Student leadership here at MES will be holding a food and toy drive for the Washington County Animal Shelter. The drive will be from Monday, March 2- Friday March 13. Donations can be sent in with students to donation boxes that will be in each hallway.
Thank you for your support! 🐶🐾😺
Thank you for your support! 🐶🐾😺
On 5/21/26, Akron Children's will be holding a wellness day for all of our 6th grade students. Services provided will be:
-yearly check up
-immunizations needed for 7th grade
-sports physicals
-or to discuss other healthcare concerns
To request an appointment scan the QR code below or call 330-812-5210.
Thank you!
-yearly check up
-immunizations needed for 7th grade
-sports physicals
-or to discuss other healthcare concerns
To request an appointment scan the QR code below or call 330-812-5210.
Thank you!
Read Across America Week is Coming! Join us March 2–6, 2026 as we celebrate reading with a full week of fun dress-up days inspired by some favorite books!
🧦 Monday (Mar. 2) – Fox in Sox Fox in Sox
Wear your silliest socks!
🎩 Tuesday (Mar. 3) – The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat
Wear your favorite hat!
🤪 Wednesday (Mar. 4) – Wacky Wednesday
Wear mismatched clothes!
💚 Thursday (Mar. 5) – Green Eggs and Ham Green Eggs and Ham
Wear the color GREEN!
📖 Friday (Mar. 6) – Cozy Up with a Good Book
Wear your pajamas!
We can’t wait to celebrate Read Across America week with our students and share the joy of reading together!
🧦 Monday (Mar. 2) – Fox in Sox Fox in Sox
Wear your silliest socks!
🎩 Tuesday (Mar. 3) – The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat
Wear your favorite hat!
🤪 Wednesday (Mar. 4) – Wacky Wednesday
Wear mismatched clothes!
💚 Thursday (Mar. 5) – Green Eggs and Ham Green Eggs and Ham
Wear the color GREEN!
📖 Friday (Mar. 6) – Cozy Up with a Good Book
Wear your pajamas!
We can’t wait to celebrate Read Across America week with our students and share the joy of reading together!
Current 5th–7th graders can join us on Saturday 2/28 or Saturday 3/7 from 10:00–11:15 AM at MES Gym to see what being a Marquette is all about!
No prior dance experience is necessary, just wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.
Come learn, have fun, and be part of the excitement!
Questions? Contact Coach Lexi at coachlexi23@outlook.com
or 740-516-8244.
No prior dance experience is necessary, just wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.
Come learn, have fun, and be part of the excitement!
Questions? Contact Coach Lexi at coachlexi23@outlook.com
or 740-516-8244.
We hope you will join us this Wednesday morning for another Coffee with Care, this months topics will be Positive Discipline. We hope you will join us for refreshments, community fellowship and a wonderful topic. 🍩☕️
We are extending the love into next week with our Student Leadership Valentine's Day sale. Make sure your students know that the 17-20th they will be able to purchase a special surprise for their valentine. Deliveries will go out on February 23. Thank you!
We are officially resuming our normal bus routes and schedule. Thank you for your patience this week as we navigated the aftermath of the winter road conditions.
Transportation update for Thursday February 5, 2026. We will continue with the use of our Contingency Transportation Plan with some minor modifications. Please review the plan to see if there were any adjustments to your route if your bus is listed below.
Bus Routes affected:
Bus 2
Bus 8
Bus 9
Bus 12
Bus 13
Bus 28
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/Q3p4bQ
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Bus Routes affected:
Bus 2
Bus 8
Bus 9
Bus 12
Bus 13
Bus 28
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/Q3p4bQ
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Transportation update for Wednesday February 4, 2026. We will continue with the use of our Contingency Transportation Plan with some minor modifications. Please review the plan to see if there were any adjustments to your route if your bus is listed below.
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes affected:
Bus 2
Bus 5
Bus 8
Bus 9
Bus 12
Bus 13
Bus 18
Bus 23
Bus 26
Bus 28
Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes affected:
Bus 2
Bus 5
Bus 8
Bus 9
Bus 12
Bus 13
Bus 18
Bus 23
Bus 26
Bus 28
Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Transportation update for Tuesday February 3, 2026. We will continue with the use of our Contingency Transportation Plan exactly as it was implemented today.
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes Affected
-Bus 2
-Bus 5
-Bus 6
-Bus 8
-Bus 9
-Bus 12
-Bus 13
-Bus 18
-Bus 23
-Bus 26
-Bus 28
-Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes Affected
-Bus 2
-Bus 5
-Bus 6
-Bus 8
-Bus 9
-Bus 12
-Bus 13
-Bus 18
-Bus 23
-Bus 26
-Bus 28
-Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow. We'd like to thank our Transportation crew for working so hard to get our students back in school in a safe manner.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Transportation Update for Monday, February 2, 2026
Due to the condition of certain roadways, Marietta City Schools will implement our contingency transportation plan on Monday, February 2, 2026 to ensure student safety.
