Marion County Board of Education

ELL students recognized by MCBOE for fulfilling program requirements

Shown at the Sept. 15 Marion County Board of Education meeting are ELL students who were recognized. Front row, from left, are Edalys Cintron Vega, Jose Cintron Vega, Evelin Rivera-Fernandez, Pedro Torres, Alejandro Tellez, David Sanchez-Ramirez, Kimberly Rivera, Jose Perez Hilario and Michael Lian; second row, same order, EL specialists Reba Hill, Ana Colburn, Vickie Johnson and Charlotte Howell; third row, same order, BOE members Mark Dearen, Dr. Alex Smith, Tim Bryant, Daryl Weatherly, Joyce Fowler and s

Shown at the Sept. 15 Marion County Board of Education meeting are ELL students who were recognized. Front row, from left, are Edalys Cintron Vega, Jose Cintron Vega, Evelin Rivera-Fernandez, Pedro Torres, Alejandro Tellez, David Sanchez-Ramirez, Kimberly Rivera, Jose Perez Hilario and Michael Lian; second row, same order, EL specialists Reba Hill, Ana Colburn, Vickie Johnson and Charlotte Howell; third row, same order, BOE members Mark Dearen, Dr. Alex Smith, Tim Bryant, Daryl Weatherly, Joyce Fowler and superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton.

HAMILTON — Among the agenda items for the Marion County Board of Education at their Sept. 15 meeting, was the recognition of several students.

‘Transformational moment’ for Marion County School System

To accompany an article about the Marion County Board of Education’s meeting in February, Dr. Patrick Sutton, superintendent of the county school system, was asked to share more about the Marion County Career Academy, which was also referenced during that meeting.
“The opening of the Marion County Career Academy marks a transformational moment for our school system,” Sutton said.

Architect approved for new Phillips Elementary School gym; other BOE news

HAMILTON — Among the items handled by the Marion County Board of Education at its Friday, Jan. 16, meeting was a unanimous vote for permission to enter into a professional services contract with Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture, LLC of the Shoals to provide architectural services for the new gym at Phillips Elementary School.

Marion County Schools recognized in national spotlight on ‘Alabama Education Gains’

Marion County Schools are receiving national attention as part of a broader recognition of Alabama’s recent progress in public education.
A recent New York Times opinion column highlighted improvements in student attendance and academic recovery across Alabama, citing the state as part of a growing “Southern surge” in education.

Marion County leaders partner to invest in local education

Marion County Commission Chairman Greg Gunnin and Marion County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton shake hands on Sept. 4 to help publicize an agreement between their organizations which will greatly benefit local school students.

Marion County Commission Chairman Greg Gunnin and Marion County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton shake hands on Sept. 4 to help publicize an agreement between their organizations which will greatly benefit local school students.

MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission and the Marion County Board of Education have reached an agreement that reflects a shared commitment to the future of our communities’ children.

BOE recognizes school counselors, proclaims February as CTE Month

Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant

Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant Schools.
HAMILTON — During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Marion County Board of Education recognized school counselors in the system.

Voters elect Sutton as Marion County superintendent

Patrick Sutton is elected Marion County Superintendent

Patrick Sutton is elected Marion County Superintendent.
MARION COUNTY — Voters headed to the polls last Tuesday, April 16, and when the day was done, Patrick Sutton was declared the winner of the Marion County Board of Education superintendent race. He received 1,525, or 58.1 percent, of the votes compared to Josh Weatherly’s 1,100, or 41.9 percent, of the votes. This race was the only one on the ballot. Sutton will take office in January.
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