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4/20/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 2 students Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Weekly COVID update 4/12-4/16 Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 0 Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 0 Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 5 Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 60 Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 101 Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 285 Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 256 Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2542

4/16/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet was featured in the March newsletter of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators in a great article authored by Principal Adam O'Neal. You can check out the article here: https://www.msd3.org/article/441084

4/15/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

4/14/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education --

It’s never too late to get prepared! The Marion School District is partnering with the ALICE Training Institute to provide critical incident training for local businesses and organizations. The ALICE program utilized a recognized strategy that focuses on Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. For more information, including registration and cost, click here: https://www.cvent.com/d/cjq3cs

4/12/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 2 students Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

REMINDER: The Marion School District is now offering tours, by appointment, of all three magnet schools for prospective families. Tours need to be scheduled in advance, and face coverings will be required for all campus visitors. To schedule your tour, simply call the school you are interested in: Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet: 870-739-5120 Marion Math, Science, & Technology Magnet: 870-739-5180 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 870-735-4588 For enrollment information, visit https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/registration--330

It's time for cheerleading tryouts! The MSD Cheer Tryout Clinic for the 2021-22 school year will be Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5, from 3:30-5 p.m. each day. The tryout date will be Thursday, May 6. The tryout clinic is mandatory, and participants will not be eligible to try out if they are not in attendance. If you are interested, fill out this form by Monday, April 26: https://bit.ly/3dbACUX

Weekly COVID update 4/5-4/9 Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 1 Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 1 Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 1 Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 9 Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 101 Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 285 Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 251 Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2482

Free athletic physicals are now available for all Marion School District students who are participating in school athletics. Physicals are required for all students who plan to play junior high or high school during the 2021-22 school year. Consent forms and athletic physical forms are available in each school office. Students may also pick up a form from coaches. To view the full schedule for physicals, click here: https://www.msd3.org/page/athletic-physicals2

Testing season is in full swing, and the Marion School District is earning statewide recognition for its testing plan. Check out this great coverage from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/apr/08/districts-resume-annual-testing/

Want to learn more about our award-winning magnet schools? The best way is to come see for yourself! The Marion School District is now offering tours, by appointment, of all three magnet schools for prospective families. Tours need to be scheduled in advance, and face coverings will be required for all campus visitors. To schedule your tour, simply call the school you are interested in: Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet: 870-739-5120 Marion Math, Science, & Technology Magnet: 870-739-5180 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 870-735-4588 For enrollment information, visit https://www.msd3.org/o/msd/page/registration--330

Important dates coming up for Marion High School seniors! Prom will be May 1, from 8-10 p.m.. at the MJHS Cafeteria. (Masks must be worn at all times, except for photos.) Senior Check-Out will be May 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the MPAC lobby. Graduation will be May 27 at 5 p.m. (The location and the number of guests have not been determined. More information will come soon.)

4/5/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Weekly COVID update 3/29-4/2 Staff reported positive for COVID-19 : 1 Staff quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 : 0 Students reported positive for COVID-19 this week: 1 Students quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 this week: 4 Total staff positive for COVID-19 since 7/24/20: 100 Total staff quarantined due to exposure since 7/24/20: 284 Total students positive for COVID-19 since 7/15/20: 250 Total students quarantined due to exposure since 7/15/20: 2473

Join the Marion Patriot Color Guard! Any student interested in participating in the program during the 2021-22 school year should attend upcoming clinics on April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 22. Clinics will be held in the Junior High Band Room after school from 2:30-5 p.m. Color Guard is open to all current students in grades 8-11. For more information, contact Director of Bands Monty Hill at mhill@msd3.org.

Following the guidance of local and state public health experts, the Marion School District will continue to require in-person students, staff, and school visitors to wear face coverings through the end of the 2020-21 school year. We thank the entire Patriot community for your support in keeping our students and staff safe! To read more about this decision, follow this link: https://www.msd3.org/article/430096?org=msd

3/29/21 Marion School District received notification of the following COVID-19 positive cases today: 1 student Close contacts have been notified and are following quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health. For the privacy of all students and staff, Marion School District will not be sharing any personal information publicly. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe environment and will follow the guidance provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, CDC, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. -- Kelly Fogleman, BSN, RN, NCSN School Health Coordinator 870-739-5140 (office) kfogleman@msd3.org