Greetings,

I am excited to welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year, which promises to be a fantastic year in Marion County!

As we strive to make this year #MCSDPROUD, the district is committed daily to our mission of Educating, Preparing, and Inspiring all students!

This year, the district will focus on strengthening our academic core in Reading and Mathematics. To strengthen the core and ensure optimal learning, our classrooms will have a structured environment, high expectations, and accountability. We will also intentionally plan for and assess student learning in correlation to our state standards.

We encourage all our partners, parents, and community members to help make #MCSDPROUD by becoming involved in our schools.  Get to know your child’s teachers and school administration.  Support the school by engaging in activities such as Parent Teacher Associations and the School Improvement Council. Stay connected and stay informed by visiting our school’s website and social media pages, and downloading the Marion County School District App from the App Store on your mobile device.

We are looking forward to an amazing school year in Marion County!

Sincerely,

Kandace Bethea

Kandace Bethea, Ph. D.

Superintendent