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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:

- FSES presents: The Lion King Kids, May 8-9 (click for details)

- All-City Art Show, May 15-16 (click for details)

- Makeup day set: School will be in session on May 22

- 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 - 5th grade orientation 2026

5th Grade Orientation set for 5/21

All students who will be in 5th grade in the 2026-27 school year are invited, along with their families

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

2026-27 registration is now open

Reach out to your school building secretary if you need assistance!

promo graphic - FSES presents The Lion King Kids - May 2026

FSES presents: The Lion King Kids, May 8-9

Family and friends are invited to our shows!

promo graphic - CSA Theatre compANY's The SpongeBob Musical - May 2026

Coming to the Walton: The SpongeBob Musical, featuring more than a dozen MCS students!

This family-friendly show featuring original music from some of your favorite artists arrives in Marion on May 8

promo graphic: 2026 MCS All-City Art Show

All-City Art Show to feature Marion students’ visual and performing arts (5/15-16)

Art show is part of more than a week of arts in the spotlight at MCS

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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!