Marion and Mullins High Schools hosted graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 31, 2024. Congratulations to all the graduates! We're proud and can't wait to see all your future successes!

The Marion-Mullins Rotary Club honored the valedictorians and salutatorians from Marion High School and Mullins High School at their annual scholarship ceremony. These students received scholarships from the Rotary Club and Robert E. Lee Law Firm. Congratulations to all the valedictorians and salutatorians for being shining examples of future community leaders.

The Marion County School District celebrated the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2024 at our "Top Ten Tea" with seniors, families, board members, and special guest Carmen Odom.

MCSD's 2024 Top Ten Seniors are named below.

Parker Bailey, Tania Charles, Eva Collins, Olivia Collins, Payton Floyd (not pictured), Janae Gerald, Jalaysia Gurley, Hailie Lebiedz, Jada Leonard, and Mary Skipper (not pictured).

In May, Aramark hosted a taste-testing event at Marion Intermediate School and participated in STEM night at Palmetto Middle School. Until July 18, Aramark also provides meals at Johnakin Middle School and the Academy of Early Learning. All students are invited to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals to stay energized throughout the summer.

Congratulations to the talented students and staff recognized by the Marion County Board of Education during the May meeting.

Creek Bridge STEM Academy

CBSA Beta Club and Robotics team members participated in the SC 4-H Engineering Challenge. Each student received an individual award in the categories for which they submitted work. The following students placed and received awards and additional recognition.
Aalyss'ah Slaughter, 3rd place, Build A Crane
Caroline Gibson, 3rd place, Build A Crane
Dyani Hemingway, 3rd place, Build A Crane
Kyra Smith, 3rd place, Build A Crane
Trayson Brown, 1st place, Visual Arts Challenge
Makayla Vestal, 1st place, Coding
Reagan Godbolt, 2nd place, Coding

Lily Barksdale - first-place winner in the National Poetry and Art Contest, sponsored by the National Career and Development Association

Academy for Careers and Technology

Payton Gilchrist and Antanae Gause - placed 5th place at the State HOSA competition

Marion High School

Tara Hyatt - selected to attend the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Camp for Filmmaking

Softball:

Region 8 - 2A undefeated champions and 2A Lower State Champions

Kenosha Hyman - Morning News Coach of the Year

Track Team:

Jaeda Davis, Sheteria Bethea, Maliyah Williams, and Navaeh Gamble - 4 x100 meter relay- Girls- 4th place

Tyshawn Sanders, Jameir Legette, Quay'sheed Scott, and Tahj Lathon - 4x100 meter relay- Boys- 5th place

Jaeda Davis -100 meter dash - Girls- 3rd place
Nevaeh Gamble - 110 meter hurdles- Girls - 8th place
Tahj Lathon - 200 meter dash- Boys- 7th place
Ashanti Gause - 400 meter dash - Girls- 3rd place
Shamya McKelvy - Discus throw- 4th place
Jameir Legette - Long jump and high jump- Boys- 2nd place

Ms. Evelyn Scott - MCSDproud award winner

Mullins High School

Track Team:
Nathan Peracki - Track Boys 4 x 800 Lower State Champion
Terrance Pittman - Track Boys 4 x 800 Lower State Champion
Julian Pee - Track Boys 4 x 800 Lower State Champion
Ernest Ford - Track Boys 4 x 800 Lower State Champion
Amara Sturkey - Region 8 2A Coach of the Year

Baseball:

Lonnie Alston - Region 8-2A All Region player

Marine Corps JROTC Program - Established in 1986, this program will conclude at the end of the current school year. It has significantly impacted our community over the past 38 years! Mullins High School will transition to an Army JROTC program.

Congratulations to North Mullins Primary School for achieving our district's highest average completion rate on i-Ready standards mastery checks! Special thanks to Mr. Donny Gerald for generously providing ice cream to the students and staff as a reward for their success.

MCSD is pleased to announce that the Board of Education approved the recommended 2024-2025 budget at the June 24, 2024, board meeting. This budget approval allows us to implement Phase 2 of the three-part salary study increases to become more competitive. Thank you to the Marion County Board of Education and to our staff and know that we appreciate you!

Dr. Kandace Bethea, Superintendent, was the guest speaker at South Carolina State University's Spring 2024 Doctor of Educational Leadership Hooding Ceremony in May.

MCSD is so proud of our Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients! An impressive group of our 2024 graduates, along with Dr. Bethea attended a special award celebration in Charleston. Each of these students will receive a $10,000 annual scholarship to attend some of the state’s best colleges.

Congratulations to the graduating class of the Marion County School of Practical Nursing. MCSD has no doubt that you will achieve remarkable success in your future endeavors.

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