2020 Teacher of the Year for Marion High School is Ms. Sherry Cooper. Congratulations!

Good Evening Swamp Fox Students, Parents, and Guardians,

The second round of instructional packets will be distributed this week.  

Senior instructional packets and devices will be distributed on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Seniors will be issued a laptop.  Parent/guardian must be present to sign for the laptop with the student. 

Seniors who have local scholarship information can turn that information in on Wednesday.

Second round of instructional packets for students in grades 9th through 11^th will be distributed on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

All students can return their first instructional packets when they pick up their second instructional packets.

Locations for instructional packet pick-up:  

9^th Grade - Drama Hall -Double Doors

10^th Grade -Hart Center -Double Doors

11^th Grade - Bus Parking Lot Loading Area Near the Gym- Doors

12th Grade – Student Parking Lot- Doors Near the Gym

Students taking an art class will keep their sketchbook.

Pick-Up Times: 10:00 a.m. until Noon and 2:00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.

Students taking courses at the ACT will need to stop by the ACT building to pick-up assignments.

Thanks for your support!

Instructional packet pick-up this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. for students attending Marion High School.  Please report to the front of the school.

The softball team had some upgrades to their dugouts yesterday and we are more than thrilled about them. Come check us out tonight vs Aynor @ 6:30 pm.

Today's SIC Meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 3:45 p.m.

We had 5 Interact Members participate in our second Highway clean up. These students were up early and in the cold and cleaned up the school grounds and surrounding areas.

Thank you to the Marion County Sheriff's Department for providing breakfast for our Varsity Girls Basketball players before they head to Columbia! Good luck to these young ladies and coaches!

Students Caught Modeling Excellence

The Science Department would like to recognize the following students for the month of March:

• Isaiah Lindholm for being motivated, self-disciplined, and possessing integrity
• Janasia Stanley for being self-motivated and responsible in class
• Ramyah Lane for being respectful and responsible
• Darius Crawford for helping class fellows, being very organized, and serving as the class secretary (Not Pictured)
• Gabriel Morris, who has completed 50% of his work in Edgenuity, for being very helpful to the other students in the Edgenuity Program

Go Foxes!

Marion High School Varsity Girls’ Basketball team will be playing Keenan High School on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC for the AAA Girls' Basketball State Championship playoffs.  Game start time is 2:00 p.m. 

Tickets can be purchased at Marion High School for $12.00 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday or until all tickets are sold.  

Thanks for your support!!!!

Marion County Robotics went to their first competition this weekend in Myrtle Beach. Their next competition will be in Alabama on April 1- 4. Please congratulate these students and help support the team in any way possible.

Marion High School held a Black History program February 19, 2020. The message for the program was African-American History: A Right of Passage. Marion High alumni Minister Justin Gamble was the guest speaker. During the program the Marion High Chorus performed several musical tributes. Thank you to everyone for a great program.

Representative from FDTC was on campus Tuesday to deliver acceptance packages to some of our senior students. Congratulations!

The Academic Challenge Team competed in the Pee Dee Regional Academic Challenge Tournament on Saturday, February 22 at Francis Marion University. Abby Atkinson and Kuamayne Brown were recognized as All-Star Players. Saturday’s starters were Abby Atkinson, Summer Love, Samantha Love, Hailey Springs, Lanaih Thomas, and Kaylee Beckstrand. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Felecia Scott and Mr. Grayhamme Kennedy for serving as judges. Thank you to everyone who supported Academic Challenge this season.

Marion HS Basketball Second Round Playoffs Schedule:

1. Girl's Basketball Second Round Home Game: Thursday, February 20 @7pm vs. Wade Hampton HS
2. Boy's Basketball Second Round Home Game: Friday, February 21 @7pm vs Wade Hampton HS 

*Only SCHSL Passes with proper ID will be accepted for all playoff games. Admission is $6. No re-entry allowed.*

*No MCSD employee ID's accepted* 

*5 & Under Free* 

*Gym doors open 90 minutes before tip off*

 Thanks-Coach Hennecy Marion HS AD

James Trey Buie signed today with the Guilford College Quakers. The college is located Greensboro, NC and is a NCAA Division III school. Trey will seek to major in business with a minor in Sports Management. Congratulations!

