***Softball Game Change*** Due to the current weather and forecast, Monday’s Softball game against Avon has been moved to the turf field at Sertoma Park in Yankton. Varsity game will start at 5 and JV will follow. Go Phoenix!
Good Morning! Dual credit registration for fall 2026 term opened yesterday, April 1st! For most students, we recommend taking gen eds in the following areas to meet SDBOR's six goals: written language, oral/communication, social sciences, humanities, math, and sciences. However, depending on their educational goals or program of interest, this could vary. Please note that new students entering into the dual credit program will need to complete a permission form for MHS and visit with Mrs. Yusella prior to registration. Check out this link for more information:
https://ourdakotadreams.com/k12-students/dual-credit/
Jenna Yusella
https://ourdakotadreams.com/k12-students/dual-credit/
Jenna Yusella

Our FFA members have been working hard this spring and have represented our chapter with pride.
Congratulations to our qualifying members who advance to the State FFA Convention in Brookings this spring!
At the district contest, our Poultry Team placed 3rd, Milk Quality 3rd, and Caleb placed 2nd overall in Natural Resources!
Congratulations! Good Luck at State!

Join us on Saturday, April 11th at the Marion School to support Girl Scout Faith Pekron as she fundraises for her Girl Scouts Silver Award and her upcoming Girl Scouts trip!
The Prince and Princess Ball is open to Preschool–5th grade students.
• Couples: $15
• Each additional child: $5
Please see the flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!
The Prince and Princess Ball is open to Preschool–5th grade students.
• Couples: $15
• Each additional child: $5
Please see the flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!

Hello, there will be a Marion Community Business and School Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 12th at the Church of God. Please see flyer for more info...Tickets are available at the Marion City Office and/or Rivers Edge Bank. We hope to see you there!

Senior Spotlight on Annaliese Olson!

Stampede Hockey Offer - The Stampede Hockey team is currently in first place in the USHL Western Conference! They have secured a playoff spot for 2026...They have also reached out to our school inviting free/discounted tickets. Students can receive a free ticket to this Saturday's game (April 4) with a purchase of an adult ticket. Please click the link for access to this offer, if interested. Thank you! https://www.gofevo.com/event/Kidstakeover26

Please take note of the following important dates for the Marion School District:
• April 6th – Full day of school
• April 10th, April 24th, May 8th, and May 15th – Help Days
• May 7th at 6:45 PM – 5th–12th Grade Spring Concert
• May 16th at 1:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony
• May 18th – AR Field Trip
• May 19th from 1:15–3:15 PM – Elementary Track and Field Day
• May 21st – Last day of school with an early dismissal at 12:30 PM
Thank you for your attention to these important dates. BEAR PRIDE!
• April 6th – Full day of school
• April 10th, April 24th, May 8th, and May 15th – Help Days
• May 7th at 6:45 PM – 5th–12th Grade Spring Concert
• May 16th at 1:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony
• May 18th – AR Field Trip
• May 19th from 1:15–3:15 PM – Elementary Track and Field Day
• May 21st – Last day of school with an early dismissal at 12:30 PM
Thank you for your attention to these important dates. BEAR PRIDE!
Senior Spotlight on Harley Schoenfelder!

Today the elementary school has officially kicked off our kids hear challenge starting today!

⚽Reminder: Marion Rec soccer registration is due tomorrow, March 25th! Please use the link below to register your PS–6th grade student today.⚽
https://marionsd.com/soccer
https://marionsd.com/soccer
Looking for something to do this summer- or a way to gain knowledge and skill in your prospective career field?
Dakota Dreams added a new event calendar outlining career camps, college visit days, and leadership enrichment opportunities!
Check it out! https://ourdakotadreams.com/events-calendar/
Dakota Dreams added a new event calendar outlining career camps, college visit days, and leadership enrichment opportunities!
Check it out! https://ourdakotadreams.com/events-calendar/

***Final Reminder - If interested in running for the Marion School Board, petitions are due in the business office tomorrow by 5:00pm.

Senior Spotlight on Kallie Johnson!

Good luck to all of the Marion Students who qualified for the State AAU wrestling tournament this weekend at the Arena in Sioux Falls! Pin it to win it and take it to the limit!





Congratulations to the following Parker/Marion boys basketball players on making All-Conference for the 2025-26 basketball season!
Senior Landon Wieman - 1st Team All-Conference
Senior Jackson Donlan - 3rd Team All-Conference
Senior Karter Weber - Honorable Mention
Senior Tonner Peterson - Honorable Mention
Congratulations to the following Parker/Marion girls basketball players on making All-Conference for the 2025-26 basketball season!
Junior Emma Tuschen - 3rd Team All-Conference
Junior Karley Luke - Honorable Mention
Senior Landon Wieman - 1st Team All-Conference
Senior Jackson Donlan - 3rd Team All-Conference
Senior Karter Weber - Honorable Mention
Senior Tonner Peterson - Honorable Mention
Congratulations to the following Parker/Marion girls basketball players on making All-Conference for the 2025-26 basketball season!
Junior Emma Tuschen - 3rd Team All-Conference
Junior Karley Luke - Honorable Mention

Thank you all who contributed to the NHS Principal Challenge Fundraiser! We ended up meeting ALL THREE tiers, so Mr. Leberman will be busy the next few weeks! NHS is excited to use these funds to continue membership into next year, buy much needed supplies, and organize more activities in the future.
✔️Challenge #1 Met
Mr. Leberman is such a good sport!
✔️Challenge #1 Met
Mr. Leberman is such a good sport!



In physical science, the 8th grade class has been creating balloon powered cars and doing velocity/acceleration/work/power calculations with them.

🥎 Phoenix Softball Gear! 🥎
⬇️Order here by March 22:
https://stores.inksoft.com/phoenix_softball/shop/home
⬇️Order here by March 22:
https://stores.inksoft.com/phoenix_softball/shop/home

There will be a meeting for spring golf on Thursday March 26th at 4:15pm in the Parker School Library. This meeting is for HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS and JH BOYS/GIRLS that are interested. For those that cannot attend the meeting but are interested please contact Coach Weiler at tiffany.weiler@k12.sd.us. Make sure all physical information is turned into the office or on Bound prior to the first practice on March 30th.

