We start are trip around the world for National School Lunch Week. Check out what different places the kids are going to try. Remember to call the school to join your student for lunch on Wednesday today is the last day. 605-648-3615 ext. 0
Please call the school tomorrow to get your name on the list to join your student for lunch on October 15, 2025. Price is $5.15 and we will be having orange chicken. Call 605-648-3615 ext. 0.
The NHS is hosting another blood drive this year! Please consider donating to help save lives AND help one of our seniors earn a scholarship. Donors receive a $10 gift card via email!
Click the link below or scan the QR to register!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MarionhighschoolSD
Congratulations to the newly elected 2025-2026 Marion FFA Officer Team!
President: Karley L.
Vice-President: Elizabeth P.
Secretary: Claire D.
Treasurer: Lanae W.
Student Advisor: Jayde O.
Your leadership and dedication will keep our chapter growing strong! 🌾
This Friday, October 10, at 6:45pm, all elementary students are invited to join the football players on the field during their introduction. We will create a tunnel for the Phoenix football players to run through. Please meet on the southeast side of the field by the ambulance gate.
Next week is National School Lunch Program, the staff along with your student would like to invite you to join them for lunch on October 15, 2025 starting at 11:00. Please call the school 605-648-3615 ext. 0 to get your name on the list by October 13, 2025.
Homecoming week is going great! Some information and reminders for today and tomorrow (#7 is NEW)::
1. Tonight (10/02) - Pheasants volleyball match in Marion vs. Alcester-Hudson. (C-Game at @ 5 with JV/Varsity to follow).
2. Homecoming Parade (10/3) - Lineup at 10:30 with parade at 11. Pep-Rally to follow in the gym (Still time to enter a float - Call the school to let us know if you're still planning to enter one).
3. Tieszen Memorial home (10/3) will be serving a FREE lunch tomorrow after the parade: Approximately 11:45 - 1:30 (burgers/dogs/sides/drink).
4. Jr. High Football game (10/3) in Marion at 4:00.
5. Junior Class meal/fundraiser (10/3) at the football field - 5:30 ($10 for burger, chips, bar, drink and extras will be $5)
6. Phoenix Homecoming Football Game (10/3) at 7 vs. Centerville.
7. FIREWORKS (10/3) after the game!!!!! Due to weather/wind during the all-school reuinion the fireworks were not shot off. They are planned to be shot off after the Phoenix homecoming football game from the park. The park will be closed and is requested that everyone views them from the football field (after a hopeful WIN from the Phoenix!)!!
I think that's it for now...We hope to see everyone sometime tomorrow! GO PHEASANTS TONIGHT, AND PHOENIX TOMORROW NIGHT!!
1. Tonight (10/02) - Pheasants volleyball match in Marion vs. Alcester-Hudson. (C-Game at @ 5 with JV/Varsity to follow).
2. Homecoming Parade (10/3) - Lineup at 10:30 with parade at 11. Pep-Rally to follow in the gym (Still time to enter a float - Call the school to let us know if you're still planning to enter one).
3. Tieszen Memorial home (10/3) will be serving a FREE lunch tomorrow after the parade: Approximately 11:45 - 1:30 (burgers/dogs/sides/drink).
4. Jr. High Football game (10/3) in Marion at 4:00.
5. Junior Class meal/fundraiser (10/3) at the football field - 5:30 ($10 for burger, chips, bar, drink and extras will be $5)
6. Phoenix Homecoming Football Game (10/3) at 7 vs. Centerville.
7. FIREWORKS (10/3) after the game!!!!! Due to weather/wind during the all-school reuinion the fireworks were not shot off. They are planned to be shot off after the Phoenix homecoming football game from the park. The park will be closed and is requested that everyone views them from the football field (after a hopeful WIN from the Phoenix!)!!
I think that's it for now...We hope to see everyone sometime tomorrow! GO PHEASANTS TONIGHT, AND PHOENIX TOMORROW NIGHT!!
Homecoming Week is off to an exciting start! Students and staff are showing their school spirit with lots of fun activities and events.
The week began with the Coronation Ceremony, where Kallie Johnson and Jackson Donaln were crowned this year’s Homecoming royalty . Each day classes got creative and energized with dress-up day competitions .Wednesday students had the chance to take part in flag football, volleyball, archery tag and laser tag, thanks to the South Dakota National Guard. It was a highlight of the week and gave everyone the chance to get active, have fun, and make lasting memories.
Join us for the following homecoming week activities:
C/JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Alcester-Hudson - Oct. 2 at 5:00/6:15/7:30
Soccer at Vermillion - Oct. 2 at 4:00 (JV) and 5:15 (Varsity)
Homecoming Parade - Oct. 3 at 11:00
Phoenix Football v. Centerville - Oct 3 at 4:00 (JH) and 7:00 (Varsity)
The week began with the Coronation Ceremony, where Kallie Johnson and Jackson Donaln were crowned this year’s Homecoming royalty . Each day classes got creative and energized with dress-up day competitions .Wednesday students had the chance to take part in flag football, volleyball, archery tag and laser tag, thanks to the South Dakota National Guard. It was a highlight of the week and gave everyone the chance to get active, have fun, and make lasting memories.
Join us for the following homecoming week activities:
C/JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Alcester-Hudson - Oct. 2 at 5:00/6:15/7:30
Soccer at Vermillion - Oct. 2 at 4:00 (JV) and 5:15 (Varsity)
Homecoming Parade - Oct. 3 at 11:00
Phoenix Football v. Centerville - Oct 3 at 4:00 (JH) and 7:00 (Varsity)
Today and Tomorrow for Elementary snack the student get to try some Editable Flowers. Holly had fun trying them too. Some are sweet and some are strong garlic. Ask a student what they think it taste like.
👑✨ Big congratulations to our Homecoming Royalty — King Jackson Donlan and Queen Kallie Johnson! We’re so proud of you both! 🎉 The rest of the court looked amazing and represented our school with pride and spirit. A special shoutout as well to our first grade and junior attendants who did a fantastic job and helped make the evening extra special.
On Thursday, October 2 the Parker/Marion Pheasants girls volleyball team will play the Alcester-Hudson Cubs in Marion, SD. The games can be viewed live at https://youtube.com/live/dOajw8cuwK8?feature=share.
C Game - 5:00
JV - 6:15
Varsity - 7:30
C Game - 5:00
JV - 6:15
Varsity - 7:30
This Friday, Oct. 3, the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix take on the Centerville Tornadoes on Marion's home field. Start time is 7:00, and the game can be watched live at https://youtube.com/live/A7OJ30hyqo4?feature=share.
Marion High School Coronation can be viewed live tonight, Monday, September 29, at 7:30PM: https://youtube.com/live/xXE4M5pp2Sg?feature=share
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