The Ritchey Report shares important dates, events, and information with our families. In the web view click on READ MORE to read the October issue. READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, As I did, entering week 2 of the school year, I want to update you post Labor Day regarding CoVid & Quarantine Numbers. We currently have 19 students out at this time due to CoVid and 53 out due to Quarantine. We currently have 1 staff member out due to CoVid. To this point we have had 40 students total miss time due to CoVid and... READ MORE >
The Ritchey Report shares important dates, events, and information with our families. Click on the link to read the September issue. READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, As we enter week 2 of the 2021-22 school year, I want to provide some updates and reminders as we work together to keep our students healthy, active, and in school to learn. While we had hoped by this time that CoVid would not be a problem, I wanted to share that we are facing increased numbers to start the year as compared to... READ MORE >
Back to School 21-22 Marshall Schools is excited to welcome back students next week! Back to school plans have been updated in response to Governor Pritzker’s August 4 Executive Order for Illinois Schools that requires the wearing of face coverings / masks indoors by all at schools until further notice. Current plans are as follows: 1. Daily... READ MORE >
The MHS Class of 2021 Graduation will be inside, Friday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m., in McNary Gym. Each Graduate will be issued 12 advanced tickets. Spectators must have a ticket to enter, there will be no General Admission. Tickets will be distributed to the Class of 2021 at Graduation Practice this morning at 10:00 a.m. Reminder that Graduates should bring their... READ MORE >
For any Marshall Youth age 18 and under, Marshall Schools will be serving hot lunch and a pre-packaged breakfast on Monday, May 24 - Thursday, May 27; Tuesday, June 1 - Thursday, June 3, and Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10. Meals can be picked up between 11:30 and 12:30 at the MHS loading dock off of the McNary Parking Lot. Orders should be submitted before... READ MORE >
MHS Class of 2021, Firstly, Congratulations! You have made it. It may not look like what you have envisioned, but you have persevered and made it. On, Friday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m., MHS will celebrate your accomplishments with the Class of 2021 Graduation and Parade. Graduation will be held at Bush Field (Weather Permitting). Each Graduate will be issued 12... READ MORE >
MJHS & MHS Spring Awards Nights and Class of 2021 Graduation Information Below is up to date information on our MJHS & MHS Awards Nights and Class of 2021 Ceremonies. Information is based on the current capacity rules for spectators, which allows for 25% seating capacity, additional seats for those with proof of full vaccination, and some allowance for standing... READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, Since my last update on March 12, a number of things have changed with regards to spectator capacity at events. With the Governor's announcement of steps towards Phase 5, capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor spectator events were affected for the current Phase 4, the impending “Bridge” Phase, and eventual Phase 5. Phase 4... READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community,Nearly one year in to the Co-Vid 19 pandemic, I would like first to commend our teachers, administrators, supervisors, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance staff, cooks, office personnel, substitute teachers, teacher aides, nursing and medical staff, tech staff, students, parents, and community as a whole on the job they have all done in... READ MORE >
As shared previously, the Governor and IDPH announced additional updates to Illinois Sports Guidelines, which will allow for all sports including High Risk Sports (Basketball and Football) to be played if a Region is in Phase 4. We are in Region 6, which currently is in Phase 4 mitigation status. Below is the most up to date information we have from the IDPH,... READ MORE >
On Friday, the Governor and IDPH announced additional updates to Illinois Sports Guidelines, which will allow for all sports including High Risk Sports (Basketball and Football) to be played if a Region is in Phase 4. We are in Region 6, which currently is in Phase 4 mitigation status as of yesterday. IDPH Illinois sports Guidance, January 22, 2021 The IHSA, met... READ MORE >
On Friday, the Governor and IDPH announced additional updates to Illinois Sports Guidelines, which will allow for all sports including High Risk Sports (Basketball and Football) to be played if a Region is in Phase 4. We are in Region 6, which currently is in Phase 4 mitigation status as of yesterday.IDPH Illinois sports Guidance, January 22, 2021 The IESA, which... READ MORE >
Earlier today, the Governor and IDPH announced additional updates to Illinois Sports Guidelines, which will allow for all sports including High Risk Sports (Basketball and Football) to be played if a Region is in Phase 4. We are in Region 6, which currently is in Phase 4 mitigation status as of yesterday.Link to IDPH Sports Guidelines as of January 22, 2021We are... READ MORE >