The Science Club at Marion High School sponsored a Valentine’s Cafe. Students enjoyed fellowship and a variety of snacks during their lunch break.

Caught wearing RED for Heart Disease Awareness and for Valentine's Day!

Marion High School Students Caught Showing Great Character!

The English and Exceptional Ed Departments would like to recognize the following students for the month of February:

• Christopher Hickman is a compassionate, dependable, kind, responsible and a sincere young man who makes class a great place to be.
• Jalen Brunson is respectful, focused, determined and has a positive attitude.
• Kendrick Jones is respectful, polite, and positive.
• NyAsia Robinson is decisive and original.
• Connor Shelley is polite, punctual, and hardworking!

Go Foxes!

• Tuesday, February 4 vs. Loris @6pm
• Friday, February 7 vs. Aynor @6pm

Jostens is requesting payment in full for your senior supplies by Saturday, FEB. 1^st!

Please visit www.RhodesGraduation.com to check your order status and to make a payment.

Email:  www.RhodesGraduation.com/contact-us

Phone:  (803)485-4503

The Marion High Softball team is selling raffle tickets for a custom made fire pit. This was donated and created by one of our very own softball parents. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held January 31st. You do not have to be present to win. Help support this team and our athletics. 

The following can be contacted for purchasing.

Marion High School

Sarah Singleton
Scott Collins
Carson Cribb
Kaylee Beckstrand
Samantha Love
Summer Love
Macey Waugh
Briana Wiggins
Logan Harrelson

Johnakin Middle

Hillary Chapman
Anna Page
Ava Gainey
Payton Floyd
Olivia Collins
Hailie Lebiedz

Community

Wendy Waugh
Brandi Wiggins
Darryl Waugh (assistant softball coach)

Congratulations! 

The News and Journalism class has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 Mini Grants for Teachers Program from RUIZ 4 KIDS. The grant will be used to purchase materials needed for the success of this class include items such as, video camera, video editing software, green screen, tripod, SD cards, and teleprompter. Students played a huge role in writing the grant.

“Caught Modeling Excellence”

The PBIS Committee of Marion High School is recognizing students for showing good character for each month for the remainder of the school year.  Each month an academic department will identify five students.  The student’s names will be announced on the school intercom and displayed on a bulletin board.  Walmart of Marion, South Carolina has partnered with the school to provide an additional incentive.  Students will receive a certificate and a ten dollar gift certificate from Walmart.

The Math Department recognized students for the month of January.  Kobe Goodyear was acknowledged for consistency, effort, discipline, and respect.  James Buie was noted for honesty, dependability, and respect.  Bryan Barnhill was highlighted for honesty.  Khrystian Hughes was recognized for respect and dependability.  And finally, Jacorie Rogers documented for responsibility and kindness.  Go Foxes!

Bryan Barnhill not pictured!

The second FASFA night will be Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please bring your 2018 tax information.

Nursing students from ACT delivered multiple boxes of items to be distributed through Backpack Buddies of Marion County Schools. Pictured are nursing students and students responsible for running the Backpack Buddies program.

The FBLA students of Marion High School visited Francis Marion University. Students were able to speak with counselors, tour the campus and experience some of what college life is like. 

The Swampfox Homecoming Committee presented checks to all of the sports programs at Marion High School. Thank you for all that you do for our school and students.

ATTENTION JUNIORS

Please remember to turn in your Parent Consent Form indicating your choice for the ACT or SAT. Testing is OPTIONAL this year however you MUST return the form indicating your choice even if you are NOT taking the test. Forms are available in the guidance office and are due by Thursday, December 19.

