MCPS updates mobile app

The Marion County Public School mobile app has received an upgrade.

The free mobile app -- available for iPhone and Android -- has been updated for a more seamless user experience and an easier to use interface.

Parents and students are encouraged to download the app which includes news, events, staff directory, lunch menus, and more.

The app also provides push notifications for updates from the school district or individual schools.

Those who have already downloaded the app should have received the update automatically.

To download the app, search for Marion Co. Public Schools in the App Store or Google Play.