Homecoming Fundraising Events!
Help support our Marion School Student Council and classes during Homecoming Week! Zebra Donut pre-order forms are due with payment to Ms. Davis or the school office by the end of the day on Monday, September 28th. Donut pickup will be Friday, October 2nd, from 7:15–7:50 AM at the school. Order Form https://aptg.co/bv1lvS
On Friday morning, October 2nd, Caffeine Corral will be at the school from 7:00–8:00 AM for your morning coffee and will then be at Rapp Motor from 9:00–11:00 AM. ☕️
Also on Friday, October 2nd, bring some extra money to support our Student Council and grab some delicious homemade sugar cookies made by our Student Council members! Cookies will be sold right after the pep rally for $1 each or 5 for $4. 🍪
The Junior Class will also be hosting a Homecoming Tailgate Meal on Friday, October 2nd at 5:30 PM, before the Homecoming football game at 7:00 PM. The meal includes a burger, chips, water, and dessert for $10, with an extra burger available for $5. 🍔
Come out and support our school, students, and athletes throughout Homecoming Week! We appreciate our Marion community and all the support you give our students!
Homecoming 2026 is NEXT WEEK!
Marion School Homecoming is coming up September 28–October 2, and we are excited to celebrate our “Around the World” theme! In the pictures, you’ll find our 2026–27 Royalty Court, dress-up days, and all of the activities planned for Homecoming Week.
Join us for Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 28 at 7:30 PM in the Old Gym! Our 6th–12th grade students will also be performing their class skits, so you won’t want to miss it!
Come out and support our students, enjoy the Homecoming festivities, and find out who will be crowned the 2026–27 Homecoming King and Queen! 👑
Go Pheasants!
Marion School Homecoming is coming up September 28–October 2, and we are excited to celebrate our “Around the World” theme! In the pictures, you’ll find our 2026–27 Royalty Court, dress-up days, and all of the activities planned for Homecoming Week.
Join us for Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 28 at 7:30 PM in the Old Gym! Our 6th–12th grade students will also be performing their class skits, so you won’t want to miss it!
Come out and support our students, enjoy the Homecoming festivities, and find out who will be crowned the 2026–27 Homecoming King and Queen! 👑
Go Pheasants!
September 23, 2026
Students and parents can now complete the 2027-28 FAFSA – in advance of the Congressionally mandated release date of October 1.
The early release of the FAFSA enables students and families to get a head start on preparing for the 2027-28 academic year. Once the FAFSA is completed, students and parents can focus on college admissions and scholarship applications.
Resources:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
https://ourdakotadreams.com/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
https://southdakota.mappingyourfuture.org/featured.cfm?code=sd&FeaturePage=3
Students and parents can now complete the 2027-28 FAFSA – in advance of the Congressionally mandated release date of October 1.
The early release of the FAFSA enables students and families to get a head start on preparing for the 2027-28 academic year. Once the FAFSA is completed, students and parents can focus on college admissions and scholarship applications.
Resources:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
https://ourdakotadreams.com/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
https://southdakota.mappingyourfuture.org/featured.cfm?code=sd&FeaturePage=3
Come out to support the Cross Country team at the Trick or Trot 2K Walk Event October 17th 11:00am-1:00pm.
📸 Good morning, Marion Families!
Just a reminder that Picture Retakes are tomorrow morning! Pictures will begin right after attendance and morning announcements.
If your child(ren) missed picture day, please have them take their pictures tomorrow.
If your child(ren) need a retake, please remember to bring their picture proof packet back to school and give it to the picture company.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda in the office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us.📸
Just a reminder that Picture Retakes are tomorrow morning! Pictures will begin right after attendance and morning announcements.
If your child(ren) missed picture day, please have them take their pictures tomorrow.
If your child(ren) need a retake, please remember to bring their picture proof packet back to school and give it to the picture company.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda in the office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us.📸
Good Afternoon,
Please share this information with everyone today and post it on all social media and the website. Here is the information for Pink Night, along with a new link to make ordering easier!
