
ABAC is waiving their application fee for the months of April and May. Don't forget, WCGFLA offers a great local scholarship for ABAC! If you apply to the school, please let Mrs. Jernigan know!

Seniors, just a reminder that local scholarship applications are due today by 3:00! These were mailed to work from home students and were given out in first block (or at check-in) for all other students. A QR code link is attached if you need it. You may e-mail the information to jernigan.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us or bring it in person before 3:00.

Congratulations to Jabari Blue on his acceptance to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)!

Seniors, don't forget that the local scholarship application packets are due on Friday of this week. Please get those to Mrs. Jernigan ASAP. Every Senior received a packet, either through first block or in the mail. If you need a fresh copy, contact Mrs. Jernigan today.

Seniors who may qualify for FBLA cords, please contact Mrs. Lightner at lightner.becky@marion.k12.ga.us before April 19th if you want to receive them.

Congratulations to Ayana Morton on her acceptance to Savannah State University, Valdosta State University, and Brenau University (with a $60,000 scholarship!)!

College Board offers several virtual college fairs this spring. Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to participate. Get details and register for the Southeast Fair at this link:
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/southeast
Many Georgia colleges are included!

Just another reminder to check out the scholarship offerings on Mrs. Jernigan's web page. A few have been added! See Mrs. Jernigan if you have questions!
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687

Don't forget to check out the scholarship compilation at https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687
A new scholarship announcement has been added today!

We believe that with strong school, community, and family support, students can succeed. We stand together as advocates for our students, helping to protect them and secure bright, promising futures. We wear blue in honor of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
--Marion County Middle/High School Faculty and Staff

Do you want to compete in college sports? Join the NCAA Eligibility Center for their spring webinar for college-bound student-athletes and your families on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. This webinar will teach you about the initial-eligibility requirements you must meet in order to study and play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school. https://pub.s1.exacttarget.com/txgw3ulvaay

Congratulations to Lexi Rennie on her acceptance to Georgia State University!

Important scheduling information: Current 8th and 9th grade students, your scheduling portal will not open until Thurs (3/25) for you to see your requests. Power School was not working earlier this week, so we will have to delay by one day. "Study" your electives and be ready!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU9PclPyxEY
Georgia Southwestern is waiving their application fee for a limited time. Seniors can apply here:
https://www.gsw.edu/admissions/applytogsw/index

A new scholarship opportunity is available for Marion County students who plan to attend ABAC. You can view the description here:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687

Seniors, view our page on scholarship information! Local scholarship applications have been mailed to your home address. Visit https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687

Congratulations to Jamal Sampson on his acceptance to CVCC!

8th-11th graders, elective scheduling for 2021-22 school term begins Monday. Please review the presentations posted online regarding this process. The directions are posted here:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/423682?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Congratulations to Ariyana Jackson on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

Sophomores & juniors who plan to participate in dual enrollment next year should sign up for a time to meet with either GSW or South Georgia Tech. Sign-up sheets are in the front office; meetings are early next week. If you have questions, e-mail price.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us.

South Georgia State College is waiving its Admissions Application Fee March 15th - April 15th.
https://www.sgsc.edu/apply

Scheduling for the 2021-22 school term for students currently in grades 8-11 will be held on Microsoft Teams from March 22-26. Details are posted in the attached links. Please contact jernigan.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us with questions.
https://5il.co/qit1
https://5il.co/qit0

FCCLA members who are seniors and meet the criteria for cords, please see Mrs. Scott.
Criteria is located in the front office and outside of her door.

We will honor our football players with an awards ceremony at the football stadium on March 9th at 4:00. The players will be socially distanced on the football field and parents will be able to distance themselves inside the stadium. We are proud of the hard work that you displayed over the past season!

Marion County High School regrets to inform the public that we will not host a prom this year due to COVID concerns. However, we do expect to obtain some end-of-year normalcy for our Seniors in the way of a traditional, yet socially distanced, graduation and Awards Night ceremony. Currently, both of those events are scheduled in late May and will be held outdoors.

Congratulations to Natalee Macon on her acceptance to Sweet Briar College!

Congratulations to Kelsie Bloodworth, who was accepted to Young Harris College with a scholarship worth $80,000!

The yearbook staff needs candid pictures of Seniors during their L.K. Moss or MCMHS years. Group pictures are preferred. Please send them ASAP to yearbook@marion.k12.ga.us.

A schedule of important meetings has been posted at https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/407518?org=marion-county-middle-high-school. These meetings are for current students/parents regarding 2021-22 scheduling and information. Zoom links to meetings will be posted in "News."

Columbus State University is offering a Free Apply to CSU for Seniors from March 8th - March 19th.
Apply for free here: https://admissions.columbusstate.edu/undergraduate/
Want to know more about CSU? Plan to attend the upcoming Discovery Day on March 6th from 9:00 until 11:00. You will have the opportunity to meet with professors in your academic field of interest, take a campus tour, connect with CSU students, meet with Financial Aid, learn about creative and innovative hands-on programs, and discover how servant leaders are created.
Sign up for Virtual Discovery Day here:
https://columbusstate.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0O5A00000ZqEkpUAF

Congratulations to Tatiana Hollis on her acceptance to Georgia State University!

