The following Homecoming Week Events will be livestreamed:
Coronation - 7:30 - https://youtube.com/live/2d6xbVhs4Gg?feature=share
Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball home vs. AC/DC - 6:15 JV, 7:00 Varsity - https://youtube.com/live/NFQB-etBQk8?feature=share
Boys Varsity Football in Marion vs. Gayville-Volin - Kickoff at 7:00 - https://youtube.com/live/zxMf3tRVAo4?feature=share
We want to inform you that our RevTrak online payment system will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance from Saturday, September 7th at 8:00 PM until Sunday, September 8th at 12:00 PM.
If you need to make an online payment to the school, please do so either before 8:00 PM on Saturday or after 12:00 PM on Sunday.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our system.
The Marion Strength Program is selling 50/50 raffle tickets with the winner to be selected after the third quarter of the football game in Marion of Friday September 13th. All proceeds will go to improving the weight room. Tickets can be purchased at the front office Monday September 9th - Thursday September 12th from 8-4 or Friday night during the football game. Tickets are $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for one arm-length. If you have any questions please contact Mr. VonBerge at jacob.vonberge@k12.sd.us. Thank you for your support of our program.
The Marion FCCLA members would love to spread school spirit by selling mums designed and created with help from County Line Nursery. Payment is due when the Mum is picked up! Mums will be available for pick up by the new gym starting Tuesday, September 10th, from 4-6 pm, Thursday, the 12th, from 4-5 pm, and again on Friday, September 13, before the homecoming football game from 2-3 pm. Other arrangements can also be made for pick up (contact Mrs. Anne Pankratz). COST-$10/mum and includes-charm of choice and an “M” charm. Additional costs would include-$1 for additional charm and $1 for name added to white ribbon. Charms that are available: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading
Hello Marion Families!
The junior class will be hosting a homecoming tailgate to raise money for prom! We will have a burger bar with chips, a water, and a dessert for $10, additional burgers can be purchased for $5! We hope to see you there!
The Bobcat Soccer team is fundraising and selling mugs. 35% of the proceeds go back to the soccer team to help cover travel expenses and food for the team. Order forms are attached in the link below or in the office at the school. Orders need to be to RR creations no later than September 13th.
https://5il.co/2vw2o
Homecoming is next week! Get ready for some fun!
The Marion FCCLA members would love to spread the school spirit by selling mums designed and created with help from County Line Nursery.
Payment is due when the Mum is picked up!
Mums will be available for pick up by the new gym starting Tuesday, September 10th, from 4-6 pm, Thursday, the 12th, from 4-5 pm, and again on Friday, September 13, for the home Football game from 2-3 pm. Other arrangements can also be made for pick up.
COST - $10/mum includes - charm of choice and “P” charm
Additional cost - $1 for additional charm and $1 for name added to white ribbon charm available: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading.
Please follow the link to the google order form.
https://forms.gle/zu6qGhidKzuBJgFS8
The Preschool and Junior Kindergarten classes were busy last week working on project for Aa week. Good job students you apples turned out amazing!
The second graders are learning about the American Flag as part of a citizenship unit. They enjoyed looking at a collection of flags from the Siouxland Heritage Museum!
2024 Homecoming Court
Pictured left to right:
Ani Harutyunyan, Dominic Sperling, Hailey Stahl, Caleb Downs, McKenna Odman, Ashton Kesteloot, Emma McConniel, Keaton Preheim
Coronation will be held at 7:30 Monday September 9th in small gym.
🎉 **Homecoming Week is Just Around the Corner!** 🎉
Mark your calendars for September 13th—our Homecoming celebration is fast approaching! We’ll have an early dismissal at 12:30 PM that day.
This year, our Student Council has chosen Disney as the Homecoming theme! 🏰✨ Get ready for a week of magical dress-up days:
- Monday 09/09: Sleeping Beauties (PJ Day)** 🛌
- Tuesday 09/10: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (Twin Day) 👯
- Wednesday 09/11: Ohana Day (Hawaiian Day) 🌺
- Thursday 09/12: Disney Channel Originals (Throwback Day)** 📺
- Friday 09/13: Mickey and Minnie Day (Spirit Day) 🎀
Here’s what to look forward to:
- Coronation: Join us on Monday, September 9th at 7:30 PM to crown the 2024-2025 Homecoming King and Queen!
- Parade Line-Up: Starts at 10:30 AM on September 13th
- Parade Begins:11:00 AM
- Pep Rally: Immediately following the parade in the new gym. All students and the public are invited!
After the pep rally, school will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. Bus routes will run following dismissal.
If you’d like to add a float to the Homecoming Parade, please contact Amanda Feilmeier at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call the office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
For more information about Homecoming, be sure to follow us on Facebook and check out the Marion School website at marion.k12.sd.us.
Let’s make this Homecoming unforgettable! 🎈👑
Important Reminder for Marion School Families!
If you’ve filled out a Medication Request/Release form for your child, please remember to send in the medication as well—this includes over-the-counter medications. The school is unable to administer any medication without both the completed form and the actual medication.
For any questions or further assistance, feel free to contact Amanda Feilmeier in the office at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
Thank you for your cooperation!
The Bearcats Varsity Volleyball team kicks off their season with the Early Bird Volleyball Tournament at Hanson tonight against the Freeman Flyers. The game will start at 6pm on Court A. The bracket for the tournament is below.
Go Bearcats!
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@hansonschool5040
Due to the Heat Advisory today, the JH and JV Football games scheduled in Freeman vs. Parkston have been postponed until tomorrow (8/27). JV/Varsity practice will still take place in Freeman as scheduled.
Bobcat Soccer practice at Freeman Academy has been cancelled for today.
Attention Marion School Community!
Activity passes are now available: Family Passes for $50, Single Passes for $35, and Senior Citizen Passes for $20. Please stop by the school office to pick up yours.
Don’t forget, our first football game is tonight at Freeman High School against Parkston, starting at 7:00 PM. Come out and support the Phoenix football team!
GO PHOENIX!
Hello, if you are planning to be at the school tomorrow for any reason, please DO NOT park in the west parking lot. We will be having the lot lines touched up/painted. Thank you!
A quick pic of the 9th graders tackling their first high school short story, “The Most Dangerous Game.” In case you want some new picks for the website.
The Marion Bears are loving the ala cart, new at lunch this year for Middle School and High School!! A BIG shout out to Denise Pekron (kitchen manager) and Holly Machmiller (cook) on providing so many options and delicious food! Keep doing what you are doing the students and staff are loving it!
There is a lunch change for next week Monday (26th) will now be Hotdogs and Thursday (29) will be Chicken Alfredo.
Marion High School Blood Drive sponsored by the NHS. Save the date, September 18th 12:00pm-6:00pm If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Yusella.
