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Frances Slocum Elementary School knows that family participation and community support is key to the success of our students and schools. Our website is designed to provide our families and our community with the information you need. We hope you'll find this site easy to use. As always, if you have questions don't hesitate to contact us.

Featured News

>> Be present! Click here to review MCS attendance guidelines.

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Upcoming events:

- E-learning day, Feb. 9 (parent teacher conferences, details coming soon)

- Makeup days set: School will be in session on Feb. 16 and May 22

- STEM & Art Night, Feb. 26 (click for details)

- Kindergarten Roundup, April 9 (click for details)

- Second Harvest food distribution, first Tuesday of the month unless otherwise announced (click to check calendar)

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Quick links:

>> Enrollment

>> Click here to check out our FAQs page

>> Click here to view the school-year calendar

School News

Students from around region offer special concert in Marion on Feb. 14

More than 80 Marion students will participate in Circle the State With Song at the Walton Performing Arts Center, along with hundreds of other young singers.

promo graphic - Frances Slocum Elementary STEM & Art Night 2026

YOU'RE INVITED: STEM and Art Night (2/26)

All Frances Slocum families are welcome to this special event!

promo graphic - Unified Basketball Grant County

Giants host Unified Basketball games on 2/25

Unified Basketball is a part of Champions Together, a partnership of the IHSAA and Special Olympics

Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 9

Mark your calendars!

Take the first step toward Little Giants Preschool enrollment for 2026-27!

Add your name to our list and you will be among the first to know when applications open for next school year at LGP!

MCS earns national STEM accreditation

District-wide K-4 recognition strengthens Marion’s commitment to future-ready learning

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Our mission: Learning and growth for all students!

The purpose of Marion Community Schools is to prepare all students to achieve their greatest potential, and to participate productively in an ever changing global society.

Critical thinking, creativity, knowledge and understanding, healthy habits, and collaborative practices are all essential to student learning. We strive to provide educational experiences to effectively prepare students to succeed today and in the future.

As a public school, we meet students where they are and work to provide the support and guidance needed to move them where they want to go!

We value our working relationship with our families and our community. We can build a GIANT future together!