Congratulations to DeChristian Hollis on his acceptance to Valdosta State University!

The Class of 2021 has already earned over $2 million in scholarships! More scholarships have been posted. View the feed on this page AND the scholarship document:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687

Any girl who is working from home that would like to participate in track please email Coach McPherson mchpherson.fran@marion.k12.ga.us

Congratulations to Jasmine Milner on college acceptances to San Diego State University, Georgia Southern University, Columbus State University, and Wingate University!

Congratulations to Alyssa Tyler on her acceptance to St. John's University with a scholarship worth $122,000!

Letter Jacket Information:. Forms are available online or in the office. Forms AND money are due by March 4th.
https://5il.co/pd6q

Congratulations to Devin Robinson on his acceptance to Georgia State University!

This year's Probe College Fair will be held online, the evening of March 8th. Students who plan to participate should register online atgaprobe.org/college-tour-signup. For this free fair, "6X6" sessions will be offered at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Each session will feature six colleges who will make six-minute presentations.
Tour sessions will be delivered through Zoom Webinars and pre-registration for each session is required.
Student registration opens on Monday, February 15.

Seniors, don't forget to apply for scholarships! I have compiled a list for you at https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687 to get you started!

Flint Energies is excited to announce that applications are now available for the 2021 virtual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. This dynamic virtual event will consist of three morning sessions packed with guest speakers and group activities that will allow our delegates to network with professionals and students from around Georgia, and learn more about leadership in their local community, state, and nation. Delegates will also have the chance to compete for COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS and prizes!
To apply, students must be a high school junior or senior, and live or attend a school in Flint Energies’ service area.
Students can find more information and apply online at flintenergies.com/wyt.
Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by March 15, 2021 and must be accompanied by a recommendation letter.

Attention Eagle Basketball Fans! Our Eagles have the opportunity to play at Georgia Southwestern this Friday night as we take on the Schley County Wildcats. Tickets will go on sale in the main office today and will end Friday at 3:00. Tickets for this contest will be $10. No Tickets Will Be Sold At The Gate! Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity. Go Eagles! Go Big Red!

Congratulations to Savannah Colvin for her acceptance to Mercer University with a $19,000 scholarship!

Our next home Varsity Basketball game is set for Jan. 26th. Girls tip at 6:00 with the boys game following. Each player and cheerleader will be given 2 passes that must be presented at the door in order to purchase a ticket. Anyone without a pass will be denied access at the gate. The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS network with a paid subscription. You can get a subscription for $10.99 a month or $70 annual. Here is a link to the live stream https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/marion-county-high-school-buena-vista-ga/gama24c76e3a5

Congratulations to our Eagle football players that made the 2020-2021 Region 5A All-Region Football Team. This is voted on by the coaches in the region.
Austin Wooddell- 1st Team D-Line
Carmello Phillips- 1st Team Defensive Back
Austin Duffey- 1st Team Offensive Line
Brennen Welch- 1st Team Tight End
Hunter Hemingway- 2nd Team D-Line
Corey Smith-2nd Team Linebacker
Will Penoncello- 2nd Team Linebacker
Corey Wimbush- 2nd Team O-Line
Jamal Sampson- 2nd Team Athlete
Cecil Young- 2nd Team Kicker
DeChristian Hollis- Honorable Mention- Defensive Back
Jamarkus Johnson- Honorable Mention- D-Line
Trent Waycaster- Honorable Mention- Defensive Back
Teddy Swanson- Honorable Mention- Free Safety
Lawson Scott- Honorable Mention- O-Line
Alberto Contreras- Honorable Mention- O-Line
Once again Congratulations on an outstanding achievement!

In-person high school students, be sure to check your schedule on PowerSchool Tuesday morning. Printed schedules will also be available in the main hallway on Tuesday morning. Work-from-home students, your courses are in your Edgenuity account and are marked "spring."

Congratulations to Tatiana Hollis on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

Varsity baseball tryouts will begin on Jan 19th from 3:15-5:30. You must have a physical in order to tryout.

Congratulations to Alexis Rennie on her acceptance to Brenau University with a $48,000 Merit scholarship!

We will have middle school baseball tryouts on Jan. 12th and Jan. 13th. Tryouts will be over at 5:00 and they will be here at the High School baseball field.

Tennis Interest Meetings for traditional and virtual students.
Middle School- Tuesday Jan. 12th @ 2:15 in cafeteria
High School- Wednesday Jan. 13th @ 2:15 in cafeteria
Tryouts- Middle school boys (Jan. 20th) Girls (Jan. 21st) at the high school courts
High School- Jan 19th and 20th (Boys and Girls together) at the high school courts

Recently, the Marion County girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams, like many other sports programs, have been affected by COVID-19. At Marion County High School, we want to be extremely cautious when it comes to the health and safety of our school and community (as well as that of our opponents); therefore, we have made the difficult decision to suspend our varsity basketball program temporarily. We hope to be able to return to competition on January 22nd and apologize for any inconvenience. Please work with us to reschedule the affected games.

