Marion County School District opened the 2021-22 school year with hallways once again filled with students and new opportunities as the pandemic has created the opportunity to rethink education and the way we do business.
As our focus continues to be on improving the academic outcomes of students, we believe that teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement and it is our top priority to ensure that our teachers and our leaders have what they need to provide our students with a high quality education.
Another key focus for the year was the completion of the new Marion County School District Strategic Plan: Cultivating Excellence. This plan will serve as a roadmap for us to cultivate excellence for each of our students and is all about implementing multi-year initiatives that push us forward, helping us move closer to our goal of "world-class."
As educators, we cultivate young minds. We provide them with a well-prepared curriculum rich with knowledge. We then give them the resources that help their minds grow. Upon graduation, they are strong and prepared to continue their journey. They have the tools to continue their own cultivation.
For the next five years Marion County will be
- Empowering Excellent Student Learning
Student success refers to every student meeting individual growth goals and accountability. Our passion for the success of our students motivates us to do what is needed to accomplish our goals by providing support for all.
- Cultivating Talented and Empowered Employees
Our staff are an asset. We work hard to retain talented staff while recruiting year-round for new talent. Everything we do is an opportunity to recruit or retain new Marion County School District team members.
- Supporting the Whole Child
We believe it is paramount to establish safe and supportive learning environments that promote social and emotional competencies of staff and students.
- Connected and Engaged Stakeholders
Effective communication creates opportunities for authentic dialogue and build stronger working relationships. We strive to create a system where students are engaged, parents are participating in school and at home, and there is frequent collaboration between the district and our community partners.
- Anytime, Anywhere, Any Pace Student Learning
We commit to transforming how we stimulate the teaching and learning experiences for students through evolving technologies and innovative instructional practices
- Equitable Resource Allocation
We strive to equalize the access and flow of resources to remove barriers and yield positive outcomes for all students.
Overall, we had a productive year as we are committed to cultivating excellence! We will continue this exciting journey of putting children first in our efforts for improvement. We will also continue to acknowledge that many of our existing successes are a tribute to the excellence of our dedicated staff, committed school board and the unwavering support of our families and the larger community.
