
Congratulations to our Alabama Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Recipients:
*Esther Ballard, Hamilton Middle School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for STEM in the Garden
*Jenna Cochran, Hamilton Elementary School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Garden to Table: Student Led Project
*Ana Colburn, Hamilton Elementary, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Milk Around the World: exploring Agriculture, Culture and History
*Tracy Cox, Guin Elementary School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Watch Us Grow
*Alana Hawkins, Marion County High School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Promoting Nutrition in the Classroom
*Donna Hill, Phillips Elementary, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Grow Bear Garden: Grow, Grow, Grow
*Jennifer Lauderdale, Phillips High School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for “ Put the Bee in Bears”
*Ryan Sanderson, Brilliant School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Hand on learning for our “Little Tigers”
*Seth Seaborn, Marion County High School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Fish Tanks
*Kristi Sink and Jessica Emerson, Hackleburg Elementary, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Composting for Agricultural Literacy: A Hands-On Approach to Sustainability
*Brittany Swinney, Hamilton Middle School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for Growing Minds: Hydroponics and Agri-Innovations Lab
*Josh Weatherly, Guin Elementary School, Marion County- Awarded Grant for sensory Supplies for Greenhouse
5 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
All Marion County Schools will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you, veterans, for your service to our country!
5 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
All Marion County Schools' students will dismiss 1/2 day tomorrow, November 5, for a professional development/teacher workday. Buses will run at 11:30.
5 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Reminder: if your child attends the Afterschool Program at HES, he/she needs to be picked up promptly at 4:30 pm. Thank you!
5 months ago, Gary McCarley
Due to some of the HES lunchroom equipment being temporarily offline, the lunch menu for the rest of this week will change to the following: Wednesday-Pizza, Thursday-Chicken Sandwich, and Friday-Hamburgers and/or Hotdogs. Thank you!
5 months ago, Gary McCarley
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5 months ago, Gary McCarley
Reminder concerning car rider drop off and pick up: Students can be dropped off either in the back (1st thru 4th) or in the front (PreK and K) between 7:25 and 7:45 am. Students who arrive after 7:45 am must be checked in through the office. K thru 4th students can be picked up in the back each afternoon between 2:50 and 3:10 pm. If a student is not picked up by 3:10 pm, he/she will have to be picked up at the office. Thanks for your cooperation!
5 months ago, Gary McCarley
The ESL Team—Ana Colburn, Charlotte Howell, Reba Hill, and Vickie Johnson—joined Hamilton Elementary Principal Mr. Gary McCarley for an in-depth professional development session on the ELLevation platform. This training focused on using ELLevation’s powerful tools to track student growth, strengthen collaboration, and enhance instruction for multilingual learners.
Their participation reflects Marion County Schools’ ongoing commitment to excellence in providing the highest quality education for every student.
6 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Next Thursday, October 23rd:
6 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Statement from the Superintendent:
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of one of our beloved Hackleburg Elementary teachers, Lesley McCollum. She was a valued member of our school community whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to students left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Our hearts go out to Lesley’s family, friends, colleagues, and students during this incredibly difficult time.
We will continue to honor Lesley’s legacy in the days ahead. Please join us in keeping her loved ones in your thoughts.
— Patrick Sutton
6 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
All Marion County Schools will be closed (for students) Monday, October 13 for Professional Development and Student Data Parent Night.
6 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
With deepest sympathy...
6 months ago, Marion County Board of Education
Reminder that HES grandparents' breakfast for grades 2nd, 3rd, and 4th is this morning from 8-8:30 am. Grandparents should arrive no earlier than 7:50 am and no later than 8:00 am. Park in the baseball field parking lot and walk across to the pavilion area to pickup preordered breakfasts. If you need to pay for your breakfast, please bring $5. All students who have grandparents coming will get their breakfasts from the lunchroom and take them to their classrooms to eat when the grandparents arrive with theirs. We look forward to seeing you on our campus!
6 months ago, Gary McCarley
🍎Math and Literacy Night 🍎
Tuesday, October 7th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Short parent meeting starting at 4:00, in the gym, about new Math and Literacy laws. Stay for fun games and activities! We can’t wait to see you!!
6 months ago, Gary McCarley
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Hamilton Elementary School! ✨📚 Students will have the chance to visit and shop the fair October 6–10, exploring shelves full of adventures, mysteries, inspiring stories, and fun facts waiting to be discovered! But that’s not all—families are invited too! 🎉 Join us for Math & Literacy Night on October 7 and stop by the Book Fair together. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖✨ Every purchase helps support our school and puts more books in the hands of our students. ❤️
6 months ago, Brittany McRae
6 months ago, Gary McCarley
School class and individual yearbook pictures will be made on Friday, September 19th.
7 months ago, Brittany McRae
Reminder: HES will host Annual Title 1 Parent Meetings today at 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We would love for you to attend if your schedule allows. Thanks!
7 months ago, Gary McCarley
Please join us for Grandparents' Breakfast! September 25th for PreK, K, and 1st and October 2nd for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. 8:00am - 8:30am. Biscuits and water will be preordered for $5. Order forms will come home next week. Breakfast orders can be picked up underneath the pavilion the morning of the breakfast at 8am and then taken to the child’s classroom.
7 months ago, Brittany McRae
All Marion County Schools' students will dismiss 1/2 day tomorrow, September 10, for a professional development/teacher workday.
7 months ago, Marion County Board of Education