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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:

- Multilingual Family Night, April 22 (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 - last student day May 22, 2026

NEW: Last student day set for May 22

IDOE OK's MCS request to end school year one day early

promo graphic - multilingual family night April 2026

Están invitados a una noche para familias

¡Vamos a divertirnos juntos!

promo graphic - Marion youth golf summer 2026

MHS golf offers youth summer programs

Sign up for our fun-filled summer session!

Open to Marion students currently in kindergarten through grades 8

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 - 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!