Hamilton Elementary presented “Hammer Down Harder with Laser Focus” at the 2025 ALSDE Mega Conference in Mobile. Attendees learned how their school has overcome its economic disadvantages to become acknowledged as a 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School by improving its students' academic achievement on the ACAP Summative Assessments. Primary Presenter: Mr. Gary McCarley Co-Presenters: Ana Colburn and
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Great news for the coming school year! Marion County Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). The CEP program is a pilot program for the 25-26 school year that allows all students to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost.
CEP is based on the overall economic status of our regional area. NO free or reduced applications will be needed from parents this school year. Parents require no action for students to eat for free. Please note that the first complete meal is free; however, extra plates or a la carte items must be purchased. All visiting children, adults, and employees will be required to pay for meals. Paypams is still available for anyone who wishes to add money to his or her child(ren)’s account. Paypams can be found at www.paypams.com.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
CEP is based on the overall economic status of our regional area. NO free or reduced applications will be needed from parents this school year. Parents require no action for students to eat for free. Please note that the first complete meal is free; however, extra plates or a la carte items must be purchased. All visiting children, adults, and employees will be required to pay for meals. Paypams is still available for anyone who wishes to add money to his or her child(ren)’s account. Paypams can be found at www.paypams.com.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Hamilton High - Congratulations to Chelsea Humphres – Elected to HOSA International Board and named Alabama HOSA Secondary Advisor of the Year, and to Colton Carter, Former Alabama HOSA President – Outstanding HOSA State Leader! Please follow the link below for the press release: https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/894136da-a159-4d37-9ae7-e25b04a1e285.pdf
The Board of Education has six buses and a forklift up for bid. Please call the bus shop at 205-921-3771 if you would like to look at them. We are taking sealed bids through July 15th at 2:00 pm. The special needs buses both have working lifts in the back. All buses have recently been on routes and are running. The forklift runs and lifts great, but has some brake issues and drips hydraulic fluid.
Governor Ivey Invites Alabama Students to Join 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2025/06/governor-ivey-invites-alabama-students-to-join-3rd-annual-summer-reading-challenge-on-first-day-of-summer/
Hackleburg High - Blaine Bryant McDuffa placed 1st in the Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award area during the 5th general session of the 97th Alabama FFA State Convention and will compete nationally this fall. He is now the 2025 Alabama FFA Association Beef Production Entrepreneurship State Champion! Congratulations!
Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter
Congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates! Best wishes to you all!
Important Dates:
Due to the threat of severe weather, ALL Marion County Schools will dismiss today, May 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Stay safe!
What an awesome season for the Hackleburg Panthers Baseball and Softball Teams! They brought home not one, but two State Maps! Great job! Congratulations!
Hamilton High - Congratulations to the Lady Aggies on their incredible season and making it to the state tournament!
Marion County Schools' 2025 Graduation Ceremonies:
Phillips High School has recently added a greenhouse to its campus. A Career Technical Grant and funds from the PHS Ag program were combined to make this happen. Mr. Kimbrough and the PHS students have used an older greenhouse for years and have grown and sold countless garden plants. Pictured are one Ag class, Mr. Bartlett Kimbrough (PHS Ag teacher), and Mr. Jason Bourland (MCBE CTE Director).
Hamilton High - Carrie Emerson and Nate Hicks were recognized at today's board meeting for their Academic Excellence - ACT Composite scores. Great job! Congratulations!
Thanks to all who made the Phillips High School Career Fair a success!
Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, ADMH encourages businesses, faith communities, schools, and individuals to talk more openly about mental health and take action together toward wellness. https://mh.alabama.gov/mental-health-awareness-month-2025/
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance founded by Mental Health America in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, educate the public, reduce stigma and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions. Each year, individuals and organizations come together to raise awareness and advocate for better mental health care and resources.This year’s theme “Turning Awareness into Action” is an opportunity to focus on what you can do for your mental health and connect with loved ones.
This day honors all school nurses who care for the children in our schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy children. Thank your school nurse today!
