Gifted and Talented Referrals:
The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2026-27 school year. GT services are provided to students who show a need for extension and/or enrichment outside the regular classroom. Identified GT services begin in 4th grade, with testing beginning at the end of 3rd grade.
Parents, if you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT testing, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information. You can also find more information about the MSD GT program here: https://sites.google.com/msd3.org/teamgt/team
The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2026-27 school year. GT services are provided to students who show a need for extension and/or enrichment outside the regular classroom. Identified GT services begin in 4th grade, with testing beginning at the end of 3rd grade.
Parents, if you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT testing, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information. You can also find more information about the MSD GT program here: https://sites.google.com/msd3.org/teamgt/team
Slots are now available for the 2026-27 ABC Pre-K Program!
Applications may be picked up at the Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet office, on the Marion School District website, or via this link: https://aptg.co/8zGph2
To participate in the program, students must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2026. Applications, along with copies of the following documents, must be turned into the Marion Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Office:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residency
- Social Security card
- Updated shot record
- Physical or wellness from doctor
- Proof of Income for 1 month (check stubs, 2024 W2, or 2024 tax return)
Please have copies made and ready to be turned in.
For more information, please contact Leann Lester at 870-588-6843 or llester@crmail.k12.ar.us
Applications may be picked up at the Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet office, on the Marion School District website, or via this link: https://aptg.co/8zGph2
To participate in the program, students must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2026. Applications, along with copies of the following documents, must be turned into the Marion Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Office:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residency
- Social Security card
- Updated shot record
- Physical or wellness from doctor
- Proof of Income for 1 month (check stubs, 2024 W2, or 2024 tax return)
Please have copies made and ready to be turned in.
For more information, please contact Leann Lester at 870-588-6843 or llester@crmail.k12.ar.us
Show your Patriot pride at Saturday’s 5A State Basketball Championship with an official Patriot t-shirt!
OPTIONS & PRICING:
- Short-sleeve cotton: $8
- Long-sleeve cotton: $10
- Dry-fit: $10
- All shirt sizes 2x or bigger add $2
HOW TO ORDER:
Orders can be placed with Linda Robinson at the MHS office, or with Amanda Jackson at the MSD Central Office.
DEADLINE:
Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. Wednesday for pickup on Friday. Checks can be made to the MSD Foundation.
OPTIONS & PRICING:
- Short-sleeve cotton: $8
- Long-sleeve cotton: $10
- Dry-fit: $10
- All shirt sizes 2x or bigger add $2
HOW TO ORDER:
Orders can be placed with Linda Robinson at the MHS office, or with Amanda Jackson at the MSD Central Office.
DEADLINE:
Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. Wednesday for pickup on Friday. Checks can be made to the MSD Foundation.
🏆 Congratulations to the Marion High School Quiz Bowl Team!
Marion High School hosted the 6A-3 Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament today, and the Patriots finished 2nd place overall. Marion’s only loss of the day came to 1st-place Searcy.
Three Marion students were also named to the All-Tournament Team, which recognizes players who averaged at least five solo questions per game:
• Aiden Smith (Marion) – 5.5
• Jude Johnson (Marion) – 5.0
• Gabriel Livingston (Marion) – 5.0
Other All-Tournament Team members were:
• Collin P. (Searcy) – 6.5
• Wave S. (Mountain Home) – 5.25
Congratulations to our students and coaches on a strong showing. 📚👏
Marion High School hosted the 6A-3 Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament today, and the Patriots finished 2nd place overall. Marion’s only loss of the day came to 1st-place Searcy.
Three Marion students were also named to the All-Tournament Team, which recognizes players who averaged at least five solo questions per game:
• Aiden Smith (Marion) – 5.5
• Jude Johnson (Marion) – 5.0
• Gabriel Livingston (Marion) – 5.0
Other All-Tournament Team members were:
• Collin P. (Searcy) – 6.5
• Wave S. (Mountain Home) – 5.25
Congratulations to our students and coaches on a strong showing. 📚👏
Congratulations to the Marion High School Quiz Bowl team on their strong showing Saturday at the Wynne Quiz Bowl tournament!
The team split into three mini-teams for the event, with Marion Red going 4-1, their only loss coming against Morrilton in the final game. Their performance earned them a 3rd-place trophy, while Morrilton and Valley View Blue went undefeated to take 1st and 2nd place.
Marion Red’s team members were Isabel Schmidt, Blaine Cupples, Jude Johnson (3rd highest scorer in the tournament!), Aiden Smith, Gabriel Livingston, and Sophia Chen.
Congrats to all!
The team split into three mini-teams for the event, with Marion Red going 4-1, their only loss coming against Morrilton in the final game. Their performance earned them a 3rd-place trophy, while Morrilton and Valley View Blue went undefeated to take 1st and 2nd place.
Marion Red’s team members were Isabel Schmidt, Blaine Cupples, Jude Johnson (3rd highest scorer in the tournament!), Aiden Smith, Gabriel Livingston, and Sophia Chen.
Congrats to all!
Mr. Scott and Ms. Edwards have been out on the road visiting college campuses, connecting with future educators, and sharing the incredible opportunities available at Marion School District. We’re excited about building relationships with talented potential teachers who are ready to make a difference!
To learn more about employment opportunities in the Marion School District, follow this link: https://www.msd3.org/page/employment
To learn more about employment opportunities in the Marion School District, follow this link: https://www.msd3.org/page/employment
MST students and teachers are hard at work during our literacy block! Students are practicing finding text evidence to strengthen their writing, while small groups dive into decodable books to master targeted phonics skills. Focused, fun, and full of learning!