The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association sponsors an annual scholarship to ABAC for first-year Marion County students, up to $3,000 per student in funding. Interested students should apply to ABAC and show proof of acceptance to Mrs. Jernigan, preferably by the first Monday in May. For details, please contact the counselor's office!

Congratulations to Kelsie Bloodworth on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

Congratulations to Tiara Hall on her acceptance to Brenau University with a scholarship worth $56,000!

Parents/Guardians please see the attached letter from the Middle/High School. https://5il.co/nv0x

Procedure for buying tickets at Home Varsity Basketball Games: Each player and cheerleader will be given two passes to give to family members. Family member must present and relinquish at the door and that will allow them to buy a ticket. Anyone else wishing to purchase a ticket may do so in the office the week of the game until we hit our limit of 100 tickets. No one will be allowed to buy a ticket at the door without a pass.

Congratulations to Alexis Rennie! She was accepted to Wingate University with scholarships totaling $120,000.

Congratulations to Savannah Colvin on her acceptances to Mississippi State, the University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Georgia Southwestern!

The annual GAAHBSU retreat is a virtual information session highlighting Georgia's three Historically Black State Universities. Event details are listed on the flyer.
Registration Link: https://fvsu.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a121U000002xvAYQAY

Juniors! Where should you be right now with the college applications/search process? View the Class of 2022 Teams account for information and details!

We have tickets to the Varsity Basketball game for Friday @ Taylor County on sale in the front office. Tickets are $7.

Congratulations to Brooke Rigsby on her acceptances to Columbus State, Georgia Southwestern, and Valdosta State!

Congratulations to Hadleigh Snider on her acceptance to Baylor University!

The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship application is now available!
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate.
The application closes at 5:00 pm ET on February 1, 2021.
Visit www.jackierobinson.org for information/application.

Congratulations to Marisol Perez-Jarquin! Marisol has been named a Questbridge Scholar and will attend Emory University with a $200,000 scholarship!

Congratulations to Tiara Hall on her acceptances to Columbus State, Valdosta State, and West Georgia!

The Varsity Boys Basketball team will have an interest meeting on Thursday December 3 at 2:00 in the Health Room. If you are a virtual student and want to attend, you need to check in at the front office first. Tryout on Friday Dec. 4. Must have a physical to tryout.

Information on upcoming middle school basketball away games.
Thursday 12/3 @ Manchester- No visiting fans allowed
Saturday 12/5 @ Schley- 50 tickets reserved for visitors sold at gate. Please use discretion and allow our parents the opportunity to watch their kids play.

Congratulations to Tylissa Denmark on her acceptance to the College of Coastal Georgia!

Congratulations to Sonja Wimbush on her acceptance to Valdosta State University!

Congratulations to Tylissa Denmark on her acceptance to Valdosta State University!

The wrestling match this afternoon and the middle school basketball game for Saturday has been cancelled at this time due to Covid. The basketball game will be made up at a later date.

Due to the impact of the recent COVID-19 case on the football team, we will be unable to complete the season. Our team will not travel to Greenville on Friday.

Final cap and gown ordering for Seniors has been moved to December 7th.

From Shorter University: Please use the code SUTODAY to apply for free today and tomorrow. All interested students should visit apply.shorter.edu and apply now!

We have had a student test positive for COVID-19 at the Middle/High School. A high school case can cause extensive issues. Due to quarantine issues, we will be short of staff members to carry out daily supervision. Marion Middle/High School will be closed as of the end of the day today and will remain closed through December 3rd. This DOES NOT impact L.K. Moss Elementary; currently, they plan to reopen as scheduled on November 30th. As always, if your child or teen has had direct contact with the affected student, you will be personally notified. Please watch the website for assignment information.

Congratulations to Savannah Colvin on her acceptance to Auburn University!

We are offering our middle school basketball players and cheerleaders 2 tickets for sale in the office for Saturday's game. We will hold 50 tickets for the visiting team and sell the remaining home tickets at the gate. We will shut the doors at 150 tickets.

The Middle School Basketball Game vs Stewart on Thursday has been postponed due to Covid at Stewart County. We will reschedule at a later date.

Seniors, now is the time to begin your FAFSA if you haven't already! This is your application for Federal Student Aid. Link to the website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. You will receive assistance getting started on Monday during Apply to College Day.

Just a reminder of Georgia Apply to College Day on Monday, November 16th! Seniors will work on college applications and FAFSA on this day. Please view this post for more information: https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/337844?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

The Walter Harrison Scholarship application from Georgia EMCs now available. Students must have an acceptance letter confirming admission to a Georgia college or technical college. The recipient's primary residence must be that of an EMC member. Applications and further information are available in the counselor's office.

Lifetouch will be on campus Thursday, November 19th for Senior pictures. There will be a $25 sitting fee. You may sign up with Ms. Doris in the office for a time, or you may e-mail her at daniel.doris@marion.k12.ga.us. This is for students who did not take Senior pics earlier.

