec 15th has been cancelled due to low numbers.
3 months ago, Jason Hett
It's Welcome Wednesday! Our greeters this morning came from Ag Power and Carquest in Hillsboro to welcome our MES students! Thanks for making g the trip to Marion!
4 months ago, Kris Burkholder
Ag Service employees greet MES students on Welcome Wednesday!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a part-time elementary teacher’s aide position. 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.
4 months ago, Kristi Mercer
These MES moms hit it out of the park this morning greeting our students for Welcome Wednesday! So much fun and so many warm greetings and hugs given! Thanks moms for rolling out of bed to be here!
4 months ago, Kris Burkholder
15 moms in robes roll out of bed to greet our MES students.