Day 1 of Junior Warriors Basketball!
Marion’s two State Champions! Told Palic in the discuss, and Anne Baliel in the Pole Vault!
Congratulations to Todd Pallic, he is your 2021, 2a State Champion in the discuss.
Congratulations to Anne Baliel on being the 2021 State Champion in 2a Pole Vault with a clearance of 10’6” She is now a two time state champion! @TrackInKansas #back2back #statechamp
We are off! Chance Shults vaulting at the State Track Meet!
STATE SOFTBALL happens today! The team leaves at 2:15pm, come line main street and wish them good luck as they head out of town! Catch the Quarterfinal Game live from the Green Sports Complex in Pratt on Kicks Country 106.1 KXKU, the Ad Astra Radio App & www.adastraradio.com .
Good Luck Lady Warriors
MES Parents: Dismissal is at 11:50 a.m. Report cards will be going home with students today as well. Thank you for your support of MES during this crazy year!
The end of the 20-21 school year is here! Buses will run from the middle/high school campus about 11:40 and will leave the elementary about 11:50. Have a great summer!!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for two elementary teacher's aide positions for the 2021-2022 school year. Salary will be contingent upon experience. Benefit package is available including health insurance. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
MHS graduation will be live streamed on www.YouTube.com tonight at 7:00 pm. To view the stream search MCTV20Live! Congratulations to the class of 2021!
MHS state track qualifiers!! Good luck on Saturday @ Cessna Stadium! Go Warriors!!
Below are the links for the MES Spring Concerts!
Kindergarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4cSDVoupJU
1st Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-3UYAZFHNE
2nd Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a37XnMeHIk0
3rd Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAYHHo9HXSE
4rd Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO96aojhvfY
5th Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QLvQEv9i3Y
5th Grade Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Clby8DNuQA
Regional Track is underway in Leon! Go Warriors!
MES: Monday May 24th lunch will be:
Baked HamÂ
Green Beans
Hot Roll
Cinnamon ApplesÂ
MilkÂ
MES: The last two concerts will be today as the 3rd Grade will start at 8:50 and 2nd Grade at 12:45 at the Performing Arts Center. We will record each of the concerts as well. We hope to see you there!
5th Grade Band / Vocal Concert
Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Clby8DNuQA
Vocal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QLvQEv9i3Y
MES: 4th Grade Spring Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO96aojhvfY
MES Kindergarten Concert 5/19/2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4cSDVoupJU
May Character Winners! These students were recognized for their character this month at MES! Keep surfing with awesome character! We are proud of you!
MES: 1st Grade Concert is today at 10:00 at the Performing Arts Center!
MES Parents: Just a reminder that spring concerts start today! Here are the times for the three concerts:
Kindergarten: 11:10-11:25 am
5th Grade: 1:45-2:15 pm
4th Grade: 2:50-3:05 pm
All are invited and we ask you to please wear a mask at the Performing Arts Center.
GAMEDAY!! Baseball and Softball travel to Emporia for Regional play! Softball plays Remington at 2:30pm and Baseball plays Chase County at 4:00pm. Games are played at Trusler Sports Complex! Winners will advance to championship game around 6:00pm!
Baseball will be called on the Ad Astra App.
GO WARRIORS!!
Students grades 6-12, see attached flyer if you are interested in getting ahead academically this summer!
Congrats to senior Burton Harshman for signing with Kansas Wesleyan today for Track and Field!
Congrats to Amy Gayle for qualifying for the State Swim meet in the 100 yard backstroke! Amy will swim Saturday in Topeka!
GAMEDAY!! Softball heads to Hutch today to battle it out for a trip to state! We play Remington at 3:00pm!
Finals week snack bags are ready to go! Thank you SO much for supporting this MHS Cheer fundraiser & giving our high schoolers something yummy to snack on this week!
Warriors defeat Remington 7-3! Will play Wednesday vs. Chase County!
Bottom of 6, Warriors leading 5-3!
Top of four, Marion and Remington tied 3-3.
Warrior Baseball starting play at Emporia for Regionals. Go Warriors!
Regional Softball - Warriors win 15-0 in 4 innings! Back at it tomorrow at 3:00!
Tough batting in the third...heading to the 4th up 13-0 at softball.
Girls need 2 runs to finish this game in the 3rd! Let's go ladies!!
After 2 innings, Warriors are up 13-0 against Inman at regional softball.
Regional Softball update - after 1 inning, Warriors lead Inman 10-0.
We are starting to put together the finals week snack packs for our high school students! We are still taking orders — see attached flyer for details.
Just a reminder about the Marion Junior Warrior Volleyball camp the week of June 14. Deadline to register is Monday, May 24!
Please see the announcement below regarding the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which provides assistance for broadband costs to eligible households. The benefit provides up to $50/month discount for broadband services; up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying tribal lands; and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. A household is eligible if it has an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines https://www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/federal-poverty-guidelines/ OR any member of the household:
Received approval for benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year;
Qualifies for Lifeline benefits through participation in SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit;
Participates in one of several Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal Head Start (only households meeting the relevant income qualifying standard), Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 with a total household income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers;
Received a federal Pell Grant in the current award year; or,
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program, and that provider received FCC approval for its eligibility verification process.
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. Program rules acknowledge there may be more than one eligible household residing at the same address.
The FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program launches this Wednesday, May 12. We have been working with the FCC's Consumer team for a few weeks to promote the program, which provides direct credits up to $50 per month for broadband ($75 for those living on tribal lands).
Tonight is the night! MHS will be performing their final concert. It will include music from Star Wars, LOTR, and Phantom Of The Opera. The concert starts @ 7pm! Support these students & their hard work. Seating is open with social distancing and the concert will be livestreamed
Hi all!
Let's help our MHS students finish strong! See attached flyer for the MHS Cheerleaders Finals Week Snack Pack Fundraiser.
Thanks for supporting your students & MHS Cheer.
Miss Rice
MS Track heads to Remington today for the league meet! Events start at 11am! Go Wildcats!
Seniors & Parents: if a BCC course was taken at MHS, but you are not attending BCC you will need to request your transcript to be sent to your attending college!
Butler summer course options are available!
*See Mrs. Medina or the Marion BCC office if you would like a physical handout.
MES Parents: Here is the list of concert performance times for next week's concerts. All performances are at the Performing Arts Center. patrons are welcome to come and you must wear masks. Each performance will be taped and sent out as well.
May 19th:
Kindergarten: 11:10-11:25 a.m.
5th Grade: 1:45-2:15 p.m. (band included)
4th Grade: 2:50-3:05 p.m.
May 20th:
1st Grade: 10:00-10:15 a.m.
May 21st:
3rd Grade: 8:50-9:05 a.m.
2nd Grade: 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Thanks for your support of MES!
Congratulations to our MES April Character Winners! Way to surf with great Character! We are proud of you!
Baseball splits with Moundridge tonight.
7-0 Marion
8-3 Moundridge
Lady Warriors defeat Moundridge!
Game 1: 3-2
Game 2: 9-7
SB and BB are both in the 5th inning. SB leads 2-1 and BB leads 3-0.
Baseball and Softball host Moundridge today for senior night! Games begin at 4:30pm! Come out and support our teams! Go Warriors!
Update video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?hd=1&v=dWs_NegvOV0&feature=youtu.be
Marion County Golf Invite happening today! Getting close to finishing the round in Marion then head to Hillsboro for another 18holes!
Congrats to Karlee Fetrow for winning 1st place in Advanced Workworking and Best of Show at our HOA Industrial Arts Fair in Sedgwick today!
MES lunch change: Thursdays lunch will be Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Chilled Fruit, and Milk.
Marion Junior Volleyball Camp for girls entering grades 3,4,5, and 6 in Fall 2021. Information going home with students today.
Finally! The individual spring pictures are in at MES and will be heading home with your student today! We are asking for the unwanted pictures and/or picture money to be back to the school no later than WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th. Thank you for your patience and support of MES!
Reminder: The MS track meet tomorrow at Goessel starts at 10am! The bus leaves at 8:30am.
8th Graders are almost to OKC! Ready for a fun day!!
The JV softball game today with Hillsboro has been cancelled. This game will not be rescheduled.
MES Parents: Just a reminder is Dollar Day is today! Have your child bring money, have some fun and help with a fundraiser for PAC!
It was a great morning last Saturday for our MHS 5K Warrior run/walk! We had 60 runners and walkers! We want to thank everyone who participated and our sponsors! We could not have done it without you, also a big thanks to our Lifetime Fitness class for helping put this on!
Kiwanis Banquet 2021
Kiwanis Banquet 2021
Today, an adult at Marion Elementary School tested positive for COVID. Every one with direct contact has been notified in person or by phone. Thank you for your support of MES!
Music Festival Results
High school girls swim meet today! Go Lady Warriors!
MHS Swim Meet today at 2:00. Livestream available starting at 1:50. Link rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2
Baseball game vs. Sedgwick scheduled for Friday has been moved to Thursday! Games will still be played at Sedgwick with a 4:30pm start time.
T-Shirts are in! Looking forward to Saturday for our Warrior Run/Walk! It’s not to late to sign up!
Congratulations to Bre and Jayda for winning The Stock Market Game in Investing class!
The High School track meet scheduled for today at Lyons has been postponed. A make up date has not been determined as of now.
The softball game today vs. Sterling has been postponed to Thursday, April 22nd, with a 4:30pm start time.
The JV game with Hillsboro on that day has been moved to Thursday, April 29th.
Congratulations to our MES Individual March Character Winners and to Mrs. Mason's Kindergarten Class for winning the Class Character Award! We are riding the waves of character at MES!
The baseball/softball games scheduled for today at Marion VS. SEDGWICK have been postponed due to weather conditions. Below are the make-up dates for each.
Baseball- April 23rd @ Sedgwick (4:30PM START)
Softball- May 4th @ Marion (4:30PM START)
The HS track meet scheduled for tomorrow at Smoky Valley has been postponed due to weather forecast.
MES Parents: PLEASE make sure your student brings their own mask to school every day. We have been going through nearly 50 disposable masks a day due to students not bringing their own from home. Thank you.
Good Morning - We are making changes in tomorrow's 7th grade field trip plans. At this time we have not confirmed plans, HOWEVER, we will NOT be leaving at 6:00 a.m. Students should come to school at regular time and we will leave school starts.
Congratulations to staff, students, and USD 408 Family,
Yesterday afternoon, KSDE released the Kansans Can Star Recognition awards for 2020, and USD 408 Marion-Florence was represented very well! We received the following 4 awards!
Postsecondary Success: Silver Award
Graduation: Cooper Award
Prepared for Postsecondary: Copper Award
Commissioner's Award with Honors
Postsecondary Success deals with students who graduate from MHS and meet one of the four following outcomes within two years of high school graduation. Students can earn an Industry Recognized Certification while in high school, earned a postsecondary certificate, earned a postsecondary degree, or are still enrolled in postsecondary in both the first and second year following high school graduation.
Prepared for Postsecondary: recognized annually for the percent of all students, across all grade levels, scoring at levels 3 and 4 on Kansas state assessments in math, English language arts, and science.
Graduation: Based on the 4-year graduation cohort. State Average- 89.9%
Commissioner's Award with Honors: Recognizes districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate above 1-1.99 standard deviation. USD 408 was one of the few in the area to receive the Commissioner's Award with Honors!
Congratulations to all on a job well done!
At the Board of Education meeting last night it was approved that Friday, April 30th will be a Professional Development Day for all of USD 408. No school of any students that day but all extracurricular activities will occur as scheduled. Thank you for your support of USD 408!
Promenade will take place this Saturday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church!
Bethany College is hosting a series of FREE camps this summer!
Camps are of varying lengths so check the flyers for specific dates and times. All camps (with exception of STEM) will take place on campus. Lunch will be provided for all in attendance.
MES Parents: The spring concert originally scheduled for April 26th and May 3rd will be rescheduled during the las full week of school in May. Each grade level will have their own concert during the school day and families will be welcome to come or watch through streaming. The schedule will be sent out in the next couple of weeks! Thanks for your support of MES!
MES Parents: MES Parent Advisory Council (PAC) will have their monthly meeting TONIGHT at 5:15 p.m. at the Sports Aquatic Center. Everyone is invited to come!
Game 2 Baseball
Final
Inman 11
Marion 7
Game 2
Softball
Marion 20
Inman 1 (F/3)
Baseball/Softball Scores
Game 1
Softball
Marion 21
Inman 1 (F/4)
Baseball
Inman 11
Marion 5
Game 2 for both coming up
MS track travels to Ell-Saline today! Field events begins at 3pm. The 200m hurdles will run at 3pm and the 3200M will run at 3:30pm. All other running events will start around 4:30pm.
USD 408 Reminder: Due to the Marion Relays, all students will be released at 2:45 on Friday, APRIL 9th! Buses will run at that time.
Thank you for your support of USD 408!
Softball wins 11-1 in game two! Warriors travel to Inman on Friday for a 3pm start.
Final score at SB - Game 1 - Marion 13 Hutch Trinity 9
Attached is the flyer for the CNA course BCC is offering this summer in Marion. 12:00-4:00 Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. It starts in June! Students need to fill out Application for Enrollment.