Congratulations to Ariyana Jackson on her acceptance to Fort Valley State University!

Senior Class Favorites will be announced tomorrow morning. Class Favorites and Senior Superlatives will have pictures taken by the yearbook staff this Thursday, November 12th, at 1:45. Please report to Mrs. Owens at that time.

Congratulations to Caleb Herron on his acceptance to Ohio Northern University!

The price of yearbooks will be $65 until January 30th! Senior Ads are available on a first come, first serve basis until November 20th.

In-person students in grades 6-11, don't forget that Picture Day is tomorrow! Everyone must "sit" for a yearbook picture; the purchase of a package is up to you. Bring your best smile! *Work from home students will have pictures scheduled at a later date TBA.

This is a great video about the different types of financial aid, how to apply, etc. Check it out!
https://youtu.be/uAVxA-KH990

November is Parent Involvement/Engagement Month! Please read the letter from State Superintendent Richard Woods.
https://mcusercontent.com/c32e12b38bf82b199d8b13b99/files/645dd811-a034-48bf-a68a-b72390961d2f/Parent_and_Family_Letter_from_Mr._Woods.pdf

Lifetouch will be on campus Thursday, November 19th for Senior pictures. There will be a $25 sitting fee. For further information, please contact Lifetouch at 706-568-1650.

Congratulations to Ayana Morton on her acceptance to Wingate University with a $116,000 scholarship!

From the Yearbook Staff: The ballot for Class Favorites (2021) is now live in Teams. Seniors may submit their votes by logging in between now and Tuesday, November 10th at 3:00. Please read the ballot carefully; there are numerous categories.

Seniors who have not ordered a cap and gown: Herff Jones will have a representative on campus this Friday, starting around 11:30. Please plan to order on this day if you have not already done so. You may also order online at www.herffjonesswga.com.

We will have an inter-squad football scrimmage on Thursday, November 5th. We will begin with Senior night recognition at 5:15. (Seniors and their 2 escorts are asked to arrive no later than 5:00.) The Homecoming Court recognition will be held around 6:00 (during halftime).

Congratulations to Caleb Herron on his acceptance to Wingate University, with a $104,000 scholarship!

There will be no football game this Friday vs. Central-Talbotton (they cancelled on us). We were hoping to find another team to play, but we have exhausted all efforts to find someone.
We are HOPING to have a game next week (either Thursday or Friday) and we can have the Senior Recognition and Homecoming festivities. As soon as we have things in concrete, we will pass along to you!!

Congratulations to Hadleigh Snider on her acceptance to Toccoa Falls College!

Seniors, Valdosta State University is waiving their application fee. To apply, visit www.valdosta.edu or search for their application on www.gafutures.org. Be sure you meet their requirements; SAT and ACT are also waived.

Middle School Basketball cheer tryouts will be Nov. 2nd - 4th. This is only for students that did not cheer for football. If you made the football cheer squad, you already have a spot on the basketball squad. All forms must be turned in by 10/30. Traditional students may sign up in the front office and virtual students can email Jennifer Jackson at Jackson.jennifer@marion.k12.ga.us. You must have a physical before tryouts.
https://5il.co/mh5v

Central of Talbotton has cancelled this Friday night's game. At this time, we are searching for another opponent. The Homecoming game may be delayed. If necessary, we will make additional plans to highlight our court and Seniors. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Happy Boss’s Day to Mr. Penoncello! From happy, no-stress days to those that are much more uncertain, we appreciate your willingness to lead with enthusiasm and heart. You truly care about each student and each employee and your compassion is evident in all that you do. Thank you for inspiring us, listening to us, and bringing out the best in us. We are blessed to have you.

Just a reminder that Homecoming Queen voting will open today, 10/16/20 at 8:00 a.m. and will close tonight at 11:45 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to vote using the Microsoft Teams platform. To log in, download the Teams app or go to the Microsoft Teams website. Your username is lastname.firstname@marion.k12.ga.us, and your password is your GTID. PLEASE DO NOT share your GTID with anyone! The Queen will be announced at halftime of the October 30th game. Candidates for Queen are: Jade Battle, Tylissa Denmark, Sammi Francis, and Alexis Rennie.

Congratulations to Hadleigh Snider on her acceptance to ABAC!

Middle School Basketball Tryouts will be held at the Marion County Middle High School Gym on 10/27 and 10/28. Girls will try out from 3:00-4:30 and Boys will tryout from 4:30-6:00. Parents may pick up in the gym parking lot after practice. Must have a physical to participate!

The Marion County Lady Eagles Softball Team will host Lincoln County in the 1st round of the GHSA state playoffs. Doubleheader on 10/20 with the first game scheduled to start at 5:00pm (Tickets $7) If game on 10/21 starting at 11:00am (Tickets $5). Be There Wear Red!

