Marquand-Zion R-VI School District

📚 High School Class Scheduling Mrs. Greer will be at Marquand-Zion tomorrow to schedule classes for students in grades 9–12. ⏰ Scheduling Times: 9:00–11:30 AM 1:00–2:30 PM If you’d like to get your schedule taken care of ahead of time and avoid the scheduling crowd during Open House, feel free to stop by during either of these times!

Attention ALL VO TECH STUDENTS!!

VO TECH STARTS MONDAY, August 24th!!
Be on the bus at 7:00 A.M. Monday!!

All other students will begin class at Marquand Zion on Wednesday.

An important reminder for the school year!
Thank you for your cooperation!

Marquand Zion Schools will hold their Annual Open House, Monday, August 24th, from 5:30 -7:30 P.M.

All Elementary, Middle, and High School students and families are encouraged to attend.

⛺🔥 Another great Vacation Bible School opportunity is coming to our community! 🔥⛺ Rhodes Chapel and Marquand United Methodist Church invite everyone to Vacation Bible School: Camp Out – Getting S’MORE of Jesus! 📅 July 30 – August 1 🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m. each evening 📍 Marquand United Methodist Church This fun-filled VBS is open to all ages—from preschool through adults! Come enjoy Bible lessons, games, music, crafts, snacks, and fellowship in a camping-themed adventure. A BBQ fellowship will be held on Saturday night!

Marquand First Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School on August 14 and 15 for all students in Kindergarten through 8th grade! 🗓 Friday, August 14: 5:30–8:30 p.m. 🗓 Saturday, August 15: 8:30–11:30 a.m. 🎒 School supplies will also be available for students who need them. 📍 Marquand First Baptist Church 100 Morley St. Marquand, MO 63655

Marquand School District and Marquand Dollar General are collecting school supplies. If your student needs school supplies, contact Mrs. Doublin or Mrs. Long. If you would like to help, visit Marquand Dollar General on No Tax Weekend, Aug 7-9! Thank you for your support!

🐯 Welcome to the Marquand-Zion R-VI School District Family! 💜💛 Enrollment for NEW students for the 2026-2027 school year will be held on August 18 & 19. 📅 Enrollment Hours: 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📚 Who should attend? • Elementary: New students only • High School (Grades 9-12): New students and students who were not enrolled at Marquand-Zion last school year 📋 Please bring the following documents: ✔️ Former school contact information ✔️ Immunization records ✔️ Proof of residency ✔️ Student custody information (if applicable) ✔️ Student’s Social Security number We can’t wait to welcome our newest Tigers to Marquand-Zion! If you have questions about enrollment, please contact the school office.

📚 Back-to-School Vaccination Reminder 💉 School will be here before we know it! If your child will be entering Kindergarten, 8th Grade, or 12th Grade, now is the time to get their required vaccinations. Avoid the back-to-school rush by getting their immunizations taken care of now. The Madison County Health Department offers walk-in services or appointments. 📍 105 Armory St. Fredericktown, MO 63645 📞 (573) 783-2747 Getting this checked off your list now will help make the start of the school year a little less stressful. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 🍎✏️

Mrs Greer will be at school Wednesday, July 8th, from 9-11 to hand out test scores. If you are unable to pick them up, they will be available at Open House. Thank you and have a safe 4th.

🐅💜 Help Us Stock the Marquand-Zion Teachers’ Lounge! 💛🐅 As we get ready for another amazing school year, we’re asking our wonderful Marquand-Zion families and community to help us show some love to our incredible teachers and staff! We’re collecting: 🥤 Soft drinks 💧Bottled water 🍿 Individually wrapped snacks (chips, granola bars, popcorn, crackers, cookies, candy, trail mix, fruit snacks, protein bars, and more!) Every donation, big or small, helps create a welcoming space where our teachers can take a quick break, recharge, and feel appreciated throughout the school year. 📍 Donation Drop-Off: 🗓 Monday, August 24 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Marquand-Zion Elementary Office (during Open House) Thank you for helping us support the amazing educators who pour so much into our students every single day. We truly have the best community! 💜💛

🩸 Blood Drive Today! 🩸 Today is the day! Join us at First Baptist Church from 2:00–6:00 PM for our community blood drive. Marquand-Zion senior Abbi Hanks has been selected as the scholarship recipient and is only 9 donors away from earning a $1,000 scholarship to help with college tuition. By donating blood today, you’ll be doing two incredible things: helping save lives and supporting a hardworking, deserving senior as she prepares for her future. If you are able to donate, please consider stopping by. Every donation counts, and just 9 more donors can help Abbi reach her goal! Thank you for supporting our students and our community. We hope to see you there!

💜💛 Congratulations, Holly Powell! 💜💛 Marquand-Zion School is proud to recognize Junior Holly Powell for her outstanding accomplishment at the National Beta Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. After qualifying at the Missouri State Beta Convention, Holly advanced to the national level and earned an impressive 4th place in the Nation in Jewelry Making. Competing at Nationals is an achievement in itself, but placing among the top students in the country is truly something special. Holly’s talent, creativity, dedication, and hard work were evident throughout the competition, and this recognition is well deserved. As far as we know, Holly is the first student in Marquand-Zion history to place at the National Beta level. This accomplishment is not only a milestone for Holly, but also a proud moment for our school and community. Holly attended Nationals alongside fellow qualifiers Raelynn Jud-Nichols (Black and White Photography) and Linna Lichtenegger (Finer Arts), and all three students represented Marquand-Zion with pride. We are proud of each of them for their hard work and dedication throughout their Beta journey. Please join us in congratulating Holly on this historic achievement. We are incredibly proud of her and the way she represented Marquand-Zion on the national stage.