ACT 15+ in Eng & 15+ Reading or GPA 3.25+, do not need a placement test.
See attached flyer for information on Girls State!
The walking track at the SAC is open!
Thank you,
USD #408
No fooling around here, our 5K Warrior Run /Walk is approaching fast! Race bibs and pins are here! Get signed up now!! Make sure to register by April 12th to be guaranteed a shirt.
The walking track at the SAC is closed until further notice. We are sorry for an inconvenience.
USD #408
MHS Leadership Service class organized a food drive for National Nutrition Month. MHS students collected over 1300 items for the Marion County Food Bank. Leadership Service students delivered the food this morning to a surprised and grateful Cathy Henderson. She said this might be the largest donation from any of the Marion Schools.
USD #408 Family-
On Friday April the 9th we will dismiss school at 2:45 p.m. for the Marion Relays. Buses will run at that time.
Thank you,
USD #408
Baseball and Softball host Council Grove today! Games begin at 4:30pm! Come out and support our teams!
Junior Day for BCC April 21st. See flyer for details. Juniors planning to attend stop in to see Mrs. Medina.
Butler Community College is offering summer courses! Great for seniors who did not complete any dual credit during the school year to get a head start and save some money! (Summer classes are not dual credit)
Welcome Warriors to the National Honor Society! #Character #Service #Leadership #academics
MMS 6th grade concert is live! The band will begin in about 10 minutes! Parents check your emails for the link!!
Baseball kicks off season today vs. Udall! Games begin at 4:30pm at the ball fields. Please social distance and stay with family groups! We will have concessions tonight.
And we are off!! The winners of the first race MHS women’s swimming goes to the Lady Warriors!!
Warm ups just getting started for the 1st HS swim meet at Marion High School!
MHS choir and band students did a fantastic job recording their festival pieces today! Thank you to Tabor College for sharing their facilities and expertize, making this a fun festival experience this year! @taborcollege
Message from BCC:
Hello!
Butler Community College, Flint Hills Site, is very excited to assist students from this high school with dual credit enrollment. If you have any questions or just would like to have more information about this process for your sophomore or junior student, please join me for a video chat via ZOOM.US on April 7th. I will present at 4:30 and 5:30 so pick a time that is best for you.
We are always available by email or phone to assist you!
Marion: 620-382-2183
Council Grove: 620-767-5158
To join the zoom meeting, just click the following link: https://butlercc.zoom.us/j/3163236030 or go to zoom.us and “JOIN” using Meeting ID 316 323 6030.
Individual zoom appointments can also be scheduled! I look forward to “meeting” you on zoom!
Amy Kjellin, Director
akjellin@butlercc.edu
Join us virtually tonight @ 7pm as the choir, band, ensembles and soloists give a final performance before festival this week!
Watch on MCTVlive20 & be sure to congratulate our students for their progress!
March is Women’s History Month! Here are a few historical and non-historical women that MHS students have decided to honor.
MES: Classes resume tomorrow, March 22nd for 1st through 5th grades. Kindergarten will not be in session until Tuesday, March 23rd due to Kindergarten Round Up!
MHS students remember the food drive starts tomorrow! Which teacher will you block first?
Congrats to our 2020-21 HOA All-League Basketball team members!
Girls Honorable Mention- Jayden May
Boys 2nd Team- Braedon Mercer
Boys Honorable Mention- Seth Lanning
MHS Lifetime Fitness class is excited to host our 1st Annual 5K Warrior Run on Saturday, April 24th! Race will begin at 8:30am at the Baseball Fields. Registration forms are due by April 12th to guarantee a t-shirt! Race day registration starts at 7:30am. Registration forms are available at the MHS office. Return registration forms to Marion High School, 701 E Main. All ages are welcome! Get signed up TODAY!!
MES Parents: Todays lunch will be turkey sandwich instead of ham.
MES Parents: Our next PAC Meeting will be Monday! Hope to see you there!
All high school parents are invited to attend the next MHS PAC Meeting on Wednesday, March 3 at the SAC at 5:15. We will be discussing after prom activities, specifically decorations and activities for the evening. If you want to be involved but cannot attend just send us a message. Our meetings usually last for about a hour so come when you can!
USD 408, This Week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The Civic Engagement students at MMS have created videos to breakdown each day of preparedness. Keep an eye out over the next week to learn more about how you and your family can be ready when severe weather strikes.
MES Parents: TODAY starts our SPRING BOOK FAIR!
Use this shopping link below to browse and shop the book fair. Our school earns rewards for each dollar spent at the book fair!
Share this link with families and friends!
The book fair will last from March 1 - 14.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/marionkansas
Todd Palic is your 3-2-1A State Runner Up! Great Job, Todd!
Todd will advance to finals with a 4-1 victory!
Todd Pallic with a 10-4 decision!
MHS enjoying an assembly by Think Fast and learning the importance of being safe while driving!
Parents: If you are signing up your child for baseball or softball through the rec, please drop off the registration with Margo at the city building rather than the schools. Registrations are due by March 23rd!
Attention Parents: If you have a student who will be five years old by August 31, 2021 and you are planning for he or she to attend kindergarten at Marion Elementary School next fall, please call Deb at the MES office at 382-3771 to get signed up for Kindergarten- Round Up. Kindergarten Round-Up will take place at MES on March 22. Please call for an appointment if you do NOT already have one scheduled.
Congratulations to Todd Pallic! He is your sub-state champion! #Warriors #Champion #statebound
Aleya Ediger, head of the Sports Aquatic Center Pool, is offering lessons from March 2nd-30th every Tuesday and Thursday 6-6:25 or 6:30-6:55. Parents can sign their kids up using the link below and bring their payment to the Aquatic Center. These lessons are for ages 3-14 years.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQZOH2pIksgUkl9FtzQR4sv5NmEfiVNdtvmW2tECxCllpGnQ/viewform
MES Lunch Menu: Thursday: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Roll, and Fruit. Friday's menu will stay the same.
PreK-12 Will have school, in person, tomorrow. 2-18-21
Thank you,
USD #408
Remote learning day for MMS and MHS tomorrow 2-17-2021. MES no school 2-17-2021. Stay safe and warm!
USD #408
One day late...
Happy Valentine's Day from MHS Singers! Some of the Singers were able to brave the cold Friday and deliver singing valentines. We may be biased, but we think they're distinguished performers
Congratulations to our 2021 Winter Homecoming Royalty! This years King and Queen are Bryce Mermis and Laura Savage!
MES: Good Morning Everyone, I wanted to send you information pertaining to Monday (2/15) and Tuesday (2/16) at Marion Elementary School. Monday will still be Parent-Teacher Conferences via zoom throughout the day. Teachers will still have those conferences with all parents that are already scheduled. If P/T Conferences need to meet in person, teachers will communicate with those parents about setting up new times in the upcoming week ahead. We will not have on-site school, rather we will have "remote" learning on Tuesday due to the extreme wind chills and possible snow forecasted on Monday and Tuesday. Parents, your child's teacher will be sending information regarding what work they will have that day. If you do not have technology for your child to use, do not worry, we are expecting the students as much as they can do that day. Also, we are sending home a breakfast and lunch with each student today to take home so please be on the lookout for those items when they get home. The plan is to have classes resume in person on Wednesday (2/17). Please make sure to stay safe this weekend and into next week. Thank you for your support of MES during this crazy school year! Video message from Mr. Wasmuth! https://www.youtube.com/watch?hd=1&v=UJoaukT-lAE&feature=youtu.be
MES Update: Tomorrow, February 12th, Kindergarten and first grades WILL be in session. The heat has been fixed and is working. See you tomorrow!
Lifetime Sports Doubles Pickle Ball Champions 2021!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a full-time custodial 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. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
Attention Elementary Parents: No school tomorrow 2-11-21 for Pre-K, K and 1st grade students. All other students will have a normal day of school.
Thank you,
USD #408
We had four students compete in the Marion County Spelling Bee today! Good job Eldon Smith. Jaden Janzen, Reagan Cooper, and the overall winner Alexandra Carlson!
And the winner of the Marion County Spelling Bee for the 3rd year in a row is Alexandra Carlson!!! Congratulations!!
Chisholm Waner Performing the National Anthem for Tonight's Games
USD 408 is starting school on time today, Tuesday, February 9th.
BOE meeting scheduled for this evening has been moved to February 15 at 7:00 p.m.
USD #408
Anyone scheduled for COVID-19 testing today at the school we will do those tests same time tomorrow February 9, 2021.
No school today February 8, 2021. Have a wonderful and safe day!!
USD #408
MMS update - Marion falls to Moundridge 22-32
MMS update - girls trail 10-11 at half.
MMS update - A Boys lose 23-38.
MMS update - A Girls lose to Hutch Trinity 17-26.
MMS B Boys lose to Hutch Trinity 13-27.
MMS update - B Girls win a close one 23-22!
MMS update - C Girls defeat Hutch Trinity 6-4.
MMS BB Games are streaming live! Games will begin at 3:30. Parents and 8th graders will be announced prior to the A Girls game (no earlier than 5:45).
Guardians: Please see the attached for information regarding upcoming Student Led Conferences on February 15th! Schedule your time slot with your student’s seminar advisor!
2021 Lifetime Fitness Pickle ball Champion!
MMS boys basketball practice has been cancelled for tonight, January 29th. Girls practice will take place.
Catch all the FUN next week at MES, February 1 - February 5 and join in for Super Bowl Spirit Week!!
Send your Valentine a song from the MHS Singers!
MES is celebrating Kansas Day on Friday, Jan
29th!
Marion Elementary School is taking applications for preschool for the 2021-2022 school year! If you are interested in more information, please call MES at 382-3771 to get started!
Lady Warriors defeat Solomon 47-26 earning first win on the season! Great job ladies!
MMS Update - A Boys trail Berean 10-14 at halftime.
MMS update - What an exciting A girls game! I kept forgetting to follow the ball with the camera!! Sorry viewers at home!! Wildcats win 32-26!!
At the end of regulation, A Girls are tied 23-23...heading in to overtime!!
MMS update - B Boys lost 9-26.
MMS update - B girls lost 10-17. Sorry for the poor streaming...I got caught up watching the game!!
MMS update - C Girls lose to Berean 1-15. B Girls game will begin in 9 minutes.
MMS Games against Berean Academy begin at 3:30. We are already live on the youtube channel!
MES Parents: Pick up and drop off for remote learners will be tomorrow, January 21st (Thursday) due to no school on Friday. Thank you for your support of MES!
Seniors & Guardians: Join us Thursday night (January 21st) from 7pm-8pm in the PAC for Financial Aid Night. NCAA, scholarships, and FAFSA! It is mostly the same info that was given virtually in October (https://sites.google.com/usd408.com/mhs-counselor-site/home), but feel free to stop by if you have more questions or didn't get the virtual packet. We look forward to seeing you there!
Final MMS game update of the evening - A Boys defeat CG 52-38. Another fantastic second half!
Wildcat update - A Boys 25-26 at the half.
MMS update - A Girls win 19-11.
Wildcat update - A Girls lead at the half 8-4.
MMS update - B Boys win 23-22! What a great second half!!
Wildcat update - B Boys trail at halftime 9-18.
Wildcat update - B Girls win 9-8.
MMS Wildcats are taking on the Canton-Galva Eagles! Watch live https://youtu.be/UHiXnCeKCiQ
MHS Warriors take on Ell-Saline Cardinals tonight. Catch the livestream on YouTube!
MES: Parents of remote learning students, if you have not picked up your materials yet, please do so by the end of the school day. Thank you for your support!
Reminder: If your child is showing symptoms or they have been tested for Covid-19, please keep them home until the results are known. It is important that we all work together to continue to have our in person education. #allinthistogether408
Superintendent Aaron Homburg
MMS Spelling Bee results - 1st Maria, 2nd Zayden, 3rd Eldon - Great job!!
For those interested in enrolling in BCC evening CNA course, please see the attached. As it is after school hours MHS students who enroll will not receive dual credit, but may still enroll. They are encouraged to follow the Health Science Pathway for dual credit.
MES: Video from Mr. Wasmuth regarding updated COVID protocol and remote learning.
MMS Basketball Games tonight are in WHITEWATER at the Middle School. Limit of 2 parents/guardians per participant family. Masks are required. Please social distance.
The link for the games is https://youtu.be/VlFXyRFET6A. (An incorrect link was shared in the first email!)
MES Parents: Wanted to pass along that today we received word that a staff member tested positive today for COVID. At this time, everyone that had direct contact with the staff member has been contacted by the school. Thank you for your continued support of MES!
Lady Warriors fall to Moundridge 15-53.
After 3, the Lady Warriors are down 10-41.
Lady Warriors trail at the half 5-26.
Lady Warriors trail after the first quarter 2-10.
MES held their annual Spelling Bee today with Alexandra Carlson winning her third straight bee while Reagan Cooper took second. We congratulate all of our participants on a job well done!
MES held their annual Spelling Bee today with Alexandra Carlson winning her third straight bee while Reagan Cooper took second. We congratulate all of our participants on a job well done!
