These students (left to right: Ty Kerr, River Poe, Nicholas Young, and Huy Huynh) were recognized at today's board meeting for their academic excellence and performance on the ACT. Shown with them are our MCBE members along with Superintendent Ann West. Congratulations!

Our Marion County High School Girls Track and Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for their Class 1A State Championship. Congratulations!

Our Hamilton High School Boys Track and Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for their Class 4A State Championship. Congratulations!

Due to the threat of severe weather, all Marion County Schools will be delayed two hours tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th. Be weather aware and stay safe!

Congratulations to all of the students who completed the Marion Winston Youth Leadership Academy program! Their completion ceremony was held today at Bevill State Community College. Thanks to all who made it such a success!







National School Nurse Day honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy children. We appreciate our school nurses and the important job they do!

Marion County High and Brilliant School began their skid steer training through Bevill State Community College. Hackleburg and Phillips High have begun their skid steer training through Northwest Shoals Community College. We are thankful for this opportunity for our students!





Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and understanding professionals help mold our children and guide them in positive directions. We appreciate our teachers!

Congratulations to our Hamilton Aggie Track & Field/Cross Country Boys Team on their 4A State Championship!


Congratulations to our Lady Raiders on their back-to-back Girls 1A State Championships!


Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and understanding professionals help mold our children and guide them in positive directions. Thank a teacher this week!

National Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on bringing tools, resources, and education to the general public. While we focus on our physical wellbeing, we often forget to take stock of our emotional and spiritual needs. Achieving mental health is a daily process.


May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us all safe. Throughout the month of May, make sure you thank the law enforcement officers in your community for all that they do!

Marion County Principals, Assistant Principals, and Central Office Administrators strive to be lifelong learners. We have participated in two years of administrative leadership training that involved both individual coaching at the school level and system whole group training. Kacy Pierce, Denise Woods, and Cheryl Capps were our trainers and mentors. During the process they have become partners and friends of Marion County Schools.

Between preparing healthy meals, adhering to strict nutrition guidelines, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. School Lunch Hero Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias.

Getting ready for summer school! Our upcoming summer school opportunities around the district were discussed at today's meeting.

The Phillips High School JAG program competed at the state level and qualified to compete in 3 categories at the national conference in St. Louis. Congrats!
Career Preparation - 1st Place
Lauren Welch
Financial Literacy - 3rd Place
Zach Farr
Outstanding Chapter - 2nd Place
School Principals' Day on May 1st is your reminder to take time today and say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school. Happy School Principals' Day!

The Hamilton Elementary School Show Choir did a wonderful job presenting “Cinderella… If the Shoe Fits.” Congratulations!

To view and apply for Certified positions within Marion County Schools, please visit the Employment Information page on our website and follow the link provided:
https://www.mcbe.net/page/employment-information

