2025 Marion County Spelling Bee Champion Ava Mai and Runner-Up Elias Javelona (both center) pose with (from left) MCPS’s Dr. Danielle Brewer, Liberty Middle Principal Reuben “Bo” Williams, Howard Middle Principal Suzette Parker, and Spelling Bee Director Mark Ingram after the competition at Marion Technical Institute in Ocala, Fla., on Tuesday.
Education
7 months ago
Liberty Middle School’s Ava Mai wins 2025 Marion County Spelling Bee after 11 rounds

Eighth grader secures championship title with the word “derivative” as students from 11 schools compete in annual spelling event.

Dr. Diane Gullett, MCPS Superintendent, shakes hands with Megha Sandrapaty, Forest High School, during the Big Springs Regional STEM Fair.
Education
8 months ago
Big Springs STEM Fair awards $40,000 in prizes and sends top students to international competition

Young scientists from Marion and Sumter counties advance to state and international science fairs after showcasing innovative projects at the Big Springs STEM Fair.

Local
8 months ago
The Four Chaplains: Honoring their ultimate sacrifice on the USAT Dorchester

A tribute to the heroic chaplains who gave their lives to save others during World War II.

Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diane Gullett (R) is competing in the Magnet Schools of America National Superintendent of the Year contest, with MCPS facing Seminole County Public Schools in the first round.
Education
8 months ago
Dr. Diane Gullett competes for National Superintendent of the Year in Magnet Schools of America contest

Marion County Public Schools faces Seminole County in the first round of the national competition, with voting open through Feb. 13.

MCPS staff smile under informational tents at a community event with a man in the foreground giving a thumbs up.
Education
8 months ago
Four Marion County schools earn national Magnet School of Distinction honors

Belleview High, Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, Dunnellon High, and Howard Middle recognized for academic excellence and specialized programs.

The event allowed children the opportunity to explore their favorite emergency vehicles.
Education
8 months ago
Over 200 families explore free preschool options at Truckin’ It to Preschool event in Marion County

The inaugural event connected parents with Volunteer Pre-Kindergarten programs while offering fun activities for children, including emergency vehicle exhibits and developmental screenings.

Education
8 months ago
Marion County schools to participate in statewide tornado drill

Florida schools will take part in a statewide tornado drill on Feb. 5 at 10 a.m., led by the National Weather Service to enhance severe weather preparedness.

Sarah Jacobs, a ninth and tenth-grade English teacher at West Port High School, was selected as the Marion County Teacher of the Year at the 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala at the Reilly Center for the Arts on Feb. 1, 2025.
Education
8 months ago
Golden Apple Gala 2025: Marion County honors top educators at prestigious event

The 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala honored Marion County’s most dedicated educators, naming Sarah Jacobs as the 2025 Teacher of the Year and celebrating the outstanding contributions of teachers who shape students’ futures.

Parents and families in Marion County have until Feb. 9, 2025, to complete the Marion County Public Schools Title One Survey, which gathers feedback on school communication, academics, and engagement. The survey, available in English and Spanish, can be accessed online or via paper copies at local schools.
Education
8 months ago
Marion County Public Schools seeks parent and family feedback in annual Title One survey

Parents and families can share their input on school communication, academics, and engagement through the MCPS Title One Survey, open until February 9, 2025.

Kristi Gibbs, a second-grade teacher at Madison Street Academy, is recognized with the "Thank a Teacher" award by HCA Florida Healthcare and the Public Education Foundation of Marion County during a school event on Jan. 27.
Education
8 months ago
Kristi Gibbs honored with “Thank a Teacher” award by HCA Florida Healthcare and PEFMC

Second-grade teacher Kristi Gibbs recognized for outstanding dedication and impact at Madison Street Academy through HCA Florida Healthcare’s “Thank a Teacher” program.

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