Senior Miranda Buckler is the subject of this year's first MCPS Student Ambassador Spotlight video. Miranda is a third-year Student Ambassador and a member of this year's Executive Council.
VIDEO: Student Ambassador Spotlight -- Miranda Buckler
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Preschool Family Night set for Sept. 26
The MCPS Early Childhood department will host its first Preschool Family Night Thursday, September 26 from 6:00-7:00 pm at West Marion Elementary School.
The event is open to all families with preschool students and will feature a guest speaker on hand to discuss early childhood development. This is the first of a series of Family Night events which will be held at different locations.
Supervision will be provided for families that bring their children.
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HKC provides recommendations on student illness
With a recent uptick in illness, the school district has received questions from families regarding guidelines for when students are sick, specifically when they test positive for COVID-19.
While there are no definitive requirements as in the past, our partners at the Healthy Kids Clinic recommend following CDC guidance for preventing the spread of respiratory viruses which can be found here.
In general, students should return to school when, for the last 24 hours, they have not had a fever and their symptoms are getting better overall.
Our partners at the Healthy Kids Clinic also want families to know that they offer several services in the schools including:
Same day sick visits to students, family members, and staff
Acute visits
Physicals and sports physicals
Immunizations
Flu shots
TB skin test
Labs
Behavioral health services
Dental services
Vision services
You can find out more about the Healthy Kids Clinic here.
Parents encouraged to review nicotine prevention and cessation materials
Based on House Bill 142, which was signed into law during the 2024 legislative session, MCPS is encouraging families to review the following resources related to nicotine prevention and cessation:
From the FDA: Talk to Kids About the Risks of Vaping
From the CDC: E-Cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Work Ethic Seal application due by October 31
High school students interested in earning the MCPS Work Ethic Seal have until October 31 to submit the annual application.
Students who meet the annual requirements can earn a certificate each year of high school, and students who earn the certificate all four years will also receive a graduation medallion.
You can read more about the Work Ethic Seal program and find the application here.
Reading Celebration set for October 3
The annual MCPS Community Reading Celebration is scheduled for October 3 starting at 5:00 pm at Marion County High School.
This year's theme is Game On! Catch a Book!
Athletics department accepting nominations for Athletic HOF
The MCHS Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for the inaugural class of its Athletics Hall of Fame.
In addition to those associated with Marion County High School, nominees can also come from the former high schools throughout the county. Community members are encouraged to review the nomination and election guidelines and then complete the nomination form which can be accessed here or by visiting the MCHS Athletics website at www.marioncountyathletics.com.
Nominations are due by October 30.
REMINDER: No school on Labor Day
There will be no school in Marion County on Labor Day which is Monday, September 2.
You can view the entire school calendar here.
Next Board of Education meeting is September 12
The Marion County Public Schools Board of Education will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12 starting at 5:30 at the MCPS Board of Education building.
