The fourth quarter nominations for Outstanding Owl will close on Thursday May 1st! Please use the link below to complete an Outstanding Owl Compliment form for one of our staff members. https://forms.gle/2SLBr9g4RJxGN3546
We are writing about an alumni who graduated in 2016 her name is Jayde Day (Meyer). She wanted to become a cosmetologist but when she completed it she realized it wasn’t for her. So now she is currently working towards her teaching degree. Her favorite high school memory was going to dances and assemblies. Mrs Days, favorite teacher from MHS was Mr. Plattner from the SCCC building she stated, “He was the best Ag teacher and we always had fun in his class. We asked Mrs. Day is anyone or anything inspired her in high school and she stated, “I honestly think Mrs. Layton inspired me the most. She always pushed me to do my best in her class.” Mrs Layton has been a math teacher here at MHS for 12 years. Her quote to current students is “Try your hardest and always believe in yourself. You can do it if you push yourself.”
Our Alumni Spotlight today is Julie Orey, current Bueker Middle School counselor, who is a 1998 graduate of MHS. “I have lots of great memories." Her favorite memories are trying to be involved in everything from sports to clubs. When in school, her favorite teacher was Mr. Gieringer, who teaches complementary issues history, Speech, and Debate,. “He made learning fun and entertaining. He also found the good in each of us and would use that to encourage us to reach our full potential." A person that inspired her was Coach Knollman who was a P.E and volleyball coach.
At MHS, Orey planned to become a Middle School Counselor she felt that her plan took her time, but eventually got where she felt successful in her life. Besides the BMS staff she works with, she was lucky enough to stay in touch with most of her high school friends. Advice she would give to current students,”Work Hard. Find your passion. Be yourself. Listen to your gut instinct.”
Congratulations to the Marshall Public Schools educators of the 2024-2025 school year! Each of these wonderful educators were selected by their peers based on the following criteria.
***Their willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty and staff both in their assigned building and district wide.
***The work of these educators always exhibits Marshall Public School students in the forefront of their mind.
***These educators continue to search out ways to improve on their current practices and are committed to being a lifelong learner.
Jennifer Roder-Tom Butterfield Early Childhood Center
Kirby Rugen-Spainhower Primary School
Kerry Harvey-Benton Elementary
Kaelani Kose-Eastwood Elementary
Cheryl Zvacek-Northwest 5th Grade Center
Danielle Callanan-Saline County Career Center
Josh Ming-Bueker Middle School
Amanda VanWinkle-Marshall High School
A big congratulations to our district educator of the year, Mr. Josh Ming.
Mr. Ming's name has been submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for consideration at the state level.
We are incredibly proud of all of these educators and their impact on student achievement. We are excited to celebrate these amazing educators for their impact on our district.
The Marshall Public Schools Orchestra program will hold its Spring Concert on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Harold Lickey Auditorium in Bueker Middle School. This concert will feature ALL of the orchestras in our program on the same concert! Performing groups will be the MHS Orchestra, BMS 8th Grade Orchestra, BMS 7th Grade Orchestra, BMS 6th Grade Orchestra, and NW 5th Grade Orchestra. Selections performed will include some classical and orchestral favorites, a beautiful remembrance selection, some fun fiddle music, fast and exciting show pieces, some recognizable childhood favorites, and others. The evening will also include a remembrance and celebration of former orchestra director Charles Ferguson, as well as recognition of the MHS Orchestra’s departing seniors and thanks for their eight years of dedication to our orchestra program as they move on to the next phase in their lives. Please come support these fine groups of hard-working musicians as they display their award-winning talents!
The annual band spirng band concert is April 16th 7:00pm at MHS. Come and enjoy some great band music!
MPS Celebrates Third Quarter Outstanding Owl Winners. The Outstanding Owl program allows anyone to recognize any Marshall Public School employee who exceeds expectations. Whether you're a parent who appreciates the unique touch a teacher adds to a lesson, someone who believes a staff member deserves more recognition for their excellent work or a community member who observes a staff member's dedication to students—anyone can send an Outstanding Owl Compliment! Below are the third-quarter recipients of the Outstanding Owl Award. Thank you to everyone who submitted recommendations and for taking the time to acknowledge excellence! Fourth quarter nominations open on April 4th and will close on May 1st. (4/4) A, S-Y
MPS Celebrates Third Quarter Outstanding Owl Winners. The Outstanding Owl program allows anyone to recognize any Marshall Public School employee who exceeds expectations. Whether you're a parent who appreciates the unique touch a teacher adds to a lesson, someone who believes a staff member deserves more recognition for their excellent work or a community member who observes a staff member's dedication to students—anyone can send an Outstanding Owl Compliment! Below are the third-quarter recipients of the Outstanding Owl Award. Thank you to everyone who submitted recommendations and for taking the time to acknowledge excellence! Fourth quarter nominations open on April 4th and will close on May 1st. (3/4) J-P
MPS Celebrates Third Quarter Outstanding Owl Winners The Outstanding Owl program allows anyone to recognize any Marshall Public School employee who exceeds expectations. Whether you're a parent who appreciates the unique touch a teacher adds to a lesson, someone who believes a staff member deserves more recognition for their excellent work or a community member who observes a staff member's dedication to students—anyone can send an Outstanding Owl Compliment! Below are the third-quarter recipients of the Outstanding Owl Award. Thank you to everyone who submitted recommendations and for taking the time to acknowledge excellence! Fourth quarter nominations open on April 4th and will close on May 1st. (2/4) D-J
MPS Celebrates Third Quarter Outstanding Owl Winners The Outstanding Owl program allows anyone to recognize any Marshall Public School employee who exceeds expectations. Whether you're a parent who appreciates the unique touch a teacher adds to a lesson, someone who believes a staff member deserves more recognition for their excellent work or a community member who observes a staff member's dedication to students—anyone can send an Outstanding Owl Compliment! Below are the third-quarter recipients of the Outstanding Owl Award. Thank you to everyone who submitted recommendations and for taking the time to acknowledge excellence!
