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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:

- Summer learning roundup (click for details)

- Free summer meal delivery (click for details)

- Confirm your 2026-27 enrollment (click here)

- Back to School Open House, Aug. 3 (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 - MCS onsite registration help 2026

Onsite registration help available 7/23 and 7/30

Any MCS families who have questions or need assistance can get in-person help at Marion High School during these help hours!

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

promo graphic - updated policies use of personal wireless devices, such as cell phones, smartwatches, and other similar devices during the school day

Let's work together to focus on teaching and learning!

MCS has updated our policies regarding use of personal wireless devices

promo graphic - MCS Mary Clark Hanley teaching award - 2026 honorees

Bailey, Chin, Coleman earn Mary Clark Hanley Teaching Excellence Award

Teachers are nominated by their peers for this annual award at MCS.

Marion Youth Sports offers summer camps

promo graphic - Marion Community Schools free summer meals

Meal deliveries available for local kids this summer

Pre-orders are now open in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal

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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!