We have several items that have been in the lost and found for a while now. If any of the following items belong to your student(s), please let Amanda know, and she will make sure it gets to your child.
To claim any items, you can contact Amanda by email at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call the main office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
Thank you for your attention, and please check with your student to see if any of their belongings might be in the lost and found!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our oral interp competitors!!! All students earned their way to the state which will be held on December 6th/7th in Sturgis! Pictured are (left to right): Kolter Schmidt, Domani Butler, Avary Thomas, Claire Donlan, Bailey Hernandez, and Harli Ross.
5th grade students learned about electrical safety, generation, energy efficiency and conservation, the movement of electricity, as well as the various electric generation plants. Th students ran a bicycle powered generator as well as experimented with a Van de Graaff generator.
Save the date for ALA SD Girls State May 25th-29, 2025 at the University of South Dakota. If you have any questions please check out the website at www.alasdgirlsstate.org or contact Mrs. Yusella at jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us.
Join Us for the Marion NHS Chili Cook-Off!
Come support the Marion National Honor Society at our Chili Cook-Off on December 8th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the small gym at Marion School.
Think you make the BEST chili? Enter the contest for just $10 and compete for the coveted Best Chili Trophy! Not a chef? You can still get in on the action by voting for your favorite chili! Voting is by free-will donation, and all proceeds benefit Marion NHS.
All proceeds will benefit the Marion NHS.
To enter the contest or if you have any questions, please contact Jenna Yusella at jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us.
We can’t wait to see you there—bring your appetite and help support a great cause!
Support Rebel Wrestling - Shop Official Apparel!
The Freeman Booster Club is excited to announce the opening of our new apparel store, featuring exclusive Rebel Wrestling gear!
Show your support for our athletes by purchasing your very own Rebel Wrestling apparel today.
Hurry—store closes on November 18th, so don't miss out on this chance to gear up and cheer on our wrestlers!
To order:
Click on the item you’re interested in.
When you’re customizing your design, choose “Rebels” in the design tab to get the Rebel Wrestling look.
Follow the link below to shop now:
https://www.thedesigntab.com/fhs-boosters
The Fall Sports Awards Show will be in the Marion big gym on Monday, November 18th starting at 6:30. We will recognize all fall sports participants. There won't be a meal. Cookies/doughnuts will be served.
The second graders completed a unit on pioneers. Students learned about their journey on a covered wagon and how and why sod houses were built on the prairie. They used Discovery Packs from The Old Courthouse Museum to see examples of pioneer tools and clothing, and they played pioneer games.
In honor of Veterans Day, South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice.
#PublicSchoolProudofOurVeterans
Thank you veterans! Happy Veterans Day - As a reminder, you are welcome to join us today at 10:00 in the New Gym for our Veteran's Day program. Today (and everyday!) we want to honor the men and women who have served our nation. We are grateful for their service and sacrifices!
We are excited to announce that the Freeman Academy-Marion Bearcat Basketball Team Store is now open! This is a great opportunity to show your school spirit and support the team while getting some great gear for the season.
The store features a variety of apparel and merchandise, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more. Whether you're cheering from the stands or showing your support from home, there's something for everyone!
All orders must be submitted by November 19th.
To place your order, simply follow the link below:
https://https-sungoldsports-com.printavo.com/merch/fam-basketball-2024-merch/
Thank you for supporting the Freeman Academy-Marion Bearcat Basketball team. We appreciate your involvement and look forward to seeing everyone sporting their Bearcat gear this season!
Ashton Kesteloot is hosting and Youth Basketball Camp for boys in grades 1st-8th this coming Friday, November 8th for his senior project. This camp will begin at 1:45 p.m. in the Marion Big Gym. Individuals who plan to attend this camp need to be in the Marion Big Gym at 1:30 p.m. to get dressed and ready for the camp. This camp is free and will conclude at about 3:45 p.m., we encourage 1st-8th grade boys to attend for a fun learning experience!
Check out Marion's October Newsletter! Our newsletters are available on our school's website, just click on the "Marion Newsletter" tab to the right of the main homepage. Or click here to check it out: https://www.marion.k12.sd.us/o/mps/page/marion-bears-newsletter
🎃👻 Halloween Parade at Marion Elementary! 👻🎃
Today, our students dazzled us with their amazing costumes as they paraded through each classroom during the Halloween parties! From classic ghouls to creative characters, the creativity and spirit were truly inspiring. A huge shoutout to all the kids for their incredible outfits!
Freeman Academy/Marion Girls Volleyball faces Irene-Wakonda in the first round of playoffs Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:00pm in Marion. The live stream can be viewed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/62DFRnm17MU?feature=share
Veteran’s Day Celebration
The Marion FCCLA will host a Veteran’s Day program at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, in the large high school gym.
This program will feature a speaker, music from the Marion School District, poems, and other activities to celebrate our brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. All community members are welcome to attend. Cookies and coffee will be offered to the public after the program. Please plan to join us in celebrating the brave men and women of this great community and nation.
Marion Minute 10/30/24 - Hope everyone is doing great!!!!
- 1st quarter honor roll and thank you to Mrs. Kippes for the cookies!
- State Cross Country Champion - Finley McConniel
- SASD Preschool Levels of Excellence - Marion earns EXEMPLARY (huge deal!)!
- Football Game in Hill City/Halloween.
- Reminder that we're in the colder seasons of the year. Please send kids in pants and with appropriate clothing for being outside.
- Volleyball playoff game to be played in Marion Monday against Irene-Wakonda (Time TBD)
- Pink night a success last week! Thanks to all for supporting this great cause!
- Elementary Pumpkin Contest.
- Parent Survey - Please complete if you have a student in the district: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Csz65vCz4aic5jefCAq4c9KYazh1NVS8A8s46I1FivQ/edit
- Thanksgiving break coming up here in a few weeks....Reminder of that time off.
Thanks for your time in reading/watching!!!!!
https://youtu.be/SYYQwF-puCE?si=QKPy83agXPkoow7a
The Phoenix Football team will travel to Hill City on Thursday for the 2nd round of playoffs. Kickoff is scheduled for 6pm MDT (7pm CDT). Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@HillCityRangersAthletics
Good Luck Phoenix!
The Bearcats Volleyball team will host Tripp-Delmont/Armour tonight for the final regular season volleyball game. The game will be played at Freeman Academy. JV will start at 6:15 with Varsity to follow. Livestream: http://www.youtube.com/@freemanacademy1302
Good luck Bearcats!
Great job to all of the Elementary students who participated in the pumpkin decorating contest! You all showed wonderful creativity! Keep up all your hard work!
