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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. This led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
Eleventh graders from Brilliant, Hackleburg, Hamilton, and Phillips experienced a day of ‘adulting.’ Students learned what not to do/wear in a job interview, learned some automotive basics, experienced the process of filling out medical forms in a doctor’s office, learned about CPR/First aid, and got to experience the 4-H Your Money Your Life simulation. Your Money Your Life gives youth an early dose of their financial reality check before they make life and career decisions. This simulation helps young people understand the financial responsibilities they will face as they earn a living in the real world. Participants were given a salary based on the career they chose, paid taxes, and then got to see how far the money they earn monthly can go as they choose housing, transportation, groceries and more. We even had some visitors - Mr. and Mrs. Mayhem - to give students a dose of ‘life’ as they completed the simulation. It was an eye opening experience for the youth and a fun day for the adult volunteers for sure! Thank you to everyone involved for helping ensure this event ran smoothly.
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day commemorates the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on December 2, 1972. IDEA made education available to all children, and this day honors the progress that has been made in special education.
Phillips High JAG students conducted their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for 2023. Over 600 cans of vegetables were collected and donated to the local Civitan Club. The Civitans distributed the can goods to needy families in the community for Thanksgiving.
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Phillips High School JAG students participated in the State-Wide Service Project by collecting 200 pairs of socks to be donated to the Salvation Army to help the homeless population. This project was decided on by the Alabama NCA State Ambassadors who were inspired by "Bombas founders Randy Goldberg and David Heath who learned that socks are the number one most requested item in homeless shelters. As a result, Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Heath decided to create a company that would donate socks to people experiencing homelessness."
Marion County Schools would like to thank the Brilliant Sociology Class and the classes at Brilliant for their work in the food drive, SNAP-Ed REA Ginger Eatman for coordinating the project, Mr. Shane Stidham and Mr. Matt McCracken for their generous donations, Mr. Jason McCollum for the turkeys, and Mr. Law Lamar for the hams. A special thanks to Carla Lewis, Josh Berryhill, Deana Warner, and Jamie Colburn for packaging and delivering the donated food items. We appreciate everyone who helped with this project to pour love and compassion into our McKinney-Vento families this Thanksgiving season.
Phillips Elementary Kindergarten students enjoyed their Thanksgiving meal.
Hackleburg High FFA & FCCLA had their first of two advisory committee meetings for this year. Thanks to all who have invested their time and energy to help improve the CTE programs. Also thanks to all of the committee members and Rowdy Hog’s Smokehouse and Grill for the meal.
Our awesome lunchrooms provided a delicious Thanksgiving meal to our students today!
Thank you to Miguelina Quinones-Mason and Magon McNally for the EL training they provided for our system.
American Education Week - celebrating the power of education and thanking the educators and staff who do so much to make our schools the cornerstone of our communities and future.
No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. As a society, we have the resources and knowledge to end hunger and homelessness — we just need the collective will to make these ideas a reality.
#HHWEEK
Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our nation!
All Marion County Schools will be closed tomorrow, November 10th, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
Phillips High: During a tour of the State House and the Capital hosted by Representative Tracy Estes, students received historical information concerning the history of our State Capital building and the current State House facility. In addition, our students learned about the process of how a bill is introduced to the legislature and how it may or may not become law.
They’re more than just teachers. They’re counselors, coaches, mentors, and friends. They deserve a full month of gratitude from all of us. Give your own heartfelt thanks to the special teachers in your life or share some kind words on social media. Thank you, Alabama Teachers!
A group of Marion County 4-H students traveled to Warrior Mountain Farms/Timber Rattlin Kennels. They visited with the cattle, hand fed them, branded a piece of oak for a souvenir, and learned about seed stock operations and the artificial insemination program. They also learned about competition hunting, coon hunting in general, and met Gold Champion GRNTCH Timber Rattlin Bookie. They had a great time!
We appreciate our Principals and the jobs they do!
Brilliant School - Dr. Kim Davis
Guin Elem. - Mr. Josh Weatherly
MCHS - Mr. Seth Seaborn
Hackleburg Elem. - Mrs. Mary Kennedy
Hackleburg High - Mr. Trey George
Hamilton Elem. - Mr. Gary McCarley
Hamilton Middle - Mr. Norman Ballard
Hamilton High - Mr. David Cantrell
Phillips Elem. - Mrs. Nancy Hallman
Phillips High - Dr. Al Temple
MCAS Administrator - Dr. Patrick Sutton
National First Responders Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. Thank you to ALL of our First Responders!
