Marlette Community Schools

Check out today's Marshall Minute! Stay up to date with all the important happenings in our community, facilities and upcoming events.

about 11 hours ago, Marlette Community Schools

MARSHALL MINUTE FALL HOMECOMING 2026 FALL HOMECOMING It’s Fall Homecoming Friday, and we have a lot going on today as we celebrate our students/staff, our school, and our community. The Homecoming Parade begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the football game at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks will take place after the game. I hope everyone enjoys the activities and comes out to support our students tonight! CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY Today is also Custodian Appreciation Day, and I want to take a moment to thank our custodial team for the work they do every day to keep our school district clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate your willingness to do the extra things that make a difference. The cleanliness and appearance of our facilities are noticed every day by our students, staff, parents, and community members when they are on our campuses. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Next week will be another busy one with Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 7, along with Count Day on Wednesday. Even with everything happening, our most important work continues in the classroom each day as we teach our curriculum and help students develop the skills they need to be successful. STAFF THANK YOU I want our staff to know how much I appreciate your willingness to invest in our students. The time you spend building relationships, making connections, and getting to know our students has a real impact on their classroom experience and on our district as a whole. Thank you for the extra effort you give every day. It matters, and it is noticed. BOND UPDATE We continue to move forward with the next steps of our voter-approved bond. We are currently completing our Bond Authorization Resolution and have completed the district’s credit rating process, which went well. Our financial advisors are now preparing for the bond sale expected in mid-October. We are also working with our architects on project planning and determining the next steps for the approved projects. There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and we will continue to keep our Board, staff, and community updated as we move forward. Thank you for all you do for our students and Marlette Community Schools. Have a great Homecoming Friday, and Go Red Raiders! Jim Marshall

🎉 Happy Homecoming Friday 🏈
Today is all about celebrating our students, staff, school and the incredible community that makes our school so special! Join us this evening to Kickoff Homecoming Night with the Parade at 6pm, Football Game at 7pm and stick around after the game for the Fireworks show sponsored by The Marlette Chamber of Commerce!

Go Red Raiders!

about 14 hours ago, Marlette Community Schools

Back of three football players with text above the image saying: Homecoming Parade 6pm, Homecoming Game, 7pm and Homecoming Fireworks after game

Special School Board Meeting Monday, October 5th at 7pm in the Elementary School Library.

1 day ago, Marlette Community Schools

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF MARLETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SANILAC, LAPEER AND TUSCOLA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN; DATE OF MEETING: October 5, 2026 PLACE OF MEETING: Elementary School Library (place and address) 6230 Euclid St, Marlette, MI 48453 HOUR OF MEETING: 7 o’clock, p.m. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: (989) 635-7429 (telephone number) BOARD MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 6230 Euclid St, Marlette, MI 48453 (address) [Signature], Secretary, Board of Education

Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week: Lauren Barthel, River Hirsch, Penelope Bayle and Porter Pennington! 🎉 Great job!

4 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 MARLETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK LAUREN BARTHEL Kindergarten PARENTS Elizabeth & Brandon Barthel TEACHER Ms Laursen, K Lauren can always be counted on to lend a helping hand to a fellow student when I need her to. From helping them find their materials they need to work to helping them finish their assignment, she is always willing to help a friend in need! Thank you for being a great classmate in our Kindergarten room Lauren. Love, Ms. Laursen SUPER POWER: Lauren likes to spend her time at home after school playing Barbies. When she grows up she wants to be a doctor!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK RIVER HIRSCH Preschool PARENTS Aaron & Samantha Hirsch TEACHER Ms. Tiffany, PreK River has been so helpful already this year. He has taken on the role of helping our new friends learn how to walk in a line, which helps his teachers tremendously! SUPER POWER: During the summer, River could be found riding sheep at the local Rodeos.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 MARIETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK PENELOPE BAYLE STEAM PARENT Heather & Michael Bayle TEACHER Mr. Lester, Steam Penelope has showed up to STEAM this school year with such a great attitude and work ethic. She has used her beautiful mind to construct wonderful creations. She has been helpful and a great classmate. Thank you for being so awesome in class Penelope! SUPER POWER: Penelope loves to do her hair and makeup.

