Congratulations to the MJHS Boys Cross Country Team and Brynna Farrell on qualifying for State!
The boys team placed 2nd at the Shelbyville Sectional (Griffin Thompson 6th 11:33.23, Grayson Edwards 12th 12:04.63, Chase Paulsen 17th 12:13.06, Max Walker 22nd 12:27.01, Henry Arthur 24th 12:34.26, Cooper Morey 29th 12:42.12, and Emmett Maurer 44th 13:27.78). The girls team placed 6th out of 13 teams (Brynna Farrell 18th 13:41.89 , Isabella Cervantes 26th 13:54.38 , Charlee Francis 27th 13:56.83, Libby Huisenga 30th 14:07.35 , Liberty Cline 52nd 15:04.29, Caroline Nave 72nd 16:24.10, Carrigan Crumrin 82nd 18:48.94).
The boys team placed 2nd at the Shelbyville Sectional (Griffin Thompson 6th 11:33.23, Grayson Edwards 12th 12:04.63, Chase Paulsen 17th 12:13.06, Max Walker 22nd 12:27.01, Henry Arthur 24th 12:34.26, Cooper Morey 29th 12:42.12, and Emmett Maurer 44th 13:27.78). The girls team placed 6th out of 13 teams (Brynna Farrell 18th 13:41.89 , Isabella Cervantes 26th 13:54.38 , Charlee Francis 27th 13:56.83, Libby Huisenga 30th 14:07.35 , Liberty Cline 52nd 15:04.29, Caroline Nave 72nd 16:24.10, Carrigan Crumrin 82nd 18:48.94).
In the absence of a local newspaper, Marshall Schools is working to make our website and app an expanded source of coverage for our students’ achievements, including academic highlights, school events, music programs, clubs, and sports. With regards to sports specifically, we are pleased to share that T Ray Henry will be providing photos and coverage for many of our games. This is a work in progress, so you will see more and more content from the varying schools and areas of interest as events and highlights happen.
As we have done in the past, the website and app will continue to be a good source for general school information, updates such as school closings due to weather, school calendars, lunch menus, etc.
Marshall Schools District homepage is www.marshallk12.net
As we have done in the past, the website and app will continue to be a good source for general school information, updates such as school closings due to weather, school calendars, lunch menus, etc.
Marshall Schools District homepage is www.marshallk12.net
The kids and staff had a great time at today's "Pep Rally" for the baseball team, who take on T-Town for the Sectional title tomorrow (Saturday, September 19th, at T-Town, 11:00 AM). Led by our very own Miss Aubrey, donned in full baseball attire and eyeblack, dancing and inspirational words from Mr. T
Congratulations on the hard fought Regional Championship, Marshall Cubs! A 3-2 victory over Casey Westfield. A defensive gem by Augy Schneider in the 7th, great pitching by Colby Claypool, and timely hitting led to the victory.
The Marshall Cubs will play the Casey-Westfield Braves for the 2A Regional Baseball Championship at Jerald Barr Field in Casey, 306 Edgar Avenue, at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, September 17th. It should be a beautiful day for a baseball game, and they would greatly support you coming over to cheer them on!
On Wednesday, September 10th, Marshall Junior High School students experienced a day of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning, centered around the core subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).
The goal of the day was to spark interest and enthusiasm in these critical areas by providing engaging, real-world challenges that encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation to meet the objectives given by our science teachers, which were:
8th Grade – Build a “water rocket” from a 2-liter Coke bottle, partially filled with water, which we pressurized and launched using a specially designed launcher. During the project, students worked together in small groups to apply Newton’s Third Law of Motion, key vocabulary, and design principles to achieve the highest flight. The students worked together for 90 minutes before testing their initial design with the “rocket” pressurized to 40 PSI. Following the initial test phase, students were able to redesign or make adjustments to maximize the flight. For the final flight, groups were able to decide how much water they would use and rationalize why more or less would alter their rocket.
