The Freeman Academy/Marion Lady Bearcats Basketball team begins Region 4B Tournament play tonight in Tripp at 7pm. Ticket prices are set by the SDHSAA Adults: $6 and Students: $4. Good luck Bearcats!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgc4KSWDo-SX0aP15FkSuMA
We received word from the South Dakota Department of Social Services that Marion’s Bear Care (after-school childcare program) has obtained it’s certificate of license as a school-age care program from the state. Ms. Rita, our program's director, has been doing a wonderful job planning, growing, and providing exceptional care to the students enrolled and we can't thank her enough! She has worked extensively with the State of SD on this, and I am so proud to report that her program has earned this licensure.
Great work Rita!
Good afternoon,
The Marion School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 20th, 2025 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.
If you have a child between the ages of birth and 2 years, 11 months old and want a developmental screening completed, please contact Bridget Amundson, Birth to 3 Service Coordinator at Bridget.L.Amundson@usd.edu or call (605) 357-1420.
The screening is the responsibility of the local school district and will be provided at no cost to all participating children.
For further information contact:
Amanda Feilmeier, Administrative Assistant
Marion School District
Marion, South Dakota 57043
605-648-3615 ext. 0, Phone Number
Pictures from the South Dakota Elementary Festival Honor Choir that took place at SDSU on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The choir consisted of 180, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from the state of South Dakota. Congratulations Ella (6th 'grade) and Adeline (5th grade)
The Marion School District will be starting 2-hours late tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. Buses will run 2-hours later than normal, and breakfast will be available until 9:45AM. As a reminder, please be sure your kids are equipped for the winter weather, especially in this instance with temperatures projected to be much lower than normal. Have a great evening everyone!
The Freeman Academy-Marion Girls Varsity/Boys JV and Varsity games will begin at 4:00 today. The games can be watched online at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/aM7xFIMnBZ0?feature=share
Tomorrow night’s game times versus Alcester-Hudson have been adjusted: Boys JV will play at 4, girls varsity at 5, with boys varsity to follow. Senior night/recognition will occur between the varsity games. Thank you!
Good afternoon, the Marion School District will be starting 2-hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th. We will continue monitoring the extreme cold and do our best to communicat any possible changes, if necessary. Breakfast will be availabel until 9:45AM. As always, please be sure your kids are equipped for the winter weather, especially in this instance with temperatures projected to be much lower than normal. Have a great evening everyone!
🎉 Celebrate FFA Week (February 18-21)! 🎉
FFA Week is here, and it's the perfect time to show your support for agriculture and all things FFA! From February 17-21, we’ll be celebrating with fun dress-up days. Let’s get ready to show our FFA spirit
Today during the 4th grade Valentines Day party the 4th grade class wrote positive adjectives on each others hearts to spread kindness throughout the class.
The Marion School will be 2-hours late tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 11th. Buses will run 2-hours later than normal with a 10:00 start to school. The breakfast will be available BUT, students must be in line PRIOR TO 9:45! Travel safe and we'll see you tomorrow morning!
The 2nd graders caught snowflakes on paper this morning.
The Marion School District will be closing today at 12:30PM (02/10/2025). The School Board Meeting will go on as scheduled tonight at 6:00 in the music room. No other activities/practices will take place today. Please drive safe and hope to see everyone tomorrow!
In my letter posted about a week ago, I outlined a scheduled Cracker Barrel with our District 16 Legislators set to take place this Saturday in Parker. I have been informed that it has been cancelled (with no alternative date set as of now) due to an inaugural party for Governor Rhoden that will be taking place in Pierre on that same day. If the event is rescheduled I will send out further information at that time. Please continue reaching out to them with questions/concerns/etc. Thank you!
Dear Parents,
Next week, we're celebrating FCCLA Week, February 10-13, with fun dress-up days!
Monday:
Rhyme without Reason/Hat Day
Tuesday:
Meme Day/Weird Socks
Wednesday:
Anything But a Backpack Day
Thursday:
Beach Day/Wear Red
We're also hosting our flower and candy fundraiser! Deliveries will take place next Thursday during 7th hour.
Please follow the link below or stop in the main office of the school to get a form. at the front office if you're interested!
Please take a look at the attached flyers for more details. Thank you for supporting our FCCLA chapter! https://5il.co/3776a
The Marion FCCLA Officers and Mrs. Pankratz
“Sometimes a short day calls for a ‘Bananagram-arific' brain game in English class!"
🌟 Happy School Counseling Week! 🌟
A big thank you to our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Yusella, for all the support and guidance you give our students every day! You make a positive impact on their lives, and we’re so grateful for all you do! 💙
#SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselor
The January 2025 Newsletter can be found here: https://5il.co/37090
Girls on the run registration has opened. First practice is on February 25th after school. If your 3rd-5th grader is interested in registering please follow the link below. If you have any questions please email jnmiller@embe.org.
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTR-SD-Participant-Reg-Spring-2025
Instructions for Creating an eWallet for Marion School's Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair! To make it easier for your child to shop, we encourage you to create an eWallet. This is a secure, cash-free way for your child to make purchases at the fair.
Please follow the steps below to set up your eWallet:
Go to the Scholastic Book Fair website:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com
Find the Book Fair for Marion School:
Click on "FIND A FAIR" in the upper right corner.
Enter "Marion School" and select the appropriate state.
Scroll down to Marion School and click on it.
Watch the video:
After selecting the school, a video will appear that gives you more information about the fair and how the eWallet works.
Create your eWallet:
Below the video, you'll find instructions on how to create your own eWallet. Simply follow the steps, and your child will be ready to shop!
Thank you for supporting our school library! We appreciate your involvement.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.