Marion and Mullins High Schools hosted graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Congratulations to all the graduates! We're proud and can't wait to see all your future successes!

The Marion-Mullins Rotary Club proudly honored the valedictorians and salutatorians from Marion High School and Mullins High School during their annual scholarship ceremony. These outstanding students were awarded scholarships in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.

Congratulations to all the valedictorians and salutatorians—your achievements inspire us, and you are truly shining examples of future community leaders!

The Marion County School District proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2025 during our annual "Top Ten Tea" event. Seniors, their families, board members, and special guest Dr. Adaya Sturkey gathered to honor these remarkable students for their hard work, dedication, and academic success. We are so proud of these future leaders!

MCSD's 2025 Top Ten Seniors are named below:
Ta'Mera Brown, Jamya Charles, Earnest Ford, Taylor Godbolt, Zaria Godbolt (not pictured), Morgan Luthi, Brendon Rodriguez, Jazmyne Rowell, Brooklyn Williams, and Emily Wilson.

The Marion County Healthcare Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Champions for Public Education Award by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA)!

This distinguished honor is given to individuals, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions to public education, and the Marion County Healthcare Foundation is a shining example of this commitment.

Nominated by the Marion County School District Board of Trustees, the Foundation has consistently supported our schools with generous time, resources, and a steadfast dedication to student success. Their ongoing efforts continue to enrich the educational experience and opportunities for all students in Marion County.

The award was presented by SCSBA Director Ervin Richardson, representing Region 5, on behalf of the SCSBA Board of Directors.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Marion County Healthcare Foundation for their partnership and for making a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Their work is a beacon of excellence not just in Marion County, but across South Carolina.

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

Academy of Early Learning

Winner of the AEL Sight Word Bee- Paris Smith

Perfect Attendance- Ryan Gerald

Mullins High School

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Members: Brianna Elliott, Taylor Godbolt, Jazmyne Rowell, and Brooklyn Williams

Early College Graduates (Associate of Arts Degrees): Ta'Mera Brown, Taylor Godbolt, Jazmyne Rowell, Brooklynn Williams, Jamya Charles (not pictured), and Zaria Godbolt (not pictured)

Track Team State Championship Qualifiers: Earnest Ford, Nathan Percki, Nick Reed, Terrance Pittman (not pictured), Amari Howard (not pictured), Justin Reaves (not pictured), Anthony Campbell (not pictured), Jaylyn Mills (not pictured), and Julian Pee (not pictured)

Marion High School

7-AA All-Region Baseball Team: Jameir Legette and Laquinton Pratt-Lester (not pictured)

7-AA All-Region Softball Team: Maliyah Williams, Kynnedi Jenkins, and Jaeda Horne

7-AA All-Region Girls Soccer Team: Valeria Sanchez-Chacon, Brooklyn Gamble, Andrea Sanchez-Chacon, and Keirstin Woodberry (not pictured)

7-AA All-Region Boys Soccer Team: Irenaeus Gurley, Jayden Raysor, and Jayson Chacon (not pictured)

2A State Track and Field Champions:

Darrion Baccus – Boys Discus

Jameir Legette – Boys High Jump

Jaeda Davis – Girls 200m

Ashanti Gause – Girls 400m

Girls 4x100m Relay – Jaeda Davis, Naveah Gamble, Maliyah Williams, and Sheteria Bethea

Marion County Adult Education

• Awarded a $10,000 Dollar General Grant to support educational programs.

Board of Education

• Rev. Cynthia V. Brown – Honored for 15 years of dedicated service on the Board of Education and recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association for her outstanding leadership.

MCSD is incredibly proud of our Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients! A group of our Class of 2025 graduates and Dr. Bethea recently traveled to Charleston to attend a special award celebration in their honor. Each of these outstanding students will receive a $10,000 annual scholarship to pursue their dreams at some of South Carolina’s top colleges and universities. Way to go, scholars—you make us proud!

A heartfelt thank you to Teach Them To Reach Them for their generous gift of a book for every student at the Academy of Early Learning! This amazing organization, founded in memory of the beloved teacher Susie Hill, is dedicated to supporting early literacy and empowering young learners. Their mission is truly making a difference in building a brighter future through education.

We are excited to announce that the spring round of staff grants has been successfully funded, awarding a total of $76,650 to 21 recipients! Our sincere thanks go to the Marion County Healthcare Foundation for their generous support, which allows us to offer students innovative and enriching learning experiences. Visit our district Facebook page for photos and more information about the grant recipients.

We’re making exciting improvements to our schools this summer to create even better spaces for our students and staff! Check out what’s happening:

• Fresh coat of paint on scoreboards and awnings
• New carpet and tile flooring
• Centegix safety system installation in all schools

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.

The MCSD Summer Leadership Retreat kicked off with an energizing and thought-provoking experience! Colonel Derrick Floyd set the tone with his powerful message, "Embrace to Empower," challenging us to lead with authenticity and courage. The momentum carried into the afternoon as Ms. Angela Jacobs guided us through "Envisioning the Vision," encouraging leaders to think boldly about the future of our schools. Throughout the retreat, our teams engaged in meaningful discussions, explored i-Ready insights, and dove into intentional strategic planning to shape the path ahead.

Thank you to Parker Pines for hosting us at the beautiful Evergreen Alley—the perfect backdrop for a day of reflection, collaboration, and growth.

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