Don't forget about Senior ordering tonight, 6-7:30 p.m. Come and fill out an order form and pay your $80 deposit. You must purchase a cap and gown to participate in graduation this spring!
Seniors with last names A-L : 6:00.
Seniors with last names M-Z : 6:45.
Please enter through the front entrance (by the electronic sign). Drive to the front of the building; you will not exit your car. You will receive your receipt (if you pay at that time) and any other paid immediate items (t-shirts and paraphernalia that you order) at that time.
If you would like to look at items on their website ahead of time, visit www.herffjonesswga.com.

Seniors, Fall Break is a great time to explore and apply for scholarships! Here is a link to get you started:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14687

Just a reminder that Homecoming Queen voting will open on Friday, 10/16/20 at 8:00 a.m. and will close that night at 11:45 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to vote using the Microsoft Teams platform. To log in, download the Teams app or go to the Microsoft Teams website. Your username is lastname.firstname@marion.k12.ga.us, and your password is your GTID. PLEASE DO NOT share your GTID with anyone! The Queen will be announced at halftime of the October 30th game. Candidates for Queen are: Jade Battle, Tylissa Denmark, Sammi Francis, and Alexis Rennie.

Congratulations to Kelsie Bloodworth on her acceptance to Valdosta State University!

Seniors:
It is time to buy a senior ad! Don’t wait until the price goes up! Buy yours now! See Ms. Donna Davis in the front office!

Take advantage of the Early Bird Special of $65 for the 20-21 Yearbook! We have extended the special yearbook price of $65 until October 30th. After that, the price goes to $75. See Ms. Donna Davis in the front office.

Homecoming Court ballots are now live in Microsoft Teams. Log into your account (link posted on MCMHS website, News section) to vote from your phone, smart device, or computer. In teams, click on your grad year group. The ballot is posted in the chat. Deadline is 11:45 pm today.

Here is the link to the information from this morning's Senior meeting:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14678

Senior meeting this morning! If you are not an in-person student, check out the link below to log in from home:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/322299?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Don't forget that the Homecoming vote will be held tomorrow: Tuesday, October 13th. Sign-ups are now closed. Details for voting:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/320422?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Congratulations to Jada McCall on her acceptance to Albany State University!

Congratulations to Kayla Pough on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

GSW will be hosting a Dual Enrollment sign up day with Dr. Jenkins on Tuesday, October 13 from 9:00-10:30a.m. Sign up for an appointment in the front office if you are interested in taking classes from GSW in the Spring.

Congratulations to Alexis Rennie on her acceptance to Georgia Southern!

Today is the last day to sign up to run for Homecoming Court. Please sign up before 3:00. Details: https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/320422?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Congratulations to Jordan Jones on her acceptance to the University of Findlay (Ohio)!

Information on Senior cap and gown ordering: https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/322299?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Congratulations to Ayana Morton on her acceptance to Georgia Southern!

Tickets for the football game @ Chattco are on sale in the front office. Tickets are $7 and will be sold until 3:00 on Friday.

If you are interested in trying out for Varsity Basketball Cheerleading, please contact tookes.kathy@marion.k12.ga.us to sign up, or call her at 229-649-7520. All forms are due by 10/16; tryouts will be 10/27-29. Link to paperwork:
https://5il.co/lt7r

Update on Homecoming Court sign-ups and voting:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/320422?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Female students in grades 9-12 wishing to qualify for Homecoming Representative should send an e-mail to jernigan.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us declaring the decision to run.

Congratulations to Alexis Rennie on her acceptance to Georgia Southern!

Are you looking for scholarship information, college planning tips, or anything post-secondary? Any high school student could benefit from the information:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/bio

Calling all Eagle Fans! Come get your tickets to Friday night's football game! Tickets are sold in the office and will not be sold at the gate. Be There Wear Red!

Congratulations to Jordan Jones on her acceptance to Sweet Briar College!

Students, if you plan to drive to school, the door from the parking lot will be opened at 7:20. Please do not arrive before this time. Parking permits can be purchased at school either now or on your first day back. See Mrs. Davis.

Congratulations to Caleb Herron on his acceptance to Andrew College!

Work from Home Middle School Students- Do you want to compete in your grade level Spelling Bee? If so, send an e-mail by Wed, September 30.
WFH 6th grade students send an e-mail to robinson.morgan@marion.k12.ga.us.
WFH 7th grade students send an e-mail to janovsky.nicole@marion.k12.ga.us
WFH 8th grade students send an e-mail to adams.dana@marion.k12.ga.us

We are currently making plans for students in grades 10-12 (who did not opt to work from home for the first semester) to return to campus on Thursday, October 1. This is the most challenging group of students, as they are the most social both at and away from the school campus. Also, with students changing to various classes during the day, it is more difficult to map their contacts than it has been for our middle school students. For this reason, large groups may need to be quarantined if any student near them tests positive.
If there is a question about your child's health, please keep him/her home and contact the school immediately. We are extremely excited to have so many of our students back with us, and our ultimate goal is to keep them healthy and safe.

Congratulations to Samantha Francis on her acceptance to Georgia Southern!

Middle school football tickets will be sold at the gate on Wednesday 9/23 and the price is $5.

Varsity Football tickets for the Macon County game (9/25)will be sold in the front office starting Wednesday (8:00-4:00) through Friday (8:00-3:00). Tickets will be $10.

