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Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, February 20 is being used as a make-up day and school will be in session in MCPS.
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Due to increasingly dangerous road conditions, there will be no school in Marion County Public Schools tomorrow, Friday, February 17. We have been informed there are damaged roads with debris in the county. This will not be an NTI day.
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Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day so we want to say thank you to officers Roney and Smith for all you do for MCPS!
#SRODay
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You can now get a glimpse into what's to come from the construction of the new Calvary Elementary. Follow the link below for information, images, and renderings of what to expect at the new CES!
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/o/mcps/page/new-calvary-elementary
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Don't Forget: The MCPS Preschool Pre-registration form for the 2023-2024 school year is now open:
https://forms.gle/p48hyLxPNpMVS2Hw8
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Monday, February 20 will be used as a make-up day -- school will be in session.
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This week is National School Counselors Week and we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the counselors in our district for the work they do (many times behind the scenes) to make sure our students and schools are successful!
Rachael Trent - MCHS
Caroline Colvin - MCHS
Veronica Deacon - MCKA
Michele Welch - MCMS
Dana Roney - GES
Miranda James - LES
Kimberly Roederer - CES
Carly Waldrep - WMES
Beth Gooch - ATC
Lori Tucker - HCS
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The MCPS preschool pre-registration form for the 2023-2024 school year is now available (link below). After completing the form, you'll be contacted to schedule a developmental screening for your child. Please share with anyone who may be interested in MCPS preschool.
https://forms.gle/LsVL2eME3fzVfb9S6
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1 will be an NTI day for Marion County Public Schools. Students will complete assignments from home.
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There will be NO SCHOOL in Marion County tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31 due to inclement weather. This will NOT be an NTI day.
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With severe winter weather always a possibility, make sure you're familiar with our Severe Weather Protocols - https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/inclement-weather-protocol and our Transportation Department's Plan B/Snow Routes - https://5il.co/l9by
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"Animals Around the World" is the title of a book authored by students at Lebanon Elementary School. Follow the link below to read more about this unique student project:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/article/977101
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Students at Lebanon Elementary held a book signing ceremony today. The 1st and 2nd graders in Ms. Gootee's class researched, wrote, and published a book about animals. Today they gave a group presentation to parents and signed copies of their book, "Animals Around the World."
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January is School Board Recognition Month! Not sure who your elected school board member is? Then follow the link below to access a district map as well as find contact information for each of our board of education members: https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education
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Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL in MCPS on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Mark your calendars! The MCPS Reading Celebration will be Thursday, March 23 at Marion County Knight Academy. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the event kickoff is set for 5:30 pm.
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MCPS Families -- The school district is aware of the severe weather warning for our area and our schools have taken proper precautionary measures.
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Our families receive important messages by voice call, text message, and email based on contact information provided through online registration. If your contact information has changed, contact your child's school to make sure it is up-to-date. This is how we communicate school closings and delays.
Many times, other community members or businesses would also like to receive these communications. They can be added to our call list by completing the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/25zCzzxiSVGRdk9z9
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Looking for a career change?
You can view all of our employment opportunities at the link below: https://www.applitrack.com/marionky/onlineapp/
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January is School Board Recognition Month! Thank you to our board members for their dedication to MCPS. You can read more about each of our board members here: https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/board-members
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