Marion Public School

Due to scheduled trainings and meetings, the school office will be closed on Tuesday, July 22nd. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Mr. Leberman at (605) 957-5741. If your matter is not urgent, the office will reopen during regular hours on Wednesday, July 23rd.
Thank you for your understanding!

Parent/Player meetings for Fall Sports will be held on 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!

Below is the link for the 2025-2026 Phoenix Football apparel store. It is set to close at midnight on July 29th so we can get the orders out before the first games. https://phoenix-football-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The Bear Care program has been having an amazing time these past two weeks! From attending the exciting 5-Day Club event to getting creative with straw hat crafting, there’s never a dull moment. The kids have been busy splashing around at the pool and working on all kinds of fun projects. What a fantastic way to spend the summer!

Due to some work being completed tomorrow (utility work/electricity/internet) the main office will be closed tomorrow. If you need immediate assistance please email Amanda/Crissy/Brian or feel free to swing in on Friday. Thank you and have a great rest of your day!

We hope you’re having a great summer so far! It’s that time of year again—time to share the school supply list for the upcoming school year. Click the link below to view the 2025–2026 Marion School Supply List.
As a reminder, the Marion Business and Professional Group will generously provide school supplies for all students, with the exception of backpacks, rest mats, headphones, calculators, paint shirts, and extra clothing.
For our younger students, please send an extra change of clothes to keep at school in case of accidents.
https://5il.co/3lddu

Avary and Domani are ready to rumble at the FCCLA National Conference in Florida! They’ve had an amazing time learning, growing, and being part of this incredible experience. Yesterday was packed with workshops, state meetings, and they wrapped up the day with a fun Pirate Supper. A huge thank-you to Tieszen Memorial Home, NuGen, and everyone who supported our meal fundraisers—your generosity helped make this trip possible!

Annual Sports Physical Packets Available Now

Complete annual physical packets are now available in the school office and on the school website. Please follow the links to access the forms.
English Form https://5il.co/3kyj0
Spanish Form https://5il.co/3kyj1

Important Deadlines:
Packet Due Date: August 6

Required Before: Participation in any fall sports practice for the 2025–2026 school year (Grades 6–12)

Note: The entire packet must be completed and submitted before your student can participate in any practice.

Packets can be returned to the office during summer office hours.

For questions, please call 605-648-3615

Good afternoon! Please note that the gymnasium will be closed from Tuesday, June 25 through Thursday, July 11 for floor resurfacing. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our facilities in top shape. Thank you, and have a great day!

Bear Care had a fun-filled week with fishing at the Marion Park, thrilling bike races at Thunder Valley Dragway, and delicious root beer floats at Carol's Diner! A big thank you to these wonderful local businesses for supporting our Bear Care students — your generosity helps create unforgettable memories!

Good morning, due to construction at the school and our workers needing access to specific areas of the building, we will be closing the library starting tomorrow, 6/19/2025 (until further notice). Summer reading will also be canceled. ***REMINDER for summer reading participants -- Next Thursday is the planned movie field trip. Please meet outside of the school (west entrance) at 9:00 for this event. Thanks and have a great day!

🌟 WE’RE HIRING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS! 🌟 The Marion School District is looking for amazing individuals to serve as substitute teachers for the 2025–2026 school year! Do you enjoy working with kids? Want a flexible schedule and a chance to make a difference? This is your opportunity! 📍 Location: Marion School District 📞 Call: 605-648-3615 ext. 0 📧 Email: brian.brosnahan@k12.sd.us (Superintendent) Tag someone who might be interested or share this post to help us spread the word! 💙

Good Afternoon, We would like to inform you that the Marion School Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 13th. If you need assistance, please leave a voicemail on the Main Office phone line at (605) 648-3615, extension 0. We will return your call on Monday when we return to the office. Thank you for your understanding. — Marion School Administration

🔥 Phoenix Softball Team Celebrates a Strong Season Finish! 🔥 The Phoenix softball team concluded their season with impressive performances and well-deserved accolades. A special congratulations goes to the following award winners: 🏅 Offensive MVP: Claire Loofbourrow 🎖️ Defensive MVP: Harli Ross 🐦‍🔥 Phoenix Award: Morgan Tieszen These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication throughout the season. Their hard work and commitment have been integral to the team's success.

Marion Dedicated Staff Enjoy SD Literacy Conference 2025!

SUMMER READING TODAY 6/5/2025 - Due to a construction conflict today, summer reading will take place in the Music Room. Please have students enter the NE entrance (New Gym entrance) to attend. Thank you!