HS Wrestling travels to Herington tomorrow to kick off the new year! Meet begins at 9am. Only 1 parent is allowed to event. Meet will be streamed on youtube by following the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry0OWR1pyQF_17jHdO4Pew
HS Basketball travels to Moundridge today. Games begin at 4:30pm. Games will be livestreamed on YouTube.com by searching MCTV20Live in the youtube search bar. Go Warriors!
The MES Spelling Bee will be held tomorrow, January 8th, at 9:30 a.m. With no attendance admitted, we will be zooming the bee live. Below is the link, ID and password to watch. Thank you for the support!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86070418088?pwd=eTNKYkYzaVllRzM2a2xobk05dlZqdz09
Meeting ID: 860 7041 8088 Passcode: WZG4gC
MMS Celebration!!
Congratulations to the MMS 7-8 Band members who were selected to be represented in the Kansas Music Educators Association South Central District Middle School Honor Band. The Honor Band is composed of 7th and 8th Grade band students from all over the South-Central Kansas area. Students were nominated by their directors. Based on these nominations, students were selected for the group. Students from MMS who were included in the Honor Band are:
Daisy Giles, flute
Hailey Harshman, flute
Eli Klenda, tenor saxophone
Miriam Mason, trumpet
Alexis Hostetler, trumpet
Keenan Lange, French horn
Vlad Harris, trombone
Shaliah Ensley, percussion
Congratulations on this honor!!
Merry Christmas from usd408 choirs! You can hear Marion spread Christmas cheer on the 2020 Hometown Christmas Rotation on Kicks Country 106.1 KXKU. Listen in tomorrow and on Christmas day!
Just one correction - You may sign up for Covid-19 rapid testing anytime up to January 4th. You may do so by calling MES today or by emailing Nurse Jana (nordqjan@usd408.com) any time over break.
USD 408 Parents: Please read the release regarding the start of school after break and the opportunity to test coming up.
Thank you for your support of USD 408!
Game times for tonight's basketball games vs Conway Springs.
JV Boys @ 6:00 pm (2 quarters)
Varsity Boys @ 7:30 pm
#GoWarriors
Seniors planning to attend Salina Tech, don’t miss this event!
MES Christmas Concert: 4th Grade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l4jxyEkEG8&feature=youtu.be
CONGRATULATIONS to Chisholm Waner and Sadie Lange for making all-state choir this year!!
These students learned difficult pieces in a short amount of time and auditioned for a limited amount of spots awarded to students in KS. Way to go!
Florence bus will pick up student around 9:30. Please be there a few minutes early. Thank you
12-16-2020 USD #408 will have a 2 hour delay. School will start at 10:00 a.m.
USD #408
Schedule update: The Lady Warriors game tonight vs Hillsboro has been postponed. The JV boys will tip off at 4:30pm, and the varsity boys will follow at 6:00 pm. Reminder face masks and social distancing need to be followed. Only parents (2) of participants can attend tonights games in person. Games will stream on youtube.com search MCTV20live!
MES Christmas Concert
5th Grade
https://youtu.be/mRWXVYm-H8M
MES Christmas Concert
2nd Grade
https://youtu.be/ROgUv9-mqmg
MES Christmas Concert
Kindergarten
https://youtu.be/g9NFQgHkv_U
MES: Christmas Concert
1st Grade
https://youtu.be/BF6VKoQje0U
MES Christmas Concert:
3rd Grade
https://youtu.be/9WB5xbvAGn0
MES Parents: You will receive notifications about each grade level Christmas Concert that was recorded today being uploaded to watch. The first class is coming up soon!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a part-time preschool teacher’s aide position for the 2020-2021 school year. Work schedule would be Monday – Thursday, mornings only. Salary will be contingent upon experience. Interested individuals should contact Justin Wasmuth at 620-382-3771 for more information. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
Calendar information - On Friday, December 18th we have a full day of school. That is not the last day of the semester so we are not having an early release.
MMS BB C Team girls lose 6-16.
MMS BB A Team final scores - Girl win 32-15, Boys lose 4-50.
MMS BB A Team half-time updates - Girls lead 14-9, Boys trail 1-23.
MMS BB B Team final scores - Girls 7-23, Boys 26-42.
MMS BB at Hillsboro B-team half-time updates - Girls trail 3-14, Boys trail 8-26.
13th Annual Marion Classic kicked off today with Halstead and Wichita homeschool. Happy to be playing!
MES: Note on christmas concerts. K-3 and 5 will be this Friday, December 11th. 4th Grade will be Tuesday, December 15th.
Elementary Parents we have received information (COVID-19) that will affect several students and staff. If the quarantine affects your student you will receive an email as well as a call today from KDHE. Educational materials will be able to be picked up at the elementary tomorrow to allow your child to transition to remote learning for this week. New quarantine rules are in effect and it will allow students and staff to return to in person learning on December the 14th. If you have any questions please contact the MES office tomorrow morning.
USD #408
MMS Sports Information - There will not be boys basketball practice after school today (Friday, December 4).
MMS Basketball teams are traveling to Ell-Saline today!
MMS Weekly Information
Hello everyone!
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and is getting ready to head back to school on Thursday! I have all of my masks washed and ready. I am determined we will make it to Christmas in the classrooms!
More information will be coming regarding the decisions that KSHSAA made at the meeting last week and how it will impact all of us at MMS. For right now, I am only focusing on the events that will occur this week through next Monday. I will be attending both out of town MMS basketball games (or will send a representative if for some reason I am unable to go).
We are running eligibility this week, although there will not be Extended Day Learning tomorrow (Tuesday, December 1). Please check your grades and see if any work is missing. You still have two more days at home to work on that!
Monday, November 30 - Wednesday, December 2Â Â Â
Basketball practice - Boys at MMS, Girls at MES - 4:00-5:45
Thursday, December 3Â Â Â
Back to School Â
Basketball at Ell-Saline
Friday, December 4Â Â Â
Basketball practice after school - Boys at MMS, Girls at MES
Monday, December 7Â Â Â
Basketball at Hillsboro
Girls Basketball store closes tonight at 11:59pm! Get your orders in now if you would like to order some gear!
https://warriorsbb.orderpromos.com/
To the USD 408 community: Please be advised of the changes occurring to the school schedule starting Monday, Nov. 23rd. Thank you for your support of USD 408!
MES: The scheduled MES Christmas Concerts will not be held in person this year due to COVID. MES will record the students at the Performing Arts Center and will send it out through social media platforms. We are working on the date when we will record and will let you know that day soon. Thank you for your support of MES!
The cast is almost ready! Come to the last performance of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown @ 2pm! Tickets sold at the door
Come to tonight's production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown! Tickets available at the door. 7pm
Congrats to our high school football players who made the 2A All-District 5 teams.
1st team offense: Todd Palic, Ian Ingels
1st Team Defense: Todd Palic
2nd Team Offense: Braedon Mercer, Will Alleven
2nd Team Defense: Jake Hess, Seth Lanning
Honorable Mention Offense: Seth Lanning, Braedon Mercer
Honorable Mention Defense: Braedon Mercer
Wildcat A Girls warming up!
The MS basketball games with Rural Vista will be live streamed on our facebook page today. Games start at 4pm.
For those interested in the KS Army National Guard.
MS Basketball games have changed for today. There will not be a B girls game today with Rural Vista. The new schedule is 4:00pm, B girls, 5:00pm, A girls, following A boys.
**Reminder you must have a ticket to be admitted** Tickets were passed out last night at practice.
MHS Singers were able to give back and show veterans appreciation today with song! Thank you Veterans! Way to go Singers!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a full-time custodial 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. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
Get your tickets for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown! Shows are Friday (7pm), Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (2pm)
Congratulations to our MES October Character Winners! These students were selected by the teachers for showing exemplary character!!! Way to go and Congratulations Charles, Mirriam, Jayda, Paysley, Hazel, Rylee, Elle, Dean, Malinda, Trent, Dawson, Brylee, Brooklyn, and Braylee!!
MES PAC Meeting tonight! 5:15 p.m. via zoom. See you there!
Meeting ID: 783 994 3188
Password: 7Y34sv
MMS Boys and Girls Basketball pictures tomorrow!
A reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, November 6th. School resumes Monday, November 9th. Have a great weekend!
Send a veteran you know a singing salute! Orders need to be in by Monday
Winter Sports parents meeting is tonight at 7pm in the middle school gym. If your student is planning on participating in basketball and wrestling, please plan on attending. Please wear a mask and social distance.
MHS Volleyball Players and Parents, Remember that this Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 at the SAC, we will be having a celebration for the MHS Volleyball Players and their successful season! Be sure to wear your mask and we will social distance but please come help celebrate these lady athletes!
Students: Remember that this Friday is the registration deadline for the December 12th ACT. Seniors, this is the best time to take the ACT one more time for college applications.
MES: Book fair has STARTED!!!
Here is the link to send out to your families. The link is also on the info being sent home today with your child. The book fair runs from Nov. 2-15.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/marionkansas
Schroeder & Lucy are getting things ready for opening night in two weeks! Tickets for "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" are available now at the County Seat Decorating Center.
No boys basketball practice for MMS today, Thursday, October 29th.
Thank you to all who participated in Red Ribbon Week! The High School had a great turn out among both students & teachers this year, and we are very grateful! We had some awesome prizes as well & give thanks to the school & all our donors! Have a great weekend & stay safe!
MES Fall Book Fair is going virtual this year starting November 2nd. More details coming on Monday!
Do you have a veteran in your life? Send them a singing salute this Veterans Day!
MMS Concert songs are being recorded this week and will be shared via emails on Friday!
HOA All-League Volleyball teams were announced today. Congrats to our Lady Warriors!
Laura Savage- 1st Team
Chisholm Waner- Honorable Mention
Calli Burkholder- Honorable Mention
Grace Hett- Honorable Mention
High School Football will travel to Garden Plain for the 1st round of the 2A state playoffs. The game will be Thursday, Oct. 29th @ 7pm.
Sub-State Volleyball tomorrow will be livestreamed. Here is the link.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry0OWR1pyQF_17jHdO4Pew
MMS Football,
Equipment check-in will be tomorrow after school in the student lounge. There will be no Monday check-in. Bring all of your equipment and we will hold check-in in the student lounge.
Marion-Florence USD 408 is looking for substitute aides and paras to help in our Elementary School. The pay is $9.00 an hour. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 or Marion Elementary, 620-382-3771. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
USD 408 COVID Testing Location
Next week is Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 26-29)! Attached is the flyer for the High School dress up days! We look forward to seeing everyone participate!
Sub-State Volleyball Brackets are out. Click on link below to view. Lady Warriors will be traveling to Herington on Saturday. Must be on pass list to get in. We will play around 3pm vs. Bennington in the first round! Go Lady Warriors!!
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Volleyball/2ASub-State.cfm?Activity=5&Class=5&WeekID=4729
MMS Football,
Equipment check in will be Friday October 23rd and Monday October 25th after school. Players will be assigned a day to check in equipment and will check it in to me at the student lounge. Please return all equipment or you will be charged for any missing items.
Lifetime Sports class doing some Archery this week!
Congratulations to the MHS choir and singers for a well performed fall concert!
MES: Update video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lMQMP1g9Q&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
The football game at Lyons has been cancelled due to low numbers from Lyons. We are working on finding another game.
HS Football hosts Sterling tonight for a 7pm kickoff! FFA tailgate starts at 5:30pm. Come out and support the Warriors and wear pink to raise awareness for cancer!
What a beautiful day at the Lake!
MMS - Just a reminder that we will all be at the county lake tomorrow. If you need to get ahold of anyone, Chrissy will be in the office for a couple hours in the morning. If it is an emergency, contact the central office. Thanks! And students - remember to layer!!
MES Parents: A couple of items
1) Temp checks will occur right at the front doors tomorrow. Please wait to get a thumbs up to leave please.
2) Walk to School Day is tomorrow (Oct. 16th) starting at 7:30 a.m. from the Subway parking lot. Be there a little early!
MMS
Tomorrow is Fall Lake Day! Report to school at regular time - we will head out to the lake at 8:30. It is going to be chilly! Layer your clothes - be prepared to be outside! Wear comfortable tennis shoes - we will walking! Read the email from Monday for more info!
Marion Warriors head to sub-state volleyball Saturday Oct 24. Here is information to order a sub state t shirt. Order forms are in the MHS office or see Coach Burkholder. Orders and payment are due this Friday by 10:00 am.
Exciting News Parents: All Kansas students can receive free breakfast and lunch meals for FREE now until June 30, 2021! Attached is the flyer with more information!
Wildcat Volleyball is in action today vs Moundridge for our last home matches! Come out and support our MS volleyball team! Game time is 4pm and 5pm!
MES PAC Meeting this Evening!
Lady Warriors defeat Bennington in both matches tonight! 12-25, 25-20, 25-18 Marion
25-27, 25-22, 26-24 Marion
MMS runners ready to go at Eureka Cross Country meet!
HS Volleyball takes on Bennington today. Games begin at 4pm! Catch the action on YouTube.com by searching MCTV20LIVE if you cannot make it! Go Warriors!
