Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates from the Marion/Winston Youth Leadership Academy!
Due to the threat of severe weather, ALL Marion County Schools will dismiss today, May 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Stay safe!
Thank you so much to Divine Family Wellness + Urgent Care and Jennifer Nix with the Helping Families Initiative (through the 25th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office) for the refreshments you brought to us at the Marion County Board of Education. What a nice surprise! We appreciate you!
School nurses positively impact students, families, and schools by providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, and connecting families to community resources. We are thankful for our school nurses!
National Teacher Appreciation Day is a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. Use this day to say thank you to all teachers for their time and dedication to educate our children. We appreciate our teachers!
At their last meeting, the Marion County Board of Education recognized Reily Nix from Marion County High for his and his team’s outstanding achievement in the SkillsUSA Fabrication Competition. Reily was accompanied at the meeting by his school’s principal, Seth Seaborn. Reily’s team members, who were not present, included Hamilton High seniors Josh Bean and Jaxson Evans. All three are dual enrollment students at Bevill State Community College-Hamilton under the direction of welding instructor Mike Reed. “Reily and his team earned first place at the district level and went on to place second in the state competition, held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center,” said MCBE Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton. “We are proud of Reily and his teammates for representing their schools and community so well. Competitions like these highlight the value of career technical education and reinforce the real-world skills we strive to equip our students with each day.”
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the outstanding teachers who guide, encourage, and motivate our students every day. Your hard work and dedication help our schools thrive. We appreciate all that you do for our students and communities!
Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on reducing stigma, supporting community wellness, and promoting actionable mental health resources. Mental Health America has announced the 2026 theme as "More Good Days, Together," focusing on creating positive change through connection.
May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep people safe. Throughout the month of May, make sure you thank the law enforcement officers in your community for their dedication and service.
School Principals' Day is your reminder to take time today and say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school.
When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Let's recognize the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria!
National Administrative Professionals' Day, also known as Secretaries Day, recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. These professionals keep an office organized and efficient and tend to the many needs that take place in their office.
This is a great time to get your immunizations updated. All students entering 6th grade are required to get their TDaP booster before the next school year. If you choose not to have immunizations, please send in a medical or religious exemption to file in your student's records.
National Library Week recognizes the value we receive from our libraries every day. This week in April each year brings them into the spotlight and shows all the ways libraries benefit individuals and communities alike!
Upcoming 2026-2027 School Year Calendar - follow this link to visit it on our website: 2026-2027 District Calendar
All Marion County Schools' students will dismiss 1/2 day tomorrow, April 15, for a professional development/teacher workday. Buses will run at 11:30.
The PHS JAG Chapter attended the AL State Career Development Conference. Students competed in four events, attended leadership development workshops, and interacted with students from various JAG chapters. PHS received 1st place in the most “Outstanding Chapter” for the state.
National Assistant Principals Week is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our schools. These dedicated folks work to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many challenges that land on their desk.
National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep school libraries well-stocked and the books in perfect order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They also help students find the resources they need to learn.
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