It is with great sadness that we make this post. Marquand-Zion has lost one of our students, Addyson Hager. Our prayers go out for Melissa and Andrew Hager.
Visitation for Addy will be on Tuesday, June 17th from 2-6 at Hutchings-Pendergrass in Marble Hill.
The Marquand-Zion School District is soliciting bids for the restoration of the interior plaster walls of the 1920s gymnasium. All of the plaster on the west wall will need to be removed and replaced with new wire, plaster, and sealant. The remaining 3 walls will need all of the cracked, peeling, and damaged plaster removed until a solid stopping point is found, and the walls repaired in the above manner. Once the walls have been completely restored, all 4 walls of the gymnasium from ceiling to floor will need to be painted in a neutral color selected by the district. All bids need to be turned in to Scott Blake, Superintendent, by noon on Monday, June 23, 2025, via email (sblake@mz.k12.mo.us) or in person at 205 E. Morley Street, Marquand, MO 63655. The gym may be viewed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from June 16 through June 19. All employees on the school grounds must be able to pass a background check. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Additional questions may be directed to the above email or by calling (573) 701-5121.
MARQUAND-ZION R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Public Notice
The Marquand-Zion Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a Board Vacancy, as per Board Policy 0324. Interested Individuals should complete the application for Vacated Board Position. Email Mr. Scott Blake at sblake@mz k12 mo us or call (573) 701-5121 for a copy of the application. All applications are due by noon on June 17, 2025, by either means above. Up to 3 Individuals will be scheduled for an Interview with the Marquand Zion School Board of Education on June 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Good luck to Kolby Stafford as he heads to the state meet today! As a freshman competing at the varsity level, Kolby has already shown remarkable dedication and talent. After taking 2nd place at Sectionals, he's proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in discus. The whole school is rooting for you, Kolby! We're beyond proud of your accomplishments. You’ve got this! 💪🥇
Good luck to Kolby Stafford as he competes in Sectionals today! Kolby had an impressive performance at Districts, setting a new PR of 11.73m in shot put and throwing 41.18m in discus, earning him 4th and 2nd place finishes respectively. We're rooting for you to make it to the state meet in Jefferson City on May 23-24! You got this, Kolby!
Huge congratulations to Braydan Homan on being awarded the Mid-East Missouri Contractor's Scholarship! Braydan is one of only three new recipients of this prestigious four-year scholarship, recognizing his outstanding achievement and dedication. He'll be attending Missouri S&T this fall, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. We're thrilled to see local talent thrive and can't wait to see the amazing things he'll accomplish!
🎓Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓
On Friday, May 9th, Marquand Zion School celebrated a major milestone, graduating 10 dedicated seniors and 3 accomplished 8th graders. We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and achievements.
Special recognition goes to our Valedictorian, Amalia Lichtenegger, and Salutatorian, Maddison Stephens, for their outstanding academic excellence.
Wishing our graduates all the best as they embark on their future endeavors!
Good afternoon
Rain or shine the elementary is Zoo bound!
The plan is to leave as soon as the students get off buses and use the restroom. Mrs. Robin will have sack breakfast for students to eat on the way.
Please dress and pack for the MO weather.
Tonight's the big night! Our graduation ceremony starts at 7 PM and we can't wait to celebrate our seniors and 8th graders! We're so proud of all they've accomplished and can't believe how fast time has flown by.
Come out and join us as we honor these amazing kids and all their hard work.
Fourth Quarter Scholars were announced on Thursday. They were treated to lunch with Mr. Blake.
Back row L-R
Ayden Blake and Elissa Lichtenegger
Front row L/R
Sunny Skaggs, Indie Cook, Weston Dunn, Weston Long, Jonah Pirtle, and Hayden Snode
We celebrated a special milestone today - our beloved Head Cook, Robin Smith, is retiring next Tuesday on our last day of school!
Robin has been the heart of our school's cafeteria for many years, serving up more than just meals - she's served love, care, and dedication to our students and staff. It's hard to believe that the same students she started with as kindergartners are now graduating, and Robin is retiring alongside them.