Students collected data, including height, air time, water usage, and recorded notes, as well as observations and self-reflection questions, using the knowledge gained in class.
7th Grade
Students in 7th Grade worked in teams to build catapults. Throughout the morning, students had lessons and learned about the history and science of the catapult, created teams to work together, and began researching designs. During this phase, each team needed two designs before the “team leader” decided which concept they would build. Teams then had 45 minutes to build their catapult using molding clay, hot glue, popsicle sticks, craft sticks, plastic spoons, and other materials provided for weight (ballast).
Mid-morning, students went to the test center fortress, which Mr. Buchter built in the gym, and fired off projectiles (clay balls) to attack the fortress, which had teachers and staff. Following the initial test run, teams returned to their classrooms and made revisions to their design based on observations and analysis.
Following the redesign, all 7th-grade teams and students rallied in the gym for a competition to garner the most points and a reflection on the design, math, science, and history of the catapults.
This real-world scenario would not be possible without the support and effort of our staff. It was a valuable learning experience for our students. Additionally, we collaborated with a high school student to fly a drone and record the rocket launches. We are excited to review the footage and make further analysis.
The goal of the day was to spark interest and enthusiasm in these critical areas by providing engaging, real-world challenges that encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation to meet the objectives given by our science teachers, which were:
8th Grade – Build a “water rocket” from a 2-liter Coke bottle, partially filled with water, which we pressurized and launched using a specially designed launcher. During the project, students worked together in small groups to apply Newton’s Third Law of Motion, key vocabulary, and design principles to achieve the highest flight. The students worked together for 90 minutes before testing their initial design with the “rocket” pressurized to 40 PSI. Following the initial test phase, students were able to redesign or make adjustments to maximize the flight. For the final flight, groups were able to decide how much water they would use and rationalize why more or less would alter their rocket.
Students collected data, including height, air time, water usage, and recorded notes, as well as observations and self-reflection questions, using the knowledge gained in class.
7th Grade
Students in 7th Grade worked in teams to build catapults. Throughout the morning, students had lessons and learned about the history and science of the catapult, created teams to work together, and began researching designs. During this phase, each team needed two designs before the “team leader” decided which concept they would build. Teams then had 45 minutes to build their catapult using molding clay, hot glue, popsicle sticks, craft sticks, plastic spoons, and other materials provided for weight (ballast).
Mid-morning, students went to the test center fortress, which Mr. Buchter built in the gym, and fired off projectiles (clay balls) to attack the fortress, which had teachers and staff. Following the initial test run, teams returned to their classrooms and made revisions to their design based on observations and analysis.
Following the redesign, all 7th-grade teams and students rallied in the gym for a competition to garner the most points and a reflection on the design, math, science, and history of the catapults.
This real-world scenario would not be possible without the support and effort of our staff. It was a valuable learning experience for our students. Additionally, we collaborated with a high school student to fly a drone and record the rocket launches. We are excited to review the footage and make further analysis.
Reminder that today, Wednesday, September 10, is an 11:15 Dismissal at South Elementary and North Elementary , and an 11:30 Dismissal at MJHS and MHS.
MJH cross country meet at Paris Mayo for tonight, Tuesday, August 19, has been canceled.
MJH Baseball Game at Paris Mayo has been postponed to 6:00 this evening, Tuesday, August 19. Bus time will be 4:40.
MJH Game Time Changes
Monday, August 18
The MJH Softball game at Paris Crestwood will now have a 5:30 start time with a 4:00 bus time. The MJH Baseball game at home vs Tri-County will also have a 5:30 start time.
Monday, August 18
The MJH Softball game at Paris Crestwood will now have a 5:30 start time with a 4:00 bus time. The MJH Baseball game at home vs Tri-County will also have a 5:30 start time.
The MJH softball game for tonight, Friday, August 15, has been canceled due to heat. A reschedule is being worked on.
The JH baseball game for tonight, Friday, August 15, has been postponed due to the heat. A reschedule date is being worked on.
