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Please help us welcome Amanda Farmer who will be the new Marion County Middle School principal! You can read about her thoughts and vision for MCMS at the link below:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/article/769033
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We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system across the district and are unable to receive calls.
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Make sure you catch the Dream Bus at a stop near you! You can find this summer's Dream Bus schedule at the link below:
https://marioncountyky.sites.thrillshare.com/page/dream-bus
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Don't forget: If you haven't already, please complete the annual online registration for the 2022-23 school year. For info on how to complete the online registration, start here: https://marioncountyky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mcps/page/online-registration-instructions
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The Dream Bus is officially up and running for the summer! Make sure you check out its schedule along with all of our summer camp and summer feeding opportunities: https://5il.co/1a4ke
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We had a great turnout at last week's Summer Dream Academy Kick-Off Celebration and our summer camps are already going strong! There's still time to register for other camp opportunities so take some time to view our online booklet: https://5il.co/1a4ke
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The Marion County Middle School School-Based Decision Making Council is seeking input regarding the principal selection process. Please take a few moments to complete an online survey at the link below to help determine principal criteria. This survey will remain open through Friday, June 10.
https://forms.gle/ekomswo9TGsXoQff7
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Both West Marion Elementary and Glasscock Elementary are having their HVAC replaced this summer. While this will improve air quality, please keep in mind that both buildings will be completely or partially closed for most of the summer as these projects are completed.
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Reminder: Tonight's MCPS Board of Education meeting, which begins at 5:30 pm, will be streamed live via the MCPS YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaAL3Gj_tEOJq3sdAFCX9A
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Due to ongoing construction work on the main MCPS campus, Knights Way (the main entrance to campus) and Bulldog Alley (the connector road from MCHS to Glasscock) will be closed for an extended period of time.
Those needing access to Marion County High School will need to park at the Area Technology Center.
Those needing access to Glasscock Elementary, the Hugh C. Spalding annex, or the MCHS baseball field will need to enter and exit from Barbers Mill Rd.
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Don't forget to join us later today for our Summer Dream Academy Kick-Off Celebration at Marion County Knight Academy from 4:30-6:30!
Also, you can access an electronic version of our Summer Dream Academy booklet here: https://5il.co/1a4ke
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Don't forget about our Summer Dream Academy Kick-Off Celebration this Friday, June 3 from 4:30-6:30 at Marion County Knight Academy. There'll be food, games, giveaways, and the MCPS Dream Bus!
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Congratulations to the MCHS class of 2022!
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Today's class of 2022 graduation will be livestreamed on the MCPS Facebook page.
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Enjoy your summer!
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Recently, 4th grade students at Lebanon Elementary School shared their books, which they composed and illustrated, with primary students.
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Some of you may have seen the helicopter as it landed on campus this morning. It's a part of a career exploration experience at Glasscock Elementary today!
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Mark your calendars: The Healthy Kids Clinic will have a walk-in sports physical clinic July 19 and 20 from 10-5:30 at Marion County Knight Academy.
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MCPS students in kindergarten through sixth grade are taking home a bundle of books plus a journal! Summer reading is a great way to fend off the summer slide, and we'd love to see your pictures of students taking advantage of this opportunity.
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Many of you may have already received your Summer Dream Academy booklet in the mail -- please take some time to explore all the opportunities MCPS is providing this summer!
Also, please note that the Summer Dream Academy Kick-Off celebration will take place Friday, June 3 from 4:30-6:30 at Marion County Knight Academy. The printed booklet incorrectly indicates a different location.
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