Due to scheduled maintenance, Glasscock Elementary will not be able to receive phone calls for a brief time this afternoon beginning at approximately 3:30. For anyone needing to contact Glasscock Elementary, please call the MCPS central office at (270) 692-3721 instead.
For #SchoolLunchHeroDay, let's look at some stats of heroic proportions. Our cafeterias have served 398,234 student lunches so far this year!
Today is #SchoolLunchHeroDay and we want to thank all of our cafeteria staff members for their heroic efforts to make sure our students are well-fed and taken care of each and every day!
The application to join the MCPS Student Ambassadors is now available! Students who will be in grades 10-12 for the 2024-25 school year may apply:
https://forms.gle/DmrsCPKVZ44uhE3J9
Congratulations to these nine MCHS students who were selected to attend the prestigious Governor's Scholars Program!
You can read more and listen to two students discuss the lengthy application process at the link below:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/article/1563652
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, so we want to say THANK YOU to all of the drivers in the MCPS Transportation Department! One of the most important responsibilities any school district has is making sure students arrive to school in the mornings and home in the afternoons safely and on time. Thank you again to all of our bus drivers!
You can watch tonight's MCPS Board of Education meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. live on the district's YouTube channel at the following below. https://www.youtube.com/@marioncountypublicschools8124
From MCPS Transportation:
Due to the road closure of Hwy 49 (Loretto Hwy) and deteriorating road conditions, families living on Hwy 49 in the closed section will need to meet buses beginning tomorrow, April 11. Parents living on the Lebanon end of the construction can meet the bus at Toad Mattingly Rd. or at the old drive-in movie theater at 7:25 AM. Afternoon drop-off will be @ 3:20 PM. Those living on the Loretto end of the construction will need to meet at Sam Browning Rd. @ 7:30 AM & 3:20 PM or drop-off and pick-up your student at Marion County Middle School using the parent drop-off/pick-up in the back of the school.
Please contact the MCPS bus garage at (270)-692-4150 with any questions.
REMINDER: MCPS will dismiss school tomorrow, Monday, April 8 at 12:00 noon.
Due to concerns related to the solar eclipse, MCPS will release students at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8. The eclipse will occur later in the afternoon during the normal student release times. For families who plan to view the eclipse, MCPS encourages safe viewing practices. You can find information regarding safe practices at the links below:
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/solar-eclipses?sso=y
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/solar-eclipse-eye-safety
Don't forget: There will be no school in Marion County next week for Spring Break.
You can view the entire school calendar here: https://5il.co/1ne5y
Enjoy the break!
Don't forget that tonight is the Multicultural Night event at Marion County Knight Academy from 5:00-7:00 pm!
This event is free and open to the public.
Last night, the Marion County Board of Education approved the middle school boundary lines for the 2024-25 school year. You can view a detailed map of the boundary lines at the link below:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/mcps-redistricting-plan
If you have a child who will attend kindergarten in Marion County Public Schools during the 2024-25 school year, please take a few moments to complete the form linked below. This form helps us plan for the upcoming year and provide families with important information.
Children who are five years-old by August 1, 2024 will attend kindergarten.
https://forms.gle/vHYikb5aCZLMfEjh8
REMINDER: The school district and its schools routinely share information with families via text message. If you’re not receiving our text messages, try texting “START” to 98900. Occasionally, some phone numbers are inadvertently opted out of receiving our messages and this will opt you back in. Also, remember that if your phone number changes, it needs to be updated in Infinite Campus also.
Contact your child’s school to update this information.
This week is National School Breakfast Week which highlights the importance of school breakfast for student success. If your child doesn't already take advantage of our school breakfasts, encourage him or her to do so -- it's a great way to start the day!
You can find school lunch and breakfast menus at the link below:
https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1092
From MCPS Transportation: All routes will run this afternoon as normal.
From MCPS Transportation: Bus 143 is unable to run its route this morning (Monday, March 4). Students who attend Marion County Knight Academy or Marion County High School can be dropped off at West Marion Elementary by 7:30 and will then be transported to school. Otherwise, please contact the MCPS bus garage at (270) 692-4150 and we will arrange for a later route to pick up those students.
From MCPS Transportation: Bus 151 is unable to run its route this morning (Monday, March 4). For those who are unable to find alternate transportation, please contact the MCPS bus garage at (270) 692-4150 and we will arrange for a later route to pick up those students.
Due to widespread illness among students and staff, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 in Marion County. The district will use tomorrow to deep clean all of the schools. Additionally, Thursday and Friday of this week will be NTI days 3 and 4; students will learn from home and teachers will be available to answer questions. Please contact your child’s school if you have questions about NTI assignments for Thursday and Friday.