See Mrs. Lewis Smith if you have questions.

The Marion HS Symphonic Band will present their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm in the Marion HS Hart auditorium. 

Admission is FREE! 

The concert will last about 30 minutes.

The Marion High Math team went to the 43rd annual Pee Dee Regional Mathematics Competition at Francis Marion University. The top scorer for Marion High was sophomore Ja’niya Sheppard. The team did an amazing job, and represented Marion High with integrity and respect. Please congratulate these students on their hard work!

Shout out to Donna Hulsizer and the Mullins Math Team for making it to the stage and placing in their division at the Pee Dee Regional Math Competition at FMU.

Mrs Shaik's Honors Physical Science class students built cars to study velocity -acceleration concepts.The students were given instructions and rubric to build without using any motor power. Students competed and raced the cars.The winner's car covered a distance of 22.5 m which used carbon di oxide canister, the first runner up covered a distance of 17.6 m was a mouse trap car and the second runner-up covered a distance of 16 m, air push car.

Marion High School's Interact Club would like to thank everyone that participated in the Interact's annual canned food drive.  We collected 307 cans to donate to Marion County Habitat for Humanity food pantry.  Thank you again my awesome Swamp Fox Family!

Hats off to a few Marion High School FBLA members for doing an awesome job Saturday November 16, 2019 at the 20th Annual South Carolina Woman to Woman Conference Banquet!!

Voter Registration

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Dillon-Marion County Alumnae Chapter held a voter registration during all lunches Tuesday November 12, 2019.

Voter Registration

Voter registration will be held November 12, 2019 at Marion High School during all lunches for all students who are 18 years old. Students who will be 18 by June of 2020 can also fill out a registration form.

Students must have their social security number and a picture ID.

Who's Who 2019-2020

The following students were nominated by the faculty of Marion High and meet the requirements for Who's Who (major contribution in academics, leadership, athletics, spirit, music, art, etc.; passed all courses last year; currently passing all classes; and no out-of-school suspensions at MaHS) :

D'Vonte Allen
Abby Atkinson
Reagan Atkinson
Summer Bailey
Nicholas Barr
Trey Buie
Logan Harrelson
Payto Hufford
Shira Reaves
Armani Sanders
Andrew Smith
Macey Waugh

The table honors the men and women who served in America’s Armed Forces

The table is round- to show our everlasting devotion and concern for our fallen and missing comrades.

The cloth is white- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.

The single red rose, displayed in a vase, remind us of the life, and the blood that was shed, and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith and await answers.

The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our commitment, and continued determination to account for our missing.

The white candle is for peace.

A slice of lemon on the plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.

The salt is to remind us of the tears endured by those missing and their families who still seek answers.

The black napkin is a reminder of the isolation, deprivation, and cruel fate of our missing.

The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.

The glass is inverted- to symbolize their inability to share this evening with us.

The chair is empty and tilted -they are not here- and will remain so until they return or are accounted for.

"You are not forgotten so long as there is one left in whom your memory remains"

Marion HS, along with Jostens/Neff, will host a varsity letterman jacket order day in the commons area on Tuesday, November 19 from 11:15-1:15. Students will be able to try on letterman jackets for correct sizes & place orders at this time. Please help spread the message to our student-athletes & parents. Marion HS students can still order online at www.neffjacketshop.com for letterman jackets. 

Thanks-Coach Hennecy Marion HS AD 

Marion High Softball is selling Cookie Dough tubs. Contact any softball player for your ordering or coach Singleton. Money is due at the time of ordering. Make checks payable to Marion High Softball. Guaranteed delivery before Christmas. All sales are final November 21st! 

On 11/2/2019 Marion High School Science Cub traveled to Converse College for the SCJAS SC Junior Academy of Science Annual Conference. The students were able to perform in and learn about several science areas: nuclear power, forensics, neuroscience, virtual reality technology, biochemistry, and marine biology. They dissected sharks and sheep brains, solved a murder mystery, visited the human body in a virtual world, and represented Marion High School in the academic arena.