As they both move on to the next chapter in their lives, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Robin for all she's done for our school community. Her tireless efforts, warmth, and kindness have made a lasting impact on countless students, teachers, and families.
We want to thank her for her years of service and wish her all the best on her new journey. May her retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and time spent with loved ones.
Thank you, Robin, for being an integral part of our MZ School family.
Parts of the high school and middle school band visited Missouri Baptist University today to work with their director, Mr. Shane Williams before heading to Chesterfield to go bowling. Mr. Vetter and a few 7th graders had a friendly competition to see who wasn't the worst bowler. Fun was had by all.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has just released information concerning measles in the state. For more information, see health.mo.gov/measles
Congratulations to Elijah Whitener and Lexi Green, Marquand Zion's 2025 Prom King and Queen!
The Marquand-Zion HS Track and Field season took a hit from all of the rain we received a couple of weeks ago! Their meets at both Jackson HS and Woodland HS were cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The Old Settlement meet at Ste. Genevieve HS on April 4th has been moved to Monday, April 28th. Despite the rain, they have been able to participate in 3 meets since their season opener at Potosi HS.
Their meet at Jefferson HS was on Tuesday, April 1st. Blake Stephens and Tristian Hays ran the 400m race, and Blake also ran the 200m. Both turned in good times for their races. In discus, Kolby Stafford finished 6th place out of 23 throwers. (Jefferson does not offer javelin, and Eli Reimler Starkey was still unable to run in this one due to an injury.)
We traveled to Central HS in Park Hills on Friday, April 11. Linna Lichtenegger was able to improve her javelin distance by 2 meters. Eli was cleared to run for this one, and he ran the 100m and 800m races. He turned in a good performance for his first meet of the season. Blake and Tristian ran the 200m and turned in good times, with Tristian hitting his PR of 25.77 seconds. Kolby finished in 7th place in discus.
Our next meet took us to Grandview HS, where all 5 members did well. This was Kolby's first HS meet for the shot put. He did well, finishing in 7th place with a distance of 11.42 meters. His performance in discus did not disappoint either! He was able to finish in 4th place with a distance of 40.41 meters. Linna was again able to further her javelin distance by 2 meters. Tristian and Blake ran the 200m and 400m races. They both continue to improve their times for these races. Eli again ran the 100m and 800m races. He improved his times for both races compared to the Central meet.
If we do not get rained out, we will return to Potosi HS on Tuesday, April 22, for our next meet. Keep up the great work, everyone! We are proud of you!
Senior Trip Bus Update: It's been so quiet, Mrs. Stephens had to go make sure they were all still on the bus. The road trip to Gulf Shores made a detour to Dreamland 💤
MZ Class of 2025 is officially Gulf Shores, Alabama bound for their senior trip!
The Marquand Zion Freshman are selling chances on a set of Marquand Tiger Cornhole boards, made by Rick Lord. Contact any Freshman for your tickets! 1 for $2, 6 for $10! Money raised goes to the Freshman fund for Senior Trip and Prom. Drawing May 6th! 573-783-3388 for more into
*Save Lives and Earn a Reward!*
The time has come! The annual blood drive is happening *TODAY*, Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Marquand Community Center.
By donating blood, you’ll help us reach our goal of 42 donors, making one of our seniors eligible for a $5,000 scholarship and potentially saving up to 3 lives!
*As a special thank you, donors will receive a $15 gift card!*
To schedule your appointment, contact Crystal Stephens at 783-3388.
*Let’s make a difference today!* We hope to see you there!
*Save Lives and Earn a Reward!*
The time has come again! The annual blood drive is happening *TOMORROW*, Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Marquand Community Center.
By donating blood, you'll help us reach our goal of 42 donors, making one of our seniors eligible for a $5,000 scholarship and potentially saving up to 3 lives!
*As a special thank you, donors will receive a $15 gift card!*
To schedule your appointment, contact Crystal Stephens at 783-3388.
*Let's make a difference together!* We hope to see you there!
