Several local employers will have a chance to introduce themselves to the class of 2024 this Friday, October 27 when Marion County High School plays host for this year's Manufacturing Day.

Seniors from both MCHS and Washington County High School will be on hand to visit with local businesses during the event. Students will rotate in small groups to each business for brief informative sessions.

The Lebanon/Marion County Career Center organizes the event.

Students will also receive a Manufacturing Day T-shirt featuring a design (above) created by Ginger Allen's graphic design students. Students Kayton Shewmaker, Stormie Vannatter, and Karli Veatch were all involved in the final design.

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MCPS Student Ambassador Rose Caldwell is the subject of the next Student Ambassador Spotlight. Rose has been a member of the MCPS Student Ambassadors for two years, and she is also a member of the Executive Council.

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The annual Marion County Public Schools Community Reading Celebration will take place Thursday, November 16 at Marion County Knight Academy from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

The event is open to the public and will include games, giveaways, and guest speakers.

This year's theme is "Hometown Heroes" and the event will include a lineup of local heroes including first responders, utilities workers, and others.

Also at the event will be local musical artist Phillip Clarkson.

Three Marion County Knight Academy students and three Marion County High School students were selected for their respective 4th District Honors Choir.

MCKA students Alani Wheatley, Lila Bickett, and Kenneth Lanham (top photo) were chosen for the Junior High 4th District Honors Choir, while MCHS students Syniah Edelen, Pailee Conley, and Elizabeth Morris were selected for the Senior High 4th District Honors Choir.

In September, the students traveled to Campbellsville University to perform with students from other districts who were also selected.

Below, MCPS Choir Director Laura Mattingly discusses her students being selected and their experience performing at C.U.

MCPS currently has two bid opportunities available.

The district is accepting bids on a 22-seat, 2004 Ford mid-bus. The bus has a 7.3 liter diesel engine with 231,781 miles. Bids will be accepted until 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. You can view additional photos and access the entire bid sheet here.

MCPS is also accepting bids on the removal of the structure and components of the Ray House. Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. You can view additional photos and access the bid sheet here.

The MCPS Work Ethic Seal application deadline has been extended to October 31. The Work Ethic Seal is offered through the MCPS Community Education program and is open to 9th-12th graders. Students who apply and meet the criteria will receive a special certificate; students who apply and meet the criteria each year of high school will receive a graduation medallion. You can access both a printable hard copy application and the online application at the link below.

Work Ethic Seal Application