Marion County High and Brilliant School began their skid steer training through Bevill State Community College. Hackleburg and Phillips High have begun their skid steer training through Northwest Shoals Community College. We are thankful for this opportunity for our students!
On Wednesday, May 1st Elaine Softley, with the Extension Office, spoke to students about the dangers of vaping. This was a part of a series of educational programs brought to us in conjunction with local resources through Officer David Richards and Chief Eddie Collins with the Bear Creek Police Department. We'd like to thank them for all they do to help keep our school and community safe.
Marion County Principals, Assistant Principals, and Central Office Administrators strive to be lifelong learners. We have participated in two years of administrative leadership training that involved both individual coaching at the school level and system whole group training. Kacy Pierce, Denise Woods, and Cheryl Capps were our trainers and mentors. During the process they have become partners and friends of Marion County Schools.
Congratulations Lauren Welch, River Poe, Zach Farr, and Mike King. This group represented PHS JAG at the National Career Development Conference in St. Louis this weekend. Lauren brought home a National Championship in Career Preparedness. PHS JAG was recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Chapter and received the National Service Award. Thank you and congratulations to all those involved and the work put into this program.
PHS Band visits the Southern Stars Music Festival at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Congratulations Payton Miller, Class 1A Bryant Jordan Achievement Award winner. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations to the PHS Band and Mr. Garrison for their participation with the UNA Honor Band this week. Kara Beth Farr-6th chair flute Kalei Garrison-9th chair clarinet Zach Farr-5th chair Gold Band Mía Adair-4th chair Gold band
PLANT SALE TODAY, April 12th in front of the school!!! Tomatoes $3! Peppers $2! 9:00-2:00
Happy Paraprofessionals Day! We love our paraprofessionals. Thank you Shayla Jones, Candice Embrey, Angie Pickard for all you do at PHS.
The National Weather Service has put us under a level 3 threat of severe weather this afternoon. Therefore, all Marion County Schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon in order to give our buses time to get all of our students home safely. Be weather aware, and stay safe!
The parent/guardian meeting scheduled for Tuesday night, April 2nd, has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 4th at 5:30 due to the threat of inclement weather on Tuesday night.
Scholarship Opportunity!! Interested in a full scholarship to BSCC on a competitive Esports team? BSCC is now offering at least 10 full scholarships to compete in Esports. Contact Mike Avery (mike.avery@bscc.edu) or Ben Sullins (ben.sulllins@bscc.edu) for more information. 205-921-3177 ext. 5390
Tuesday, April 2nd we will host 2 meetings to help parents/guardians and students make decisions toward their diploma pathways and other opportunities available through PHS for the upcoming 24-25 school year.
At 5:00, current 8th grade students and their families will meet in the Attie Fleming Building to discuss graduation requirements that begin in the 9th grade, such as choosing a standard or honors diploma path and the expectations of each.
At 6:00, we will host a meeting for upcoming 9-12 grade students to discuss opportunities with dual-enrollment in academic as well as career technical courses through local college programs.
The PHS FFA annual tomato and pepper sale will begin Monday, April 1st. Plants are $3 each and can be picked up at the school. Contact an agriscience student or the school next week to purchase.
All Marion County Schools will be closed for Spring Break March 25-29, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 1st. Have fun and stay safe!
PHS Junior Lauren Welch was chosen as a representative for Marion and Lamar County to participate in the 2024 Youth Tour of the Alabama State Capitol. Lauren participated as a part of the Tombigbee Electric Co-op program. She will now have the opportunity to be chosen to attend a similar program in Washington DC. Best of luck Lauren and thank you for representing our communities.
STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS:
SLOW DOWN as the amber flashing caution lights are activated. STOP as the red lights and stop sign are activated.
It's the LAW, and it helps keep our students SAFE!
The good news coming out of Birmingham today is that the PHS JAG program finished 2nd as Most Outstanding Chapter and Lauren Welch as well as Zach Farr qualified for the National Career Development Conference in St. Louis. PHS is proud of all of these students and to be a part of Jobs for America's Graduates.
It's National School Breakfast Week!
There will be no school for Marion County students tomorrow, March 1st, 2024. This will be a workday for teachers.