Reminder that Online Registration for the 2025-26 School Year is open or In-Person Registration is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6th. Go to the www.marshallk12.net or follow this link for more information...
https://www.marshallk12.net/article/2326785
https://www.marshallk12.net/article/2326785
Junior High Baseball tryouts begin on Monday, August 4, 3:30 p.m., at the Varsity Baseball Field (Hornbrook Field).
A parent meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m., in the Junior High Library.
JH Baseball is open to all incoming 7th, and 8th grade boys, who are full-time Marshall Schools students.
All will need a current Athletic Physical before they can begin tryouts. Physicals are good for one calendar year.
Please contact Colan Miller
comiller@marshallk12.net
or Kevin Keown at
kkeown@marshallk12.net
with any questions.
Junior High Softball practice for Monday, July 28, from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m., will be in McNary Gym today do to the heat.
The parent meeting will follow from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. in McNary Gym.
Please have the girls wear tennis shoes.
The parent meeting will follow from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. in McNary Gym.
Please have the girls wear tennis shoes.
The Junior High Softball "Open Gym" scheduled for Thursday, July 24, has been cancelled.
Official practice begins on Monday, July 28, from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m., at the Varsity Softball Diamond.
A parent meeting will follow from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
JH Softball is open to all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls, who are full-time Marshall Schools students.
All will need a current Athletic Physical before they can begin practice. Physicals are good for one calendar year.
Please contact Heather Setzer at hsetzer@marshallk12.net or Kevin Keown at kkeown@marshallk12.net with any questions.
Official practice begins on Monday, July 28, from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m., at the Varsity Softball Diamond.
A parent meeting will follow from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
JH Softball is open to all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls, who are full-time Marshall Schools students.
All will need a current Athletic Physical before they can begin practice. Physicals are good for one calendar year.
Please contact Heather Setzer at hsetzer@marshallk12.net or Kevin Keown at kkeown@marshallk12.net with any questions.
School Physical Clinics at Cork Medical Center are Scheduled for Thursday, June 12, and Wednesday, August 13, 4-6 p.m. School Physicals are required yearly for all who play a school sponsored sport, and students enrolling in an Illinois School for the first time. More information on this and other School Health Requirements, go to our website at marshallk12.net , and click on the "2025-26 IL Health Requirement" button.
This is a joint statement from the Marshall Police Department and Marshall Community School District.
On 5-30-2025 we were informed of the arrest of a past graduate of Marshall High School in Evansville, Indiana, where the subject currently resides. The information shared with us from the Evansville Police Department is that the former student had in her possession incendiary devices with a plan to deploy the devices at her former school. The subject remains in custody on the charge of possession of a destructive device. We will remain in communication with the Evansville Police Department for the latest information involving this situation. We are grateful for the quick thinking of the St. Vincent Police Department and investigation conducted by the EPD Bomb Technicians. The safety of our community, students and staff is always our top priority and we remain committed to ensure this even when school is not in session. We will keep you informed of any further developments as they become available.
Great job athletes and coaches at the IESA State Track Meet! We had several PR and a school record.
Medalist include:
Aubree Shaffer -400M Run, 8th Place
- Grace Thompson, 8th in the 800M Run
- 7th Grade boys 4x400M Relay (Max Eastin, Eirninn Gettinger, Lawsen Crouch, and Talon Edmonds - 8th Place (School Record)
Congratulations to all of our IESA State Track Qualifiers from this past Saturday's Maroa-Forsyth Sectional.
Olivia Strohm - Discus
Aubree Shaffer - 400M Run
Grace Thompson - 800M and 1600M Run
7th Grade Boys 4x400M relay (Max Eastin, Eirninn Gettinger, Lawsen Crouch, and Talon Edmonds (Alternates - Macallister Richardson and Quentin Shaffer)
8th grade girls 4x400M Run - Aubree Shaffer, Lilly Ross, Grace Thompson, Peyton Edwards
Olivia will throw Friday and all others will compete Saturday. Good Luck!