Today's Zoom is for Seniors, but any high school student may attend!
Topic: College Admissions Essay Tips
Time: Sep 17, 2020 02:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/93690616071?pwd=RGR0d2V6RW9kUUJaaDlkWXluamVVZz09
Meeting ID: 936 9061 6071
Passcode: Wh2X6R

Tickets for Friday night's football game vs Greenville will be sold in the front office Tuesday 9/15 through Friday 9/18 from 8:00 to 4:00. The price is $10 and remember NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATE.

Congratulation to Tayler Nguyen on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

Congratulations to Bailey Nguyen on her acceptance to Columbus State University!

Mrs. Price's webinar for today has been postponed. Details will be available once it is rescheduled.

Congratulations to Samantha Francis on her acceptance to Valdosta State University (and Go Blazers!)!

Tickets will not be sold at the gate tomorrow night at Clinch County. If you need a ticket you can come to the school on Friday between 7:30 -12:00. If you can’t make it to buy a ticket during that time you can call the school and Mr. Goodroe or Mr. P will try to accommodate you before the game.

The Marion County Varsity Football team will be traveling to Clinch County on Friday 9/11. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and will be on sale in the front office on Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

I knew this Senior class was on top of their game! Congratulations to Sonja Wimbush on her acceptance to Albany State University!

Congratulations to Ayana Morton who has been accepted to Kennesaw State University! She is the first student to turn in an acceptance letter for the Class of 2021, and we are so proud of her! Great job, Ayana!

Join me for Wednesday's Zoom at 9:00. The topic is "Navigating College Admissions."
Topic: Post-Secondary Planning and Navigating College Admissions
Time: Sep 9, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/97145850252?pwd=QklHQzdETTBqWXB3cENnZUhoNklrQT09
Meeting ID: 971 4585 0252
Passcode: h1dqDu

Thanks to everyone who joined me for "High School 101" this morning! A recording is now posted. For future Zoom meetings, as well as recordings, visit my website:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14676

Please join Melissa Price on Thursday, 9/3/20 at 10:00 a.m. for a meeting about Managing Edgenuity and School Expectations. She is going to give useful tips for using Edgneuity to help if students are feeling overwhelmed or are behind in course work. There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Topic: Managing Edgenuity and School Expectations
Time: Sep 3, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83174467167?pwd=bUV2QzNNTU0waFhsdktHeXdRSDFudz09
Meeting ID: 831 7446 7167
Passcode: NfjY4V

Unfortunately, Wednesday's Zoom has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Today's will proceed as scheduled.

We are still on for today with "High School 101" (open to all students/parents)! Hope to see you at 9 a.m. Here is the link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96830852577?pwd=NzdBRDNKYkluWHdHelVsYzcra2Rzdz09
Meeting ID: 968 3085 2577
Passcode: 13LDXm

Do you need a GREAT red t-shirt? Check this one out, and support our middle school cheerleaders!
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/article/296670?org=marion-county-middle-high-school

Just a reminder of today's Senior meeting. The login info can be found here:
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14676
Hope you can make it at 1:00 today!

Two new webinars have been posted for next week. They are optional but contain helpful information about high school, time management, and study skills. Both will be short but informative. Join me if you can!
https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14676

Important news from the University System of Georgia! Seniors, check it out:
https://www.usg.edu/coronavirus/usg_waives_test_score_requirement_for_spring_summer_fall_21

Marching Band Students-Meeting with Mr. Penoncello this Friday
Topic: Band Information
Time: Aug 28, 2020 02:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93224225951?pwd=VlFzNTFWMTJwenFSVWpnZXZqYmN5dz09
Meeting ID: 932 2422 5951
Passcode: 8kzqZj

Class of 2021 Senior meeting information: https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/o/marion-county-middle-high-school/teacher_pages#/teachers/25329/pages/14678

Middle School football cheer tryouts will be held Monday and Tuesday Aug. 17th and 18th at 3:15. Aug 17th will be in the cafeteria so pull around back and go in the back side door to the cafeteria.

Marion County Middle/High School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. This is a live repeat of the meeting we held earlier this week for students who originally planned to be in-person.
Topic: IN-PERSON Edgenuity Re-View
Time: Aug 13, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82662137196?pwd=ZVQxYnJrWC9rODBZa25peE9DQklFQT09
Meeting ID: 826 6213 7196
Passcode: EagleReDO

Here is the link to yesterday's presentation for MCMHS learners who originally planned for in-person instruction:
https://5il.co/jce9

Need an Edgenuity tutorial? There is a short one featured here: https://www.edgenuity.com/video-library/?vid=5978276525001

Due to health concerns, there will be no on-campus Ring Ceremony this year. Herff Jones will mail class rings to juniors once their final balance is paid. You may visit www.hjswga or call 229-382-6837 for balance details and to correct your shipping address.

Virtual Peach State Tour: The University of Georgia, Georgia State U, and Georgia Tech are providing information for students and parents regarding admission and financial aid. Visit www.peachstatetour.org to learn about student and family infosessions and to register online!

