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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

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

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Upcoming events:

- Fall music shows: Oct. 9 (more details to come)

- 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

Frances Slocum closing today (8/12) due to flooding

Students have been taken to MHS auditorium to await parent pickup or bus back home; parents should connect with teachers

Save the date! Frances Slocum's fall music shows set for Oct. 9

Grade level times to be announced closer to show date

Back to school: Transportation update

Address changes submitted now will take time to process, which may affect busing for some students

Marion schools deliver nearly 187,000 summer meals to local families

MCS thanks all employees and community partners who make these efforts possible!

promo graphic - Marion Youth Sports fall 2026

Marion Youth Sports now registering for football and cheer

Grades K-6 can sign up today!

promo graphic - MHS hosts Mackenly Randolph girls basketball camp August 2026

Coming up: Mackenly Randolph basketball camp (8/8)

Skills camp open to local 1st- through 8th-graders as D1 college player connects with her family legacy at Bill Green Arena

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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!