Marshall South Elementary School

Reminder that school will dismiss early today, Wednesday, November 12, 1:45 at North and South / 2:00 at MJHS and MHS, for school improvement meetings.

Mrs. Douglas' second grade class earned a party during their library class time this week. They had the most students go to the library to read and get their library cards, along with a backpack with goodies, including a free book.. The contest was held at the library from Oct. 1-31. It was kicked off by Jamie Poorman, Head Librarian at the Marshall Public Library. She visited each second grade class at the end of September to introduce the competition. The Marshall Public Library provided popcorn and lollipops for the winners. Mrs. Scott read a book called Pop.

The local Marshall American Legion, along with Nancy Orin, put on a wonderful Veteran's Day Program for South School. Several veteran's attended from the American Legion. Students learned about all six branches of the military. South School second grade students participated in holding flags and signs for each of the branches. The students who participated were Elian R, Dragann P, Kendall M, Remington C, Lex M, Hazel B, Brooklyn P, Asher M, Easton M, Jaelynn B, JJ S and Nate G. We want to specially recognize and thank Mrs. Brandi O'rourke, kindergarten special education teacher, for her service in the United States Army along with Mrs. Roni Pine, paraprofessional, for her service in the National Guard.

Friday, October 31st South School held it's annual Spooktacular Road Race. It was a beautiful day for a fun-run! And thank you to Mr. Arthur for all of his planning and his High School and Jr. High Cross Country teams for assisting.

South School Staff wears pink to support those who have been impacted by breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Marshall students are preparing for Red Ribbon Week, which is celebrated annually October 23-31. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life.
Attached you will also find the dress up days for South School.

A great day for a field trip! Kindergarteners were able to enjoy playing outside and great fall, fresh air with their friends and family.

Last week our Kindergarten crew explored the Marshall Fire House and experienced some great hands-on learning! Thank you to our local fire department for spending time with our students.

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

Reminder: South School students will have an early dismissal today (9/10/25) at 11:15 a.m. Please notify the office if your student has alternate after school plans by 9:30 a.m.

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

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.

South School Reminder: The Kona Ice truck will be at South School tomorrow (4/30) for our students. Please send in your child's $4.00 and flavor choice by tomorrow morning.

The 2025-26 School Calendar is now available on the District Website www.marshallk12.net or follow this link https://5il.co/3bbzi

Youth Volleyball Clinic for Wednesday, March 19, has been cancelled.

Pre-Registration for incoming 2025 Kindergarten is now open for appointments. Please call the South School office at 217-826-5411 to make your appointment. This is for children ages 5 on or before September 1st.

Reminder: Marshall Schools will dismiss early today, 1/15, for School Improvement Meetings. 1:45 Dismissal at South and North, 2:00 Dismissal at the JH & HS