2026 Graduation Ceremonies Schedule:
Alabama Students Earn National Honors at 2026 National JAG Career Development Conference - Congratulations to our Phillips High Chapter!
The Alabama Department of Education Press Release:
https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/8e4f3e72-ca3b-4973-ac89-7c4455ec27f1.pdf
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Marion County High - Congratulations to Reagan LeDuke! He is the 1A Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Scholar Award Winner and was recognized at today's board meeting.
The Marion County Board of Education recognized Hamilton High seniors Josh Bean and Jaxson Evans for their team’s outstanding achievement in the SkillsUSA Fabrication Competition. Their other team member, who was not present today, is Marion County High senior Reily Nix.
Marion County High - Reagan LeDuke (left) and Grey Miller (right) were recognized at today's board meeting for their achievement as Beta Club State Secretaries. Reagan was also recognized for being awarded the Beta Club Scholarship. Congratulations!
These students were recognized at today's board meeting for their academic excellence in scoring 30+ on their ACT. From left: Anderson Streetman HHS, Natalie Nieman HHS, Reagan LeDuke MCHS, and Travis Graham HCHS. Congratulations!
Brilliant School - Dyson McLemore, a 4th grader at Brilliant, was awarded 3rd place for his drawing in the Statewide Governor's Mansion Art Contest. Dyson was recognized at today's Marion County Board of Education meeting. Congratulations!
The Marion County High School Boys Track & Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for their Class 1A Boys State Runner-Up title. Congratulations!
The Marion County High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team was recognized at today's board meeting for achieving the Class 1A Girls State Runner-Up title. Congratulations!
The Hamilton High School Girls Track & Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for achieving the Class 4A Girls State Champion title. Congratulations!
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.