Marion High School Teacher Cadets attended Teacher Cadet Day at Francis Marion University. Approximately 200 Cadets from high schools in the surrounding area gathered to learn more about FMU and a career in education. 

Any student in grades 7- 12 wishing to try out for the wrestling team, tryouts will begin Monday right after school at SouthSide. You Must have a current physical to tryout.. If you have any questions please contact Coach Steinbar.

The Interact club had their first trash pick up today! Seven of our members got together at 8:00 AM to eat a quick breakfast then got started picking up trash to make our school grounds and surrounding areas look better. 

Congratulations to Senior Swampfox football player De'Vante Allen on being chosen to participate in The Touchstone Energy North South Allstar Football game. De'Vante will play on the South Team in the game which will be held in December.

Congrats to De'Vante and keep up the good work!

And The Winner Is....

Mrs. Sherrie Bullard won a Michael Kors handbag from Washington National Insurance Company.

Financial Aid Night 2019

The Class of 2020 and their families were invited to participate in Financial Aid Night.  Visitors from the South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission conducted a presentation on different sources and types of Financial Aid.  They also gave families information on specific state scholarships and grants.  After the presentation, representatives from Florence Darlington Technical College assisted families with applying for financial aid in the computer labs.

Senior Superlatives 2019-2020

Class Clown - Nick Davis & Ja'Kasia Scott
Best Dressed - Jy'Heim Davis & Te'Onna Bethea
Best Smile - Saeqwann McCollough & Payton Hufford
Best Hair - AJ Vaught & Jaylin Bell
Teacher's Pet - Tahshaun Tate & Heaven Kenney
Best All Around - Trey Buie & Armani Sanders
Most Athletic - D'Vonte Allen & Keyla Britt
Most Friendly - Jerry Buxton & Abriyana Dykes
Most Likely to Succeed - Nicholas Barr & Reagan Atkinson
Most School Spirit - Keshawn Ham & Sha'Nyah Stewart
Least Likely to Grow Up - Cordé Miller & Diamond Wilkerson
Cutest Couple - Gabe Watson & Abby Atkinson

Anti-Bullying Flag Activity at Marion High School

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  Students were encouraged to “stand up” against bullying and let their voices be heard during Homecoming Week.  During their lunch periods on October 15, 2019, they wrote Anti-Bullying messages on flags and planted the flags in the ground in front of the school.  Students wrote messages; such as,   “Stop Bullying”, “Tell Someone”, “You are Special”, and “Be You”.

Marion High School students will always remember what they did, what to do, and how to respond to bullying because of the powerful visual display they created outside their school. 

Well done Foxes!

Marion High School Host Ed-Op Day 2019

Seniors and juniors participated in a College Fair on Monday, October 14, 2019.  College and Military representatives from South Carolina and out of state welcomed students to their schools by sharing relevant information with them.  Students were able to learn about over 40 institutions or military branches.  Some colleges allowed students to apply “on the spot”.  Students were also able to take home materials; such as, applications, brochures, flyers about upcoming visits, and small tokens of appreciation.

Marion High School students were educated and empowered by the presence of our visitors and this annual event! 

Congratulations
Class Queens and Kings for 2019

FRESHMAN
Hayley Kenney
Ervin Kinney

Softball conditioning will begin Oct. 21st at 4 pm. Meet in the high school gym. Participants must have a sports physical and tennis shoes.

Marion High School held their annual  National Beta club Fall Induction on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Eleven students were inducted from grades nine thru twelve .   Marion High School Chapter of National Beta is an academic leadership organization. Beta members build an individual sense of responsibility to their school and community through various service activities performed through out the year.   To achieve this honor, students must be in the top fifteen percent of their class, have an overall grade average of ninety or above, and no higher level disciplinary record. 

Marion High School is selling T-Shirts for $10. If you would like to purchase one please contact Mrs. Robinson at 843-423-2571.

