We regret to inform you of the death of one of our 10th grade students this morning. A student death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress for some students. During this time, as the school community processes the tragic news and copes with grief, we will offer counseling and bereavement support services to all of our students and staff. A team of counselors, school psychologists, and trained staff at Marion County Middle High School will provide support to any student or staff member in need throughout the upcoming days. Your students may be affected by this tragedy, even if he or she did not know the student. I encourage you to talk to your students about what has happened. Discussing thoughts and feelings about the situation is important in helping your students work through his or her grief.
If you feel your student needs to speak with a guidance counselor, teacher, or other adult, please contact the Guidance Department or School Administration. This is a difficult time for all of us, but I know that our students, staff and community will come together during this tragedy.
Resources are available at:
https://5il.co/2wtpa
https://5il.co/2wtp8
https://shorturl.at/PCDqW
With the current climate surrounding school safety, we felt the need to remind the public that no firearm is allowed on a school campus. While we do understand that Georgia has open carry laws, those laws do not permit the possession of a firearm on a school campus. On Thursday, an adult attempting to check their student out of school came on campus with their firearm still secured in the holster. The adult got no farther than the front office. This person has been charged with possession of a firearm on a school campus and has been barred from coming on any Marion County School campus.
There is no known or suspected threat to our schools. We share this in an effort to be completely transparent and as a reminder that NO FIREARMS ARE ALLOWED ON SCHOOL CAMPUS. Thank you for continuing to work together as a community to make sure our students and staff are safe and protected.
We would like to thank our faculty and staff for doing as they always do and protecting our students while giving them all the love and support they can. Thank you to our law enforcement agencies who had an increased presence on campus today and continue to investigate all concerns. Thank you to our parents for being understanding and supportive, and last but certainly not least, thank you to our AWESOME student body who followed all safety protocols and directions today and remained resilient. It is not taken for granted and truly appreciated! For a more detailed update, please visit the school website.
We are aware of a snapchat post that may be circulating in our area. That post is in reference to Marion County High School in Kentucky not Georgia. We will always do our very best to keep you informed and protect our students and employees.
We are aware of a threat to school safety being shared on social media and are actively working with law enforcement to determine its source and credibility. The list is actually a document from Georgia Department of Education identifying schools that qualify for Title I, Part A funds. That identification is based on our socioeconomics and nothing more. The list appears to have been photoshopped to add the heading. Local and state law enforcement are continuing to investigate the source of the image. The safety of our students and staff remains the district's highest priority. Together, we will continue to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students and staff.
These 7th graders also earned coins to the book vending machine!
Back row (L to R) - Christina Frazier, Aalyria Hawkins, De'Kory Jones, Janelle Jackson, Lesli Alfaro Sanchez, Payton Tyler
Front row (L - R) - John Malizia, Addison Taylor, Kimberly Romero Mendez
These 7th graders all earned a coin to get a free book from our book vending machine.
Left to right - Back row
Brooklyn Turbeville
Alaina Brown
Nicole Forsyth
Madyson Morton
Braydee Watley
Ryan Coronado
Cassietta Cottle
Audrey Dew
Front Row
Brantley Welch
Congratulations to Zyon King on her acceptance to Georgia Southwestern State University!
Congratulations to Gracie-Rae Hagin on her acceptance to the University of Montevallo! Gracie-Rae has been awarded 2 scholarships: The Out of State Scholarship for $52,000 and an Academic Leadership award worth $10,000!
Congratulations to Chloe Howard on her acceptance to the University of Missouri-Kansas City!
From Mrs. Teate:
YEARBOOK $65
SENIOR SHIRT $20
SENIOR TRIP $40
YEARBOOK PRICE IS GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER
SEE MRS. KERRI DUNN IN THE OFFICE TO PAY
Don't forget to sign up for the text thread. Information available in Class of 2025 Teams account.
Congratulations to Victoria Hudson on her acceptance to Wingate University with a $10,000 scholarship!
Class of '25...Just a reminder of our Senior meeting this morning at 9 in the cafeteria! See you soon!
🏈 Can’t make it to the football game tomorrow night? Scan the QR code to listen to the live broadcast of the game. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm.
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Please keep the family and friends of Mr. Lovell Ivory in your thoughts. Mr. Lovell passed away August 1, 2024. Please see the attached information for Memorial Services.
Parents and Guardians , We have moved to digital forms this year. You should have received a sheet with instructions on how to set up your PowerSchool Account and add your students. You will fill out all beginning of the year forms on PowerSchool. Please call your child's school if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Ella Jernigan on her acceptance to Wingate University with a scholarship worth $122,000!
Congratulations to Gracie-Rae Hagin on her acceptance to the University of Montevallo!
Congratulations to Colin O'Brien on his acceptance to South Georgia Technical College!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gentle Family. Please see the information attached for Memorial Services.