Any incoming 6th grade student who is interested in joining the band, please call the school at 229-649-7520 or e-mail price.melissa@marion.k12.ga.us.

VERY Important: Schedules for in-person students will only be changed if there is a duplicate class on the schedule, if they have missed a prerequisite for a scheduled course, if they are taking a college course or Youth Apprenticeship and need to drop electives, or if they are a Senior and need a class to graduate. No other schedule changes will be considered due to numbers and spacing. These will be done on the first day of school by filling out a form with your teacher. Please do not e-mail or call the school regarding schedule changes.

The following information will be available on Thursday, July 30th: parking permits (in person only), schedule (high school-on PowerSchool), and 6-8 homeroom teacher info (may call or view in PowerSchool).

Students who signed up for online/distance learning: Your start date is August 5th. You will receive login information prior to that date, sent to the e-mail address you provided.

Middle School football will practice next week from 4:00-5:30!

Middle School softball conditioning has been cancelled for today!

If you e-mailed a declaration to take online courses, you should have received an e-mail receipt. Deadline is tomorrow, July 21st. You may sign the form at the school or retrieve online at the home page and e-mail the form. Login information will be distributed at a later date.

Seniors who are interested in applying to Georgia Tech, please be aware of their new admission deadlines: http://www.news.gatech.edu/2020/07/14/new-process-allows-georgia-students-receive-earlier-admission-decision

Upcoming SAT dates: August 29; September 26; October 3; November 7; December 5. High school students may register at www.collegeboard.org/SAT. An on-campus test for juniors and seniors is tentatively scheduled for September 23 (details and sign-up info TBA).

Parents/Students please be sure to see the News Section for Summer Reading Assignments on the Middle/High page.

Middle school softball will begin conditioning next week on Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00.

Middle school football will begin conditioning next week on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, and Thursday 16th from 6:00-7:00.

We will have sports physicals here at the High School on Thursday, June 18th. Male athletes between 4:00 and 5:00 and Female athletes between 5:00 and 6:00. Park in student parking lot by gym and we will have coaches telling you what to do. Athletes must have the history portion of the physical packet filled out with a parent signature in order to get a physical. Also, athletes must wear a mask while waiting.

Cross country workouts will now be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Middle School and High School will be running together!

Due to a grade change, these students have been added to the honor roll list:
Kerri Cromer-Principal's Honor Roll
Joel Jones-Honor Roll
Kayla Pough-Honor Roll
Griselda Vail-Romero-Honor Roll

Cross Country Practice/tryouts will be on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning 06/10. Due to Covid-19 there are rules we have to follow:
Temperature checks,bring your own water bottle and parents need to remain in vehicles. Middle school will condition from 8:00 to 9:15 am and Varsity from 9:30 to 10:45 am.

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)

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.

The Lady Eagles basketball team will host Telfair County Friday night at 6:00. Be There Wear Red!

From College Board: You can get a head start on the year by registering for the March 14 SAT®. Taking the March administration will get you one step closer on your path to college. Register and practice at www.collegeboard.org/sat.

If you need assistance getting started on the FAFSA, GA Futures has an instructional video:
https://www.gafutures.org/federal-aid-scholarships/fafsa/getting-started/

Seniors who plan to attend a college, university, or technical college this summer or fall need to complete the FAFSA immediately. Deadlines are quickly approaching. The website to use is http://fafsa.gov.

Applications are now open for the Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council! These students must come from grades 10 or 11 and must plan to attend all meetings if selected. Details/application: http://gsba.com/yac. Printed applications available in the office.

Subregion basketball tournament starts tomorrow at Greenville. Boys play Talbotton at 4:30 and Girls play Manchester at 6:00.

Tomorrow’s Game vs Pacelli will be Girl’s Jv at 5:00 and Boys Varsity at 6:30. No Boys Jv!

Come out and support our basketball teams tonight for Sr Night! Varsity girls start at 6:00 with Sr Night activities in between girls and boys game!

Juniors, there is still time to apply for the Washington Youth Tour through Flint Energies. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for those selected! Deadline for entry forms is January 24th. The forms are in the main office.

Students interested in participating in this year’s Poetry Out Loud recitation contest should sign up outside the front office. The school contest will be held on January 31st at 2:00 PM in the lunchroom. The grand prize at the National Championship this year is $20,000! For more information, please visit PoetryOutLoud.org

The JV game for today has been canceled. Varsity Girls will start at 6:00.

Tonight's JV basketball game has been canceled and the Varsity Girls will tip off at 5:00. Varsity Boys game to follow. These changes were made by Talbotton.

Middle school tennis tryouts begin this week - weather permitting. Girls will tryout Tuesday and boys will tryout Wednesday. You must have an up to date physical to try out. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Roland.

Changes in Basketball times for this weekend! Friday Varsity Girls will tip at 5:00 vs Hawkinsville. Saturday No Jv Games and Varsity Girls tip at 1:00. This is to ensure everyone gets home safe with severe weather looming.

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball Team. They beat Brookstone last night. HS Basketball will travel to Chattco today. JV will start at 4:30 followed by varsity.

