Please see our news article on COVID-19 in reference to school closure.
Students who are scheduled for tomorrow's SAT, please check this website for test center closings and rescheduling:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings. You should probably check later today and even tomorrow morning.
The ASVAB test has been rescheduled from its original March 19th date. The test will now be administered on April 23 at 8:00 a.m. This test is for juniors and seniors seeking a career in the Armed Forces.
Don't forget about our two important meetings on March 17th:
5:00-all parents/guardians of current 8th graders
5:30-parents/guardians of 7th graders who are interested in the pre-scholars program (informational meeting)
Congratulations again to our STAR students and teachers for representing us well at last night's region banquet.
From Georgia Student Finance Commission: "It's not too late to apply for FAFSA!" Seniors, click the link and get it done if you haven't already: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
Senior dues (for yearbook orders and the trip to Wild Adventures) are due Monday, March 2. See Mrs. Owens or Mr. Chapman for details.
On February 27th, Gordon State College will have a private visit for undecided Seniors. Please see Mrs. Jernigan if you need to attend.
From Mr. Chapman: Senior dues must be paid in full by March 2 in order to participate in the Senior trip.
Marion County High School was named an AP Honor School in the area of "Access and Support." We are grateful for this recognition! https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/communications/Documents/2020%20AP%20ACCESS%20AND%20SUPPORT%20SCHOOLS.pdf
The Eagle Basketball team will go on the road to play Turner County Saturday night at 7:30.
The Lady Eagles basketball team will host Telfair County Friday night at 6:00. Be There Wear Red!
From College Board: You can get a head start on the year by registering for the March 14 SAT®. Taking the March administration will get you one step closer on your path to college. Register and practice at www.collegeboard.org/sat.
If you need assistance getting started on the FAFSA, GA Futures has an instructional video:
https://www.gafutures.org/federal-aid-scholarships/fafsa/getting-started/
Seniors who plan to attend a college, university, or technical college this summer or fall need to complete the FAFSA immediately. Deadlines are quickly approaching. The website to use is http://fafsa.gov.
Applications are now open for the Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council! These students must come from grades 10 or 11 and must plan to attend all meetings if selected. Details/application: http://gsba.com/yac. Printed applications available in the office.
Subregion basketball tournament starts tomorrow at Greenville. Boys play Talbotton at 4:30 and Girls play Manchester at 6:00.
Tomorrow’s Game vs Pacelli will be Girl’s Jv at 5:00 and Boys Varsity at 6:30. No Boys Jv!
Come out and support our basketball teams tonight for Sr Night! Varsity girls start at 6:00 with Sr Night activities in between girls and boys game!
Juniors, there is still time to apply for the Washington Youth Tour through Flint Energies. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for those selected! Deadline for entry forms is January 24th. The forms are in the main office.