If your student rides one of the buses listed below, please review the contingency transportation plan linked at the end of this message to see how your route may be impacted, including designated pick-up points and adjusted times.
This is the first time this plan is being implemented, and while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, there may be a small margin of error in some pick-up times. We appreciate your patience and ask for grace as our drivers and transportation team navigate this process.
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes Affected
-Bus 2
-Bus 5
-Bus 6
-Bus 8
-Bus 9
-Bus 12
-Bus 13
-Bus 18
-Bus 23
-Bus 26
-Bus 28
-Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
Due to the condition of certain roadways, Marietta City Schools will implement our contingency transportation plan on Monday, February 2, 2026 to ensure student safety.
If your student rides one of the buses listed below, please review the contingency transportation plan linked at the end of this message to see how your route may be impacted, including designated pick-up points and adjusted times.
This is the first time this plan is being implemented, and while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, there may be a small margin of error in some pick-up times. We appreciate your patience and ask for grace as our drivers and transportation team navigate this process.
Attendance & Family Support:
School will be in session, and families are encouraged to use the assigned pick-up points if they are able.
If a family is unable to safely travel to a designated pick-up point, please notify your child's school.
In these situations, the absence will be excused, and students will be provided the opportunity to make up any missed work.
Bus Routes Affected
-Bus 2
-Bus 5
-Bus 6
-Bus 8
-Bus 9
-Bus 12
-Bus 13
-Bus 18
-Bus 23
-Bus 26
-Bus 28
-Bus 29
👉 Transportation Contingency Plan:
https://aptg.co/6_ZT0g
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safe transportation for all students. We will return to regular routes as soon as conditions allow.
Thank you,
Mary Schaeffer
Marietta City Schools Superintendent
The 2026 MHS Youth Cheerleading Clinic is open to all K–6 graders!
📅 Clinics: Feb. 6 & 9
⭐ Performance: Feb. 13
💲 Cost is $40 per child
Scan the QR code to register and join the fun!
📅 Clinics: Feb. 6 & 9
⭐ Performance: Feb. 13
💲 Cost is $40 per child
Scan the QR code to register and join the fun!
Marietta City School District will be closed on Friday January 30, 2026. Stay safe and warm Tigers!
Marietta City School District will be closed on Thursday 1/29/26 due to continued hazardous road conditions. Stay safe and warm Tigers!
Marietta City School District will be closed on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to continued hazardous road conditions. Thank you and stay safe Tigers!
Great opportunity for younger students looking to learn the game of golf.
Tiger Indoor Golf Clinic
Open to boys and girls in 4th–7th grade, this 4-day indoor clinic focuses on learning and improving golf fundamentals. No clubs needed.
📅 February 1, 8, 15 & 22
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Marietta High School – Tiger Golf Facility
💲 $80
Instruction includes grip, full swing, putting, stance, and chipping.
📧 Register by emailing player name, parent name, and phone number to mstewart@mariettacsdoh.org
🗓️ Registration deadline: January 30
Questions: Jason Discini | 740-629-8860
Tiger Indoor Golf Clinic
Open to boys and girls in 4th–7th grade, this 4-day indoor clinic focuses on learning and improving golf fundamentals. No clubs needed.
📅 February 1, 8, 15 & 22
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Marietta High School – Tiger Golf Facility
💲 $80
Instruction includes grip, full swing, putting, stance, and chipping.
📧 Register by emailing player name, parent name, and phone number to mstewart@mariettacsdoh.org
🗓️ Registration deadline: January 30
Questions: Jason Discini | 740-629-8860
Marietta City School District will be closed on Tuesday January 27, 2026 due to continued unsafe roadway conditions. Thank you and stay safe Tigers!
Dear Marietta Community, due to the current weather conditions and travel challenges, Tuesday's Superintendent Coffee & Conversation has been cancelled.
I truly value these opportunities to connect and look forward to resuming our Coffee & Conversation meetings in February. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe and warm.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
-Mary Schaeffer, Superintendent Marietta City School District
I truly value these opportunities to connect and look forward to resuming our Coffee & Conversation meetings in February. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe and warm.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
-Mary Schaeffer, Superintendent Marietta City School District
Marietta City Schools will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26, 2026 due to unsafe roadway conditions caused by ice and snow accumulation. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. Stay safe Tigers!
After reassessing roadway conditions this morning, we have determined that many roadways still remain unsafe. To prioritize the safety of our students and staff, Marietta City School District will be closed on Thursday January 22, 2026. Thank you and stay safe Tigers!
