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Smyth County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for Election Day

Smyth County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for Election Day

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The entryway bulletin board at MES shows various colored and designed paper plates made by students. The caption reads "make your mark!"

MES students each contributed to the entryway bulletin board - making their mark on International Dot Day!

MES students enjoy inflatables to celebrate end of SOLs
MES students celebrate the end of SOLs with inflatables.
Students on a field trip pose for group photo all dressed in MES matching shirts
students at MES 5th grade DARE graduation
MES 5th Grade D.A.R.E Graduation
Students in front of the Triton statue at Virginia Beach

Williamsburg/Jamestown/Virginia Beach trip

Mrs. Julie Umbarger is Teacher of the Year at MES, pictured with her family and cake

Mrs. Julie Umbarger is Teacher of the Year at MES

Mrs. Hampton's students playing while on a field trip to Richdale Farms.
Mrs. Hampton's students are playing while on a field trip to Richdale Farms.
Mrs. Hampton's students playing while on a field trip to Richdale Farms.
Mrs. Hampton's students are playing while on a field trip to Richdale Farms.
students playing outside during recess

Ms. Ashby's 4th graders enjoy recess time outdoors.

students playing 5 gallon bucket drums during music class

Mr. Hoffman's 3rd-grade students keep the beat during Ms. Emily Blevins' music class

Mrs. Carter-Stewart's 4th grade students with maps they created showing the regions of Virginia.
Students wear hats to school to show support for those fignting childhood cancer. Pictured are students from Mrs. Owen's 4th grade class.

Mrs. Owen's students show support for those fighting childhood cancer by wearing their hats on Hat Day.  

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Lunch with Someone Grand!

The book fair will be open in the library this week. Students can invite Grandparents or another "grand" adult who plays a role in their lives to join them for lunch and spend special time shopping at the book fair. Click this news heading for a schedule.
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Mission Statement

Marion Elementary School, a safe learning environment, will create “STAR” students who model positive character traits while achieving academic excellence by local, state, and national standards. In partnership with home and community, Marion Elementary School supports all children in becoming “little STARS in the mountains.”
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About Us

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.
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