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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss on the Loose at MES]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, February 26, 2026, will be Dr. Seuss on the Loose Title I Family Night at MES. Please join us for a fun-filled night to celebrate the legendary author Dr. Seuss!
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a short performance of Dr. Seuss songs and poems, followed by students visiting stations for selfies, crafts, bingo, snacks, and a free book! Click this news heading for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Marion Elementary School Read-A-Thon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Marion Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this year! We hope the Read-A-Thon gets your student excited about reading and allows friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.

Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday, February 16, 2026. About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking this news link and following the simple instructions.

We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read, and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early on December 19, 2025.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Smyth County Schools and Offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Offices will reopen and teachers will return for a workday on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

Schools will reopen and students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Public Schools will hold registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten on March 19 and 20th.  Please see the attached document for additional information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Candy Cane Lane]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Candy Cane Lane will be held Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. with winter games and crafts, bingo, face painting, and pictures with Santa. Pizza will be available for purchase in the cafeteria.  Several vendors will have Christmas crafts, wood crafts, and holiday apparel for sale at the event. Students must be accompanied by an adult to attend Candy Cane Lane.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day Assembly]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We invite any family member of a student at MES to have a free lunch with us on November 11 and to join us as we honor our veterans during a school assembly at 1:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween Havoc at E&H College]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emory and Henry College invite students to join them for their Halloween Havoc event on the Emory & Henry University campus — a free community celebration on Friday, October 31st, starting at 6:00 PM.

This year’s event will feature a Trunk or Treat as the main attraction, along with other family-friendly activities including a hay ride, face painting, photo opportunities, and more! The evening will wrap up with our Women’s Volleyball game at 7:00 PM, complete with a costume contest for fans in attendance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Bookfair - October 13-16, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[MES will host the Scholastic Book Fair in the library the week of October 13-16, 2025.  Parent Teacher Conference night is Thursday, October 16, so you can plan to stop by the book fair while you are at school to meet with your child's teacher. You can also shop online from October 13 - October 26. Click this news heading to visit the online book fair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[K-5 STEM ACADEMY]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2025 Fall K5 STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will take place from October 21 to November 18, 2025. Students meet on Tuesdays from 6:00pm until 7:30 to engage in STEM activities. The cost for this academy is $35.00. Click this news heading to register.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Picture Day is Wednesday, September 17, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fall Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Comb your hair, put on your best smile, and be ready for the fall photo session. Photographers will arrive early, so please be on time for school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES 2025-2026 Open House/Meet the Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The faculty and staff of Marion Elementary School are excited about the new school year!   Our Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  All students and families are encouraged to drop by the school to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms.  Homeroom teacher assignments and supply lists will be available at Open House. Students are welcome to bring their school supplies at this time. 
If you live outside of the Marion Elementary School attendance area and want your child to attend here, you must fill out an Out of Area Permission form.  Permission to attend out of area must be requested each year.  This form can be found at https://bit.ly/SCSBOutOfArea.  The password is as follows:  #Smyth_Access_2025.  Your child will not be assigned to a classroom until we receive approval from the superintendent.
Children who will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2025 are eligible to begin kindergarten.  Families who still need to register their child for kindergarten should come to the school as soon as possible to complete the registration paperwork.  The school must have the child’s physical form, immunization record, and birth certificate to enroll a student.  If you have questions about the new school year, please do not hesitate to call the school at 783-3021.  We look forward to a great school year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Future Hurricane Basketball Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Future Hurricane Basketball Camp will be held June 2nd through the 4th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at MSHS Gym. Boys and Girls in grades 1-8 are eligible to participate. The cost is $60.00 and includes a camp t-shirt. To register, scan the QR code on the attached flyer. If you have questions, call Jamie Hall or Matthew Neese at the numbers listed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will have PreK and Kindergarten registration on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m and  again on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Please see the attached file for locations and the required documentation. Click this news heading for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached file on the PowerSchool cybersecurity incident.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool to Offer Credit Monitoring/Identity Protection Services]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerSchool has announced it will offer credit monitoring and identity protection services to everyone whose data was downloaded in the December 2024 PowerSchool security breach. See the full story for details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Virtual Learning Days]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES YearBooks are on Sale Now]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click this news heading to complete the form and return it to the school with your cash or check payment. Yearbooks can also be ordered online for $30.00 each before December 18th. Payment must be made by noon on 12/18/24. After this date, the yearbooks will cost $35.00.  Use the MES order number 14064 or scan the QR code on the flyer by clicking this news heading. There is a $3.99 convenience fee for online orders. Yearbooks ordered online can be personalized for $5.00.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Gate Guardian - New Security System implemented at SCS]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boo Bash - Thursday, October 24 from 5:30-7:00 pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at MES for the BOO BASH on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30-7:00pm. Games, crafts, prizes, face painting, and more will be available for only a $5.00 entry fee per family. Students will be allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to the BOO BASH, but no weapons or scary/gory costumes are allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available for an additional cost.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early on Thursday, October 17, 2024 for Parent Teacher Conferences.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[MES Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Smyth County Schools will be closed on Friday, October 18, 2024, for fall break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:39:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Explorers After School Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This after-school program is available Monday-Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm for $30.00 per week at MES. The program is provided through a collaboration with Smyth County and Smyth County Schools to provide a safe space and nurturing environment for children during after-school hours. The program also provides a snack, homework help, and recreational activities, and is staffed by Smyth County Schools employees. A representative will be available on Back to School night to meet with parents and answer any questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:12:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Open House at MES is August 6 from 3:00-6:00pm]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:11:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration is ongoing.  You can click this news heading to view the flyer or contact the elementary school of enrollment for additional information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:37:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ELA Textbook Adoption for Grades K-5]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Public Schools will be holding a public viewing and opportunity for public comment on a new English Language Arts textbook adoption for grades K-5 from Thursday, April 18, 2024 until Friday, April 26, 2024.  Please visit your student’s elementary school during normal hours to view and provide feedback on the proposed materials.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:55:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day to all our MES students and their families. Take time today to celebrate the friends and family you love!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:56:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early on Wednesday, March 27 for Spring Break. Schools will be closed from Thursday, March 28 through Monday, April 1. Students return to school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:19:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 Smyth County Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On January 25, 2024, Smyth County Public Schools held their county spelling bee at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Students who won the spelling bee at their respective schools went on to participate in the county spelling bee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Drills]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Marion Elementary will conduct emergency drills during the 2023-2024 school year as required by the Code of Virginia.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:39:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, December 15, 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Smyth County Schools and Offices will be closed from Monday, December 18, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024. Offices will reopen and teachers will return for a workday on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Schools will reopen and students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2024]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:36:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SCS Traffic Safety Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will begin an automated school zone speed enforcement program to increase safety for students, parents, teachers and anyone else traveling through the school zones.  Please see the attached release for additional information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:46:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Future Hurricane Basketball Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For students in grades 1-8
June 5-7, 2023
MSHS Gym
To register email adamburchett@scsb.org or call 276-780-5912 or register through the link on Instagram at mshs_stormchasers]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 08:50:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSHS to host Volleyball Clinic]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MSHS volleyball team will be hosting skills clinics beginning May 9th at MSHS.  
The clinics are open to players of all skill levels. There are sessions for grades K-5, and also for 6-8. The cost is $15.00 per session.   
Click this news heading for a link to register and to see the Flyer with more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:09:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of Year Assessments]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[End-of-year assessments for all grade levels will begin after spring break. Please be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, has a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time each day. This will help minimize any anxiety that students may feel about taking the test and prepare them to do their best!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:15:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES will be Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week February 27 - March 2]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.scsb.org/apps/news/article/1728936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the news heading for the flyer with dress up days and activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Marion Elementary Read-A-Thon is underway!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.scsb.org/apps/news/article/1725475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the encouragement and support of the community, MES students are reading to raise funds for our school. Click this news heading and show our students your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:06:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PreK and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will hold PreK and Kindergarten registration on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 8:30am - 4:30pm and again on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 8:30am - 6:00pm. See the attached flyer for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penquin Patch (formerly Santa's Secret Shop)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Penguin Patch/Santa’s Shop will be held December 5-9 during school hours and December 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at  Candy Cane Lane.  Students will have an opportunity to shop for friends and family for Christmas. Each student will bring home a shopping sheet for planning purposes. Volunteers and staff members will help them shop.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Dress-up Days]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As you know,  Christmas is quickly approaching and we are all excited about the MANY activities coming up.  We have planned several fun dress-up days and activities over the next several weeks. Click this news heading for a schedule of days and description of what to wear.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:43:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Every purchase of a MES Yearbook donates $1 to St. Jude on Nov. 29]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the holiday season, when we make family and thankfulness a priority, Herff Jones takes a moment to honor the work being done at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the families that have a different focus this year. If you haven't yet purchased your yearbook this year, join us as we celebrate the work of St. Jude on Nov. 29, the National Day of Giving.