Marion FCCLA is excited to host ‘Block Out Cancer” at our home volleyball game versus Irene-Wakonda on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Marion. We would love to see the stands filled with fans wearing pink in support of the cause!
To help “pink out” the crowd, we are selling Pink Night T-shirts. An order form is included below. While we will have a limited number of extra shirts available on game day, pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size.
In addition to the game, Marion FCCLA will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a merchandise raffle throughout the evening. All proceeds will support the creation of Bags of Hope—care packages filled with items to bring comfort and encouragement to individuals battling breast cancer.
How to Order:
Complete the order form at the following link: https://forms.gle/SxfJsuMkg7cbmtji7
If you use the Google form, please submit payment to your school office to ensure your shirts are ordered by the deadline.
Return your completed order form to any Marion, Parker, or Irene-Wakonda school office, or directly to Anne Pankratz at Marion High School.
Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, by noon.
Please make checks payable to Marion FCCLA.
If you would like to donate in support of this cause, please contact Anne Pankratz at anne.pankratz@k12.sd.us. Thank you for helping us make this night meaningful. Together, we can show our support and bring hope to those facing breast cancer.
Please share this information with everyone today and post it on all social media and the website. Here is the information for Pink Night, along with a new link to make ordering easier!
Marion FCCLA is excited to host ‘Block Out Cancer” at our home volleyball game versus Irene-Wakonda on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Marion. We would love to see the stands filled with fans wearing pink in support of the cause!
To help “pink out” the crowd, we are selling Pink Night T-shirts. An order form is included below. While we will have a limited number of extra shirts available on game day, pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size.
In addition to the game, Marion FCCLA will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a merchandise raffle throughout the evening. All proceeds will support the creation of Bags of Hope—care packages filled with items to bring comfort and encouragement to individuals battling breast cancer.
How to Order:
Complete the order form at the following link: https://forms.gle/SxfJsuMkg7cbmtji7
If you use the Google form, please submit payment to your school office to ensure your shirts are ordered by the deadline.
Return your completed order form to any Marion, Parker, or Irene-Wakonda school office, or directly to Anne Pankratz at Marion High School.
Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, by noon.
Please make checks payable to Marion FCCLA.
If you would like to donate in support of this cause, please contact Anne Pankratz at anne.pankratz@k12.sd.us. Thank you for helping us make this night meaningful. Together, we can show our support and bring hope to those facing breast cancer.
Good morning! There's still time for you to sponsor a music stand for our music department! Orders will be taken through Friday, September 18th. Please contact Mrs. Hentges at courtney.hentges@k12.sd.us or our the main office (605-648-3615) to secure a sponsored music stand!
The Marion School District is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our custodial team!
Position: Part-Time Custodian
Hours: 9-12 hours/week primarily after school/evenings (flexible work schedule).
Duties: General cleaning, maintaining school facilities, and assisting with day-to-day custodial needs.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being part of a school community.
Interested? Contact the Brian Brosnahan at brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us or at 605-648-3615 for more information or to apply.
Position: Part-Time Custodian
Hours: 9-12 hours/week primarily after school/evenings (flexible work schedule).
Duties: General cleaning, maintaining school facilities, and assisting with day-to-day custodial needs.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being part of a school community.
Interested? Contact the Brian Brosnahan at brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us or at 605-648-3615 for more information or to apply.
Homecoming is right around the corner! Student Council is selling Zebra Donuts again this year! Pre-orders are due by 3:45 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026. Donuts will be available for pickup on Friday, October 2, from 7:15–7:50 AM at the west entrance of the school (main entrance).
