Report Cards are on the way. If you are one of the few students in need of credit recovery in order to be promoted to the next grade, summer school will begin on June 3rd. Everyone else have a great summer and see you in August.
Have a safe and fun summer break!
Please see our nurse for any student medication returns.
Congratulations to our Phillips High School JAG Chapter and members!
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Graduates!
PHS seniors are on their way to Washington DC and NYC. Looking forward to a great trip and new experiences. #2024
Barry Kerr (Small Group Counselor), Bridget Perkins (School Based Mental Health Therapist), and Ashley Seaborn (Mental Health Services Coordinator - not shown) were recognized at today's board meeting for Mental Health Awareness Month. We are grateful to have them!
Senior River Poe was 1 of 4 students recognized today at the Marion County Board of Education for their excellence in the classroom and on the ACT. River has a composite 31 on the ACT and plans to attend The University of North Alabama in the Fall of 2024.
Faculty vs Students basketball game ended in a decisive victory for the Faculty and a lot of soreness today. As the late Toby Keith said, "I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was."
Help us congratulate junior, Tiana Thrasher, on receiving a $5000 scholarship to participate in the Rural Health Scholars Program at The University of Alabama this summer. The amount will cover tuition for seven hours, room, board, and books. We are all so proud of Tiana and this opportunity.
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!
7th & 8th grade field trip for attendance and academic improvement to Lauderdale Lanes in Florence. We don't ask you to be perfect we just ask you to do your best. I believe the saying is "do your best and nothing less."
PHS Spring Play, "13 Ways to Ruin a College Interview", will be performed tonight in the Attie Fleming Building at 6:00. Come out and support these students and fine arts at Phillips High School.
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!
On Wednesday, May 1st Elaine Softley, with the Extension Office, spoke to students about the dangers of vaping. This was a part of a series of educational programs brought to us in conjunction with local resources through Officer David Richards and Chief Eddie Collins with the Bear Creek Police Department. We'd like to thank them for all they do to help keep our school and community safe.
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.
Congratulations Lauren Welch, River Poe, Zach Farr, and Mike King. This group represented PHS JAG at the National Career Development Conference in St. Louis this weekend. Lauren brought home a National Championship in Career Preparedness. PHS JAG was recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Chapter and received the National Service Award. Thank you and congratulations to all those involved and the work put into this program.
PHS Band visits the Southern Stars Music Festival at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Congratulations Payton Miller, Class 1A Bryant Jordan Achievement Award winner. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations to the PHS Band and Mr. Garrison for their participation with the UNA Honor Band this week. Kara Beth Farr-6th chair flute Kalei Garrison-9th chair clarinet Zach Farr-5th chair Gold Band Mía Adair-4th chair Gold band
