Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 1:30 PM–7:30 PM.
Elementary conferences will be held in classrooms.
Middle & High School teachers will be in the New Gym.
If you need to:
Make lunch payments
Order Zebra Donuts for the Student Council fundraiser
Get assistance with Infinite Campus
Amanda will be available in the office to help.
Please note: Teachers will take a dinner break from 3:30–4:00 PM. We kindly ask that you allow them this time to eat.
Elementary conferences will be held in classrooms.
Middle & High School teachers will be in the New Gym.
If you need to:
Make lunch payments
Order Zebra Donuts for the Student Council fundraiser
Get assistance with Infinite Campus
Amanda will be available in the office to help.
Please note: Teachers will take a dinner break from 3:30–4:00 PM. We kindly ask that you allow them this time to eat.
Don't forget! Carissa Koerner from USF will be here this evening at 6:30 to review options for financial aid and the FAFSA process!
Sept. 25 we will dismiss school at 12:30 with Parent-Teacher Conferences running from 1:30-7:30PM. Also, the Rural Medical Clinic will hold a flu shot clinic if interested from 3-6PM.
Attention Senior Parents:
A reminder that Financial Aid Night is taking place THIS THURSDAY at 6:30pm during conferences! Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Juniors/parents are also welcome if they wish to learn more as well!
Email/call to RSVP:
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
605-648-3615
A reminder that Financial Aid Night is taking place THIS THURSDAY at 6:30pm during conferences! Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Juniors/parents are also welcome if they wish to learn more as well!
Email/call to RSVP:
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
605-648-3615
📣 6-8th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!
Join us in the School's Music Room on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/31298214251?rsvp_id=31298214251
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨
Join us in the School's Music Room on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/31298214251?rsvp_id=31298214251
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨
Six band students went to Parker today to watch the Parker Marching Competition! We had a fun time watching surrounding areas march and compete! Congratulations to all those who performed today!
Good afternoon, here is a 7:39 Marion Minute for September 18th. Here's a rundown of topics: -School back in session, building update/visits/tours to see, volleyball matches in Marion/pink night, Little Phoenix Cheer Camp (grades K-5), ACT schedulted in November, Homecoming week and festivities, burger and hot dog meal at the Tieszen Memorial Home, quick sports/activities...Believe, Explore, Attend, Respect - BEAR PRIDE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysUfouXKxNc
Who says learning can’t be tasty? 😋 Middle School Ag students capped off their FFA Unit with edible FFA emblems they had to construct! 💙💛 #MarionFFA
Freshman/Sophomore Biology Lab
The Biology Class did an experiment where they added one extra ingredient to water to keep a flower alive. They documented the experiment and what happens to the flower over time.
Over the summer, Marion School underwent various renovations and remodeling to shape it into a newer, brighter school! Things like wiring, windows, flooring, classroom layouts, and more have been updated. Here are a few glimpses inside of the school.
📢 Attention 6-8th Grade Parents!
Join us at the school on Tues, Sep. 23rd - 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/31298214251?rsvp_id=31298214251
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us at the school on Tues, Sep. 23rd - 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/31298214251?rsvp_id=31298214251
We look forward to seeing you there!
🏈🎉 Homecoming Week is almost here! 🎉🏈
📅 September 29th – October 3rd
✨ Coronation: Monday, September 29th at 7:30 p.m. (Royalty attached – come see who will be crowned King & Queen!)
🍬 Parade: Friday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. (Theme: “Candy” – Parade route attached. Floats welcome!)
🏆 Game Night: Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. — Varsity vs. Centerville in Marion
👕 Dress-Up Days are also attached — Elementary teachers will let parents know their class color for Monday’s dress-up day.
Let’s make Homecoming 2025 one to remember!💛
📅 September 29th – October 3rd
✨ Coronation: Monday, September 29th at 7:30 p.m. (Royalty attached – come see who will be crowned King & Queen!)
🍬 Parade: Friday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. (Theme: “Candy” – Parade route attached. Floats welcome!)
