Congratulations to Cecil Young! He earned an honorable mention in the 2020 Young Georgia Authors writing contest for 8th grade (sponsored by Chattahoochee-Flint RESA).
Dual enrollment students, don't forget to bring your college books back when you come in to the school. You will be able to pick up your summer books at the same time. Underclassmen item pick-up dates/times will be announced soon.
Seniors, don't forget your deadlines!
Local Scholarship Applications-TODAY
Career Ready Seals-Moved to May 1
Citizenship/Service Seals-May 1
All info may be e-mailed to jernigan.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us. Specific applications can be found in the News section of the site.
Georgia Southwestern will continue to waive application fees until Sunday, 4/19.
Students in grades 9-11 who are interested in the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, or Georgia State University: Please be sure to sign up for the Peach State Tour information session to be held online Thursday, April 23 from 7-8 p.m. For details, visit www.peachstatetour.org
GHSA is accepting applications for the 2020-21 Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). Please go to https://www.ghsa.net/student-leadership for information and the application for these positions. Please email these directly to pennypitts@ghsa.net.
The deadline has been extended to June 1.
Report cards and an important letter will be mailed today (Friday). Seniors will receive a refund for the Senior trip with their report card.
Parents/Students please refer to the Distance Learning article in the news section on the Middle/High page for information on classwork from your teachers.
Local scholarship applications for Seniors have been posted on the MCMHS section of the web page. Please follow instructions carefully.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-d02ca734-df84-41f1-a9ae-5b20962cada7/articles/local-scholarship-applications
Please see our news article on COVID-19 in reference to school closure.
Students who are scheduled for tomorrow's SAT, please check this website for test center closings and rescheduling:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings. You should probably check later today and even tomorrow morning.
The ASVAB test has been rescheduled from its original March 19th date. The test will now be administered on April 23 at 8:00 a.m. This test is for juniors and seniors seeking a career in the Armed Forces.
Don't forget about our two important meetings on March 17th:
5:00-all parents/guardians of current 8th graders
5:30-parents/guardians of 7th graders who are interested in the pre-scholars program (informational meeting)
Congratulations again to our STAR students and teachers for representing us well at last night's region banquet.
From Georgia Student Finance Commission: "It's not too late to apply for FAFSA!" Seniors, click the link and get it done if you haven't already: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
Senior dues (for yearbook orders and the trip to Wild Adventures) are due Monday, March 2. See Mrs. Owens or Mr. Chapman for details.
On February 27th, Gordon State College will have a private visit for undecided Seniors. Please see Mrs. Jernigan if you need to attend.
From Mr. Chapman: Senior dues must be paid in full by March 2 in order to participate in the Senior trip.
Marion County High School was named an AP Honor School in the area of "Access and Support." We are grateful for this recognition! https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/communications/Documents/2020%20AP%20ACCESS%20AND%20SUPPORT%20SCHOOLS.pdf
The Eagle Basketball team will go on the road to play Turner County Saturday night at 7:30.