Mark your calendars for the annual MCPS District Reading Celebration. This year's event will take place Thursday, March 23 from 5:00-7:30 at Marion County Knight Academy and will include games, giveaways, and a magic show!

Lebanon Elementary School has openings for a part-time preschool instructional assistant and a part-time interventionist. To apply for these or career opportunities at LES visit: https://www.applitrack.com/marionky/onlineapp/

Don't Forget: The MCPS Preschool Pre-registration form for the 2023-2024 school year is now open:
https://forms.gle/p48hyLxPNpMVS2Hw8

Congratulations to MCPS Instructional Supervisor Dana Thomas on receiving the Educator of the Year award at last night's chamber of commerce awards banquet! Dana has been a classroom teacher (with National Board certification) and an instructional coach in MCPS before moving into her current role as Instructional Supervisor. Additionally, she's been involved with state-wide initiatives and organizations to improve public education. Congratulations again on a well-deserved honor!

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be Friday, March 10 from 8:30-3:30 at each of our elementary schools.
Follow the link below for more information:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/article/1010836

Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, February 20 is being used as a make-up day and school will be in session in MCPS.

Due to increasingly dangerous road conditions, there will be no school in Marion County Public Schools tomorrow, Friday, February 17. We have been informed there are damaged roads with debris in the county. This will not be an NTI day.

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day so we want to say thank you to officers Roney and Smith for all you do for MCPS!
#SRODay

You can now get a glimpse into what's to come from the construction of the new Calvary Elementary. Follow the link below for information, images, and renderings of what to expect at the new CES!
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/o/mcps/page/new-calvary-elementary

Don't Forget: The MCPS Preschool Pre-registration form for the 2023-2024 school year is now open:
https://forms.gle/p48hyLxPNpMVS2Hw8

Monday, February 20 will be used as a make-up day -- school will be in session.
This week is National School Counselors Week and we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the counselors in our district for the work they do (many times behind the scenes) to make sure our students and schools are successful!
Rachael Trent - MCHS
Caroline Colvin - MCHS
Veronica Deacon - MCKA
Michele Welch - MCMS
Dana Roney - GES
Miranda James - LES
Kimberly Roederer - CES
Carly Waldrep - WMES
Beth Gooch - ATC
Lori Tucker - HCS

The MCPS preschool pre-registration form for the 2023-2024 school year is now available (link below). After completing the form, you'll be contacted to schedule a developmental screening for your child. Please share with anyone who may be interested in MCPS preschool.
https://forms.gle/LsVL2eME3fzVfb9S6

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1 will be an NTI day for Marion County Public Schools. Students will complete assignments from home.

With severe winter weather always a possibility, make sure you're familiar with our Severe Weather Protocols - https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/inclement-weather-protocol and our Transportation Department's Plan B/Snow Routes - https://5il.co/l9by

There will be NO SCHOOL in Marion County tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31 due to inclement weather. This will NOT be an NTI day.

"Animals Around the World" is the title of a book authored by students at Lebanon Elementary School. Follow the link below to read more about this unique student project:
https://www.marion.kyschools.us/article/977101

Students at Lebanon Elementary held a book signing ceremony today. The 1st and 2nd graders in Ms. Gootee's class researched, wrote, and published a book about animals. Today they gave a group presentation to parents and signed copies of their book, "Animals Around the World."




January is School Board Recognition Month! Not sure who your elected school board member is? Then follow the link below to access a district map as well as find contact information for each of our board of education members: https://www.marion.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL in MCPS on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

