Taking the ACT in October? Try out this ACT Prep session with Kelly Walden

 

Tardy Policy & Attendance Reminder

 

Marshall Mission

 

Summer School Information

Summer School 2025

   - Monday, June 2 - Friday, June 20

   - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm each day

   - Lasts for three weeks

   - Transportation will be provided

   - Not offered virtually (meaning you cannot work from home)

   - Curriculum is provided through teacher-led assignments and an online platform

   - Cannot miss more than 3 hours of instruction or will be dismissed

   - Student Code of Conduct will be enforced (including the dress code)

Click Here to Register for Summer School

The last day to get registered will be Wednesday, May 28.  Please get this done as soon as possible.  : )

ACT Prep Opportunities for Summer

ACT Prep Workshops

Sessions
May 27-30  or  June 2-3 & 12-13  or  June 30 - July 3

The workshop:  The 16-hour workshops is open to all students from all schools.
Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific
test-taking strategies. The instructors will teach the different types of questions
the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with
tight time limits.

Workshop Instructors
Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.
Kaylin Mannon, B.A. Math Certified, will teach the Math and Science sections.

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Time: 10 AM to 3 PM each day, with lunch break from 12:00-1:00

Cost: $300 for each 4-day session. Scholarships available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Kaylin Mannon at logostestprepky@gmail.com
Please include the following:
*Student’s name and phone number
*Parent’s name and phone number
*School attending and year in school
*Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend.  Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT PrepWorkshops” and our Instagram “actprepwky” for reels with important information for students and parents.

Private tutoring sessions are also available.

We've got a NEW class being offered next year - JAG! Be sure to check it out...

 JAG KY is an affiliate of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG).

JAG KY is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to graduation successfully transition into postsecondary education, the workforce, or the military. JAG equips students with essential skills in… - career development, - job attainment, - leadership, - financial literacy, and - more

**JAG KY enhances student employability and prospects for success after graduation.**

What is the JAG curriculum?

• Career Development
• Job Attainment
• Job Survival
• Basic Competencies
• Leadership & Self-Development
• Personal Skills
• Life Survival
• Workplace Skills
• Supplemental Competencies

What will JAG students do?

• School & Community Service Projects
• Visit Local & Area Industries & Businesses
• Visit Local & Area Postsecondary Possibilities
• Attend Guest Speaker Presentations
• Compete - Career Development Conference
• Visit Frankfort (select)
• Visit Washington D.C. (select)
• Career Association (club / organization)

If you are interested in taking the JAG class, please click on this link and complete the form: JAG KY Student Interest Form.

What are your plans after high school - work or college? Either way, this presentation is right for you!

Ethan Morgan and Jackson Miller - Marshall County High School alumnis - will be on campus on Wednesday, March 19 to speak to all of our Health Science Classes. They have blocked off an hour for a presentation with current sophomores and juniors to discuss their experiences, which includes leaving MCHS, going to college, getting involved, and what that can do for you and your future.  They have a presentation entitled "Why College?" and would love to share with interested students. 

Ethan and Jackson are currently students at the University of Kentucky where Ethan was recently crowned 2024 UK Homecoming King.  Take a look at this article to learn more about these two:  https://medicine.uky.edu/news/lewis-honors-college-students-expand-uks-health-2023-11-28t08-26-35

If you are interested in signing up to attend the meeting, please complete this form no later than 3:00 on Thursday, March 13: Why College? signup .

Late spring ACT for Sophomores!

What:  ACT for Sophomores

When: Thursday, May1

Where: MCHS

Cost: $50

Deadline to sign up:  Monday, March 3

How to sign up:  Scan the QR code located outside Ms. Jackson's office or by the main office.

ASVAB Opportunity

Attention Sophomres, Juniors, and Seniors: 

The ASVAB is being given at MCHS on Monday, March 31. The ASVAB is offered to high school and post-secondary students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. The program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning, in both the civilian and military worlds of work. 

If you would like to take the ASVAB, please scan the QR code located outside any of the school couneslors' offices. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jackson or Mr. Cofield in the 1600 hallway.

ACT Prep Opportunity

From Mrs. Walden: Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops.” Our Instagram @actprepwky has reels with important information for students and parents. Private tutoring sessions are also available.

AP Exam Registration - Spring classes - Deadline is March 7

Mrs. Burnham has been visiting all of the spring AP classes to discuss the upcoming AP Exam registration for spring AP courses. Registration and payment for those AP exams will begin on Tuesday, February 18 and run through Friday, March 7. 

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Burnham at 270-527-1453 or jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us.

This is the handout given during the class visit:

The deadline to register is FRIDAY, MARCH 7.

Young Leaders Academy Application is LIVE

 

The Application for Young Leaders Academy 2025 is LIVE!

Link to watch video is HERE.

July 15-19, 2025 at the University of Louisville

The application for the McConnell Center's annual Young Leaders Academy (YLA) is now open. Outstanding Kentucky high school students who have completed at least one year of high school as of summer 2025 are encouraged to apply. 

Selected students will spend a week at UofL honing their leadership skills and studying American history and constitutionalism. Each participant will receive a full scholarship for lodging, meals, and conference materials.

Applications due March 28!

APPLY NOW

 

#YLA2025 will consider:

• Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates
• Perspectives on the proper role of government in modern America
• The role of federal courts and political institutions in modern America

Questions?

Learn more at McConnellCenter.org or contact YLA Director Meghan Waters.

meghan.waters@louisville.edu

(502) 852-3158

WKU Center for Gifted Studies is hosting VAMPY.

 

Find out more at www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/.