Marion County School District kicked off March with a vibrant celebration of Read Across America week! Guest readers ignited a passion for literacy as schools engaged in various activities to honor Dr. Seuss's Birthday and promote the joy of reading.

Teach Them To Reach Them generously provided each student at the Academy of Early Learning with a book to promote literacy. This charitable organization, established in honor of the late teacher Susie Hill, is dedicated to advancing education for a brighter future. Its objectives encompass providing scholarships for aspiring teachers in Marion County and promoting early literacy through book donations.

Marion County School District 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year have been selected and announced! The outstanding work, commitment, and dedication of the teachers listed below is commendable. We look forward to moving through the district's Teacher of the Year process and announcing our District Teacher of the Year later in May.

The Marion County School District acknowledged DJ Rowell during the March 19th, 2024, Board Meeting as the recipient of the MCSDproud award for the month of March. DJ, a 2011 graduate of Marion High School, exemplifies the values of perseverance, compassion, and community spirit. He is the visionary behind The Rockeem Experience, a no-cost basketball camp for children conducted in Marion for the past seven years. In addition, he spearheads a Holiday Backpack Drive that extends from the East to the West Coast, aiming to bring joy to children who will be hospitalized during Christmas.

The Marion County Board of Education recognized many students from Marion High School during the March 2024 meeting. Recognitions from left to right:

Brielle Davis- First Place MLK Spoken Word Contest

Tanasia Kirby- MLK Essay Scholarship

Ivan Morley- South Carolina Eastern Region Honors Band

Tanasia Kirby- First Place Solo Vocalist Competition State Beta Convention

Miracle Samuels- Varsity Girls' Basketball All Region 8-2A Player

Jaeda Davis- Varsity Girls' Basketball All Region 8-2A Player & 8-2A All State Team

Wrestling Team- A-AA Lower State Championship Participant

Varsity Men's Basketball Team- Region 8-2A Champions

Jamarius Williams- Varsity Men's All Region 8-2A Player

Jacobie Narciso- HTC REEL Kid Award Recipient

JAG students- Bryce Barnhill and Devin Graham- Awarded the Board of Trustees Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. Bethea enjoyed hosting our International Teacher Advisory Meeting this month at the Awaken Coffee Shop in Mullins. This awesome group of teachers enjoyed desserts, coffee, conversation, and opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas!

A big shoutout to Xavier Legette for his generosity and community spirit! As a 2019 Mullins High School alum, he is giving back in a big way by donating football equipment. It's inspiring to see someone from our own community making such a positive impact. We can't wait to see all the incredible things the future holds for Xavier!

Dr. Bethea met with the student government representatives from Mullins High School. They ate tacos and discussed academics, accountability, athletics, and the school atmosphere. It's always nice to see our future leaders' passion and determination.

Art in the Park was a great success! We have remarkable talent here in MCSD, showcasing art, music, drama, culinary art, and more!

Primary Grades

1st place: Isabella Faulk - 2nd grade - North Mullins

2nd place: Emilia Matthews - 2nd grade - North Mullins

3rd place: Princess Reaves - 2nd grade - North Mullins

Honorable Mention: Aarynn Hughes - 1st grade - Easterling

Honorable Mention: Jakiyah Lesane - 5K - Easterling

Elementary Grades

1st place: Dania Nunez-Marquez - 3rd grade - McCormick

2nd place: Ayden Bynum - 4th grade - North Mullins

3rd place: Sutter Nobles - 3rd grade - McCormick

Honorable Mention: Aston China - 3rd grade - North Mullins

Honorable Mention: Laila Fields - 5th grade - CBSA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

1st place: Alexander Cornejo-Garcia - 8th grade - Palmetto

2nd place: Letticia Santiago - 6th grade - Palmetto

3rd place: Arihanna McCray - 8th grade - Palmetto

Honorable Mention: Savannah Hertel - 7th grade - CBSA

Honorable Mention: Cynthia Anderson - 6th grade - Palmetto

HIGH SCHOOL

1st place: Payton Floyd - 12th grade - Marion High

2nd place: Evie Skipper - 12th grade - Marion High

3rd place: Alishia Hionis, 12th grade, Marion High

Honorable Mention: Emily Wilson - 11th grade - Marion High

Honorable Mention: Faith Hill - 12th grade - Marion High

BEST IN SHOW

Olivia Collins - 12th grade - Marion High

4K and 5K Registration has begun for the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to announce that Marion County School District partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service.

1. To register, you can just click on the link below.

https://marion-sc.finalforms.com/

2. Create and verify your account to begin registration.