MES: Update from Mr. Wasmuth. We will be back in session tomorrow, October 7th. More information in the video and with the attached letter from Mr. Homburg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9usJQkCrwk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MES: Due to a positive COVID-19 test of a staff member, MES Pre-K through 5 will have NO SCHOOL tomorrow, October 6, 2020. Contact tracing through the Health Department will start immediately. We will be in contact tomorrow with further plans of action regarding the situation. Grades 6th through 12th WILL have school as scheduled.
MES Parents: Progress Reports will go out TOMORROW instead of today. Sorry for the quick change.
Mr. Wasmuth
FAFSA information has been shared and is available through the Counselor website and Google Classroom! Check it out: https://sites.google.com/usd408.com/mhs-counselor-site/fafsa
Hello MES Families,
Wanted to send out an invitation to you to our first MES Building Improvement Team Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7th @ 7:15 a.m. It is open to anyone involved with MES. If you are interested, the information for the zoom meeting is below. Thank you for your support of MES!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87497307543?pwd=KzhJU3IzSVd2cnlwNzRtWU5YT0pQZz09
Meeting ID: 874 9730 7543
Passcode: 5PGxVE
It’s HOMECOMING! Come out and get your supper at 6:00pm, watch the homecoming ceremony at 6:30pm, and catch the Warriors take on the Trinity Celtics at 7pm! Game will also be live-streamed on YouTube.com by searching MCTV20LIVE or listen to it on the radio! Go Warriors!
Lady Warriors go 2-0 on the evening by defeating Moundridge! Record now 18-6!
Lady Warriors take 1st match, with a 3rd set win over Moundridge 25-16!
Lady Warriors take 2nd set 25-19 against Moundridge and we are headed to a 3rd set! Go Warriors!
Seniors & Parents: FAFSA opens today (http://fafsa.gov)! Students planning on college need to apply ASAP. You can check out the counselor's website for last years packet info (https://sites.google.com/usd408.com/mhs-counselor-site/fafsa). We also have a survey to determine the possibility of a FAFSA info night (https://forms.gle/VPPxS3kJYxUG1qzu6).
Your dinner plans are covered for Friday! Come join us for our Homecoming Chick-Fil-A Tailgate! For $7.00 you will get a chicken sandwich, chips, and a drink. We will start serving at 6:00pm! Homecoming royalty presentation will start at 6:30pm, and kickoff with Hutch-Trinity will be at 7:00pm!
**We ask that you wear a mask in line if 6ft distance cannot be maintained.**
Berean takes 3rd set and second match. Lady Warriors split on the evening.
Headed to a 3rd set here in Berean in match 2. Berean takes 1st set 25-19, Warriors take 2nd set 25-10.
MMS Football,
Practice will be at 3:50 pm today. Practice will end at 5:30 pm. We will be in full pads so don't forget your gear.
It's a Great Day To Be a Wildcat!
Haven defeat Warriors 46-6. Next week is homecoming, come out and support our student athletes!
Haven leading Warriors 22-6 at the half.
The MHS Warrior Football team travels to Haven tonight for a 7pm kick off. Reminder - you must have a ticket to get in. Game will be live streamed on YouTube.com by searching MCTV20LIVE. Let’s go Warriors!
MES Parents: If you are picking up your child in the back, all vehicles must be parked on Denver St. Please no parking in the staff parking lot. Thank you.
Today is a full day for our Wildcats and Warriors! MS volleyball will host Ell-Saline at 4pm today, and MS football will kick off at 6pm! HS volleyball will host Ell-Saline today at the SAC, games begin at 4pm. Today is also our home cross country meet! Races begin at 3:30pm out at the Big M Pasture! Make your rounds today and support our Wildcats and Warriors!
Sedgwick wins 2nd set 25-22. Lady Warriors split on the evening. Record now stands 13-5. Ell-Saline up next on Thursday!
Sedgwick takes 1st set 25-20 in second dual.
Lady Warriors take it in 3 over Sedgwick! Winning 3rd set 25-16!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a full-time custodial 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. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
SPIKEFEST CHAMPIONS!!’ Go WARRIORS!!!
Love our school spirit at MHS! Let’s go Warriors!!
The MMS Spirit Store is open until Monday, September 21st! Get your MMS Gear here:
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MVpsC9KwhN
Warriors host Kingman tonight! Senior Night will take place at 6:40pm, followed by kickoff at 7pm! If you can’t make it, catch it on YouTube.com by searching MCTV20LIVE!
And we're off! MHS students had a great first reading of the script tonight! This is a GREAT group! You don't want to miss this year's production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!
MES Update Video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKtuGTKfgz0&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Spikefest is this Saturday! We are only allowing 2 spectators per athlete. Our matches will be streamed on YouTube at MCTV20LIVE. Go Lady Warriors!
HS Volleyball is in action today vs. Sterling at home! Games begin at 4:00pm. Come catch the action, or watch it live on youtube at MCTV20Live. Go Warriors!
MES: First PAC Meeting of the year! TONIGHT at 5:15 p.m. on Zoom.
www.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 987 6290 3166
Passcode (case sensitive): KWxk7H
Hope to see you all there!
Audition for the musical tonight!!
MMS students and staff - I looked at the weather for next week and we all need to bring our beach towels and picnic blankets - we are eating outside!!
At the half, Warriors trailing Douglass 14-0.
Football game tonight will be streamed live on YouTube by searching MCTV20LIVE! Go Warriors
MES Students received two cloth masks that they can bring back and be used daily. K-2 are blue and 3-5 are black. Parents, please wash them and also write the students name in each one as well. They are coming home with the students today. Thank you fro your support of MES!
Come Audition Monday!!
Volleyball games tomorrow at Hope will be live streamed. Catch the action by following the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzxlB2GaemSPNkSUx3agyA
MES: Video update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9u4msm5OR8&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Friday, September 11, our HS football team travels to Douglass. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm. We will be playing a 5th quarter after the game for JV. There will not be a JV game with Douglass on Monday, September 14th.
Come audition for this year's musical!
Lady Warriors go 2-0 on the night by defeating Remington in both matches! 25-17, 25-19 in first match, and 28-26, 25-22 in second match!
Florence Bus Riders: Bus will leave Florence at 7:35 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
Good Morning MMS Football,
Reminder,
we will have an extended practice today and tomorrow to make up for Monday. Practice will be 3:50 pm - 6:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday. Please wear your full pads to practice. Be there and be on time!
It's a Great Day to Be a Wildcat!
HS Volleyball travels to Remington today! Reminder only 2 spectators per participant will be allowed in. Games will be streamed live by following the link below. Go Warriors!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/remington-high-school-whitewater-ks/gamdea9c65c7b?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
JV football game with Ell-Saline will not be played on Monday.
Warriors lose season opener to Ell-Saline 28-0.
MMS Parents and Grandparents - If you have not heard of the USD 408 Activity Pass, you might want to check it out. The passes are good for all home events (middle and high school) and could potentially save you some money. The Senior Pass (over 65) is only $15! See form below!
HS Football kicks off the season tonight at home vs. Ell-Saline! Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm. Game will also be lived streamed on youtube.com by searching MCTV20live. GO WARRIORS!
MMS Shirt Store is Open! Click on the link below to order a MMS Wildcat shirt!! (This is not the shirt we provide for each new MMS student)
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MVpsC9KwhN
MES Remote Learners: Pick up is tomorrow (Sept. 4th) in the circle drive from 11:30 to 12:30. We will have everything for you! See you tomorrow!
HS Volleyball travels to Inman today! Reminder only those on the pass list will be allowed in. Spectators are limited to 4 per participant. Games will be streamed live on youtube.com by searching usd448. Play begins at 4pm. GO WARRIORS!
MMS fall sports season starts tomorrow. Cross County runs at Abilene starting at 4. Volleyball plays at home starting at 4 (BAC). Football kicks off at 6:00. 8th grade athletes and parents will be announced prior to the A games. Go Wildcats!!
The High School Volleyball games tomorrow at Inman will be live streamed on YouTube.com by searching usd448. Games start at 4:00pm.
MES: Update video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2TfOn7p0zI&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MES Open House Schedule:
Last Name:
A-G: 12:30-1:20
H-R: 1:30-2:20
S-Z: 2:30-3:20
Kindergarten DO NOT need to come.
Masks are required
High School Volleyball is back in action today vs. Hutch Trinity. JV will play at 4:00pm and 6:15pm. Varsity will play at 5:00pm and 7:15pm. This is also senior night! We will recognize our seniors and their parents before the last varsity match. Catch the games live by searching MCTV20live on youtube. GO WARRIORS!
Once again we are pleased to have MCTV crew cover our games this season! The crew plans on covering all home and road high school football games and home volleyball games this season. You can catch the action live on youtube.com by searching MCTV20live or the games will run on Eagle Cable MCTV channel 20 at 7:00pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. Thanks MCTV for your support!
Lady Warriors open season falling to Hillsboro in three.
25-10, 25-20, 25-15
High School Volleyball is in action today vs. Hillsboro. Games start at 4pm at the Sports and Aquatic Center. You can also catch the action live at YouTube.com by typing in MCTV20LIVE in the search bar. Please wear your mask and social distance! Fans will be temperature checked at the door. GO WARRIORS!
Thanks to everyone who came out today to our VB and FB sports drink scrimmage! Your donation of drinks will help our student athletes stay hydrated this fall!
Sport Scrimmages are today! MS Football will scrimmage at 5:00pm at the field. HS Volleyball will be at the Sports and Aquatic Center at 5:00pm. The evening will conclude with HS football action at 7:00pm! Admission is a sports drink. Please follow our guidelines for indoor and outdoor events!
MES: Quick Friday Update Video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCOcCGvDeqs&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Activity and event guidelines for home events. Please look over them, and we ask that you do your part in helping us follow these guidelines at our home events. Thank you for your support!
MHS Students and Parents: Check out MHS Bitmojo Classrooms! Once school starts all of the students Google Classrooms can be found by clicking on their classroom teachers door!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQVHZ3SLaxB0dnAkjY4LiXUcAnMO9ekraQMfud5SH2Vu9vTtHuaTfXeVQM2nxkrlvwt5Vy1DlHRhF_R/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000&slide=id.p
MMS Football,
I need you all to contact me with your name and Jersey Number ASAP. Also, important reminders:
1. Our scrimmage is at 5:00 pm Friday. Please bring your home and away jerseys. Report at normal time.
2. We will hold a practice at 8:00 am Saturday Morning (8/29).
Its a great day to be a Wildcat!
MMS Football,
Don't forget team pictures are today! Please Bring the following:
- Home Jersey (red)
-Game Pants
-Picture form with money
If you did not receive an order form extras will be available. Money and picture forms can be turned in to the MMS office in the days following team pictures.
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Students, Schedules have been mostly all updated. If you requested a change and it is not showing, check your email to see if there were errors.
Remember that if you are signed up for HCC Weld classes have already started, and if you are signed up for College Algebra classes start online this Thursday!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for an elementary teacher’s aide position for the 2020-2021 school year. Salary will be contingent upon experience. Benefit package is available including health insurance. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
MES Parents: Video Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9FHlkKMZGU&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
HCC Welding students, this is a reminder that classes will start August 24th! Morning students need to be catching the bus at the school at 6:45am and afternoon students at 12:10pm. If you did not enroll through your dragon zone like instructed throughout spring & summer, you need to do so before the 24th!
Good evening,
MMS Football, remember practice is 4:00pm-6:00pm tomorrow, August 17th, at the middle school building. Please bring any forms such as physicals and KSHSAA COVID Questionnaires with you if not submitted already. Also, please bring your football gear (Helmet, Shoulder Pads, etc.) and wear a mask. See you all tomorrow!
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
- Coach Murphy
MHS parents and students, Here is a 5 minute video with important information regarding being a remote student this fall. Please let me know if you have questions!
http://somup.com/cYjDFP6pCq
There will be a sports shuttle starting Monday, August 17th for Florence students needing it to and from practice. Shuttle will leave Florence gym parking lot at 3:40pm. Students will get picked up from practice at 5:45pm and return to Florence around 6:00pm. Masks will be required for all riders.
If you were not able to make it to the SAC to turn in your enrollment packets, you can go to the buildings today. Front doors are locked so call the office and someone will come let you in. Per the city mandate, masks are required in the building.
MMS Football equipment check out will be Friday August 14th from 5-7 pm at the SAC. If you can't make this time please contact Coach Murphy to make other arrangements.
Last night at our BOE meeting our learning plan was approved. Please check your email to review the plan. Understand this plan can be changed many times throughout this year as the current situation would warrant. If you have any questions please contact the school.
USD 408 Enrollment Packets can be turned in today at the SAC from now until 1:00 and from 5:30-7:00!
Exciting News! MES receives a grant from the Kindness for Kids Foundation! We are excited to create more kindness at MES and in our community! #theKindnessRocksProject
Fall Sports Parents Meeting Tuesday, August 11th @ 7pm at the Football Stadium. If your child is planning to participate in a middle school or high school fall sport (volleyball, football, cross country, cheerleading, dance), please plan on attending the parents meeting which will start at 7:00 p.m. at the football field stadium. I will be going over some important information for upcoming seasons. Masks/face coverings are being encouraged. Individual coaches will then be going over important information about their upcoming seasons. If you cannot attend, please contact the coach or email myself at hettjas@usd408.com to be directed to the coach for information that was presented. Hope to see you all there!