💜💛 Thank You, Sponsors! 💜💛 Marquand-Zion School would like to thank the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who helped make our trip to the National Beta Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee possible. Because of your generosity, Sophomore Raelynn Jud-Nichols and Juniors Linna Lichtenegger and Holly Powell were able to represent Marquand-Zion on the national stage after qualifying at the Missouri State Beta Convention. The trip was filled with opportunities our students will never forget. In addition to competing at Nationals, they were able to experience Nashville through activities such as zip lining, obstacle courses, and a visit to the Grand Ole Opry. We are also excited to celebrate Junior Holly Powell, who earned 4th Place in the Nation in Jewelry. As far as we know, Holly is the first student in Marquand-Zion history to place at the National Beta level, making this a truly special accomplishment for both Holly and our school. We are fortunate to be part of a community that believes in supporting its students. We encourage everyone to support the local businesses and individuals who continue to invest in opportunities like this for our children. Platinum Sponsors Angel’s Heavenly Grooms Associated Sheet Metal Inc. Barefoot Village Fireworks Critter Lane Petting Zoo Dees Auction Management Farmington Regional Stockyards Gene’s Floor and More L5 Properties and Developments LLC La Chatina Mexican Madison County Wood Products Inc. Madison County Pullers Association Madison Metal Works LLC Mama & Charlie New Warehouse Tire LLC Num Num’s Sweet Shop Radiant Rys RLP Farms The Lord’s Table The Pig BBQ Wild Vibes Ink Gold Sponsors Angela Souden Blue Creek Production LLC Cap America Chuck’s Short Stop Darren’s Auto Service & Detail Domino’s Filtration Systems Products Greasy Creek Taxidermy Groomer Has It Matthew 7:12 Ministry Matthew and Sons Equipment Joanna Mathes, Vicki McKinnis, & Robin Yount Foley Family Gifford Lumber Company Green’s Flea Market Misty Dildine New Era Bank Primo Professional Tree Care Steve Seller Transmission Repair Silver Sponsors BriBri & Chicka Country Lane Florist & Gift Doug & Susan Settle Elevated Wildlife Recovery Gerard Vandeven Grassy General Store Green Gate Acres Mike & Sharon East Ozzy’s Mini Farm Paul Wathen Scherre’s Grocery and Service Station Seabaugh Furniture & Appliance Co. Skaggs Farms The Battery Man The Crafty Gardener The Glass Slipper The Stafford’s The Yellow She Shack Mercantile TL Lawn Service Ariah Stephens Thank you again for supporting Marquand-Zion students and helping create opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. 💜💛🐅

🚜🎈🎉Calling All Kids! 🎉🎈🚜 Two favorite Castor River Days events for you on Saturday, July 4! 🚜 Kiddie Tractor Pull — 9:00 AM
🎈 Kiddie Parade — 3:00 PM For the Kiddie Parade:
🐾 Dress up your pets!
🚲 Decorate your bikes!
🇺🇸 Put on your red, white & blue! And YES!—pony carts are expected to return this year, thanks to Tony & Kathryn Lewis! 🐴 Whether you’re pulling, riding, walking, waving a flag, bringing a pet, or showing off your decorated bike, we’d love to see your family join the fun! Check the pinned post on the Castor River Days Facebook page for the complete event schedule and all the details. ❤️🤍💙 Come join the fun in Marquand!
#CastorRiverDays #MarquandMO #SmallTownFourthOfJuly

We know we just let you go for summer and now we’re back with supply lists….Sorry not sorry 😅😬 If you’re the “get it done in June” parent, all the elementary classroom supply lists are in the image below. Everyone else... we’ll see you at Walmart in August. Save this post for later and we’ll have it pinned on our FB page for the rest of the parents to find easy when supply season hits.

If your elementary student didn't not get their report card the last day of school, Mrs Kathy will be at school tomorrow and Wednesday from 9 am until noon to hand them out

After 42 years of dedication to the students of Marquand-Zion, we are honored to celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Melody Mathes! 💜💛🐅 Mrs. Mathes began her teaching career at Marquand in 1984 as Ms. Howard. She spent many years teaching 5th grade before moving to 4th grade, where she continued making a lasting impact on countless students. She later transitioned into Title I Reading, where she finished out her incredible career helping students grow in confidence and succeed in reading. For over four decades, Mrs. Mathes has been a caring educator, mentor, and familiar face to generations of Marquand-Zion families. Her patience, kindness, and dedication to her students have left a legacy that will not be forgotten. Thank you, Mrs. Mathes, for the countless lives you have touched and for your many years of service to Marquand-Zion. We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and all the things you love most! Congratulations on your retirement! 🎉 If Mrs. Mathes/ Howard taught you, comment what grade and year you had her! Let’s fill the comments with 42 years of memories.💜💛

HE DID IT! 🏆🐅 MARQUAND-ZION HAS A STATE CHAMPION! Congratulations to Kolby Stafford, your Class 1 State Discus Champion! Kolby dominated the competition today with a winning throw of 51.36m. And get this: ALL THREE of his scoring throws would have taken 1st place...and he's only a sophomore! 1st throw: 50.08m 2nd throw: 49.44m 3rd throw: 51.36m Second place finished at 49.38m. Kolby won by nearly 2 meters! From the send-off on Wednesday to the top of the podium today. We told you he was ready to leave it all in the ring. Kolby, you made Marquand-Zion history. We are beyond proud! We can't wait to see you in the ring again next year!