Fourth quarter nominations open on April 4th and will close on May 1st.
(1/4) B-D
The third quarter nominations for Outstanding Owl closes this evening! Please use the link below to complete an Outstanding Owl Compliment form to celebrate one of our staff members. https://forms.gle/2SLBr9g4RJxGN3546
***MHS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT***
Our first Alumni Spotlight is Brett Clause, current Marshall High School librarian, who is a 2010 graduate of MHS. His favorite memories from his time at MHS were working at Dairy Queen and hanging out with his friends on the weekends. Working at Dairy Queen in high school allowed him to “ talk and hang out with kids I would have never interacted with if we hadn’t been coworkers.” When in school, his favorite teachers were Mr. Brennen, who taught history, and Mr. Fawkes, who taught video production, “they were very knowledgeable in their subjects, entertaining, and incorporated a lot of humor into their lessons.” He was inspired by his fellow peers who seemed to excel in school, sports, or socializing because he, “ felt awkward while I was in school, so I admired those who appeared confident and popular.”
At MHS, Clause planned on becoming a teacher and was president of the Future Teachers of America; he felt that his teachers prepared him well for his future, even if he didn’t take it as seriously as he should have. Besides the MHS alums he works with, Clause shared that he only regularly talks to 3-5 people from high school. He would tell the current students, “I spent a lot of time worrying about and valuing people's opinions that I shouldn’t have. I would advise students to stand up for themselves and not feel like their interests, personality, or goals are weird. Prioritize exploring the world and finding ideas and groups of people who value the same things as you. Life becomes much more worthwhile when you are true to yourself, even when it may feel impossible.”
No school on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Stay warm Owls!
The MHS News Media Class is excited to introduce the MHS Alumni Spotlight. Alumni can fill out the Google Form on the Marshall Public Schools website for a chance to be featured. We anticipate a larger response, so please be patient. We will endeavor to cover all responses in the order received. Responses may be edited for content and length. Inappropriate, demeaning, or hateful comments and responses will not be considered for publication.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWvSLLkqHcJ8oQau5hlZf5WUsMxNrAvL0vFQeVVBR2CwQqgg/viewform?usp=dialog
Due to still dangerous conditions, low temperatures, slippery parking lots, having to haul snow that has nowhere else to go, too cold for salt to be effective, Benton is too cold, and gravel roads are still too dangerous. There will be no classes for students this Friday, January 10.
Tomorrow’s district professional development day will be rescheduled for Friday at their respective school buildings.”
Debido a: condiciones aún peligrosas, temperaturas peligrosas, estacionamientos resbaladizos, tener que transportar nieve que no tiene otro lugar adonde ir, demasiado frío para que la sal sea efectiva, Benton es demasiado frío y los caminos de grava siguen siendo demasiado peligrosos. No habrá clases para los estudiantes este viernes 10 de enero.
El día de desarrollo profesional del distrito de mañana (PDD) se reprogramará para el viernes en sus edificios escolares respectivos.”
***AMI Day 1 & 2***
Wednesday, January 8th and Thursday, January 9th there will be no school for students in Marshall. These two days will be AMI day 1 and 2. Temperatures alone are enough for concern and clean up is very slow with these temperatures and lack of thawing. Stay safe and warm Owls!
Upcoming Community Forums
The second quarter nominations for Outstanding Owl will close on Friday! Please use the link below to complete an Outstanding Owl Compliment form for one of our staff members. https://forms.gle/2SLBr9g4RJxGN3546
Please read the following message from the Marshall Public School Foundation.
https://www.marshallschools.com/documents/district/mps-education-foundation/67293
Come out to support our MPS musicians! We have several winter concerts in December. Concerts start at 7:00 pm; unless noted.