Sports / Activity Update, January 19, 2021 As many of you have heard, the IDPH announced that Region 6, of which we are a part, has moved from Tier 3 mitigations to Tier 1. This move will have some positive effect on our ability to offer extracurricular activities per updated IDPH Sports Guidelines. Click Here for IDPH Sports Guidelines At this... READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, Welcome back! I hope all had a good, safe Christmas and New Years. I want to thank you all again for your patience and cooperation during 1st semester, and ask for the same as we work through the 2nd semester together. As we begin the 2nd semester, I wanted to check-in with a few updates and reminders with regards to where things... READ MORE >
The Marshall Schools Co-Vid Testing program for students and staff has begun. Marshall Schools is an approved CoVid testing site for our symptomatic students and staff using BiNax Now Antigen tests as part of a pilot Illinois program. BiNax Now is a “fast” test that only requires a nasal swab, 15 minutes to get a result, and can be administered by our health... READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, Another check-in following the Governors announcement of increased restrictions throughout the State of Illinois beginning Friday. Click Here to Review the announced IDPH Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations In-Person School is Allowed to Continue Decisions with regards to In-Person School are allowed to be made at the... READ MORE >
Marshall Schools Community, First let me thank you for your continued trust and your cooperation during this very different and difficult school year. As CoVid numbers rise, I wanted to check-in with regards to where things stand at Marshall Schools, and touch base on the ever present potential of needing to move to Remote Learning. We remain committed to... READ MORE >
A 2020 Veterans Day Tribute. Music performed by MHS Band. Video produced by Morgann Kellum, Raleigh Duke, Makayla Dowden, and Amber Griguhn. READ MORE >
Marshall Schools has always been committed to providing as many opportunities and choices as possible for our students. Unfortunately, since March 13, these opportunities and choices have been severely limited by forces out of our control. Since that date, whatever opportunities and choices Marshall Schools have been able to offer safely and legally, have been... READ MORE >
The Governor has announced today that Basketball has been changed from a Medium Risk Sport to a High Risk Sport. This means that under the current conditions, not only will games not be allowed, but also that contact drills and scrimmages are not allowed. The IHSA was to announce tomorrow their guidance for basketball and other winter sports. Please see the IHSA... READ MORE >
The students of Marshall High School wanted to do something to show the Keown family support in honor of Drew. Drew loved band, so we are asking our community, starting with our schools, to spread, or "march" kindness around the world in honor of Drew. It can be something big like donating to his scholarship fund, or something small, like giving someone a hug,... READ MORE >
The Ritchey Report shares important dates,events and information with our families. READ MORE >
The Marshall Music Boosters will be hosting a Pork Burger Drive Thru tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the MHS Staff Parking Lot. Follow this link for more information.Music Boosters Pork Burger Drive ThruAt 7:30, the MHS Marching Lions will perform their 2020 Halftime Show at MHS Bush Field. Follow this link for more information.MHS Marching Lions PerformanceParents,... READ MORE >
Dear Friends and Family of Marshall High School, We would like to invite you to participate in a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 6 from 3 pm to 7 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church in Marshall. Please share this with your family, friends and neighbors as it is open to the public. Together we can make a positive impact on patient lives and... READ MORE >
The USDA National School Lunch Program is allowing schools to offer Free Lunch for all youth ages 1-18 on school days from September through December. This includes our In-Person Learners and Remote Learners, but also any other youth ages 1-18 in the Marshall Community. Meals for Remote Learners and Community Youth should be ordered weekly using the link below or... READ MORE >
FAREWELL SLIDESHOW Please follow the link below for a Farewell Slideshow from MHS Staff and Administration. Once the slideshow begins, you can use the arrow keys on the keyboard, left click on the mouse, or tap the screen on your phone to advance through the slides. Some of the slides have embedded videos that will play best in Google Chrome on your... READ MORE >
MHS Class of 2020, WTHI produced a video to recognize you that will aired on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:44 a.m. Central Time. The video includes a message from Mr. Ritchey and also from Patrick Morris along with a scrolling list of all Graduates' Names. In case you missed it, or would like to view it again or share, here is the link below.WTHI Class of 2020 Video READ MORE >