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!
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!
Marietta City School District will be on a two-hour delay for Thursday January 22, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you!
Due to a Cold Weather Advisory and extreme windchill temperatures, Marietta City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This decision was made to prioritize the safety of our students. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay warm and safe Tigers!
Marietta City Schools will be closed Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Stay safe Tigers!
Marietta City School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you!
Marietta Athletics and Marietta Youth League are teaming up for 2026 Basketball Youth Day on Friday, January 17th!
Youth in attendance will receive a mini tiger keychain or plush toy!
Game Schedule
Girls Basketball vs. Shenandoah
• JV: 12:00 PM
• Varsity: 1:30 PM
Boys Basketball vs. Athens
• Freshman: 5:00 PM
• JV: 6:30 PM
• Varsity: 8:00 PM
Come support our Tigers, celebrate our youth athletes, and enjoy a full day of basketball!
Youth in attendance will receive a mini tiger keychain or plush toy!
Game Schedule
Girls Basketball vs. Shenandoah
• JV: 12:00 PM
• Varsity: 1:30 PM
Boys Basketball vs. Athens
• Freshman: 5:00 PM
• JV: 6:30 PM
• Varsity: 8:00 PM
Come support our Tigers, celebrate our youth athletes, and enjoy a full day of basketball!
Our friends over at the Ohio Valley ESC would like families with preschool age students to know that the enrollment period for Bright Beginnings Preschool is opening on February 6.
New students can call 740-373-6669 to have an application mailed to you or you can find one on their website at www.ovesc.org
New students can call 740-373-6669 to have an application mailed to you or you can find one on their website at www.ovesc.org
This month's Coffee with Care will be located at the Washington Elementary School library and we will be covering the important topic of internet safety. We hope that you'll join us on January 16 at 9 a.m. for refreshments, good information and quality community building time.
Calling all Kindergarten–6th grade students! Join us for a fun-filled Cheer & Dance Camp hosted by Marietta College.
🗓 Sunday, February 8, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:45 PM)
📍 Fenton Court
💲 $40 — includes a FREE T-SHIRT to wear in the performance!
✨ Performance Day:
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM at the Women’s Basketball Game
🏀 MC vs. Muskingum University
📍 Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (arrive by 6:15 PM)
📝 Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code to register
Questions? Contact Coach Jenn Hogue at jh014@marietta.edu
🗓 Sunday, February 8, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:45 PM)
📍 Fenton Court
💲 $40 — includes a FREE T-SHIRT to wear in the performance!
✨ Performance Day:
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM at the Women’s Basketball Game
🏀 MC vs. Muskingum University
📍 Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (arrive by 6:15 PM)
📝 Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code to register
Questions? Contact Coach Jenn Hogue at jh014@marietta.edu
☕💬 Coffee with Care
Parents are invited to join us for a warm cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with our school counselors. This month's topic is Parent/Child Relationships, and is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share.
📍 Phillips Elementary School
🕘 9:00 a.m.
🥐 Coffee & pastries provided
We hope to see you there!
Parents are invited to join us for a warm cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with our school counselors. This month's topic is Parent/Child Relationships, and is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share.
📍 Phillips Elementary School
🕘 9:00 a.m.
🥐 Coffee & pastries provided
We hope to see you there!
Tonight's holiday concert has been rescheduled to Thursday December 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the MHS Auditorium. Please note that this is both a date and time change. Parking will be available on the Colegate side of the building and the school will be unlocked for you to travel to the auditorium. We look forward to seeing you Thursday and thank you for your understanding in this matter.
