🎒 Kindergarten Round-Up & Registration! 🎒
📅 March 16th–20th
Call the school to get your child signed up for Kindergarten Round-Up and Registration!
Your child must be 5 years old before September 1, 2026 to participate.
To sign up, please contact:
📞 Amanda at 605-648-3615 ext. 0
📧 amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us
We look forward to welcoming our newest Marion Bears! 🐻
📅 March 16th–20th
Call the school to get your child signed up for Kindergarten Round-Up and Registration!
Your child must be 5 years old before September 1, 2026 to participate.
To sign up, please contact:
📞 Amanda at 605-648-3615 ext. 0
📧 amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us
We look forward to welcoming our newest Marion Bears! 🐻
There will be an informational players meeting after school on Monday, March 16th for all girls in grades 6-11th (next years 7th - 12th graders) to go over summer volleyball stuff in the Main gym in Parker at 4:15 pm.
🚑 Senior Project Event – Community Safety Night! 🚑
On Friday, March 20 from 6:00–8:00 PM, come to the Marion School to support Kallie Johnson and her senior project. Her project focuses on raising and promoting public health and safety awareness in our community. The event will include basic first aid demonstrations, a CPR demonstration, fire trucks, and more. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
On Friday, March 20 from 6:00–8:00 PM, come to the Marion School to support Kallie Johnson and her senior project. Her project focuses on raising and promoting public health and safety awareness in our community. The event will include basic first aid demonstrations, a CPR demonstration, fire trucks, and more. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Last week the Marion School District celebrated Reading Across America! 📚🎉 We had some fun dress-up days and wrapped up the week with Reading Buddies. The students and staff had a great time celebrating the joy of reading!
🎉 Congratulations to Marion School District’s 2025–2026 Classified/Support Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Rita Schmidt! 🍎
As one of her nominating letter's outlined: "One of the most remarkable things about Rita is her willingness to help at any moment. Even on her break, when she could step away, she chooses to lend a hand. Her presence on the team brings warmth, reliability, and an incredible work ethic that motivates others to give their best."
👏 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Rita Schmidt— Marion’s 2025–2026 Classified/Support Staff Member of the Year!
As one of her nominating letter's outlined: "One of the most remarkable things about Rita is her willingness to help at any moment. Even on her break, when she could step away, she chooses to lend a hand. Her presence on the team brings warmth, reliability, and an incredible work ethic that motivates others to give their best."
👏 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Rita Schmidt— Marion’s 2025–2026 Classified/Support Staff Member of the Year!
Par/Mar Boys Basketball Region Fan Bus (Grades 7-12th) SIGNUP BELOW
This fan bus is being offered to you COMPLETELY FREE - The first 50 students who sign up will also get into the basketball game COMPLETELY FREE!
The Parker/Marion Pheasants Boys Basketball team has advanced to the second round of the region tournament. The team will play Wagner on Friday, March 6th at 7 PM in Wagner to try and earn a SoDak 16 bid! The team would love as much support as possible at the game. If you would like to ride the fan bus and attend the game, please fill out the information below.
Parker/Marion parents AND students are welcome to sign up!
Parker/Marion students riding unaccompanied by an adult must be 7th-12th graders with parent permission!
Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjcTJSurVKQG7QxwfqOavGIbKrgqcqG7DWqM8EdkMxf6dduQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
This fan bus is being offered to you COMPLETELY FREE - The first 50 students who sign up will also get into the basketball game COMPLETELY FREE!
The Parker/Marion Pheasants Boys Basketball team has advanced to the second round of the region tournament. The team will play Wagner on Friday, March 6th at 7 PM in Wagner to try and earn a SoDak 16 bid! The team would love as much support as possible at the game. If you would like to ride the fan bus and attend the game, please fill out the information below.
Parker/Marion parents AND students are welcome to sign up!
Parker/Marion students riding unaccompanied by an adult must be 7th-12th graders with parent permission!
Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjcTJSurVKQG7QxwfqOavGIbKrgqcqG7DWqM8EdkMxf6dduQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Parker/Marion Track and Field Clothing Store is open! Store will close on March 10th! Order now!
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***LAST CALL - FREE SKYFORCE TICKETS!!!!! - We will be accepting ticket requests from students/families for the Sioux Falls Skyforce game this Sunday, March 8th at 3. Tickets for students and families are FREE (we have 100 to give out). Fill out this form to claim yours before tomorrow evening at 5:00PM! Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4p3VKsoIkzUpLlCK6aONq4H4qSj80nYWRXLavcfI3uleUsw/viewform?usp=header
Auditions for the Spring musical, "Schoolhouse Rock LIVE," will be Wednesday, March 3rd, and Thursday, March 4th, during SRB. Auditions are open to grades 6-12. If neither of those audition times work, students are welcome to make other arrangements with Ms. Schanzenbach or Mrs. Timmerman. Audition materials can be found outside Ms. S's room. All students who wish to audition are REQUIRED to fill out an audition form, which includes a section laying out all rehearsal conflicts. Additionally, there is a REQUIRED parental permission/student contract form that must be read and completed by all students and a guardian, regardless of whether they want to be onstage or be in the tech crew. Additional information can be found on the parental permission form. We are excited to get started putting together this amazingly fun and nostalgic show! (If you have questions or would like the forms emailed to you, please email Ms. S at sarah.schanzenbach@k12.sd.us).