MMS Parents-It's Sunday evening so I'm busy planning my week and just remembered 'm also a parent and need to fill out the enrollment packet for my high schooler...and I only get to do it once more after this year! Excited to see you all on Tuesday at the SAC!! #procrastinator
MES: Video of schooling options from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlFUBsxEF2o&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MES: Video Update on On-site/Remote options form Mr. Wasmuth! (Documents Included)
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for full-time custodial positions. Benefit package is available including health insurance. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
MMS Info - We will not have anyone in the office today, Thurday, August 6. If you need to contact MMS, please send Missy and email. Thanks!
Just a reminder to pick up your enrollment packets at the Sports Aquatic Center until 1:00 or tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. See you there!
MES: New update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEjmGo5dgGo&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MMS parents - If you are not going to be able to pick up your middle school enrollment packet on Tuesday, August 4th, they will be ready anytime after noon today. Just call the office when you arrive at the building and we will run yours out to you!
Reminder that sport physicals are being offered tomorrow at St. Luke Medical Clinic from 9-11:30am. Cost is $15, which is donated back to the school! Masks are required in the clinic. All students planning on participating in a sport needs to have a physical and concussion form on file before they can practice!
Dear Parents, Please take a moment and complete this form and help USD 408 finalize plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank You! https://forms.gle/mbWd2wW7wyw3qH7s8
On Tuesday, August 4th, enrollment packets will also be available for pickup from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Aquatic Center. Hours for pickup on Tuesday, August 4th are now 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The USD 408 Board of Education approved the new start date of Wednesday, September 9th for the 2020-2021 USD 408 school year. Also approved was the addition of 10 minutes at the beginning of the day at each building.
All buildings will start at 8:05 a.m. More details and information will be given out about the upcoming year as plans take shape.
Just as a reminder, enrollment information can be picked up on Tuesday, August 4th from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Sports Aquatic Center with enrollment day happening Tuesday, August 11th. The hours that day will be 8:00-1:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your support of USD 408!
Don't forget Graduation 2020 is this Saturday at the Football Stadium at 10:00 a.m. We are asking that guests be limited to 10 per graduate. Face masks are recommended. The ceremony will be live streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/genewink
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!!
If you are unable to make it to the SAC on the 11th please contact the school to make an appointment time to drop off your packet. Also, we will have a 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. time frame available for packet drop off at the SAC.
Enrollment will be a little different this year. We are asking that on August the 4th, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., that you come to the SAC and we will have a packet put together for all of your children. We ask that you take this home and return it to the SAC on August 11th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We would ask you pay your fees on the 11th when you return your paperwork for your children. Staff will be available on the 11th to help MMS and MHS students with their schedule.
Earlier this week Governor Kelly announced she is delaying the start of school until after Labor Day. The executive order will be out on Monday. Once we have more information we will pass it on to our USD 408 family.
MES: A mid-summer update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f-8tCR2ukA&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MMS Football Camp begins tomorrow at 8 am at the football stadium! Coach Murphy and Coach Homburg are excited to see all of you there!
Applications are still being taken for the new 4 year old at-risk preschool at Marion Elementary School starting in August 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wasmuth at wasmujus@usd408.com or pick up a application at the Central Office at 101 N. Thorp!
The start of the new concrete slab for the playground at MES!
Activity for Young Students Coming Up!
The last day for USD 408 Grab-n-Go meals will be Monday, June 29. We will serve meals for Monday and Tuesday on that day. If you have been receiving meals and will not be able to pick up on Monday, please contact Kristi Mercer at 382-2117 so that we can prepare an accurate number of meals that day. Thank you to everyone that has participated in our meal program these past few months!
Applications are still being taken for the new 4 year old at-risk preschool at Marion Elementary School starting in August 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wasmuth at wasmujus@usd408.com or pick up a application at the Central Office at 101 N. Thorp!
MMS Football Info - 7th and 8th grade boys, Coach Murphy is going to be making contact with those of you who might be interested in playing football this fall. He is very excited about coaching this season and can't wait to get to know all of you!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Haiti!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Preston!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
USD 408 hopes a third time is the charm!
USD 408 would like honest feedback on how Continuous Learning went for you and your children. Please fill out this short survey (one per family) on what went well and what USD 408 could have helped with improving the situation we all faced in the last nine weeks. Thank you for your time!
https://forms.gle/WJrLyFuSLfSWmTqx8
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jesse!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Tripps! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!
USD 408 Grab-n-Go meals will continue through June 30 in Florence and at Marion Elementary. We will be handing out meals Monday through Thursday. Meals for Friday will be given on Thursdays. If you have been receiving meals and do not wish to continue or would like to start receiving meals, please contact Kristi Mercer at 382-2117 so that we can prepare an accurate number of meals each day.
Applications are still being taken for the new 4 year old at-risk preschool at Marion Elementary School starting in August 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wasmuth at wasmujus@usd408.com.
Come Audition for Singers!
The 2020 Track and Field season was shaping up to be an exciting one!
MHS students: Reminder the MHS doors will be unlocked from 9am-12pm this morning. Please bring your chromebooks and any supplies by that belong to the school. Thanks to all those that have already returned their items. Have a great summer Warriors!!
MMS Birthdays! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Alyera!! Happy Birthday to you!! And many more!!
MHS Students: Bring your chromebooks, charger, bags, textbooks, and supplies to MHS today until noon or tomorrow 9am-12pm. Thanks!
MMS Band News! Three middle school students have been selected to participate in this summer's KBA MS Honor Band! Congrats to Miriam, Maria, and Shaliah!
Thank you Mrs. Case! Happy Retirement! You will be truly missed! You have touched numerous lives at MES and we are blessed to have you as part of our USD 408 family!
https://youtu.be/HAHwQY94FeU
MES: Reminder to come pick up class pictures and/or yearbooks if you have not done so yet. 11:30-12:30 in Marion, 11:30-12:00 in Florence.
Our 2020 Softball team had big goals this season! We have missed being out at the field!
News from FFA: There are 42 chapters in the South Central District. Congratulations to the Marion-Florence Chapter as they are recognized as a Superior Chapter on the district level and will now move on to the state level competition! Congratulations also to our own Cassie Meyer for earning her State Degree and to Mickelly Soyez for winning the proficiency award of Outdoor Recreation! Proud of our FFA Chapter!
Even though we did not get to watch our baseball team this year, they had big goals and this senior group had a lot to be proud of!
MMS Awards Ceremony
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty3J8_oNpu0&t=187s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikeJT4EzmgA&t=4s
8th Grade Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCJN-D8BQHk&feature=youtu.be
Final Challenge Video! Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XscRZmq8KU0
MES FINAL Mr. Wasmuth Announcement Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9e4aOlpz9w&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Sport Physicals for 2020-2021 school year will take place on July 30th from 9:00am-11:30am at Marion Clinic. Cost is $15.
2019-2020 Warrior Basketball Team spotlight!
Just a reminder to catch our senior athletic awards announcements tonight at 6pm on Facebook live!
2019-2020 Lady Warriors Basketball team spotlight!
USD 408 and Marion Elementary are excited to announce the launch of a four year old at risk preschool. Attached is the information on how a child can qualify for this exciting opportunity start in August 2020. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Wasmuth at 620-382-3771!
Marion-Florence USD 408 is accepting applications for a Preschool At Risk teaching position for 2020-2021. Applicants must have one of the following qualifications on their teaching certificate: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Unified.
Interested applicants should go to the USD 408 application website at https://usd408.tedk12.com/hire and complete the application for this position.
MES Weekly Challenge Video #6 from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L33OlOcUBOo&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Seniors please bring us your chromebooks tomorrow or Friday between 9am and noon in the MHS main office. Thanks!
Todays Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Jaimee Wickman and Grace Winter! Congratulations Jaimee and Grace, job well done! Best of luck next year in Wichita!
Cheer and Dance team spotlight!
Thursday, May 14th at 6pm we will be live streaming on Facebook our announcements of our athletic award winners for this year! Tune in!
Today’s Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Grace Overton, Amy Packham, Jaxton Tracy, and Cameron White. Congratulations Grace, Amy, Jaxton, and Cameron. Best of luck next year!
MMS Birthdays! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Mrs. Metro!! Happy Birthday to you!! And many more!!
2019-2020 Warrior Wrestling!
MES Monday Video from Mr. Wasmuth & Challenge #5 Video:
Mr. Wasmuth Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTdEXLlQj2s&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Challenge #5 Video: https://youtu.be/_pNnoXoAsaA
Todays Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Sadie MacDonald, Calib Mallory, Alfwenna Meyer, and Cassie Meyer. Congratulations Sadie, Calib, Alfwenna, and Cassie! Best of luck next year!
Thanks to everyone who came out today to support our seniors! Special thanks to Marion Police Department for leading the way today. Congratulations Seniors!!
Tonight is our last night for the lights to be on. Don’t forget to drive by and honk!
MES: Some families have not received their spring picture proofs yet. If you have not, the number to call is (800) 821-7923.
Also, if you have any pictures from read week, the teacher parade or virtual field day, please send them to Mr. Wasmuth for the challenge video!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Grace (on Sunday)!! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!
Today’s Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Amethyst Larson, Madeline Larson, Jazmin Lewis, and Lillian Lundy! Congratulations ladies, job well done. Best of luck to you next year!
Todays Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Koby Hett, Emily Hutchison, Sally Jackson, and Luke Lanning! Congratulations Koby, Emily, Sally, and Luke. Best of luck next year!!
MES Yearbooks can be picked up at lunch pick up tomorrow (Friday, May 8th) at the elementary school!
Today we feature our 2019 Warrior Football team! Congrats to our award winners this season.
We are two days away from our Senior Class of 2020 Drive By Celebration. This is a community event and a great way to see all our seniors! Meet MHS staff at the SAC at 345pm this Saturday and join the vehicle parade through town. Please share and invite everyone who has supported these seniors through the years. We hope to see you Saturday!
If you cannot make it, we will be Live Streaming through our USD408 FB page. Thanks to Forest Barger for the help!!
Seniors- we cant wait to see you!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Keenan!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!
Senior yard signs have been delivered! Thanks to Mr. Homburg for the help. Congratulations Seniors, we cant wait to see you Saturday #Classof2020
Today’s Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Peyton Ensey, Bethany Grimmett, Hunter Helmer, and Alli Hett! Congratulations Peyton, Bethany, Hunter, and Alli! Best of luck as you start your next chapter!
Wednesday MES Video from Mr. Wasmuth!
See you this afternoon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQsmP0iSZlU&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Today’s Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Elijah Catlin, Matthew Christensen, Luke Dawson, and Jayden Donaldson! Congratulations to Elijah, Matthew, Luke, and Jayden. Best of luck next year as you leave MHS!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jack!! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!!
MES Monday Video by Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgt4i4zeNWk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Today’s Marion High School Class of 2020 Shoutout goes to Cade Alleven, Robyn Anderson, Chloe Burkholder, and Cooper Carpenter! Congratulations to Cade, Robyn, Chloe, and Cooper! MHS staff wish you success in all your future endeavors.
Today we feature our 2019 Warrior Volleyball team! Congrats to our award winners!
This Saturday, May 9 at 4pm the MHS staff is planning a Drive By Celebration through town to each of our Seniors Class of 2020 residence. Please join the vehicle parade and meet us at the SAC parking lot around 345. All can join and yelling, signs, and honking are encouraged. Seniors, we cant wait to see you!
Thank you Class of 2020!
Hi Parents - If your financial situation has changed during this crisis and you did not qualify earlier, you should apply for free/reduced benefits ASAP. You can receive some additional help from the State and benefits carryover for the first 30 days of the 20-21 school year if you don't fill out an application at enrollment. This is probably not something you are thinking about right now, but it is important that Kristi receive the application right away because they are dated when she receives them and benefits from the State will be based on that date.
Here is a link to the application or you can call Kristi at the Central Office.
https://www.usd408.com/o/usd-408/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-application--6Â
Due to not having an athletic banquet, we are going to feature our high school athletic teams throughout the week. Today we feature our 2019 Warrior Cross Country team!
MES Challenge / Information Video #5 (Not the best video Mr. Wasmuth has made)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY5njx7dMVk&feature=youtu.be
MES Challenge Video #4!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlwuub_hNyI
Marion-Florence USD 408 is taking applications for a full-time custodial/maintenance person. Benefit package is available including health insurance. Interested individuals should contact the Central Office, 101 N. Thorp, Marion, 620-382-2117 for an application. USD 408 is an equal educational opportunity agency.
The MHS Kiwanis Banquet was scheduled for tonight. MHS Staff want to give a shout out to all students who maintained a 3.5 GPA for the first three quarters this school year. Job well done students! We are proud of your hard work and dedication in the classroom!
Monday Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3GLkKZezO0&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Middle School Group Pictures are in and can be picked up at MES on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 during meal distribution. If you have any questions, please email Chrissy.
