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Marion School District gearing up for the start of a new school year

By Andy Weld

MSD Communications

The Marion School District is gearing up for a new school year, with a slate of activities, beginning this week. The full rundown is as follows: On Monday, the week kicked off with the Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet hosting a pair of events, the VPA Kindergarten Casting Call from 4 to 5 p.m., and the VPA “Fresh Start” event from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet also had their Kindergarten Kickoff at 5 p.m., with the Math, Science & Technology Magnet holding their Planet Kindergarten event at 5:30 p.m.

There's a lot more to come, beginning with Thursday, July 18 as the first day of Professional Development for MSD staff.

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New teachers in the Marion School District have been participating in the annual Patriot Academy this week. The Patriot Academy welcomes new teachers to the Marion School District, whether this is their first year teaching or if they have been teaching for years. This year's keynote speaker was Dr. Taryn Givan who shared her message of engaging, inspiring, and empowering all students who attend the Marion School District. Other highlights of Patriot Academy are the school bus tour of our district and time to visit with school administration before the entire faculty arrives on campus this Thursday.

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On Monday, July 22, HCGC will hold its Open House & Watermelon Social from 5 to 7 p.m.

That same evening, Marion Junior High School will have their Open House from 5 to 7 p.m.

MST Open House & Ice Cream Extravaganza will be on Monday July, 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The VPA Open House is also next Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, July 23, there will be two more Open House events. The 7th Grade Academy's Open House and the Marion High School Open House are both from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 is the First Day of School for the Marion School District.

About Marion Schools

The Marion School District is an innovative and growing district committed to helping every student find their unique path to success in school and in life. With more than 150 years of experience serving families in Crittenden County, the district offers a high school, a junior high, a seventh grade school, and three award-winning magnet schools. For enrollment information, including information on school choice, visit https://www.msd3.org/ or call 870-739-5100.