Order forms are available in the school office, or you may print one using the link below. Please return your completed pre-order form to Ms. Davis or the school office with the exact payment amount by 3:45 PM on Monday, September 28. We hope you'll enjoy this Homecoming favorite!
https://aptg.co/bv1lvS
Order forms are available in the school office, or you may print one using the link below. Please return your completed pre-order form to Ms. Davis or the school office with the exact payment amount by 3:45 PM on Monday, September 28. We hope you'll enjoy this Homecoming favorite!
https://aptg.co/bv1lvS
📣Calling all junior and senior aged future health care workers 📣
Sioux Falls Speciality Hospital is hosting a CAREER DAY Saturday, September 26th! This is a great opportunity to get out into the world of work for a hands-on experience! See attached flyer for more information and to register.
Contact Mrs. Yusella with any questions
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
Sioux Falls Speciality Hospital is hosting a CAREER DAY Saturday, September 26th! This is a great opportunity to get out into the world of work for a hands-on experience! See attached flyer for more information and to register.
Contact Mrs. Yusella with any questions
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
Good morning, Marion Community!
Marion School’s Homecoming Week will be September 28–October 2, and this year’s theme, chosen by our Student Council, is Around the World!🌎
We invite local businesses, organizations, families, and community members to join us by entering a float in the Homecoming Parade on:
Friday, October 2 at 11:00 AM
Help us bring Around the World to life with your creative float ideas!
If you would like to enter a float, please contact Amanda Feilmeier in the main office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us.
When signing up, please provide your float idea and what you plan to bring to the parade. The week before Homecoming, Amanda will contact you with your float number and lineup location.
We look forward to seeing our Marion community come together and celebrate Around the World! 🐻
Marion School’s Homecoming Week will be September 28–October 2, and this year’s theme, chosen by our Student Council, is Around the World!🌎
We invite local businesses, organizations, families, and community members to join us by entering a float in the Homecoming Parade on:
Friday, October 2 at 11:00 AM
Help us bring Around the World to life with your creative float ideas!
If you would like to enter a float, please contact Amanda Feilmeier in the main office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us.
When signing up, please provide your float idea and what you plan to bring to the parade. The week before Homecoming, Amanda will contact you with your float number and lineup location.
We look forward to seeing our Marion community come together and celebrate Around the World! 🐻
The Marion Booster Club has a Parker-Marion Pheasant store open. Grab your gear today! Store is open until September 7th - https://burrow-bloom.myshopify.com/pages/marion-booster-club
📣Attention Junior and Senior Students/Families 📣
Marion High School Fall District ACT will be held on October 16th! See attachment for details!
Contact Mrs. Yusella for any additional questions or concerns
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
Marion High School Fall District ACT will be held on October 16th! See attachment for details!
Contact Mrs. Yusella for any additional questions or concerns
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
There will be a special school board meeting on Wednesday, September 2, at 4:00PM in the Marion School Board Room. Here is a link to the agenda: https://aptg.co/n1mqM_
🎶 SPONSOR A STAND! 🎶-- Just $55!!!!
Check out this cool video of our kids promoting this initiative! https://youtube.com/shorts/4n7o7WguQn0?feature=share
Help support the Marion School music program while adding a little personality to our band room!
With our Sponsor a Stand fundraiser, community members can purchase a music stand, take it home, and make it their own! 🎨 Decorate it with your family, business, favorite team, school spirit, or your own creative design—we just ask that all designs remain school appropriate.
Once your masterpiece is complete, return the stand to the school, where it will become a permanent part of our music program and be used by Marion students for years to come! 🎵
We can't wait to see the creativity our community brings to our band room!
👉 Ready to sponsor a stand? Contact Crystal Longe (crystal.longe@k12.sd.us) in the Business Office or Band Director Courtney Hentges (courtney.hentges@k12.sd.us) to reserve yours, only $55 to make a big impact for our program!
🐻🎶 Thank you for supporting our students and the Marion School music program!
Check out this cool video of our kids promoting this initiative! https://youtube.com/shorts/4n7o7WguQn0?feature=share
Help support the Marion School music program while adding a little personality to our band room!