MMS Birthdays!! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Kristin!! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!
Don’t forget to drive by tonight to support the class of 2020!
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mrs. Trapp!! Happy birthday to you ! And many more!!
After Kansas FCCLA canceled their state meeting, the competitive events were moved to a virtual format. In late March, Anna Zurcher (11) and Amy Gayle (10) presented their STAR Event to judges via Zoom conferencing. The students competed in the National Programs in Action event presenting their program MES Family Game Night. After waiting nearly a month for results, we are pleased to share that Anna and Amy scored GOLD and placed 2nd in state qualifying for Nationals. FCCLA announced that the National meeting scheduled for early July would also be virtual. Congratulations to Anna, Amy, and Ms. Witty! You make us proud!
Great rainbow over the stadium tonight!
Great day at USD #408!! Congratulations to MMS staff and students!!
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards.
The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since its inception in 2002, more than 1,700 awards have been presented to schools across the state.
Certificates of Merit were presented to schools by Kansas State Board of Education members.
The Challenge Award recognizes schools for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments based on Kansas assessment results in math and reading, graduation rates, chronic absenteeism rates and the socio-economic status of those taking the test.
The Confidence in Public Education Task Force is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to strengthen confidence in Kansas public education and to increase awareness of the positive aspects of public education in the state. The Task Force was created in 1981.
Members of the Task Force include American Association of University Women; Kansas PTA; Kansas Association of School Boards; Kansas National Education Association; Kansas State Board of Education; Kansas State High School Activities Association; Kansas Partners in Education; League of Women Voters – Kansas; and United School Administrators of Kansas.
For more information about the Challenge Awards program, call Tamla Miller at (785) 296-4950.
Schools receiving a 2019 Challenge Award are:
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, Abilene Unified School District 435.
• McKinley Elementary School, Abilene USD 435.
• Arkansas City Middle School, Arkansas City USD 470.
• Frances Willard Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470.
• Jefferson Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470.
• Roosevelt Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470.
• Atchison Middle School, Atchison USD 409.
• Burlingame Elementary School, Burlingame USD 454.
• Cedar Vale Elementary School, Cedar Vale USD 285.
• Anthony Elementary School, Chaparral USD 361.
• Harper Elementary School, Chaparral USD 361.
• Enterprise Elementary School, Chapman USD 473.
• Southeast Elementary School, Cherokee USD 247.
• Highland Elementary School, Columbus USD 493.
• South Central High School, Comanche County USD 300.
• Deerfield Middle School, Deerfield USD 216.
• Dodge City Middle School, Dodge City USD 443.
• Miller Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443.
• Northwest Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443.
• Soule Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443.
• Wilroads Gardens Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443.
• Logan Avenue Elementary School, Emporia USD 253.
• Riverside Elementary School, Emporia USD 253
• Flinthills Middle School, Flinthills USD 492.
• Liberty Elementary School, Galena USD 499.
• Edith Scheuerman Elementary School, Garden City USD 457.
• Florence Wilson Elementary School, Garden City USD 457.
• Georgia Matthews Elementary School, Garden City USD 457.
• Gertrude Walker Elementary School, Garden City USD 457.
• Westphalia Elementary School, Garnett USD 365.
• Grandview Elementary School, Geary County USD 475.
• Westwood Elementary School, Geary County USD 475.
• Golden Plains Middle School, Golden Plains USD 316.
• Greeley County Junior-Senior High School, Greeley County USD 200.
• Yoder Charter Elementary School, Haven USD 312.
• Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, Hutchinson USD 308.
• Independence Middle School, Independence USD 446.
• Jefferson Elementary School, Independence USD 446.
• Argentine Middle School, Kansas City USD 500.
• Arrowhead Middle School, Kansas City USD 500.
• Bethel Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500.
• Emerson Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500.
• Frank Rushton Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500.
• Plains Elementary School, Kismet-Plains USD 483.
• Bartlett Elementary School, Labette County USD 506.
• Meadowview Elementary School, Labette County USD 506.
• Gridley Elementary School, LeRoy-Gridley USD 245.
• Lyons Central Elementary School, Lyons USD 405.
• Lyons Middle School, Lyons USD 405.
• Macksville Elementary School, Macksville USD 351.
• Madison High School, Madison-Virgil USD 386.
• Marion Middle School, Marion-Florence USD 408.
• Sunset Elementary School, Newton USD 373.
• Long Island Middle School, Northern Valley USD 212.
• Ridgeview Elementary School, Olathe USD 233.
• Washington Elementary School, Olathe USD 233.
• Onaga Senior High School, Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton USD 322.
• Osage City Middle School, Osage USD 420.
• Oswego Neosho Heights Elementary, Oswego USD 504.
• Parsons Middle School, Parsons USD 503.
• Garfield Elementary School, Parsons USD 503.
• Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley USD 426.
• Pittsburg Middle School, Pittsburg USD 250.
• Westside Elementary School, Pittsburg USD 250.
• Rawlins County Junior-Senior High School, Rawlins County USD 105.
• Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School, Rock Hills USD 107.
• Cottonwood Elementary School, Salina USD 305.
• Oakdale Elementary School, Salina USD 305.
• Sunset Elementary School, Salina USD 305.
• Bluejacket-Flint Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512.
• Comanche Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512.
• Smith Center Junior-Senior High School, Smith Center USD 237.
• South Barber PreK-6 Elementary, South Barber USD 255.
• Neosho Rapids Elementary School, Southern Lyon County USD 252.
• St. Francis Elementary School, St Francis USD 297.
• Thunder Ridge Middle School, Thunder Ridge USD 110.
• Lowman Hill Elementary School, Topeka USD 501.
• Marjorie French Middle School, Topeka USD 501.
• McCarter Elementary School, Topeka USD 501.
• McEachron Elementary School, Topeka USD 501.
• Quincy Elementary School, Topeka USD 501.
• Junction Elementary School, Turner-Kansas City USD 202.
• Turner Elementary School, Turner-Kansas City USD 202.
• Lakeside Elementary School, Waconda USD 272.
• Washington Elementary School, Wellington USD 353.
• Wheatland Elementary School, Wheatland USD 292.
• Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, Wichita USD 259.
• Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School, Wichita USD 259.
• Jardine Technology Middle Magnet School, Wichita USD 259.
• McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elementary School, Wichita USD 259.
• Robinson Middle School, Wichita USD 259.
• Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet School, Wichita USD 259.
MES Challenge #4 Video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8J6C74UDwY&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MES Challenge #3 Video!
https://youtu.be/VuMYr0EdyOM
Monday Update for MES form Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAyLwO-tu94
Seniors: Please plan to come up this Wednesday April 22nd from 9am to 12pm to get your cap, gown, and graduation announcements that you ordered. Thanks!
These lights shine bright for you, class of 2020! #BeTheLight
Attention Class of 2020 Graduates and Families:
We are committed as a school district to hold a graduation ceremony at an appropriate time. With the extended stay at home order put into place this past week by Governor Kelly, we will move Graduation for the Class of 2020 to July 25th 2020 at 4pm. We will continue to listen and follow all regulations and guidelines as we move forward with our new date as student and staff safety is our number one priority. We will provide additional details when we have them. Thanks, and stay safe!
Congratulations to our Class of 2020 Governor’s Scholar, Ms. Chloe Burkholder !
https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/Communications/GovScholars%202020.pdf?ver=2020-04-16-075010-057×tamp=1587056863542
Even with the weather, lunches WILL be served as scheduled. Times are still 11:30-12:30. If you have not signed up and would like to, please call the Central Office at 382-2117!
MMS Birthdays!! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Sara!! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!!
MES Challenge #3 from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.loom.com/share/df125aeccc4249819b4ebaeabac175a8
We love our seniors 2020!
MMS Birthdays! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Caitlin!! Happy Birthday to you! And many more!!
MMS Birthdays!! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Phinn!! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!
I’m spirit of our annual Marion Relays, get out and enjoy the track today!
MES Challenge #2 from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzFsH4ZblA0
Message from Mrs. Burkholder. If you have a student who doesn't understand why we can't come to school. This visual may help.
https://youtu.be/dDikSGfL1c0
Update video from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://tinyurl.com/rszs5z2
Reading Challenge #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2dToaD97zM
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Trevor!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
Inter-state Studios will be sending out pictures to you via email shortly. You will be able to purchase online after seeing the proofs and then your order will be sent to your house. USD 408 do not have the class pictures yet, but we will let you know when they do.
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Brayden!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
Here is the exact link for our grant application endorsement. Thanks!
https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-rural-education/nomination-checker/
Calling all area farmers. The Marion/Florence High School Agriculture Education program is applying for a $15,000 grant to support a proposed greenhouse project for the school. The greenhouse would be used in the Ag Education program and would also help start plants for the local community garden. Farmers can endorse the project by going to:
https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-rural-education/
Please indicate your support for the district's grant proposal. The more farmer endorsements we receive, the better our chance of receiving the grant. Endorsements are due by May 1st. Thank you!
MES Video Challenge #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5sx-PegrxE&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MMS birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Gavin!! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
MHS families- thank you for stopping by the high school today. If you did not get your items please call the office tomorrow. We will also be reaching out. Thanks again!
THANK YOU MES FAMILIES!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdhGFj5Jsg&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Unlabeled MMS band instruments. If they are yours let us know.
PICK UP TOMORROW! WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU1LfV3u9Fo&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Governor Kelly's stay at home order yesterday does not change anything for Kansas schools. We will have our items picked up from school tomorrow as previously planned, with appropriate social distancing. Our grab and go meals also remain unchanged.
USD #408
MHS Students & Parents: scholarships, parent info, and more will be posted through Google Classrooms for each grade (9-12) and one for parents as well. Please check your email to join! Email me if you do not receive an invite & would like one.
3/27/2020 Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBZzru3rBJ0&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Big Shout Out to USD #408 Staff for "knocking it out of the park" the past couple of weeks!! Your dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed! Thank you all for what you do!!
Aaron Homburg
MMS Birthdays!!
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Brian! Happy birthday to you!! And many more!!
3/26/2020 Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB8SCX_RkMk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
MHS Students: Reminder to be checking your email and google classroom account! Our drop off/pick up date is fast approaching. Please bring all school items and pick up your personal belongings next Monday March 30th. Last name A-M 9AM-11AM and N-Z plan on coming by 1PM-3PM.
3/25/2020 Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNn2Ax2b9s&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
If you would like your children added to the Grab and Go meals please contact the Central Office at 620-382-2117. The survey we sent out is no longer available. If you have any questions or special requests please call 620-382-2117 or email mercekri@usd408.com
3/24/2020 Update from Mr. Wasmuth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaeUkjnp_g&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Letter to MES and MMS Parents from Mrs. Burkholder, Counselor
MMS Birthdays! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Kattie! Happy birthday to you! And many more!!
First day of Grab and Go meals went wonderful!! Don't forget the meals are available in front of the Elementary in Marion and in Florence at the Library from 11:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. A Big Thank You to our food service crew as well as other folks to make this happen!
In compliance with Marion County Public Health Order 20200323 the Sports and Aquatic Center walking track will be closed starting Tuesday, March, 24, 2020 at 8:00a.m. This order will remain in effect until 8:00a.m. April 7, 2020.
USD #408
Message from Mr. Wasmuth fro MES!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fbAtBVLQKE&feature=youtu.be&hd=1
Meals are headed to Florence and we are set up in Marion! Come by and get your meals.
MHS Students: Be checking your school email this week. Your teachers will be in contact with you and will be planning some great lessons for you starting on March 30! Butler CC Online students be checking your email and canvas, you start back up tomorrow! Take care Warriors.
USD #408 family,
We are planning how "continuous learning" will look like in our district. Please take a minute and fill out this short survey.
https://forms.gle/wkfm4HkQqM8TVYT58
Congrats to Jayden May on being named to the HOA All-League Honorable Mention Basketball team this season!
USD 408 buildings are closed this week for deep cleaning. Next week, staff members will be meeting to plan how the rest of the year will look. We will establish procedures to allow for pick up materials left at school. We will communicate plans by the end of the month.
Important information on USD 408 Grab and Go meals! Please take the time to fill out the form so we can prepare appropriate number of meals starting on Monday, March 23, 2020. Meals are FREE for all children ages 1-18!!
https://forms.gle/mAQvyLuo4P4B6EFE7
USD #408
Important message from USD 408
There will be no activity practices over spring break per KSHSAA guidelines.
If you are looking for something your child to do during Spring Break? Here are a list of websites for reading! Enjoy!
Attention all 8th grade parents: 8th grade Pre-enrollment night for 9th grade will be March 23rd at the Performing Arts Center. 7pm start. See you there!
The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority here at USD #408. We will follow the guidance and expertise of the Marion County Health Department as well as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment during this National Pandemic. As of today, 3-13-2020, we plan on resuming classes after Spring Break, 3-23-2020. If we receive different guidance we will let you all know. I would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable Spring Break 2020.
Aaron Homburg
Superintendent of Schools USD #408
Hot dog throwing day in Mr. Stuchlik’s Calculus class.
