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Williams to take the lead for Marion Giants boys basketball
Marion High School is pleased to welcome Johnnie Williams as its next boys basketball head coach. Williams is an MHS graduate, Class of 1990, and he has 15 years of coaching experience, including nearly a dozen years at the collegiate level. Most recently he has been a club basketball head coach on the Under Armour Association Circuit in Texas. Prior to that he was assistant coach for the Prairie View A&M University men’s basketball team, defensive coordinator and assistant coach for Alabama A&M
Marion students earn top awards at Indiana Thespians State Conference
Marion Community Schools congratulates 13 of our students who earned 15 top awards at the annual Indiana Thespians State Conference. The students, who are all also enrolled in the CSA Arts Academy, attended the conference with the International Thespian Society troupe at the Marion Community School of the Arts. Congratulations to these Marion students, who all earned Superior rankings in the prestigious International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys for short), recognizing the highest level of
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.
MJH earns ISSMA's highest honor for 11th time in a row
MJH earns ISSMA's highest honor for 11th time in a row For the 11th time in row, the McCulloch Junior High School music department has qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association’s highest honor, the J/M/E Total Department All Music Award — the only school in the state to do so 11 times in a row, and one of only nine schools in the state to earn the award this year. Every year, ISSMA hosts several competitions for music students in the state. The All Music Awards are the culmination of
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
GRAE Open House & Ribbon Cutting
On behalf of Grant Regional Adult Education, I am pleased to invite you to a special Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, May 14th, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This event marks an exciting milestone for our program as we continue expanding opportunities for adult learners in our community. Our mission is to empower individuals through education, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning, and this celebration is an opportunity to showcase the impact of that work. We would be honored to have
Summer Learning: GRCC offers Advanced Manufacturing Camp
Summer learning: GRCC offers Advanced Manufacturing Camp Grant Regional Career Center has a new opportunity for area students this summer: an Advanced Manufacturing Camp in partnership with Wiley Metal. Students ages 12 to 16 from around the region are invited to participate in this special opportunity. This free camp will offer students the chance to explore modern manufacturing in a real-world setting, with hands-on learning in a safe environment. Using CAD software, students will actually
All-City Art Show to Feature Marion Students' Visual and Performing Arts on May 15-16
The All-City Art Show features work from Marion students at all grade levels. The show will be open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Visitors will enter through the Walton Performing Arts Center, where some of the artwork will be displayed, and continue on into the art hallway to view more displays. The All-City Art Show features will include:Interactive art experiencesPerformances by Marion Community Schools music ensembles (times to be
McCulloch Junior High Invites Community Professionals to Participate in Career Day
Marion, IN — McCulloch Junior High School is inviting community members to participate in its upcoming Career Day on May 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.The event will include four 20-minute sessions scheduled throughout the morning, giving students the opportunity to learn about a variety of career paths and gain insight into the education, skills, and experiences needed to achieve their goals."Our students are eager to learn about a variety of career paths and gain insight into the education, skills,
