Marion Public School

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Join us on February 22, 2026, as we celebrate two outstanding student organizations: FFA and FCCLA. Members will host a joint pancake feed to support their chapters and help students reach their goals through leadership, service, and career development.

Where: Marion School Small Gym
When: 2/22/26 from 9AM to Noon
Free-will donation.

Todays lunch was Ravioli along with a bunch of red fruits and veggies.

Join us at Marion School tonight to support Madison Crooks and her senior project! 🎉

She’s hosting a Family Game Night from 6:30–8:00 PM, filled with fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition. The event is free, and drinks and snacks will be provided.

We hope to see you there! 🎲♟️🐻

Our 6th grade Science class is diving into our Human Impact on the Environment unit! 🌎♻️

Students got creative by turning recycled coffee bags into reusable grocery bags as a way to help reduce our carbon footprint. Way to think green, 6th grade! 💚

The Marion School, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative, is pleased to announce a Preschool Screening scheduled for March 12, 2026, for all children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Marion School District.

The purpose of the screening is to provide parents/guardians and the school district with information regarding your child’s development. Children will be screened in the following areas: hearing, vision, motor skills, concepts, and communication.

If you are interested in having your child(ren) participate in the preschool screening, please contact the Marion School office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email Amanda Feilmeier, Administrative Assistant, at amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us
to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to working with you and your child!

Menu Change
Thursday February 12th
We will be having a new item of Ravioli with Sauce

Drivers Education registration forms are now available for Marion students only, at the link below. After March 1st, the Marion School District will open registration to students from other school districts.

The classroom portion of Drivers Education will be held June 1st–4th from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Attendance is required all four days. The behind-the-wheel portion will be scheduled with the instructor on the first day of class.

The fee for this year’s course is $315, with a down payment of $160 due by February 27th.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda in the office at 605-648-3615 ext. 0 or email amanda.feilmeier@k12.sd.us.
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Good Morning - Please find Marion's January Newsletter, "Your Guide to Bear Pride" here: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2501/Mps/c241b0ea-d2ab-4560-8238-04f141927471/January-2026-Your-Guide-to-Bear-Pride-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline

Congratulations to the Marion One Act play cast, crew and directors on a fabulous performance at the State One Act competition in Brandon last week! Three students were awarded Outstanding Actor Superior Awards: Jackson Donlan, senior, Kallie Johnson, senior, and Harli Ross, junior.

All photos courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Congratulations to these Powerade Performers! Great work Marion Bears!

Reminder that the Marion One Act will be performing at the State One Act Competition in Brandon on Thursday, February 5, at 2:15pm. All State One Acts perform at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center. On Friday, the One Act will perform for the Marion community at 6:00pm in the Old Gym. This year's One Act is "Tracks," by Peter Tarsi. A free will donation will be taken.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8A08iLlFnr8&pp=ygUZRHd1IDZ0aCBncmFkZSBsaXZlIHN0cmVhbQ%3D%3D The live stream link to watch our four 6th grade students participating in Honor Band at DWU!

Good afternoon, fellow Marion Bears!
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, we will have an early dismissal at 12:30 PM. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 1:30–7:30 PM, with teachers taking a dinner break from 3:30–4:00 PM. A Book Fair will be open in the library during conferences. Amanda will be available in the office to assist families who need to pick up a lunch bill, make a payment, or receive help with Infinite Campus. Parents of students in grades 6–12 should enter through the east main gym doors, with conferences held in the new gym. Elementary parents for grades K–5 should please use the west main entrance for conferences.

We look forward to seeing you!

Bear Pride 🐻

Future men and women engineers 📣📣

Have you ever wondered what an engineer is or does? What roles they fill? Where to start? STC is the perfect place to learn more- check out this summer camp!

Calling all 6-9th middle and high school students interested in medical careers 📣📣

Save the date 📆 MHS juniors will be taking the SD-ACT on March 25th!

Key Benefits to the SD-ACT:
✔️It’s one less test to take by combining state testing and ACT
✔️It’s aligned to South Dakota’s content standards
✔️Opens college and scholarship doors for ALL students
✔️Your ACT score travels with you wherever you go
✔️Saves money for students and parents (no fee)

The cast & crew of the State-qualifying one-act "Tracks" will be presenting an encore performance of the show on Friday, February 6th. Details are in the poster!

The Marion FCCLA is holding its annual Valentine's Day fundraiser. All orders must be turned in on Monday, February 9, at the end of the day. All proceeds will help families with adoption costs. This is a statewide project for the State Advocacy team this year. All proceeds will go to All About U Adoptions, a Marion-based adoption agency. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Mrs. Pankratz at Anne.Pankratz@k12.sd.us or 605-648-3615 Ext. 230.