Marion County Schools

Due to the temporary water outage, L. K. Moss Elementary School has implemented its Temporary Water Interruption Plan (MCMHS was never without water.). Faculty and staff are taking all precautions to continue to keep our students and employees safe and healthy (general precautions listed below). If conditions remain as they are, Marion County Schools will resume regular operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the principal, Mr. Jason Reese at (229) 649-5567. Interrupted Water Advisory Precautions Commercially bottled water is being used to wash hands followed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Only commercially bottled water is being used for drinking water. Feel free to send bottled water for your child; however, the school will provide water to all students and employees. When necessary, commercially manufactured ice is also being used. All school food is being prepared with commercially bottled water and single service utensils and tableware. The menu is being limited to ready to eat items or cook to serve items with limited preparation.

NOTICE: WATER PRESSURE ISSUE L. K. Moss Elementary School is currently experiencing low water pressure due to a water issue within the county. County officials are aware of the situation and are actively working to determine and address the cause. At this time, schools will continue operating as normal while we monitor the situation. Should conditions change and an early dismissal become necessary, parents and guardians will be notified as quickly as possible through all district communication platforms. Please continue to monitor the Marion County Schools website, social media pages, and district notification system for the latest updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work with county officials to monitor the situation.

IMPORTANT: EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY, 9/1/2026
Due to the ongoing water issue in the county and low water pressure, Marion County Schools will dismiss early today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
MCMHS will dismiss at 8:25 AM.
LKMES will dismiss at 8:30 AM.
Parents and guardians may begin picking up car riders at the designated dismissal time for each school. Buses will also begin their routes following dismissal.
We understand that an unexpected schedule change can be inconvenient for families and appreciate your patience and flexibility. The health and safety of our students and staff remain our priority.
Please continue to monitor the Marion County Schools website, social media pages, and district notification system for any additional updates.

🥣 Grits with Grown-Ups & Book Fair at L.K. Moss Elementary! 📚✨ S.O.A.R. into a good book, fly in for Grits with Grown-Ups, and let your imagination take flight at our Book Fair! Paper flyers were sent home with students! Please fill out and return the bottom portion of the flyer to your child's teacher, or scan the QR code on the flyer to register online. 🗓️ Schedule (7:30 AM – 8:30 AM): Sept. 8: Pre-K & Kindergarten Sept. 9: 1st & 2nd Grade Sept. 10: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade 💵 Cost: L.K. Moss Students: FREE Guests: $5.00 per guest eating 📌 Important Notes: Pre-Payment Deadline: Thursday, September 3. Attach payment to the form to receive your ticket ahead of time. At the Door: Cash payments at the door must be exact change. We look forward to seeing our eagle families there! 🎈📚

Statement from the Superintendent Marion County Schools is committed to supporting our students, families, staff, and community with transparency, respect, and a focus on facts. Superintendent Jamie Penoncello has issued the following statement regarding recent social media commentary involving a student of Marion County Schools. The statement below is shared with the knowledge and support of the student's parents, whose signatures are included to affirm their agreement with the information presented. Please read the Superintendent's full statement below. Good afternoon. I am the Superintendent of Marion County Schools, with a heavy heart and a sense of urgency. On Saturday, I came across a post made by our mayor on Facebook regarding one of our students. The post lacked critical facts. It was disappointing to see that he did not reach out to the Principal, the Assistant Superintendent, or myself for clarification. The parents of the student were unaware of the post until later Sunday and called the principal on Monday morning. Imagine their shock and concern. The mayor's words were reckless. They sowed division in our community and hurt innocent people. On Saturday, the Assistant Superintendent and I reached out to the mayor to discuss the inaccuracies in his post. We hoped for an open dialogue, but our calls went nowhere. This speaks volumes. Meanwhile, our coach faces unfair judgment for actions she did not commit. The rush to judgment on social media can be harmful. This situation serves as a reminder. Let's be cautious before jumping to conclusions. It's crucial to gather all the facts before speaking publicly. The parents of this child stand with our school system, just as we stand with our students. Together, we will continue to work tirelessly to make this school system the very best it can be.

Our first home game is tomorrow night, and we’re ready to cheer on our Eagles! LK Moss students are encouraged to join the fun by participating in our themed Home Game dress-up days throughout the season. On Game Day Fridays, cheerleaders will also be at LK Moss selling Eagle face tattoos and cheer poms—please send cash with your student if they would like to purchase one. Tomorrow, August 21, is USA Day! 🇺🇸 Wear your red, white, and blue and help us kick off football season with lots of EAGLE PRIDE!

Join us for Curriculum Night. It is completely FREE! You can scan the QR code, email, or call and let us know you are coming. We cannot wait to see you! Let's "taco" about Curriculum!

🎉 Big news, Eagle families! We’re moving from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus! 🚀 Say hello to a smoother, easier way to track grades, attendance, and updates right from your phone. 📱 📄 Check out the flyer below for details! Information will be sent home with students, and you can stop by the Media Center during Open House for hands-on help setting up your parent portal! 👇

Inclement weather plan: At this time, we plan to continue with an outdoor graduation on Saturday. For the outdoor graduation, no tickets will be required. If there is inclement weather on Saturday, the ceremony will be moved to the gym and will still start at 9:00 a.m. Seniors will be given 12 tickets each as a precaution; these tickets will only be needed if we must move to the gym. For an indoor graduation, the doors to the gym will open at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be honored from 8:00 to 8:30. After 8:30, anyone may enter until the gym reaches capacity. The ceremony will also be livestreamed at https://www.wtvm.com/page/graduation/.

Sports Physicals are scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5PM-7PM. Please bring the completed forms to your appointment time. Please see the flyer attached. To secure an appointment time, registration with the QR code is required. https://tinyurl.com/m8jt3k9u

Just a reminder that the Rhonda Jorden-Neal Legacy of Excellence Scholarship deadline is Monday, April 13th. Please try to request your recommendation letters this week if you plan to apply, as we will not be able to extend this deadline. You will need 2 rec letters, an essay, and proof of community service. Applications are available at the front desk in the office and will be available at cap and gown pickup today. An application has also been posted in Teams for the Class of 2026.

Due to concerns related to weather and road conditions, Marion County Schools will be closed to students on Monday, March 16, 2026.
No students should report. Faculty and staff should report at 11 AM.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our school community.

Marion County School District looks forward to welcoming students and staff back on campus on a normal schedule Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Thank you for your continued support.

Due to continued concerns related to weather and road conditions, Marion County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This decision was made with the safety of our students, staff, and families as our highest priority. Current conditions and forecasts indicate that travel and operations may not be safe.
All school campuses and district offices will be closed. No students or staff should report.
We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any updates regarding Tuesday’s schedule in a timely fashion.
Please continue to check our official communication channels and social media for updates.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our school community.

Reminder: Cookies with Santa will be held today, December 15, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 in the L.K. Moss Gym. If you have not already paid, you may pay at the door.

Tonight's basketball game in Chattahoochee County has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Please keep our community in your prayers during this time.

We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Mrs. Rhonda Jorden-Neal. Her strength, determination, and compassion have been a staple in our school and community for decades. We will miss her dearly, and her influence will continue to inspire us every day. We will have counselors on hand Monday for faculty and students. Please keep her family in your prayers.