The Marion Strength Program, led by Mr. Jacob VonBerge, meets before school with a mission to cultivate a supportive and dynamic environment where students challenge and uplift one another while striving for continuous improvement, enhanced strength, and increased speed. To further help internally motivate students a Strength Club Board has been implemented to inspire and acknowledge individuals dedicated to ongoing progress.
To secure a recognition on the Club Board, students meticulously record their maximum lifts in three key exercises: bench press, squat, and deadlift. The cumulative total of these lifts determines their eligibility for recognition. With separate classes tailored to boys and girls, the program accommodates diverse strength levels and aspirations. Boys' classes span from 500 to 1,000 pounds, while girls' classes range from 400 to 900 pounds.
When students achieve a place on the Club Board or advance based on their lifting achievements, they are rewarded with a T-shirt, acknowledging their remarkable progress. The Marion School District extends extreme gratitude to Nugen Energy for generously sponsoring the Club Board and facilitating the provision of recognition shirts. Since its inception in 2023, the Marion Strength Program has yielded remarkable outcomes for both students and athletes alike.
This success story owes much to the invaluable support of our donors, whose contributions have helped fund the new equipment for our weight room. To our generous donors, we extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude for their pivotal role in nurturing the growth and efficacy of our program, students, and school!
Miss Lien, Marion’s High school math teacher shared her enthusiasm for the national holiday, Pi Day with elementary students today. Integrated with high school students, the elementary listened to the story called, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi and made Pig bracelets and enjoyed a delicious slice of pie in honor of the day.
The 7th grade class celebrated PI Day with pies to the face!
Good luck to our AAU Youth Wrestlers at State this weekend in Rapid City!
A reminder of our upcoming spring concert on March 21st! Our K-5 ensembles will start promptly at 6:45 with our 6-12 ensembles starting after, roughly 7:15! Come enjoy both portions of our concert entitled "All Around the World." See you soon!
Continued pictures of Book Buddies on Dr. Seuss week!
This week the Marion Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss week! We had dress up day, surprise readers, and ended the week of with reading buddies. The dress up days this week were Monday "I Am Not Going To Get Up Day"- Pajama Day, Tuesday "What Pet Should I Get?"- Dress like a pet or bring a stuffed animal, Wednesday "Maybe You Should Fly a Jet, Maybe You Should Be a Vet"- Dress like your future job, and Thursday "Happy Birthday to You"- Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character. On Thursday we had book buddies, the 6th grade and Freshman read to students, as well as parents. The Marion Elementary had a fun week!
Phoenix Softball Clothing Store:
https://mrghauff.chipply.com/PHOENIXSB/
The store will close on March 20th at 11:59pm.
Great job to the kitchen crew on serving well balanced lunches to the students and staff. This day was Doritos casserole. There is always a fruit and vegetable bar available with verities of fruits and vegetables with a choice of white, chocolate, or strawberry milk. Keep up the great job kitchen crew!
Yesterday the 8th grade and Kindergarten class had a little time at the end of the day to play a game of Big Fox, Little Fox. It is safe to say all of the students had a great time!
March is Music in our Schools Month! Check out some staff members who submitted pictures of themselves participating in music! Can you guess who they are?!
Good morning, the Sioux Falls Stampede reached out regarding their 7th Annual Kids Night! Kids receive a free ticket to the game with the purchase of an adult ticket on Saturday, April 13th. If interested, here a link that parents/staff/community can use to purchase tickets. Visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/KidsNightStampede24. Tickets for adults start at just $5. Thank you!
Kindergarten Round-Up is on April 25th & 26th. For future kindergarten students and parents. Your child(ren) must be 5 before 09/01/2024. Please call the Marion School main office at 605-648-3615 ext.0 to schedule a time for your child(ren). If you are unable to attend round-up, you may register your child(ren) for kindergarten as soon as possible.
This weeks Powerade performers. Keep helping others, being engaged, and respectful!!
BEAR PRIDE!
The 7th graders enjoyed learning about the Silk Road through cooperative learning today!
Good luck to the Boys Bearcat basketball team at the regional tournament tonight at Freeman Public. The Bearcats will play the Centerville Tornadoes at 7:30 pm.
The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats Boys Basketball team will play their 1st Round game of Region 4B on Tuesday night at Freeman Public. The Bearcats will play the Centerville Tornadoes at 7:30. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students; these are set by the SDHSAA. Good luck Bearcats!
Livestream Link:
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/L9Kid-yu0q0?feature=share
NFHS - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam33d5d1eecd
Good morning, with AT&T being down we are having trouble communicating with parents. Can you please, email Amanda Feilmeier if your phone is not working at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us for any school reasons. Thank you.
Good luck to our Marion Wrestlers at State this weekend! Thank you to Victoria Blau for making the blankets for Sarah Cremer and Keaton Preheim. The pictures are of the hallway run through before they leave, Sarah and the elementary Marion Little Rebel wrestler girls, and the 3 Marion students before they leave. GOOD LUCK AT STATE!
The Freeman-Marion Little Rebel Wrestling group will be selling spirit blankets as a fundraiser. If you are interested please click the link below to place your order. They are "50x60" $35 a piece. Payment is due when you receive your blanket. Estimated arrival is February 27th.
https://forms.gle/KvZ94GT169ZJXB5P7
