Hello Marion Families,
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Please take a moment to read this message carefully as it contains important information regarding Registration, Open House, and Picture Day. Families are encouraged to complete registration before Open House if possible to help streamline the process.
Due to the progress of ongoing construction, Open House has been rescheduled and will now take place on Thursday, August 28th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Families should enter through the east entrance (the new gym entrance).
Tables will be set up in the hallway for various needs: Amanda Feilmeier will be collecting registration paperwork, Crissy Longe (Business Manager) will be accepting payments and Free and Reduced Lunch applications, and Denise Pekron will be available with lunch menus and special diet forms for students with food allergies. School pictures will also be taken during Open House in the new gym.
In an effort to reduce paper usage, the Marion School District is encouraging families to complete registration forms digitally. You can access the forms by clicking the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17IEWtlkmM--1shu8gWLnYBf4Feu728jrfbmWXj25KzM/edit?usp=sharing . To download the forms, open the document, click on “File,” then “Download,” and select your preferred program (such as Microsoft Word or PDF). You can fill out the forms digitally and email them to amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us. If you prefer, you may also print them off, fill them out by hand, and return them either before or during Open House.
If you do not have access to a printer or computer, don’t worry—paper copies will be available during Open House, along with a space where you can fill out the forms onsite. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Feilmeier at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call the school office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
Please keep an eye on the Marion School Facebook page, website, and school app for any updates or additional information regarding Open House.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House on Thursday, August 28th!
1. Open House is from 1:00 – 7:00. We will be serving a free meal from 4:30 – 6:30 consisting of hot dogs, chips, vegetables, a cookie and water.
2. Open House is also picture day! The pre-order link is pinned at the top of our Facebook page along with registration paperwork needed for Thursday. If you’re unable to print/email the registration paperwork, Amanda will be available Thursday to provide these documents.
3. Free and Reduced lunch forms - We are again asking for every family to fill out the free and reduced lunch forms, even if you don’t feel you’ll qualify or want to utilize the program (you can opt out if you do qualify). By having all families fill out this document we can ensure that our school district receives the appropriate funding (Federal funding/qualify for grants/etc.) based off of these applications.
4. All handbooks have been updated, approved, and can be found on our school’s website. Please take some time to read the student handbook for information pertaining to the upcoming school year.
5. As you visit the school on Thursday, I again want to reiterate that work is still taking place and our contractors are working hard to ensure that we’re ready to go on Tuesday the 2nd. School safely is our top priority and there may be “questionable” areas that seem unfinished. I am confident that and open house and our first day with there will be a lot of additional completed to further help this mission.
6. Mrs. Heidi Johnson, our preschool and junior kindergarten teacher, will only be here from 1-3 on Thursday during open house. She has to leave early due as she coaches volletyball and they have a match that evening. Preschool and Junior Kindergarten will start the year in the Title room, which is near the preschool room ,but there are some final updates being finished in the preschool room that will hinder a day-one start in that space. It is our hope that the preschool/JK room will finished over the weekend and Mrs. Johnson and her classes will be moved in by the end of the first week.
BEAR PRIDE! This year’s bacronym for BEAR Pride is Believe, Explore, Attend, Respect.
As we begin this school year, we are excited not only to return to our newly renovated school building but also to share our BEAR values that will guide us throughout the year:
Believe – We believe in ourselves, in each other, and in the power of education to shape our future. Every student has unique strengths, and we are committed to helping each one reach their potential.
Explore – Learning is about curiosity and discovery. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field/activity, or through new opportunities in our updated facilities, we encourage students to ask questions, try new things, and grow from each experience.
Attend – Success starts with showing up. We ask our students to be present, both physically and mentally, ready to learn, participate, and contribute every day.
Respect – Respect is at the heart of our school community. We respect ourselves, each other, and our learning environment. Our updated school is a fresh start, and we all share the responsibility to take care of it and one another.
Together, these values help to make this a great school, and we are proud to carry them forward into an exciting new year! Hope to see you all on Thursday!
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Throughout the month of September, if your child is spotted riding around town with a bike helmet, the Sheriff may “pull them over” and give them a ticket for a free ice cream cone at Total Stop!
Marion’s school event will take place on Tuesday, September 9th, in the morning before school.
If you are picking up your laptop tomorrow for an online or dual credit course-- please remember to bring your laptop deposit. You must pay this at the main office before you can pick up your computer. Sorry for the late reminder- hopefully will see many of you tomorrow or Thursday from 8am-1pm!
Mrs. Yusella
Athletic passes for the 2025–2026 school year are now available for purchase in the school office (temporarily located in the AG Shop Classroom until school begins).
Pass Rates:
Seniors (65+) – Free
Single Adult – $45
Family Pass – $75
Passes may be picked up in the office Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 4:00pm, Fridays please call before you come!
The Marion Booster Club has set up a Pheasant store for our new Parker-Marion coop! Click here to check it out! http://thedesigntab.com/pmpheasants
Below is the link to the Bear Care Application for the Afterschool Program during the 2025–26 school year. You may fill out the form electronically and email it to Amanda at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us, or print it off and bring it to the school office (currently located in the AG Shop Classroom).
Please note: We have a maximum of 14 students for the Afterschool Program.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email Amanda.
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Online/Dual Credit Students:
Hello! If you are a high school student and taking an online or dual credit course for the fall semester, please stop in next week to pick up your laptop and get started. Mrs. Yusella will have office hours on Tuesday and Thursday (Aug 19th and 21st) from 8-1pm to help with dual credit set up, review schedules, and answer any questions. Dual credit courses start Aug 25th!
Thank you!
Last week, the Bear Care kids had a blast with a week full of adventures! They kicked things off with an exciting treasure hunt around town, made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses and community members. A big thank you to The Tieszen Home, Schmidt Country, Donlans, and Roger and Marjorie for making the hunt such a success!
The excitement continued at Touch a Truck, where the kids got to explore big vehicles up close and capped off the event with some delicious pizza!
To finish off the week, they took in the beautiful sights at Devils Gulch in Garretson.
So many smiles, so much fun ! What a memorable week for Bear Care!
Get you Golf apparel now! The store closes in 3 days (8/14)! Don't miss out on Parker-Marion apparel!
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Marion School District Open House is on August 28th 1pm-7pm. Free meal is provided 4:30pm-6:30pm. School pictures will be in the New Gym. Meet your teachers, Middle and High School computers and schedules will be available. See the flyer for more information! We look forward to see you all during Open House!
***Employment opportunity at the Marion School - Do you love working with kids? If so, we'd like to speak with you regarding a paraprofessional opening that has just come available at the Marion School. The position offers wage/single health benefits/vision and dental coverage (employee paid)/time off/State retirement/phenominal work environment with an AMAZING team of educators and students! Please contact Brian Brosnahan (brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us OR 605-376-1909) for more information or to apply. Thank you!
Reminder there is a Parent/Player meetings for Fall Sports today, Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6pm in the Parker Main Gym. All parents and athletes (7-12) interested in participating in Cross Country and Volleyball are encouraged to attend. Following a brief meeting in the main gym, everyone will break off into different areas for coaches/sports to kick off their individual seasons. Go Pheasants!
One of the most surprising parts was watching the meteorologists work. They stand in front of a green screen while presenting the weather, which makes it very challenging to point to specific towns or track weather patterns accurately. What looks easy on TV is actually much harder than it seems!
Below is the link for ParMar Cross Country team gear! The store will close on August 8th, Get your gear now!