2020 Lifetime Sports Pickleball doubles Champions!
MHS Cooking Club took part in a CHOPPED style cooking competition today. Students worked in pairs to create entrees using 5 unusual ingredients. Preston Schneider and Jayden Donaldson were voted as the winning team! Great stuff Ms. Witty and all who participated!
Thank you to Dr. Heidebrecht for working with the MHS choir today and to the Singing Quakers for their performance!
A big congratulations to Cooper Bailey (1 trumpet solo), Aleyra Koehn (1), Alexis Hostetler (2) Autumn Haskin (1) Haiti Schafers (1) Georgia Madgwick (1) Sara Groening (1) Lacey Willingham (2) Quenton Taylor (2) Calleigh Soyez (1) on strong performances & good ratings today!
Congratulations to the Low Brass Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble and Choir for strong 2 ratings at festival today!
Festivals are always a great way to demonstrate progress and make future goals! Congratulations to the MMS Band, Low Brass Ensemble, 8th Women Vocal Ensemble, 8th Men Vocal Ensemble, 7th Women's Vocal Ensemble, & 7th Men's Vocal Ensemble for 1 ratings today! Keep making progress!
MES Reminder: Family Reading Night is TONIGHT! Also if your student was gone from school die to illness, they must stay home. Hope to see you there!
MHS News 3-10
MHS News 3-9
MES: Yearbook orders are due TOMORROW, March 10th. Each yearbook is $15. Extra order forms are in the MES office.
MMS Wrestlers represented well today at the Chase County Tournament.
Is your student struggling with reading or writing? Check out K-State’s summer reading and writing program. Open to Preschool thru High School students. Pick up a flyer in the high school counselor’s office.
MHS News 3-6
Hope to see you tonight or tomorrow night at the PAC! Best of luck to the director Ms. Shayla Rahe, cast, crew, and to all others who have helped! We are proud of your commitment and hard work!
Link to the online Track Store!
https://mariontf.orderpromos.com/
MHS News 3-5
A huge thank you to Lisa Teachman from KSN 3 for coming to discuss severe weather with our 3rd graders! Watch KSN 3 at 5 and 6 pm about the visit!
8th Graders visit Salina VoTech! Very informative day!!
Congratulations to Cassie Meyer and Forest Slater. Both were named MHS Students of the Month for February! Congratulations to Coach Craft for being named Staff of the Month!!
Next week is going to be busy at MES! Book Fair starting on March 9th and continuing all week, Family Read Night March 10th and Yearbook orders are also due March 10th!
Next week is going to be busy at MES! Book Fair starting on March 9th and continuing all week, Family Read Night March 10th and Yearbook orders are also due March 10th!
Warriors travel to Hillsboro tonight for sub-state basketball! Game starts at 7pm. Catch the game on the the radio at 106.1 or the Ad Astra Radio App if you cannot make it! Go Warriors!
Applied Business Development students are presenting at the Marion County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at Tabor today.
MHS News
Come out and support our Spring Play this Friday and Saturday!
MMS Quiz Bowl traveled to Wakefield today and both the 7th and 8th grade teams brought home 1st place!!
MS Wrestling travels to Whitewater today! Meet begins at 4:00pm. Go Wildcats!
HS Girls basketball travel to Chase County today for sub-state! Game begins at 7pm. Go Warriors!
Live stream state wrestling!
Http://openspacessports.com/live.php
State Wrestling Send Off:
Thursday, February 27th, 1:00pm! Line Main Street to show support for our wrestlers today as they travel to Hays for state this weekend! TAKE STATE!
News
MHS News 2-26
Marion down 1 at half!
Senior Night!
Marion Lady Warriors up 1 at half!
STATE WRESTLING SEND-OFF! This Thursday, we will be sending off our state wrestlers to Hays! They will plan on leaving at 1:00pm, and we would like to have as many people as possible on main street cheering them on as they go! Please join us around 12:55pm on main street! TAKE STATE!
8th grade wrestlers and their parents!
8th Grade takes first place in the Hutch Trinity scholars bowl meet!
Marion Wrestling starts in minutes at the SAC!
KanCare Enrollment at the library. See flyer for info!
Final regional wrestling update: Todd Palic gets a pin in the finals to become our 182 lb regional champion!! We have qualified 3 for the state tournament next weekend in Hays!
Regional Wrestling update: Chance Shults places 3rd and Forest Slater is our regional champion at 113 lbs. Todd will be up soon to try and make it 2 regional champs!
Marion Warriors take 1st in JV tournament! Way to go ladies! #warriorproud
Our senior BB players and Jerry! Thanks Jerry for driving our bus to and from our activities! The hours you put in for our student athletes is appreciated! #WarriorProud
Good Luck to our Warrior grapplers as they head to Eureka today and tomorrow for Regional Wrestling!!
MHS News 2-21
HS basketball travels to Elyria today! Games begin at 4pm. If you can’t make it, catch the games on Ad Astra Radio App!
8th grade visit to Emporia State will be Thursday, February 27th.
MHS News 2/20
Juniors pre-bubbling for the ACT next week. Best of luck to all juniors!
MHS new 2-19
Warriors fall at Remington 41-69
Warriors down 17 at half at Remington
Lady Warriors fall at Remington 34-52
Lady Warriors down 11 at halftime at Remington!
FFA Alumni Work Auction is Feb. 20th at 6:30 p.m. Pulled pork meal provided before the auction. Hope to see you there!
Members of our FFA chapter plan to conduct our annual Ag Olympics on February 20th! Students at MHS will organize teams to compete in competitions such as Milk Chug, 3 legged race, Animal Imitations, Obstacle Course, Steer Roping, and Goat Milking! Come out and see the action around 1130 at the MMS gym.
MHS News 2-18
MMS hosted the first Quiz Bowl meet of the season and both teams came away with 3rd place medals! I got a picture of the whole 7th grade team, but one of the 8th graders left before I caught her!!
MMS PAC fundraiser! $2 each for a magnet! Available at the MMS Office or you can contact Mrs. Trapp!
Don’t forget that we have FAFSA help today in the library from 9am - 2pm!!!
High School choir students were able to watch an exceptional performance by Kantorei KC Saturday night! Thank you to Tabor College for the free tickets and Kantorei KC for the great experience!
Warriors win!!!! 71-66 over Ell Saline
Warriors up 1 heading to the 4th q
Warriors down 1 at half! Keep fighting Warriors
Lady Warriors fall in Overtime by 5. Way to play until the end Warriors!
Start of OT. Go Ladies!!
Lady Warriors down 1 to start the 4th quarter!
Lady Warriors up 1 at half 20-19 in Ell Saline
Congratulations to Luke who signed his intent to attend NCK Tech today!
Happy Valentine's Day from the MHS Singers! Singers has spent the day surprising people with a special Valentine's treat and song.
Feb 14 News at MHS
Student-led conferences are Monday (2-17-2020). We will also have a rep available in the library from 9am-2pm to help parents and students with the FAFSA! Don’t know what to bring to do FAFSA? Call the HS!
NO School today February 13, 2020.
USD #408
USD #408 will start school 2 hours late tomorrow February 13, 2020.
USD #408
Athletic practices are still on for today, but will end at 5:15pm.
MHS news 2-12
8th graders waiting for the admissions counselor to visit with us!
8th graders are on the way to Butler!
News 2-11
MHS news 2-11
MHS News 2-10
Last week FCCLA held their officer elections and STAR events competitions. MHS sent 5 students as voting delegates and competitors, Amy Gayle, Anna Zurchur, Emma Box, Emily Hake, and Emma Soyez. Amy and Anna competed in the National Programs in Action STAR Event. They received a Gold ranking qualifying for State FCCLA in April. Congratulations to all ladies of MHS!!
Wildcat boys lose to Inman in the HOA BB tournament.
Wildcat girls lost today against Bennington in the HOA BB tournament ending their season. Keep working hard girls!
Mrs. Mason's Kindergarten Class has been discussing weather this reading unit and today the class did two different experiments with rain. Here are some photos of the students checking out rain!
GAMEDAY! Warrior Basketball hosts Sterling today. Girls JV plays at 4:30pm, followed by VG at 6:00pm, and VB at 7:30pm. After the girls varsity game, we will be recognizing the achievements from some of our spring coaches and student-athletes! Hope to see you all there!
Congratulations to Laura for placing 3rd at state for the Masonic Lodge Essay Contest!!
First and Fourth Grade Book Buddies spreading some valentine positivity around MES!
Valentine's day is one week from today! Show someone you love them by sending a singing valentine!
MHS news 2-7
Wildcat boys win over Berean 28-20! Info on Saturday's games will be sent out later.
Lady Wildcats win over Moundridge 23-11!
High School women had a very successful day at Real Women Sing! They learned 3 difficult pieces today under the skilled direction of Dr. Russell and Dr. Rogers at Hesston College!
Winner!!
Look who just won the Marion County Spelling Bee for the second year in a row!!
Final two...MES is still represented!
Marion County Spelling Bee is ready to begin!
Sedgwick defeats Warrior boys 56-17.
Lady Warriors defeat the Sedgwick Cardinals 43-36!!
Congratulations to our January winners at MHS! Students of the Month were Jaimee Wickman and Grace Winter and Kelly Robson was named Staff of the Month! Great job Jaimee, Grace, and Mr. Robson
MHS news 2-3
Chance Shults in action at the JV tournament at the Sports and Aquatic Center!
What a great night at MES! A HUGE thanks to the MHS FCCLA for putting on the MES Family Game Night! A great turnout tonight!
What a great night at MES! A HUGE thanks to the MHS FCCLA for putting on the MES Family Game Night! A great turnout tonight!
TONIGHT: MES Families, come out for some family fun in the gym as the MHS FCCLA hosts Family Fun Night from 6:30-8:00! Lots of games and fun for the whole family! See you there!
MHS news 1-31
Ell-Saline wins the A boys game over the Wildcats 44-26.
Lady Wildcats lose to Ell-Saline 16-49.
B Team boys lose to Ell-Saline 24-37.
B Team Lady Wildcats defeat Ell-Saline 24-22!
Mr. Hett’s 7th hour Lifetime Fitness class enjoying their bowling unit!
Real Men Sing is off to a great start! Come here the performance at Bethany College, Presser Hall, 2:30pm if you're free!
MHS news 1-30
MES: Kansas Day festivities scheduled for today, will now happen tomorrow. Students can dress up fro Kansas Day tomorrow if they choose!
Marion will NOT be participating in Real Women Sing today. Enjoy your day off!
No school today January 29th.
USD 408
No FBLA trip tomorrow the 29th. Real women sing participants will leave from the HS at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.
FBLA will not be traveling to Kingman for districts tomorrow.
2 hour late start tomorrow, January 29.
USD 408
Good evening MHS,
The play practice and homecoming candidate games have been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather. Candidate games will take place Thursday at the pep rally.
1-28 News at MHS
Wildcats beat Remington in the boys A game 37-16.
Remington wins the A girls game over the Wildcats 33-20.
Wildcat boys lose a close B game 18-19.
Lady Wildcats win the B game 23-15!
MHS news 1-27
Last Jr Warrior BB camp is today from 2-3pm! If you have not got your camp basketball, come today to get it!
Warriors take 7th with a win over Wakefield 31-30!
Warriors lose to Herington 43-34 tonight in Cougar Classic. Boys will play at 3:30pm tomorrow for 7th and girls will play at 5:00pm for 3rd at Centre.
Lady Warriors lose a close one 38-40 in OT at the Centre tournament! Way to fight ladies
News 1-24 MHS
Do you have a loved one in your life?? Send them a special song!
Lifetime Sports enjoyed some bowling today!
Updated Cougar Classic tournament bracket! Come out and support our teams tomorrow!
MS Basketball game at Bennington has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4th. Game times will be the same, 5:00pm B boys and A girls, 6:00pm B girls and A boys.
Due to impending bad weather, the middle school games in Bennington tonight will not be played. No practice today for our MS basketball teams.
1-23 MHS News
MES held their Spelling Bee today and fourth grader Alexandra Carlson was the winner with Kayleigh Pacelli taking second. They will go on and compete in the Marion County Spelling Bee on February 5th! Congrats to all of the participants!
Little Cheer/Dance performance has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 7th. Girls will dance at halftime of boys varsity game.
We will also do a review night that is OPTIONAL for on Mon Feb. 3rd from 630 to 730 pm at the SAC!
Baby Shark Group : 6:30-7 pm
Moana Group : 7-7:30 pm
HOA League Scholars Bowl at Ell-Saline has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29th.
Little Cheer/Dance performance has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 7th. Girls will dance at halftime of boys varsity game.
The MHS FCCLA is hosting MES Family Time on Friday, January 31st from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MES Gym. Hope to see you there!
The MES Spelling Bee will be today at 10:30 in the band room. There will be no students attending except the participants. Parents may come but limited seating will be available. Thank you!
School will start 2 hours late today. 1-22-2002
Thanks,
USD 408
Warriors...auto correct didn't help me this time!!
Lady Warroors win a close one against Herington 42-41!
Here are the brackets for the 2020 Centre Cougar Classic. The action starts tonight with the girls at 4pm and boys at 5:30pm!
