Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Marion County Middle/High School! As the new principal in Marion County, I am very excited about the upcoming school year. I am fortunate to work at Marion County Middle/High School where we staff a committed group of professionals that work hard each day to strengthen student growth academically, socially and emotionally. My goal is to create a culture where high-level learning takes place as students prepare themselves for the future.

Marion County has a school system with a strong and rich tradition. I believe the best way to make a true impact on students’ lives, is through the connections and relationships that we build both in and out of the classroom. The period of time that we have with our students is valuable. By efficiently utilizing our time at school, we can push our students further than they ever have been before. We must make every attempt to provide the best education for our students. Parents, it is vital for you to take an active role in their son/daughter’s education.

Please take the time to read the student handbook with your son/daughter. It is extremely important to understand these policies and procedures in order to prepare you and your son/daughter for the upcoming school year. I encourage you to use these tools throughout your son/daughter’s academic career to help guide them toward success. 

• PowerSchool Parent Portal: This program’s purpose is to check your son/daughter’s grades at any time during the school year. It also provides links to announcements and teacher e-mail addresses. 

• Syllabus: Each teacher sends home a syllabus on the first day of class. 

• Twitter: Follow us @MarionCoHigh to find out the school’s most up-to-date information! 

• Website- www.marion.k12.ga.us for up to date information regarding the school. 

• Progress Reports/Report Cards: These go home every 4 ½ weeks. Keep up with these dates (in this handbook) and expect to see/sign grades!

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Derek Goodroe, Principal