Congratulations to Kelby Tymes on his acceptance to Georgia Southern University!
We realize Friday's soft lockdown may have been distressing, but given recent tragic incidents in Georgia and the nation, school systems and law enforcement must take these types of threats or communications extremely seriously. The Sheriff's Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation continue to pursue prosecuting the sender of the threat. Our faculty and staff continue to educate our students while ensuring the safety of all members of our school system. Please let us all continue to work together to keep our most precious safe and sound. We look forward to having a MIGHTY MARION MONDAY and week!
In response to a threat sent via email, schools are placed on a soft lockdown for the remainder of the day. Law enforcement and school administration continue to investigate. We continue to keep the safety of our students and employees as our number one priority.
Seniors, it's Apply to College Month in Georgia! Apply to as many colleges as you want this month with so many waived application fees. The list of waived fees is available at https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college-initiative/application-fee-waivers/. Let me know where to send those transcripts!
Congratulations to Carol Cruz Mata for her acceptance to the University of West Georgia!
Important: If you see/hear about a helicopter landing on our front lawn today, it is part of a presentation for our AP Government students. Just wanted to alleviate any concerns prior to the event!
Apply to College Day for the Class of 2025 will be held November 12th! See the image for details. Reps from local colleges will be here to help with applications and financial aid. Parents may also attend with their students and should RSVP to jernigan.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us.
Fall Break is Thursday, October 10th, through Monday, October 14th. Students will return on Tuesday, October 15th.
View image for Youth Initiative Program opportunities.
We would like to "Pack the Bus" with hurricane relief items. Please see the attached flyer for the items needed. People in Douglas and surrounding areas need our help. Please consider donating to this cause. Please share, share, and share!!!
Senior Beta dues must be paid by tomorrow (Wednesday)!
Just a reminder that there is a 3 day grace period for excused absences; please bring your note within 3 days of your absence in order to excuse that absence. (See page 18 of student handbook.)
Congratulations to Ella Jernigan on her acceptances to Georgia Southern University, Brenau University, and Oglethorpe University!
Based on the most current weather advisory predicting strong winds and heavy rains with possible tornadoes and power outages, Marion County Schools will be closed to students and staff Thursday and Friday, September 26th and 27th . All athletic, extracurricular, and after-school activities are canceled as well.
Please monitor the weather, district website, and social media for updates. If you have any questions, please contact your school.
Due to the temporary water outage, L. K. Moss Elementary School has implemented its Temporary Water Interruption Plan (MCMHS was never without water.). Faculty and staff are taking all precautions to continue to keep our students and employees safe and healthy (general precautions listed below). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the principal, Mr. Ron Hirst at (229) 649-5567.
Interrupted Water Advisory Precautions
Commercially bottled water is being used to wash hands followed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Only commercially bottled water is being used for drinking water. Feel free to send bottled water for your child; however, the school will provide water to all students and employees.
When necessary, commercially manufactured ice is also being used.
All school food is being prepared with commercially bottled water and single service utensils and tableware. The menu is being limited to ready to eat items or cook to serve items with limited preparation.
Due to a water outage in the county, Marion County Schools will dismiss early today. MCMHS will dismiss at 11 AM. LKMES will dismiss at 11:10 AM. Parents may begin picking up car riders at that time as well
IMPORTANT On-Campus SAT Info: We have changed the date of the SAT so that it will not conflict with the Senior fair trip. The new date for SAT is October 22nd for those who have signed up. Please use this extra time to set up study information at www.collegeboard.org/sat.
MCHS and the Marion County Elections and Registration Office will host a voter registration drive for MCHS students on Tuesday, September 24th, from 11:30-1:15. Students who choose to register will be able to fill out forms at the school during lunch that day.
To register in Georgia you must:
-be a United States citizen
-be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you want to vote
-be at least 17.5 years old (you must be 18 to vote)
-not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
-not have been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed
Remember, you can also fill out online voter registration at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration?IsRegisterNow=true.
Marion Middle High School Parents:
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Computer Lab 402 will be open at the Marion County Middle High School Campus from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help parents with any difficulties they may encounter while filling out the online forms for the start of the school year
Just a reminder of the Senior meeting tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. It will last about an hour and contains information regarding Grad Night next week (cap and gown ordering).