MS Basketball teams will be back in action today at home against Schley.

Congratulations to our Football Team. We beat Lincoln last Friday and have advanced to the Semi Finals in the state. We will play at home on Friday against Pelham. Kick-off is at 7:30.

The Marion County Eagle football team has advanced to the semifinals and will host the Pelham Hornets on Friday 12/6 at 7:30. Tickets are $15.00 and remember there are no passes out. The game will also be broadcast on 98.7 WISK. Be There Wear Red!

Varsity Basketball games 12/3, 12/6, 12/7, 12/10 have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

The Eagles will host Lincoln County Friday night at 7:30. Tickets will be 12 dollars and the gate will open at 5:30. The game will also he broadcast on the radio. Be there and wear RED!

Eagles defeat Schley 35-27! We will host Lincoln County in the Quarterfinals on Nov. 29th at 7:30. Tickets will be $12.00. Be There Wear Red!

The Marion County Eagle Football team will host Schley County in the 2nd Round of the state playoffs this Friday Night 11/22/19 at 7:30. Students can buy 1 ticket for $8 in the office. Everyone else must pay $10. Be There Wear Red!

One Act Play will perform at the old middle school tomorrow night at 6:00.

Congratulations to Walker Johnson for winning the MS Spelling Bee. We are also very proud of Eric Delong and Baleigh Berritine for participating in the MS Spelling Bee.

Congratulations to our MS Girls Basketball Team. They beat Talbotton on Saturday. Our Boys lost a close one to Talbotton. Both Teams will play at Taylor on Thursday.

Junior beta is having a pajama drive. We are collecting new pajamas in all sizes from newborn to adult. For each pair of pajamas scholastic is also donating a brand new book to Pajama Program to give to kids who are affected by instability. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please send pajamas to Mrs. Janovsky before Thanksgiving break!

Eagles win their 8th Region Championship this decade by beating Macon County 37-20! It’s great to be an Eagle! Congratulations coaches and players!

If you aren't able to make it to tonight's game, it will be broadcast on 98.7 WISK. Go Eagles!

Marion County will travel to Montezuma Friday night to take on the Macon County Bulldogs for the Region Championship! We will be attempting to win our 8th Region Championship this decade! Tickets are $8. Be There Wear Red!

Marion County is the only 1A public school this decade to secure 100 wins! What an accomplishment! Congratulations to all coaches and players (former and current)!

We will have our Fall Sports Senior Night recognition tomorrow night before the football game. Make sure to get there early and get ready to cheer on the Eagles in our last home regular season football game.

Fall sports Senior Night participants (and their escorts) need to meet Mrs. Tookes on Friday at 6:40 pm at the visitor's ticket booth. Please do not be late! We will begin as soon as everyone lines up.

Lady Eagles fall to GMC 4-0. We will play ECI tomorrow at 12:00 on Field 6. Go Eagles!

Congrats to Summer Star for finishing first place in Area Cross Country with a time 23:21.

Congrats to our Lady Eagles! 3rd straight year of making it to the Elite 8! Let’s go to Columbus and make some noise.

Lady Eagles win Game One 7-2!
Game 2 coming up!

The Lady Eagles Varsity Softball team will take on Hawkinsville in the second round of the fast pitch State Playoffs next week. Double Header on Oct. 16th at 4:30 and 6:30. Game 3 will be Oct. 17th at 5:00 (if necessary) $7.00 for the DH and $5.00 for game 3 if needed.

The Eagles take on Greenville tonight at Eagle Field at 7:30. It’s HOMECOMING! Come on out and show your support but if you can’t make it tune in to 94.7 WDEC! Go Eagles!

Congrats to our Lady Eagles softball team for winning their 3rd straight Region Championship! State Playoffs Here We Come!

Come out and support our Lady Eagles tonight for Senior night and with a win we will be Region CHAMPS!!!

Mr. Jernigan's Constitution Day Project
https://5il.co/ajk8

The Marion Invitational CC Run will be this Saturday at 9:00.

The MS Softball team will play at Schley today for the 1st Round of the playoffs.

Congratulations to our Cross Country teams in the Warner Robbins invitational. Our Girls MS Cross Country Team finished 3rd out of 11!!

Kody Mincey is the first Student in the Class of 2020 to receive his acceptance letter! He will attend the University of Alabama next fall. Let this be a reminder to keep those accpetance letters "roll"-ing in!

I want to thank our faculty, staff, and students for a great start to the school year. Go Eagles!!

Seniors will have their senior meeting this Friday at 9:00. The 2020 picture will be taken on the football field after the meeting. Seniors wear school colors that day.

Be sure to check out our Athletics section in the menu for all sport schedules.

We’re thrilled to announce Marion County
Schools’ new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus,
news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the
app on Android: http://bit.ly/2D8Wo9p or iPhone:
https://apple.co/2FW3Cy5.

Thank you to LK Moss for such a warm farewell to our graduates. ❤️
https://twitter.com/MarionCoHigh/status/1128979752839254017

Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2019! 🎓