For every yearbook purchased, we'll donate $1 to St. Jude.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:43:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Creepy Crawl Scheduled for Thursday, October 27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are invited to Marion Elementary School’s Creepy Crawl
Date & Time: Thursday, October 27th, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Location: MES
Click the news heading for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:56:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flu Vaccines to be Available for Students, Staff]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Flu vaccines will be available to Smyth County students and staff Sept. 28-30. Please return the form by September 9. Click this news heading to see more details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:27:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming/School Spirit Week - September 12-16, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.scsb.org/apps/news/article/1652633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will have lots of Homecoming Week activities including fun dress-up days. Click this news heading for a description of what to wear each day to show your school spirit. Students must follow the student dress code found in the Student Code of Conduct and Attendance on pages 22-24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:51:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September 5 - Labor Day Holiday - Schools Closed]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.scsb.org/apps/news/article/1649186</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:52:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[North Main Street railroad crossing closed for 48 hours]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Norfolk and Southern is scheduling a complete rehabilitation of the railroad crossing on North Main near the train station.  It is going to entail the complete closure of the road, in both directions, on August 31st and September 1st for a 48 hour period. The town is working with the railroad to provide detours to minimize traffic disruptions.  To help with traffic flow and minimize delays, buses as well as parents and students driving to schools on Wednesday and Thursday this week, should allow extra time to use an alternate route. Traffic will be rerouted via Johnson Road and Brunswick Lane. See the attached image for detours. Drivers can also use I-81 to bypass the town.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:09:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN HOUSE 2022-23]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.scsb.org/apps/news/article/1637235</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:09:58 -0400</pubDate>
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