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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:

- Sign up for Marion Youth Sports soccer and volleyball! (click for details)

- Kindergarten Roundup, April 9 (click for details)

- Makeup days set: School will be in session on May 22 and May 26

- Summer learning roundup (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

promo graphic - Marion Youth Sports soccer and volleyball registration

Registration now open for spring season of Marion Youth Sports

Our volleyball and soccer intramural leagues start soon!

flier - MCS McKinney Vento Family Night - April 2026

McKinney Vento Family Night set for 4/8

Families who are being served by the McKinney Vento program through any MCS school are welcome to join us on April 8 at Allen Elementary.

Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 9

Mark your calendars!

MHS to present beloved stage classic Annie (4/10-11)

Leapin' Lizards! You don't want to miss this show!

Sign up for our fun-filled summer session!

Open to Marion students currently in kindergarten through grades 8

promo graphic - MCS readers theater camp

New this summer: Read, Act, Shine! Camp

Open to Marion students currently in grades 1-8

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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!