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Education

  • Student exchange program seeks host families

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries around the world.
    Students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture -- food, sports, shopping and more. They will also share their own culture with host families.
    Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience.

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  • Student drug-testing policy approved

    After more than a year of discussion, the Marion County Board of Education approved the student drug-testing policy during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12.

    And they did so, unanimously, with no discussion.

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  • Superintendent's goals for 2011-12

    Superintendent Chuck Hamilton reviewed his 2011-12 goals with the Marion County Board of Education during the board's regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12. These goals will be voted on at the August board meeting.

    The goals include: 

    • Conducting regular administrative meetings with two-way communication focused on curriculum and instruction.

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  • Board approves creation of new position

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  • Tech center project is complete

    Architect George Birk was absent during the board's July 12 meeting but Scott Spalding, transportation and maintenance director for the Marion County Public School System, reported that the Marion County Area Technology Center addition/renovation is now complete.

     He also reported that Melson roofing was awarded the Marion County High School press box roof replacement project. The total estimated cost after architect/engineer fees and contingencies is $25,461.    

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  • Special education program receives top rating

    Superintendent Hamilton congratulated Debbie Spalding, special education director, for the MCPS Special Education program receiving a top rating from the Division of Learning Services.

     Also, the special education program will be using its $11,115 WHAS Crusade for Children grant funds to purchase 15 iPods, iPod carts, 10 iPads and 10 iPad cases that will be used in the classroom.    

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  • Local students win statewide slogan contest

    Two local students recently won the Kentucky Civic Education Slogan Contest. Lebanon Middle School student Bailey Tungate received second place statewide for her slogan, "They fought for the right; the rest is up to you."

    St. Charles Middle School student Eddie Jacobs II received third place statewide for his slogan, "Vote now or forever hold your peace." 

         

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  • Cox receives fine arts degree

     

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  • West Marion Elementary Honor Rolls

    The following West Marion Elementary School students earned the honor rolls for the fourth nine weeks of the 2010-11 school year.

    First honor roll
    • Grade 3: Lilly Alford, Taylor Ballard, Damon Bickett, Lauren Bickett, Lexie Browning, Jessica Cambron, Zachary Cantrill, Ashley Cissell, Eve Clan, Levi Daugherty, LeeAnn Jones, Emily Mattingly, Jenny Mattingly, Emma McCauley, Dailyn Spalding, Katie Vargo, Kristen Thomas, Zachary Wells, and Channing Young.

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  • Martinez receives check to help start up business
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