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Welcome to our website!

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

>> 2025-26 registration is now open!

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

>> Marion Youth Sports fall season: football and cheer (click for details)

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Upcoming events:

- Back to School Open House, Aug. 4 (click for details)

- First day of classes, Aug. 6

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

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Quick links:

>> Click here to check out our FAQs page

>> Click here to view the school-year calendar

School News

IREAD scores show great progress at Marion Community Schools

State data shows an increase of more than 30% since 2022, and a 14% increase in just a single year!

MCS is working to solve bus issues

We will continue to provide updates.

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Back to School Open House set for 8/4

All of our families are encouraged to attend!

promo graphic - CSA Civic's Into the Woods 2025

CSA Civic's summer musical Into the Woods to feature several MCS students, recent grads

Don't miss this splendid spin on all your favorite fairy tales on the Walton stage Aug. 7-10!

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MCS welcomes Principal Thompson to Frances Slocum Elementary

Thompson brings more than 20 years of educational experience to his new role.

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Marion Youth Sports football and cheerleading sign-ups

Fall season runs August through October

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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!