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Good Behavior Celebration Day

At Marion High School, we celebrate our students for making good decisions and showing leadership.  On October 11, 2019, 86% of the students at Marion High School were able to participate in our Good Behavior Celebration snack time.  These students did not receive a discipline referral for the month of September.  Way to go Swamp Foxes!!!!!!  We have some Awesome-Awesome- Awesome students at Marion High School.  Our next Good Behavior Celebration is scheduled for November 8, 2019 for all students with no discipline referrals for the month of October. 

Francis Marion Interview Day at Marion High School

Francis Marion University Admission Counselors visited Marion High School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 for FMU Interview Day.  They interviewed 39 seniors and determined their eligibility for admission and scholarships.  Students were able to apply to the university for free, ask questions, and be advised on areas that needed to be improved to meet admission requirements.

Congratulations in advance to all Future Patriots!

The Employability students from Mrs. Osborn's class at Marion High School, in conjunction with Sara Alex from SC Vocational Rehabilitation,  designed a flyer for Food Lion's 1st Annual Trunk-or-Treat to benefit Backpack Buddies of Marion County.

Marion High School celebrates College Application Day!

Admission counselors from Francis Marion University, Florence Darlington Technical College, Coastal Carolina University, Denmark Technical College, and the School for Aviation Maintenance and Electronics visited Marion High School on October 4, 2019.  The visitors assisted the school counselors with helping students apply to multiple colleges online. 

Seniors were able to ask the college representatives questions about their colleges and learn more about the admission process in most two and four year colleges.  Students were able to rely on the counselors and visitors to help them complete as many college applications as desired for free.

Judge Pogue spoke to Mrs. Sellers and Mrs. Hyatt's US Government classes about the separation of power and the system of checks and balances.  He balanced his lecture with videos and examples of the judicial branch in action. He then held a Q&A session with the students. 

Marion High Students:

There will be a Spirit Fan Bus going to the Marion vs. Dillon Football game Friday, October 4th.

Departure: 6:00 pm from the student parking lot

Cost: $7.00(ticket price).

Due: by Thursday, October 3rd to Ms. Williams, room 103

Students please remember no referrals or suspensions.

Let’s support our Football Team.

Ms. Woodberry's English II students read “There Will Come Soft Rains”  a science fiction short story set in 2026.  The story takes place inside a house in which computers and machines do everything, and the owners of the house have disappeared.  Students were to design a blueprint or floor plan of what their dream house would look like.

The Volleyball team held their Senior Night Tuesday and came away with a win! Seniors are Macey Waugh and Briana Wiggins. Congratulations!!

The Marion High Girls Basketball program will be having a Doughnut sale now through Oct 8th. Please support. The proceeds go towards uniforms, shoes and equipment for Marion high JV, Varsity and Johnakin girls basketball teams.

There will be a Softball interest meeting  Friday, October 4th at 3:30 pm in Coach Singleton's classroom. Any 7th through 12th grade female interested in playing Softball please make arrangements to be in attendance to obtain information about the upcoming season. 

Attention Seniors

If you are interested in attending Francis Marion, please go by guidance office and get an application from Mrs. Truewell.

FMU Interview Day will be held Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Marion High School

Jostens Dates 2019

October 29   @        8:00                Jr. Ring Committee

October 29   @        8:20-9:00      Jr. Class Ring Meeting

October 29   @        9:15-10:00   Senior Class Meeting

Seniors you are only required to order a cap, gown and diploma cover. Remember Jostens must be paid in full before you can participate in graduation.

November 5 @       9:30-2:30      Senior Order Day (by appointments)

November 6 @       10:00-2:30   Ring Order Day (by appointments)

International Dot Day

The premise behind Dot Day is to emphasize that even the smallest mark can have the biggest impact!  A dot can be small but it can be powerful.