Bedazzle Mr. Leberman's head AND support Marion's chapter of NHS? Yes please! NHS is holding a Principal Challenge Fundraiser- contribute now through March 13th for Mr. Leberman to complete challenges created by our NHS members! See flyer for more info!
🏀 Boys Basketball – Class A Regions Game 🏀
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Marion New Gym
Parker-Marion Pheasants vs. Scotland–Menno Trappers
🎉 All Marion and Parker K–12 students get in FREE!
Let’s pack the gym and show our support!
GO PHEASANTS! 💙🏀
🙌 Sponsored by: Rivers Edge Bank
SDHSAA Region 5A Boys Basketball Playoffs begin tomorrow night vs. Scotland/Menno @ Marion. Good Luck Players and Coaches!
This state postseason event means that NO regular season passes will be accepted during the postseason!
Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Rivers Edge Bank will purchase a ticket for K-12 students from Parker and Marion to attend the game! Thank you, Rivers Edge Bank!
Livestream: www.youtube.com/@MarionHS-m2r
This state postseason event means that NO regular season passes will be accepted during the postseason!
Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Rivers Edge Bank will purchase a ticket for K-12 students from Parker and Marion to attend the game! Thank you, Rivers Edge Bank!
Livestream: www.youtube.com/@MarionHS-m2r
🎉 Congratulations to Marion School District’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Heidi Roth! 🍎
Mrs. Roth’s unwavering dedication to her 4th grade students and to the Marion School District has made a lasting impact over many years. She inspires learning by meeting students where they are, creating engaging lessons that foster rigor, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
A lifelong learner herself, Mrs. Roth continually goes above and beyond to ensure her students grow and achieve their very best.
👏 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Heidi Roth — Marion’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to our 1st grader Diyter for reading over 100 words on the 100th day of school! 🎉📚
The most impressive word he read was asymmetrical—wow! What an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work, Diyter! ⭐
The most impressive word he read was asymmetrical—wow! What an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work, Diyter! ⭐
📚🎉 Read Across America Week at Marion Elementary! 🎉📚
Marion Elementary is excited to celebrate Read Across America Week next week, Monday, March 2nd through Thursday, March 5th, with fun dress-up days and special activities!
We’ll wrap up the week with Reading Buddies in the old gym on Thursday, March 5th at 3:10 PM. Please use the east doors for entry.
Dress-Up Days for Marion Elementary Students:
📅 Monday, March 2nd – I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
👉 Pajama Day
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd – I Wish That I Had Duck Feet
👉 Wear crazy socks or shoes
📅 Wednesday, March 4th – My Many Colored Days
👉 Wear as much of one color as you can
📅 Thursday, March 5th – Dr. Seuss Day
👉 Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character
We can’t wait to celebrate reading with our students—let the fun begin! 📖🎩🎨
Marion Elementary is excited to celebrate Read Across America Week next week, Monday, March 2nd through Thursday, March 5th, with fun dress-up days and special activities!
We’ll wrap up the week with Reading Buddies in the old gym on Thursday, March 5th at 3:10 PM. Please use the east doors for entry.
Dress-Up Days for Marion Elementary Students:
📅 Monday, March 2nd – I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
👉 Pajama Day
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd – I Wish That I Had Duck Feet
👉 Wear crazy socks or shoes
📅 Wednesday, March 4th – My Many Colored Days
👉 Wear as much of one color as you can
📅 Thursday, March 5th – Dr. Seuss Day
👉 Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character
We can’t wait to celebrate reading with our students—let the fun begin! 📖🎩🎨
Some of our high school students had a blast joining the preschoolers at recess this week! 😄 They did an amazing job spreading BEAR PRIDE while sharing lots of fun, laughter, and big smiles with our littles. Our hearts are full—keep spreading that Bear Pride! 🐻🤎
If you are attending the State Wrestling Tournament, here are the themes for each day! 🎉
Go Rebels! Get those pins! 🤼♂️💪🔥
Go Rebels! Get those pins! 🤼♂️💪🔥
Good morning,
This is a friendly reminder that Marion’s Drivers Education registration will open to out-of-district students on March 2nd. If you would like to ensure a spot for your child(ren) who will be 13.5 years old by June 1st, please complete a registration form using the link below or stop by the school office.
The total cost of Drivers Education is $315. A down payment of $160 is due by Friday, February 27th to the school office. The remaining balance of $155 is due before classes begin on June 1, 2025.
Once registration opens to other school districts, spots tend to fill quickly. To ensure placement for your child(ren), please be sure to register by Friday, February 27th.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email Amanda at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us
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This is a friendly reminder that Marion’s Drivers Education registration will open to out-of-district students on March 2nd. If you would like to ensure a spot for your child(ren) who will be 13.5 years old by June 1st, please complete a registration form using the link below or stop by the school office.
The total cost of Drivers Education is $315. A down payment of $160 is due by Friday, February 27th to the school office. The remaining balance of $155 is due before classes begin on June 1, 2025.
Once registration opens to other school districts, spots tend to fill quickly. To ensure placement for your child(ren), please be sure to register by Friday, February 27th.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email Amanda at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us
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The Marion School Phoenix football players recently received their State Championship rings—congratulations! Congratulations again on an incredible achievement! 🏆
The Parker-Marion Girls Basketball team has made the playoffs! They will play McCook Central/Montrose tomorrow night, 02/24/2026 at the McCook Central School in Salem. The game starts at 7:00PM. We'd love to see everyone come out and support our student athletes!
