Our Marion County Department of Human Resources decorated their offices in preparation for a visit from their foster children and families. What a fun, safe, and child-friendly environment they created!
These principals presented their Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) at the October board meeting.
Students from the JAG Chapter of Phillips High School, along with 5,000 additional students from all over Alabama, attended the Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference to learn leadership and team building skills.
First responders dedicate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. Take time today to thank them for the job they do!
MCBE Board members, Don Jones and Beverly Burleson, were recognized at the October board meeting for their service to our school district. We appreciate all they have helped accomplish during their tenure as board members.
Red Ribbon Week - this weeklong observance is considered the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. The campaign focuses on the mission of keeping kids drug-free. Just Say No!
School Bus Safety Week is a reminder to everyone about the importance of following the law and implementing school bus safety tips. Parents should be able to trust that when their child gets on the school bus, there is no need to worry about their safety. If everyone follows school bus safety rules, every child will stay safe.
We celebrate our wonderful Boss on Boss' Day! We love you, Mrs. West!
A regular attendance routine is important for your child's well-being and learning. These tips can help you decide when to keep your child home when they don't feel well.
Wear purple tomorrow! Purple Thursday, celebrated on the third Thursday of October, is a day where people wear purple to show their support for survivors of domestic violence. This simple act of wearing purple helps raise awareness and lets survivors know they are not alone.
A few reminders for parent/teacher conferences:
National School Lunch Week shows appreciation for the ways that schools have been providing this mid-day meal, and also works to spread the word so that more students will participate and benefit from it!
All Marion County Schools will be closed (for students) Monday, October 14 for Professional Development and Student Data Parent Night.
October is Dyslexia Awareness month…
Marion County Educators are participating in a week-long Phonics First Training. This training prepares teachers to support the needs of struggling at-risk readers, and students with dyslexia and learning differences. It is a multi sensory approach to reading and spelling. We celebrate our educators in their commitment to being lifelong learners!
Phillips High School JAG Chapter will be participating in the annual Alabama JAG “Socktober” Sock drive. Alabama JAG is partnering with the Salvation Army in this State-Wide Service Project. One of the most requested items at a homeless shelter is socks. With the help of the Salvation Army, this project will provide socks to homeless shelters throughout the state of Alabama. This PHS JAG Chapter will be collecting socks throughout the month of October.
October 7-11 is Free College Application Week! Follow the link to see the colleges that have waived their application fees to allow Alabama seniors to submit applications at no cost:
https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/f69c9311-06e8-4bae-a52f-eae2679d8e5c.pdf
Happy National Custodial Workers Recognition Day to all of our hardworking School Custodians! We appreciate you all!
National Principals Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the important role that principals play in the education system. During this month, we honor the dedication and hard work of our school principals and show appreciation for their contributions to the success of students, schools, and communities. We appreciate our school principals!
Thank you to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Guin and Hamilton Police Departments for their assistance with a K9 search at Marion County High School this morning. A special thank you to Deputy Blaylock/K9 Jodie and Officer Norris/K9 Luna.
October 14 has been set aside for Student Data/Parent Night. Watch for more information from your school coming soon!