With our Sponsor a Stand fundraiser, community members can purchase a music stand, take it home, and make it their own! 🎨 Decorate it with your family, business, favorite team, school spirit, or your own creative design—we just ask that all designs remain school appropriate.
Once your masterpiece is complete, return the stand to the school, where it will become a permanent part of our music program and be used by Marion students for years to come! 🎵
We can't wait to see the creativity our community brings to our band room!
👉 Ready to sponsor a stand? Contact Crystal Longe (crystal.longe@k12.sd.us) in the Business Office or Band Director Courtney Hentges (courtney.hentges@k12.sd.us) to reserve yours, only $55 to make a big impact for our program!
🐻🎶 Thank you for supporting our students and the Marion School music program!
🐻 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN THE MARION BEAR TEAM! 🐻
The Marion School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-centered individual to join our team as a Paraprofessional!
This is a great opportunity to make a difference each day by working alongside our teachers and staff to support students academically, socially, and personally.
We’re looking for someone who:
⭐ Enjoys working with children
⭐ Is patient, positive, and dependable
⭐ Works well as part of a team
⭐ Is willing to learn and take initiative
⭐ Wants to make a difference for our students and school
If you, or someone you know, would be a great fit for our Marion team, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Interested in applying or learning more?
Contact the Brian Brosnahan at 605-648-3615 or email application, resume, and letter(s) of reference to brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us.
Come be part of a school community committed to our students, one another, and Bear Pride!
🐻 BE EXCELLENT. REPRESENT. 🐻
PLEASE SHARE!
The Marion School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-centered individual to join our team as a Paraprofessional!
This is a great opportunity to make a difference each day by working alongside our teachers and staff to support students academically, socially, and personally.
We’re looking for someone who:
⭐ Enjoys working with children
⭐ Is patient, positive, and dependable
⭐ Works well as part of a team
⭐ Is willing to learn and take initiative
⭐ Wants to make a difference for our students and school
If you, or someone you know, would be a great fit for our Marion team, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Interested in applying or learning more?
Contact the Brian Brosnahan at 605-648-3615 or email application, resume, and letter(s) of reference to brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us.
Come be part of a school community committed to our students, one another, and Bear Pride!
🐻 BE EXCELLENT. REPRESENT. 🐻
PLEASE SHARE!
🐻 WELCOME TO MARION! 🐻
We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Marion School District this year! From left to right: Lynn Peacock (paraprofessional), Jennifer McCormick (library), Heidi Kraemer (pre-school), Trinytee Stewart (paraprofessional), Erin Lundberg (special education), and Karla Rupp (3rd Grade).
Each of these individuals brings new talents, experiences, and energy to our school community, and we’re excited to have them join the Bear family. We look forward to the positive impact they’ll make on our students, staff, and community throughout the year.
Please help us give our newest staff members a warm Marion welcome as they begin their journey with us!
We’re glad you’re here, and we can’t wait for a great year ahead!
🐻 BE EXCELLENT. REPRESENT. 🐻
We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Marion School District this year! From left to right: Lynn Peacock (paraprofessional), Jennifer McCormick (library), Heidi Kraemer (pre-school), Trinytee Stewart (paraprofessional), Erin Lundberg (special education), and Karla Rupp (3rd Grade).
Each of these individuals brings new talents, experiences, and energy to our school community, and we’re excited to have them join the Bear family. We look forward to the positive impact they’ll make on our students, staff, and community throughout the year.
Please help us give our newest staff members a warm Marion welcome as they begin their journey with us!
We’re glad you’re here, and we can’t wait for a great year ahead!
🐻 BE EXCELLENT. REPRESENT. 🐻
The Parker-Marion Pheasant volleyball team will take on the Freeman Flyers in the championship of the Hanson Classic tomorrow night. If you're able, come support our Pheasants!
Game Day!!! Ready to Roll! Let’s Go PARMAR JH Football Pheasants!!
ParMar vs Beresford 4:30pm. Today @ Marion Football Complex! Come and cheer on the Future!!!!
Spread the word!!!