🏆 Game Night: Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. — Varsity vs. Centerville in Marion
👕 Dress-Up Days are also attached — Elementary teachers will let parents know their class color for Monday’s dress-up day.
Let’s make Homecoming 2025 one to remember!💛
Parents of Junior and Senior Students,
MHS will again hold a District ACT test session at the school this fall! This opportunity is for junior and senior students who may want to have a "test run" for the state required ACT this spring (juniors) or a second opportunity to take or retake (seniors). Note that ALL juniors will be required to take the ACT this coming spring in place of Smarter Balanced testing (school paid) due to new state testing procedures. The cost to participate in the fall testing date is $55, which is a discounted rate in comparison to national testing. Please reach out to counselor, Jenna Yusella with any questions!
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
605-648-3615
MHS will again hold a District ACT test session at the school this fall! This opportunity is for junior and senior students who may want to have a "test run" for the state required ACT this spring (juniors) or a second opportunity to take or retake (seniors). Note that ALL juniors will be required to take the ACT this coming spring in place of Smarter Balanced testing (school paid) due to new state testing procedures. The cost to participate in the fall testing date is $55, which is a discounted rate in comparison to national testing. Please reach out to counselor, Jenna Yusella with any questions!
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
605-648-3615
Parents of High School Seniors,
Please join us next Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm after conferences for Financial Aid Night located in the music room! This is a great opportunity for students and parents learn about the application process for FAFSA, as well as understand what other forms of financial aid is available for higher education. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly!
Jenna Yusella
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
Please join us next Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm after conferences for Financial Aid Night located in the music room! This is a great opportunity for students and parents learn about the application process for FAFSA, as well as understand what other forms of financial aid is available for higher education. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly!
Jenna Yusella
jenna.yusella@k12.sd.us
Marion FCCLA is excited to host ‘Paint the Court Pink” at our home volleyball game versus Parkston on Thursday, October 16, 2025, 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. While a limited number of extra shirts will be available the night of the game, pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size. Follow the link to order your shirt! https://5il.co/3prl8
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. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne Pankratz at the Marion School or anne.pankratz@k12.sd.us
To help “pink out” the crowd, we are selling Pink Night T-shirts. While a limited number of extra shirts will be available the night of the game, pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size. Follow the link to order your shirt! https://5il.co/3prl8
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. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne Pankratz at the Marion School or anne.pankratz@k12.sd.us
Good afternoon!
Homecoming is approaching quickly! If you are interested in entering a float in the Marion School Homecoming Parade, please email Amanda at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call the Main Office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
Homecoming will be held on Friday, October 3rd. Parade lineup begins at 10:20 a.m., and the parade will start at 11:00 a.m. This year’s theme is “Candy!” The parade route is attached for your reference.
Homecoming is approaching quickly! If you are interested in entering a float in the Marion School Homecoming Parade, please email Amanda at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us or call the Main Office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
Homecoming will be held on Friday, October 3rd. Parade lineup begins at 10:20 a.m., and the parade will start at 11:00 a.m. This year’s theme is “Candy!” The parade route is attached for your reference.
If you are interested in your child participating in the little Phoenix cheer camp follow link to fill out the form!
https://forms.gle/hsFFf8tS86WpmcYp6
https://forms.gle/hsFFf8tS86WpmcYp6
Any elementary students interested in participating in the fun run during halftime of tonight's Phoenix football game in Freeman should sign up with Amanda in the office today.
Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JApn2FLi3MQ?si=wN-DZ1RTBZ-Uk2sM
Go Phoenix!
Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JApn2FLi3MQ?si=wN-DZ1RTBZ-Uk2sM
Go Phoenix!
Day 1 was amazing! We hope your kids felt the same! We've opened a store for our staff and wanted to share with you, if interested. It does close tomorrow/Thursday evening so act accordingly. https://cfpromo.chipply.com/marionstaff/?action=viewall
Good evening! Please check out the latest minute if interested. Here is a rundown of the information covered within the video:
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!
https://youtu.be/K3RWb9Km-ds
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!
https://youtu.be/K3RWb9Km-ds