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2 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
In today's meeting, the board recognized Susan Seals and Scotty Sanderson for being awarded the Coach of the Year honors by the National Federation of High Schools for women's and men's track respectively. It is absolutely incredible to have both award winners from our district!
7 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
On August 6, 2025, Dr. Monica Farris, EL Regional Specialist with the Alabama State Department of Education, visited Hamilton Elementary School. She led a powerful training on best practices for supporting English learners and left the team both equipped and inspired—ready to meet challenges head-on and confident they’re making a difference every single day. Thank you, Dr. Farris!
Students' First Day of School is TOMORROW, August 7th!!! Wishing all of our students, staff, faculty, and administrators a wonderful 2025-2026 school year!
16 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
School will resume for Marion County students on Thursday, August 7th, and motorists will be sharing the road with school buses once again. Please allow additional time in your daily commute to accommodate more traffic, including buses, on the roadways. Our Transportation Department operates with our children’s safety as its number one priority. Please help them keep our children safe by keeping a watchful eye for school buses and being mindful of the law which pertains to them.
16 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
Thank you to ALL who helped make our 2025-2026 Marion County Back-to-School Meeting a success! A special thank you to our vendors and guest speaker, Dr. Melissa Shields, Alabama Assistant State Superintendent.
21 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The Marion County Board of Education and its employees are not responsible for personal electronic devices brought to school by students. Cell phones and other electronic communication devices (including watches that connect to the internet or cell phones) are to be OFF and STORED OFF THEIR PERSON during the school day. Cell phones and personal communication devices should be stored in a secure location, such as a vehicle, locker, or similar storage location. Students participating in extracurricular activities and athletic events must follow the rules of the coach or sponsor involving cell phone use after school hours or on activity bus trips. 1st Offense: Phone/device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. 2nd Offense: Phone/device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Parent/Guardian will be notified and required to pick up phone. Student will receive a warning. 3rd Offense: Phone/device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Parent/Guardian will be notified and required to pick up phone. Student will receive one day of ISS. 4th Offense: Phone/device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Parent/Guardian will be notified and required to pick up phone. Student will receive three days of ISS. 5th Offense: Phone/device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Parent/Guardian will be notified and required to pick up phone. Student will receive five days of ISS.
29 days ago, Marion County Board of Education
Hamilton Elementary presented “Hammer Down Harder with Laser Focus” at the 2025 ALSDE Mega Conference in Mobile. Attendees learned how their school has overcome its economic disadvantages to become acknowledged as a 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School by improving its students' academic achievement on the ACAP Summative Assessments. Primary Presenter: Mr. Gary McCarley Co-Presenters: Ana Colburn and Erica Salter
about 1 month ago, Marion County Board of Education
Great news for the coming school year! Marion County Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). The CEP program is a pilot program for the 25-26 school year that allows all students to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost. CEP is based on the overall economic status of our regional area. NO free or reduced applications will be needed from parents this school year. Parents require no action for students to eat for free. Please note that the first complete meal is free; however, extra plates or a la carte items must be purchased. All visiting children, adults, and employees will be required to pay for meals. Paypams is still available for anyone who wishes to add money to his or her child(ren)’s account. Paypams can be found at www.paypams.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
about 1 month ago, Marion County Board of Education
Hamilton High - Congratulations to Chelsea Humphres – Elected to HOSA International Board and named Alabama HOSA Secondary Advisor of the Year, and to Colton Carter, Former Alabama HOSA President – Outstanding HOSA State Leader! Please follow the link below for the press release: https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/894136da-a159-4d37-9ae7-e25b04a1e285.pdf
about 2 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
The Board of Education has six buses and a forklift up for bid. Please call the bus shop at 205-921-3771 if you would like to look at them. We are taking sealed bids through July 15th at 2:00 pm. The special needs buses both have working lifts in the back. All buses have recently been on routes and are running. The forklift runs and lifts great, but has some brake issues and drips hydraulic fluid.
about 2 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
about 2 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Hackleburg High - Blaine Bryant McDuffa placed 1st in the Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award area during the 5th general session of the 97th Alabama FFA State Convention and will compete nationally this fall. He is now the 2025 Alabama FFA Association Beef Production Entrepreneurship State Champion! Congratulations!
2 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
3 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter
3 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates! Best wishes to you all!
3 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
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3 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Due to the threat of severe weather, ALL Marion County Schools will dismiss today, May 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Stay safe!
3 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
What an awesome season for the Hackleburg Panthers Baseball and Softball Teams! They brought home not one, but two State Maps! Great job! Congratulations!