Congratulations to all participants in the 2025 South Dakota State Track Meet! Below is a round-up of all three days and all Marion participants. Boys 4x800m Relay – 8th Place, 8:38.70 - Elshadai Mesfin, Justin Escobar, Domani Butler, Finley McConniel Boys Discus – Hunter Nankivel – 16th Place, 121-10 Boys 4x100m Relay – 21st Place, 47.69 – Dominic Sperling, Rylen Tommeraus, Justin Escobar, Elshadai Mesfin Boys 1600m Sprint Medley Relay - 5th Place, 3:41.45 – Dominic Sperling, Keaton Preheim, Karter Weber, Finley McConniel Boys 3200m – Finley McConiel, 3rd Place, 9:50.72, PR Boys 800m – Elshadai Mesfin, 16th Place, 2:05.44 Boys 200m – Keaton Preheim, 10th Place, 23.29 Boys 4x400m Relay – 13th Place, 3:40.09 – Dominic Sperling, Domani Butler, Elshadai Mesfin, Karter Weber Girls Javelin Throw – Emma McConniel – 21st Place, 93-07 Boys 100m – Keaton Preheim – 5th Place, 11.22 Boys 4x200m Relay – 4th Place, 1:32.91 – Dominic Sperling, Domani Butler, Karter Weber, Keaton Preheim Boys 1600m Relay – Finley McConniel – 3rd Place, 4:31.93, PR Boys 300m Hurdles – Domani Butler – 8th Place, 42.46, PR Girls Shot Put – Avary Thomas – 12th Place, 34-04.00, PR Boys Triple Jump – Karter Weber – 10th Place, 39-01.50 All photos courtesy of Jeremy Waltner.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, Marion senior Finley McConniel broke the Marion School track record of 9:52 in the 3200 meters held by Tim Peterson. McConniel’s time of 9:50.72 placed him 3rd overall in the South Dakota State Track Meet B Boys Division. Also placing on Thursday were the Boys 4x800 meter relay and the Boys Medley relay. State Track Meet 2025 Recap as of Friday, May 30, 2025 Thursday Boys 3200 meters – Finley McConiel, 3rd Place, 9:50.72 Boys 3200 meter relay – 8th Place, 8:38.70 – Elshadai Mesfin, Justin Escobar, Domani Butler, Finley McConniel Boys Medley relay – 5th Place, 3:41.45 – Dominic Sperling, Keaton Preheim, Karter Weber, Finley McConniel. Boys 100 meters – Keaton Preheim, qualified 5th in the prelims, 11.39. Friday Boys 4x200 meter relay – qualified 4th in the prelims, 1:33.21 – Dominic Sperling, Domani Butler, Karter Weber, Keaton Preheim. Boys 300 meter Hurdles – Domani Butler, qualified 7th in the prelims, 42.33 Saturday – What to Watch 10:40 – Boys 100 m Finals – Keaton Preheim, Lane 2 11:10 – Boys 4x200 m relay Finals 11:30 – Boys Triple Jump – Karter Weber, rated 7th in the State with a jump of 40-09.50 11:45 – Boys 1600 meters – Finley McConniel, rated 5th in the State with a time of 4:35.34 1:20 – Boys 300 m Hurdles – Domani Butler, Lane 1 All photos courtesy of Jeremy Waltner.

We’re so excited to announce a delicious way to support two of our outstanding FCCLA students, Domani Butler and Avary Thomas, who have qualified for National FCCLA this summer! All orders will be to be picked up at the Presbyterian Church. We’re offering Take & Bake meals to help them get there, because who doesn’t love good food for a great cause? 🍝 Meal #1 – Pizza Pasta Bake 📅 Available: June 12 💲 $30 for a full pan / $15 for a half pan It’s the perfect easy dinner, pop it in the oven and enjoy! Due to construction, we will be working out of the Presbyterian Church in Marion. Meals will be ready for pickup after 2 pm. Please order on the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15j7Tdz6T7yysPmJHIImykqyeX0ZwuOx8eaH62Zy79sM/edit?usp=sharing 🍽️ Meal #2 Walking Taco Bake 📅 Available: June 26 💲 $30 for a full pan / $15 for a half pan Again, please plan to pick up from the church. Arrangements can always be made, so please don't hesitate to contact Anne Pankratz with any questions. Again, you can place your order for the Walking Taco Bake on this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FzCrNJSuXBojdkfUxWZI2OU2d8ho0Yy5WC9vix0cHb0/edit?usp=sharing Thank you for supporting our FCCLA STARs—we couldn’t do it without you!