Marion schools holding Magnet School Application Day Saturday afternoon

Marion schools holding Magnet School Application Day Saturday afternoon

Preview night a hit for Marion Magnets launching for 2018- 2019 school year

www.msd3.org For months now, an unrelenting momentum has saturated Patriot Nation and the Marion community.

Magnet Preview Night was no different. Parents, students, and community members got a chance to witness that enthusiasm up close on April 2, 3, and 5 at Marion Performing Arts Center.

Principals, staff, and faculty introduced each of the district's three new K-6 Magnet schools in a fun, creative way that provided a window into each magnet's theme. Basically, an idea of what to expect when the 2018-2019 school year christens the MSD magnets: Marion Math, Science, and Technology Magnet, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet, and Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet.

Marion High School Jazz Ensemble, cheerleaders, and other student athletes and organizations entertained guests in the lobby before the previews began. There was standing room only, something that far surpassed the expectations of the district and confirms the aforementioned exhilaration.

Judging from the crowds' very positive reactions to the “show”, the stunning live and video productions left those in attendance with the impression of an over-the-top professionally produced program, but the entire “show and tell” was completely an in-house effort led by Lynn Lampkin, Director of Communications, who worked closely with building principals and staff for weeks to pull off what some parents called the biggest party in Crittenden County.

“We believe learning and teaching should be fun!

The secret to the Marion success is simple: Our bright students and passionate teachers are at the helm of every decision we make.

We take the time to recognize, value, and appreciate them,” said Lampkin Each magnet team, #TEAMVPA, #TEAMGC, and #TEAMMST, worked more than six weeks on its preview night production and now the competition is taking on new heights as principals anxiously wait to see the number of student registrants per magnet school.

Parents will make the highly anticipated choice Saturday, April 14. Placement

in each school is on a

first-come, first-served basis.

Registration will take place at Marion Junior High School Patriot Arena, 801 Carter Drive. The line will begin at the main entrance. Due to expected rainy weather, please note the registration time has changed and will be from 1-4 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to

building.

have registration applications filled out and ready before arriving at the arena. If you do not have the registration material, it can be picked up at the MSD Central Office at 200 Manor Street during normal working

hours.

To submit a Magnet School application, parents should do the following:

• Please complete one magnet school application per child

• Please completely fill out and sign the application

• An adult can represent only one household while turning in a magnet school application(s)

• Please remember magnet school assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis

• If an application cannot be turned in on Saturday, April 14, it may be dropped off at the Central Office at the address listed above during normal working hours beginning Monday, April 16.

Accommodations will be made for those with special needs.

Please note this is not enrollment day for your child/children. You are only applying for your choice of magnet school or schools.

It is not necessary to bring your child/children to application day. In addition, you do not need to bring your child's shot record, birth certificate, etc.

You don't have to live in Marion to take advantage of its exciting schools. Simply stop by Central to complete a School Choice Application by May 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Catt or Pat Wilson at 870-7395100. Pleas note that the Marion School District retains the right to make inter-school transfers based solely at the district's discretion.

From the Marion School District