Marion County Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2026-2027, Marion County Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. This USDA provision allows your child(ren) to participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
CEP is a key provision of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which allows schools and school districts in low-income areas to eliminate school meal applications and serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to all enrolled students. CEP gives food service professionals more time to focus on preparing nutritious meals that their students will enjoy and gives students more time to eat those meals by cutting down on time spent in the lunch line. More importantly, by offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Marion County Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast and lunch meals will follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for healthy school meals, so please encourage students to participate. “In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.”
Parents or guardians who need further information may contact Jennifer Roberts, Child Nutrition Program Director, at 205-921-1903 or toll-free at 1-888-448-5074.
CEP is a key provision of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which allows schools and school districts in low-income areas to eliminate school meal applications and serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to all enrolled students. CEP gives food service professionals more time to focus on preparing nutritious meals that their students will enjoy and gives students more time to eat those meals by cutting down on time spent in the lunch line. More importantly, by offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Marion County Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast and lunch meals will follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for healthy school meals, so please encourage students to participate. “In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.”
Parents or guardians who need further information may contact Jennifer Roberts, Child Nutrition Program Director, at 205-921-1903 or toll-free at 1-888-448-5074.
Does your child need to take prescription medication(s) while at school? If so, please see the attached information. Authorization forms for prescription and over-the-counter medications can be found on the MCBE website. If needed, go to Forms/Documents > Student Support > Student Health > Authorization Forms.
Please follow the link for substitute sign-up requirements:
https://www.mcbe.net/o/mcbe/page/substitute-positions
https://www.mcbe.net/o/mcbe/page/substitute-positions
From the Marion County Career Academy: All Upcoming 10th graders who plan to take Career Tech courses through Bevill State, please take a moment to fill out the attached form. Looking forward to students taking advantage of our new opportunities! It will be live through June 12.
https://forms.gle/MdxRH4TmoLNHAuTa6
Please follow the link for substitute sign-up requirements:
https://www.mcbe.net/o/mcbe/page/substitute-positions
https://www.mcbe.net/o/mcbe/page/substitute-positions
Memorial Day: remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving in our United States military.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates!
Students will dismiss tomorrow, May 21st, at 12:00. Have a safe and fun summer break!
Summer 2026 Parent Newsletter
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
INVITATION TO BID: Surplus CNP Equipment
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!