We’ve enjoyed welcoming our co-op director and staff into our elementary classrooms this week! Here, Mrs. Cole is sharing how teacher teams are monitoring and analyzing data on essential standards to support student learning.
Thank you, Monty and Valerie Hill! 🎶❤️💙
The Marion School District would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Monty and Valerie Hill for their leadership, dedication, and impact on the Patriot Pride Band. Since arriving in 2020, they set out to elevate Marion’s band program to one of the best in the state -- and they delivered.
During their time at Marion, the Hills helped grow the program from fewer than 150 students to nearly 400, earning 15 ASBOA Sweepstakes Awards, 10 grand championships, and countless All-Region and All-State honors, among many other honors and recognitions.
As Monty takes on a new role as Director of Bands at Henderson State University and Valerie begins a well-earned retirement, we wish them both nothing but the best. Their legacy of excellence and pride will continue at Marion for years to come.
To read more about the historic success of the Marion Band under the Hills' leadership, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2715463
The Marion School District would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Monty and Valerie Hill for their leadership, dedication, and impact on the Patriot Pride Band. Since arriving in 2020, they set out to elevate Marion’s band program to one of the best in the state -- and they delivered.
During their time at Marion, the Hills helped grow the program from fewer than 150 students to nearly 400, earning 15 ASBOA Sweepstakes Awards, 10 grand championships, and countless All-Region and All-State honors, among many other honors and recognitions.
As Monty takes on a new role as Director of Bands at Henderson State University and Valerie begins a well-earned retirement, we wish them both nothing but the best. Their legacy of excellence and pride will continue at Marion for years to come.
To read more about the historic success of the Marion Band under the Hills' leadership, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2715463
Congratulations to Miguel Cutanda on being selected for this year’s All-State Male Chorus! This prestigious recognition follows a highly competitive audition process featuring outstanding student vocalists from across the state, making this an exceptional achievement. Miguel's selection is a testament to his dedication, musical skill, and consistent commitment to excellence, as well as the support of our school community.
We are incredibly proud of Miguel and this well-earned honor. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating him on this remarkable success!
We are incredibly proud of Miguel and this well-earned honor. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating him on this remarkable success!
Congratulations to the Marion High School Band members who earned All-State Band honors Saturday during auditions held at the University of Central Arkansas. All-State Band is composed of students in all classifications and is earned through a rigid region qualifier and all state audition process.
The Marion All-State musicians will perform at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference, set for Feb. 19-21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
The Marion All-State musicians will perform at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference, set for Feb. 19-21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Good evening, Patriot families. Due to hazardous roadways and continuing Arctic conditions, the Marion School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
MJHS Quiz Bowl Team's own players, Miles Cleek and Kevin Bingham, earned top honors at the Little Rock Central Quiz Bowl Tournament this past weekend. Both made the tournament's All-Tournament team!
Miles competed on the 8th grade team and averaged 96.7 points per game. He was ranked 3rd out of 77 students in the 7th and 8th grade category.
Kevin, a 9th grader, averaged 52.5 points per game and ranked 9th out of 54 9th graders.
Congrats to these two MJHS students on this amazing accomplishment!
If you'd like to learn more about quiz bowl, contact Mr. McBride (jmcbride@msd3.org).
Miles competed on the 8th grade team and averaged 96.7 points per game. He was ranked 3rd out of 77 students in the 7th and 8th grade category.
Kevin, a 9th grader, averaged 52.5 points per game and ranked 9th out of 54 9th graders.
Congrats to these two MJHS students on this amazing accomplishment!
If you'd like to learn more about quiz bowl, contact Mr. McBride (jmcbride@msd3.org).
It's Tuesday, so here's a heads-up for all of you Patriots who park in the senior parking lot at Marion High School: This parking lot will be closed on Friday, August 8. Please park in the arena parking lot.
#TipTuesday
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#TipTuesday
#ReptheM
#MarionPatriots
#MSDEngageEmpowerExcel
We’re making Mondays middle school here at the Marion School District! So today, we made our way to 7GA to see how our new 7th graders are managing all the newness this school year brings. We observed students engaged in writing activities. We also heard about how empowered students feel with their new responsibilities and independence. There's a link in the comments for more on this story!
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Congratulations to 7GA's Jessica Jefferson on being named the Arkansas Mid-Level School Counselor of the Year by the Arkansas School Counselors Association!
The award is presented annually to school counselors in Arkansas who showcase leadership, collaboration, professional development, and exemplary conduct in their implementation of comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs. ArSCA recognizes three school counselors annually, one from the elementary level, one from the middle school/junior high level, and one from the secondary level.
To read more about this tremendous honor, follow the link below:
https://www.msd3.org/article/2183751
Congratulations to Marion Quiz Bowl Coach Jordan McBride on being named the 6A Quiz Bowl Coach of the Year! The honoree is selected by Quiz Bowl coaches from across Arkansas.
The Marion Quiz Bowl team recently wrapped up a successful season, with strong performances at both Regional and State competitions. To read more about the Quiz Bowl season, follow this link: https://www.msd3.org/article/2152999
Good morning, Patriot families. Due to the threat of hazardous weather this afternoon, and out of an abundance of caution, the Marion School District will dismiss at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Thank you, and stay safe!
Good afternoon, Patriot families. Due to hazardous driving conditions that remain in many parts of the district, the Marion School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
Good evening, Patriot families. Due to inclement weather, the Marion School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Thank you, keep warm, and stay safe!