Warriors take on Hutch Trinity today at the SAC. JV Girls 3:00, Varsity Girls 4:30, Varsity Boys 6:00
Congratulations to our Winter Homecoming candidates Bethany Grimmett, Alfwenna Meyer, & Grace Overton for queen and Cooper Carpenter, Luke Dawson, & Jaxton Tracy for king. Homecoming game is set for January 30th
The Little Cheer/Dance performance that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed. A future date is being looked at.Â
The Halstead Wrestling tournament has been moved to tomorrow, Saturday, January 18th. We will attend this meet tomorrow.
HS Basketball games with Hutch-Trinity have been rescheduled for TOMORROW, JANUARY 18TH! JV girls will play at 3:00pm, Varsity girls at 4:30pm, and Varsity boys at 6:00pm.
The MES Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd @ 9:00 a.m. Thank you!
HS Basketball games scheduled for this evening with Hutch-Trinity are cancelled. A make-up date is being discussed.
No School today at USD 408.
The MES Spelling Bee scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00am will be rescheduled to a different day. We will make that decision tomorrow and let everyone know. Thank you!
We will start school 2 hours late tomorrow at USD 408.
Thank you,
USD 408
High School play try-outs have been moved up to 6:30pm tonight at the PAC.
JV Scholars bowl scheduled for today in Marion has been cancelled.
MMS Basketball at Sterling has been cancelled for tonight. At this time, we are planning to hold practices.
MHS 1-16 news
MHS News
Final from the SAC. Lady Warriors fall 19-49. Up next is this Friday vs. Hutch Trinity come out and support 6pm at the SAC
Update from the SAC. Lady Warriors down 8-25 at half. Still time to come out and support. Go Lady Warriors
Warrior Basketball hosts Berean today! JV plays at 4:30pm, followed by varsity girls at 6pm and varsity boys at 7:30pm. Come out and support your Warriors!
MHS News 1-14
🎶 Tonight @ 7pm come hear the MHS Christmas concert 🎶
Random Acts of Kindness Challenge. Thanks Mrs. Medina for putting this together for our students and staff! Take what you need and give what you can.
News from MHS
Jr Warrior BB camp continues today from 2-3pm at the elementary school gym!
Due to early release, the MES Spelling Bee will be rescheduled for Friday, January 17th @ 9:00 a.m.
Due to inclement weather, the High School wrestling meet at Herington tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th has been cancelled. The HS boys JV basketball tournament at Centre has also been cancelled for tomorrow.
Due to impending inclement weather conditions we will be dismissing school at 1p.m. today January the 10th. Buses will run at that time.
Thank you,
USD #408
ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICES ARE CANCELLED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH. BE SAFE!
News at MHS today
CONCERT ALERT!!! You may have already taken down decorations but these students have prepared a great concert for YOU! Come get your last fill of Christmas cheer!
Sedgwick A boys defeat Wildcats 25-13.
Sedgwick wins the girls A game 31-10.
Cardinal boys B team defeats the Wildcats 24-21.
Wildcat girls B Team drops a close one 11-13.
MMS Wildcats host the Sedgwick Cardinals tonight! Games begin at 4:00!
Congratulations to coach Jerry Smith for being selected as an assistant coach of the year in Pole Vault for the 2019 Track and Field season! Coach Smith was awarded this honor by the Kansas Cross Country Track and Field Coaches Association!
MHS News
Warriors fall 33-64 at Moundridge. Keep fighting Warriors!
Half of the boys game Warriors down 25-36!
Go Warriors!
Close one in Moundridge. Keep fighting Lady Warriors
Tip-off from Moundridge. Go Lady Warriors!
MMS Spelling - Cooper 1st, Grace 2nd, Carson 3rd, and Eldon 4th.
HS Basketball travels to Moundridge today! JV games start at 3:45pm. Varsity girls play at 6pm, followed by boys at 7:30pm. Catch the action at mctv20live on YouTube.com Go Warriors!
MMS Spelling Bee is getting underway!
Daily at MHS
Trinity boys A team wins 31-24.
Trinity girls A team defeats the Wildcsts 22-13.
Trinity boys B team defeats the Wildcats 24-6.
MMS B team girls defeat Hutch Trinity 18-16.
Welcome back students and staff!! Here's to a great 2020 here at USD #408!!
Inman girls defeat the Lady Warriors 41-28.
Catch the varsity basketball games tomorrow at Inman live on Kicks Country 106.1 KXKU, the Ad Astra Radio App for your smartphone & tablets & www.adastraradio.com for your desktop.
Varsity boys fall to Douglass 34-63. Keep fighting Warriors!
MMS Christmas Concert is about to begin with the 6th grade band!
JV boys basketball wins 15-12 against Douglass! Nice job Warriors
Twas the night before break
All the students were around
Ready to perform
and give their best sound
So come and support!
PAC at 7 o'clock
They've been working hard
And are going to rock!
MES Parents: Tomorrow is our last day before break, so your child can wear their PJ's to school! Just a reminder that school is released at 12:00!
Twas the night before break
All the students were around
Ready to perform
and give their best sound
So come and support!
PAC at 7 o'clock
They've been working hard
And are going to rock!
Kindergarteners singing to Marion Assisted Living this morning!
Performers with Music On Site Inc. graced the stage in Marion today in performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors!
Middle schoolers are honest:
"They are the best singers I've heard"
"I want to sing like that"
"I wish it was longer"
Thanks for inspiring students!
MMS students are so artistic! Come see them in the art of song tomorrow evening at 7pm! They won't be singing Deck the Halls but the music is sure to leave you feeling jolly!
Opera brought to the elementary and middle schools by Tabor College! Amal and the Night Visitors...
From traditional O Come All Ye Faithful to African Noel to a fun version of Twas The Night Before Christmas...we have a lot of variety! Come support MMS students and all their hard work this Thursday at 7pm!
Festive Holiday Dress Day at MMS!
The MS basketball game at Hutch-Trinity has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 6th!
MHS Winter Concert has been rescheduled for January 13 at 7pm. Please come out and support our vocal and band programs!
MES Lunch Changes:
Thursday, Dec. 19th: Chedda-Toni, Chili and Chicken Caesar Salad
Friday, Dec. 20th: Sack Lunch Only
Thank you!
NO SCHOOL, Monday December 16th. All Activities postponed.
MS Basketball game at Trinity tomorrow (12/16) has been postponed. A make-up date is being discussed.
Jr. Warrior BB camp has been cancelled today!
Monday night!! Select Women's Ensemble will perform a great rendition of Mr. Sandman called...Mr. Santa. You don't want to miss it! 7pm in the PAC
Lady Warriors defeat Remington 36-34. They play for 3rd tomorrow at 3:00 against Berean.
Marion Classic continues...Warriors take on Remington tonight.
Thanks to our MHS Alumni Panel for today’s advice and tips about college and work.
Greatly appreciate all MHS alumni who made it back today for our 2nd Annual College Alumni Panel. They provided our juniors and seniors some great insight on their next chapter in life.
Tis the season of giving! MMS 7th & 8th grade girls gave the gift of music to residents at St. Luke's yesterday! Wonderful performance ladies!
Lady Warriors fall 53-21 to Eureka. We play Remington tomorrow at 7 come out and support!
A boys lose a close one 23-28 to Berean! Keep fighting Wildcats
Classic update: Lady Warriors down at half to Eureka 11-24.
A girls fall at Berean 17-31.
Update from Berean - B boys lose 16-25. Keep fighting Wildcats
MMS B team girls fall to Berean 18-12.
MMS B team girls 18-6 Berean. Headed into the 4th quarter.
Please call to set up a time! Thanks for the support!
PARENTS: Proof your home against suicide! Here is a flyer with info on how to help your student by promoting a safe and healthy home environment.
12th Annual Marion Classic continues today! Games start at 4pm. Warriors take on Eureka today with girls playing at 7:00pm and boys at 8:30pm. Come out and support our tournament and teams!
Come see senior Cassie Meyer perform Believe by Josh Groban Monday night at the MHS concert
Town hall meeting on Vaping @ Marion Community Bldg. Basement January 16th @ 7:30pm. Come out & get the info on what your students are putting into their bodies by vaping.
🎶 Looking for something to do these cold winter evenings? Come to the MHS concert Monday night!
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" MHS Singers went caroling to local businesses today
Wildcat A team boys defeat Remington 29-15.
Remington girls win the A team game 23-17.
Remington MS boys win the B game 42-16
B team Wildcat girls win 22-16.
MMS Wildcats take on Remington at home tonight. The girls B game has just started!
MHS Singers spreading Christmas cheer during Sunday services today! Thank you to Marion Presbyterian Church and Florence Christian Church for the opportunity to sing!
Some of the lucky winners of the baskets!
Fun evening at the Basket Social!
Singers performing the alma mater!
Festive sweaters at the MHS bb game!
Congratulations to Laura Savage! Laura received a check from the Masonic Lodge for her essay on Volunteerism and was one of four winner in Marion County! On to the state level, good luck Laura!
HS Basketball kicks off the season tonight at home against SE of Saline! JV girls play at 4:30pm at the SAC and JV boys at 5:00pm at MES. Varsity girls will start at 6:00pm with the varsity boys to follow! Come out and support our teams! GO WARRIORS!
Another load for the food bank! Thanks to everyone who donated at the MMS game last night!!
News 12/6 at the MHS
Inman boys defeat the Wildcats in the A game 49-10.
Come out to the first MHS basketball game this season tomorrow night at the SAC. JV Girls start at 4:30. Show your spirit by wearing your ugly Christmas sweater!
Wildcat girls A team drops a close game to Inman 22-26.
Inman boys defeat the Wildcats in the B game 35-19.
Inman girls defeat the Wildcata in the B game 28-14.
We're getting excited for the FBLA/FCCLA Basket Social this Saturday night! Tickets are $8 each. We have over 40 themed baskets available!
12th Annual Marion Classic Basketball Tournament is next week! Click on link for the schedule. Come out and support our teams and Tournament! Go Warriors!
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Ms. Hill was named Staff of the Month for November at MHS! Congratulations Ms. Hill!
Anne Baliel and Abigail Stuchlik were named MHS Students of the Month for November! Congratulations ladies keep up the great work
Select Women's Ensemble had a great performance at a Christmas event last night
MES Reminder: The K-2 Christmas Concert will be tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Please have your child there by 6:45. See you tonight!
Christmas Wish List Tree is up at MES! If you are looking for gifts for your child's teacher, the wish list has items that they are looking to receive this holiday season!
Good morning - This morning there was a report of a suspect on foot in Hillsboro. While we were not in any danger here in USD 408, the decision to lock all outside doors was made just to be safe. After 5 minutes, we got the all clear and the day stayed normal throughout.
MMS students - Bundle up and layer!! We are going to Tallgrass Prairie today and the wind will be chilly! Bring your lunch, gloves, hat, wind jacket!
Moundridge defeats Wildcats 38-24 in the A boys game.
Headed to the 4th Moundridge leading 34-15.
End of the 1st quarter, Moundridge leading A boys 9-4.
A girls defeat Moundridge 20-12!
Girls A Team leads at the half 10-7.
MMS A Girls game is in the first quarter. Score is tied 4-4.
Moundridge Boys B Team wins 44-15.
MMS B Boys trail Moundridge at the half 9-49.
MMS B Girls win over Moundridge 11-6!
MMS b girls lead at the half 7-4.
MMS takes on Moundridge tonight. Girls B game is underway!
If you would like to purchase a ticket contact a FBLA or FCCLA member, or call the high school office 382-2168.
A Team leads at the half 9-0
Wildcat A Team game is underway!
Centre B Team defeats Wildcats 22-15
B team Wildcats trail at the half 8-17
B Team boys are taking the court
B Team boys are taking the court
Centre defeats B Team girls 21-14
B Team Wildcat girls are tied 10-10 at the half.
MMS basketball plays Centre tonight!
Human weather model! Miss Stubenhofer is learning a lot by watching!!
Mark Larson is here to teach us about weather!
Wildcat Victory! A boys defeat Rural Vista 50-19!
At the half, Wildcats are leading Rural Vista 30-5!
Lady Wildcats A team defeats Rural Vista 24-20!
Wildcats taking on Rural Vista tonight!
High School choir students enjoyed the production of Bright Star put on by Friends University! Thank you Friends University for the great experience!
Jayden Spencer and Sydney Williams performed at the HOA Honor Band Concert today at Berean Academy! Great job ladies and Mr. Glover, we are proud of you!
Candy, a forest, a witch, two children and lots of gingerbread children! All reasons to come see the FREE production of Hansel and Gretel this Thursday, Friday or Saturday! Marion MS students will be playing the gingerbread children! Seating starts at 6:30 @ Tabor College!
Hillsboro A boys defeat Wildcats 38-21.
Halftime of boys A game, Hillsboro leading Wildcats 16-7.
Final in the girls A game. Hillsboro 27, Marion 11.
Hillsboro B boys defeat Marion 20-9.
Hillsboro B defeats Lady Wildcats 21-17 in overtime.
Headed to the 4th, B girls trailing Hillsboro 14-8.
