Phillips High School

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.

Phillips High School seniors showed their Bear Pride during College Application Week by applying to colleges and universities across Alabama and beyond! We’re so proud of their hard work and big dreams! 🐻🎓 #PhillipsBears #CollegeApplicationWeek

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

All Marion County Schools will be closed (for students) Monday, October 13 for Professional Development and Student Data Parent Night.

With deepest sympathy...

Check out these amazing graphics installed in our gym! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project. Go Bears!

📣 We’re excited to welcome our new principal, Ms. Donna King, to Phillips High School! 🎉 Ms. King brings a passion for education and a love for helping students and teachers thrive. We can’t wait for you to meet her and see the positive energy she will bring to our school community. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Principal Donna King! ❤️🐻

REMINDER: Tomorrow is fall picture day! This will include all student and faculty photos for the yearbook and fall sports photos.

Happy October! 🎃

Tomorrow kicks off our costume drive sponsored by the PHS Sorority!

IMPORTANT: Car rider pickup will not be able to line up until 2:30 tomorrow due to homecoming activities!

!!PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY!!

Parent Survey Link:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/289188/9151

The Winston-Marion ARC chose to stock our nurse's office for their September volunteer project. We couldn't be more thankful for the hygiene products they collected to benefit our kids at Phillips Schools!

Thank you to Senator Garlan Gudger for donating $5,000 to the PHS Band! These funds will help keep instruments in the hands of our students and help with the expense of traveling to games.

Progress reports are coming home today! Parents/Guardians, please take some time to review your child’s grades—both the successes and areas for improvement. After reviewing, sign the report and have your child return it by Tuesday, September 9th. Thank you for supporting your student’s progress!

Progress reports are coming home today! Parents/Guardians, please take some time to review your child’s grades—both the successes and areas for improvement. After reviewing, sign the report and have your child return it by Tuesday, September 9th. Thank you for supporting your student’s progress!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Follow this link for a message from our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent concerning opportunities for students to receive rewards for good attendance: https://youtu.be/o8clp0MwOjA

All Marion County Schools will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

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