Attention Class of 2020

There will be a SENIOR CLASS MEETING in Mrs. Atkinson's room at 3:20 MONDAY, SEPT. 16! We will begin discussing homecoming as well as other important items and dates.

Clear Bag Policy

Please click on the link below to review Marion County School District clear bag policy for all home athletic activities.

Marion County School Districts Clear Bag Policy for Athletes

It’s that time of the year again. Asking any Senior Male football player, statistician,  or manager who is sponsoring a Senior female for Homecoming Queen to stop by Room 303 to pick up a Player letter. They need to be completed and returned by Friday August 30.

Important Dates!

August 8, 2019 –10th Grade Registration - 9:00 a.m. – Noon

                  11th Grade Registration - 1:05 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

August 12, 2019- 12th Grade Registration - 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

August 14, 2019 – All Staff Return

August 15, 2019 – 9 th Grade Orientation – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

August 19, 2019 – Open House – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

August 21, 2019 – 1 st Day of School

Volleyball tryouts have been moved to Monday August 5th in the high school gym 9 am until 12 pm. One day only. Participants must have an updated physical.

Miss Marion High Pageant

Miss Morgan Wilson was crowned Miss Marion High, Aundrea Gibbons received the title of first runner-up, Niya McGill received the title of second runner-up, and Indya Laboy received the title of Miss Congeniality. 

Marion High School’s Beta Club expresses it’s gratitude to everyone that helped to make our Pageant a success. All of the contestants were elegant and represented Marion High School brilliantly. Special thanks to Jada Hughes and Alexis Dixon for all their assistance.

Christmas Spirit Week

Monday

Christmas Color Day

Wear red, white, green, silver and/or gold

Tuesday

Deck The Halls

Christmas Accessories Day (Christmas Headbands, socks, necklaces, pins…)

Wednesday

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Pajama Day

Thursday

Christmas Sweater Day

Marion High School Band

The following band students were selected for the South Carolina Eastern District Honors Band:

Clinic Band - (9th and 10th graders) 

Hanna Wheeler - Flute

Angelica Gillette - Clarinet

Jaidyn Scott - Trumpet

Lanaih Thomas - French Horn

Jah'Rienna Davis - Trombone

Jamere Maxwell - Tuba

Senior Band - (11th and 12th graders)

Kei'Andra Brown - Clarinet

Kayla Foxworth - Clarinet

FCA Meeting

Coach McCullom donated a signed football helmet on behalf of the Marion High FCA to our Area Representative, Daniel Henderson. 

Marion County Schools represented our district well at the 42nd  Annual Pee Dee Regional Mathematics Tournament on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

The top four scoring schools Green Sea Floyds High School,  Johnsonville High School,  Marion High School,  and Mullins High School advanced to the final on-stage part of the competition for Division 1.  Top four scoring schools were selected based on a challenging one hour written exam.  Marion High School's Mathematics team secured third place in the written competition of Division 1 and Mullins followed with fourth place.  Creek Bridge is gaining ground.  The top four scoring schools advanced to the final on-stage part of the competition. Top Scorer for Marion High School was Gabriel Watson followed by Sachin Patel.  The schools went into a three way stage tie breaker round with Green Sea Floyds taking the win for Division 1 followed by Marion High placing second in points .   All participants represented Marion well.  

Secret Santa

The News and Journalism Team will be sponsoring a Secret Santa delivery. Students and staff can purchase as many cards they would like, beginning December 4th-December 17th, to have delivered to a person or persons of choice. You can purchase the cards for $1 during all lunches. The Secret Santa delivery will be Wednesday December 19th just before leaving for Christmas break.

Journalism Bake Sale

When: Tuesday, December 4th – 11th During ALL Lunches

Bake Sale Menu:

Cookies- 2 for $1.00

Brownies- $1.00

Cupcakes- $1.00

Variety Chips- 0.50₵

Capri suns- 0.50₵

Mrs. Erica Pee has been named Teacher Of The Year for Marion High School. Congratulations!