The Marion County Board of Education signed the Memorandum of Understanding today with the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Police Department for 2 SROs to serve the 1,600 students in Hamilton. Shown are Hamilton Mayor Bob Page, Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter, Superintendent Ann West, and District Safety Supervisor Patrick Sutton.
“We are honored to provide dedicated protection to the students, faculty and authorized visitors at the Marion County Schools in Hamilton. It is important to clarify that we are required to hire an individual certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, who is a certified law enforcement officer with the power of arrest. Background checks, psychological evaluations, experience and specialized training was factored during the consideration of Hamilton’s SRO/SPO. There was some confusion during the initial hiring announcement, suggesting that the officer would be unarmed. This is not true. Our School Resource Officers/School Protection Officers will be armed with department-issued firearms and non-lethal weapons, as required by state law.” -Chief Carter
The Marion County Board of Education is now accepting applications from qualified individuals for the School Counselor position at Hamilton Middle School. This is a 187 day (9 month) position and includes all applicable State benefits including retirement and insurance. For more information please contact Mr. Norman Ballard, Principal, at (205) 921-7030. This posting closes July 29th. To apply, go to https://www.mcbe.net/page/employment-information, and click on Certified Positions.
Hamilton Residents:
The road from Highway 17 to the Hamilton Elementary playground and the road around the playground will be closed next week, July 22nd-26th. This includes all areas behind the lunchroom and the Nurse Office. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
We are happy to announce for the 2024-2025 school year: FREE LUNCH AND BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS! NO CHARGE! NO free or reduced applications will be needed from parents this school year. No action is required by parents for students to eat free. Please note the first complete meal is free, however extra plates or items must be purchased. All visiting children, adults, and employees will be required to pay for meals. www.paypams.com is still available for anyone that wishes to add money to his or her child(ren)'s accounts. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Interested in becoming a substitute for Marion County Schools?
***A fingerprint/background check is required.***
Follow this link to begin the process to apply:
https://www.mcbe.net/o/mcbe/page/substitute-positions
Our next sign-up day will be Thursday, August 1st 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.
Don't miss it! The next opportunity won't be until December.
Thanks to the Marion County Commission and the City of Hamilton for their work in repairing a pipe at HHS!
Memorial Day honors and remembers all men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Pause and remember them today...
Have a safe and fun summer break!
Phillips High School: Happy retirement to Dr. Al Temple and Mr. David Copeland! We wish you the very best!
We are so proud of our students! 95.7% of our third grade students and 90.7% of our second grade students passed the Reading Subtest of the ACAP Summative Test. It took a lot of hard work to reach this goal. Congratulations to our students and teachers! GREAT JOB!!!
Congratulations to our Phillips High School JAG Chapter and members!
Spring/Summer 2024 Newsletter
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Graduates!
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center/Hamilton Children's Center held their Mental Health Awareness Mingle today. This was a time for community agencies and members to learn more about the services they provide and an opportunity to meet the staff. We appreciate all they do!
The Alabama Department of Public Health requested us to share this information:
Barry Kerr (Small Group Counselor), Bridget Perkins (School Based Mental Health Therapist), and Ashley Seaborn (Mental Health Services Coordinator - not shown) were recognized at today's board meeting for Mental Health Awareness Month. We are grateful to have them!
These students (left to right: Ty Kerr, River Poe, Nicholas Young, and Huy Huynh) were recognized at today's board meeting for their academic excellence and performance on the ACT. Shown with them are our MCBE members along with Superintendent Ann West. Congratulations!
Our Marion County High School Girls Track and Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for their Class 1A State Championship. Congratulations!
Our Hamilton High School Boys Track and Field Team was recognized at today's board meeting for their Class 4A State Championship. Congratulations!
Due to the threat of severe weather, all Marion County Schools will be delayed two hours tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th. Be weather aware and stay safe!
