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Marion Community Schools Announces Outstanding Alumni Award Winners
Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction, along with the MHS Arts Hall of Fame and the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame. All of these inductees will be honored during Homecoming Weekend, on Sept. 25. More details will be provided about our Night of Giants Alumni Awards ceremony closer to that time. Congratulations to all of these exceptional alumni! Nominations for all alumni honors are accepted year-round. For more information, check
Washington takes the lead at Marion High School
Washington takes the lead at Marion High School Javon Washington is stepping into the role of principal for Marion High School. He has been part of the leadership team at MHS since 2023, first as dean and then as assistant principal. He has also served as interim co-principal since February, alongside fellow interim co-principal JaLair Flynn. “I am excited for this new role,” Washington said. “Becoming the building principal of Marion High School at this time is a full-circle moment for me.
Larson to Take Lead for Marion High School Athletics
Marion High School’s next athletic director is a familiar face, as he has been a part of the MHS staff for many years. Nate Larson will take the reins for MHS athletics, building on his experience as a teacher and a coach. The Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved his hiring as Marion High School athletic director at their regular meeting on April 28. He will start in this new position July 1. “I am truly honored to serve as the new Athletic Director at Marion High
Marion High School Alumni Association Honors Scholarship Recipients
Marion High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce 45 scholarship awards totaling more than $37,000 for 20 outstanding Marion High School graduating seniors! MHSAA is proud to note that this is another record-setting amount, and it includes two new scholarships awarded for the first time this year. MHSAA is grateful for our collaborative relationship with Marion Community Schools and the community, which enables us to help provide excellent opportunities for Marion students! The following