Check out Marlette Jr/Sr High School Newsletter from Principal Owen!

5 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

Marlette Jr/Sr High School ♦ October 2026 Important Dates September 27 — Powderpuff Game 6pm September 28 — Pajama Day September 29 — Hawaiian Shirt Day September 30 — On Wednesday, Wear Pink October 1 — Jersey Day October 2 — Red & White Day Homecoming Parade 6pm Game 7pm October 3 — Homecoming Dance JH 5:00–6:30 $7 HS 7:00–10:00 $10 October 5 — Ferris State University Visit 10–11am October 6 — Conferences 3:30–5:30 pm 6:00–8:00 pm October 7 — Conferences 3:30–5:30 pm October 8 — Early Dismissal at 12:30 October 9 — No School October 23 — End of Marking Period 1 October 27 — Picture Retakes October 28 — SC4 visit 11:00 Principal's Message Happy October, Marlette families! As we settle into the school year, I am grateful for the energy our students and staff bring to Marlette Jr./Sr. High School each day. October is full of opportunities to learn and connect, including college visits and activities focused on kindness and bullying prevention. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students. I look forward to a great month ahead! ~Principal Jessica Owen College Month October is College Month! We’re excited to give students opportunities to explore their options after graduation and hear directly from college representatives. Ferris State University will visit on October 5 at 10:00 a.m., and SC4 will visit on October 28 at 11:00 a.m. We’re working to schedule additional visits, and some campus tours will also be available. We encourage students to come with questions and learn about the possibilities ahead. P/T Conferences Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and talk about ways we can support their learning. Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 6, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! October is Bullying Prevention Month October is Bullying Prevention Month. At Marlette Jr./Sr. High School, we want every student to feel safe, respected, and included. We encourage students to think about how their words and actions affect others, include classmates, and speak up when they see someone being mistreated. If your student experiences or witnesses bullying, please encourage them to tell a trusted adult at school. Students can also use OK2SAY: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say to make an anonymous report. By working together, we can help make our school a place where everyone belongs.

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Get creative for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Students in grades 6–12 and staff are invited to participate. There is no entry fee, just bring your own pumpkin and decorate it with paint or add-ons. Please do not cut or carve your pumpkin. Turn in your decorated pumpkin by October 23; voting will take place October 30. A trophy will be awarded to a winner in each grade and one staff winner! Pumpkin Decorating Contest Students in grades 6–12 and staff are invited! FREE TO ENTER • Bring your own pumpkin Paint it or decorate it with add-ons. NO CUTTING OR CARVING A trophy for the winner in each grade and one staff winner! PUMPKINS DUE: OCTOBER 23 VOTING: OCTOBER 30 MARLETTE JR./SR. HIGH PERFECT ATTENDANCE Every Day Counts! Perfect attendance each month earns that month’s reward. OCTOBER: VIP LUNCH — Pizza • Music • Games NOVEMBER: GAME & SNACK BREAK DECEMBER: MOVIE & POPCORN JANUARY: HOT COCOA BAR FEBRUARY: SNACK ATTACK MARCH: LUCKY PRIZE! APRIL: ICE CREAM SOCIAL MAY: END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION ATTEND TODAY • ACHIEVE TOMORROW BE PRESENT • BE ENGAGED • BE A RED RAIDER 👩‍🎓 Attendance ✅ Every day at school matters. When students are absent, they miss new lessons, class discussions, and opportunities to ask questions and practice skills. Even a few missed days can make it harder to keep up and can leave students feeling behind. We ask families to make attendance a priority whenever students are well enough to be at school. To recognize that commitment, Marlette Jr./Sr. High is introducing monthly perfect attendance rewards from October through May. Students with perfect attendance in October will earn a VIP lunch with pizza, music, and games; the accompanying graphic shows the rewards for the rest of the year.

Check out our athletic events for the upcoming week! Keep up to date with our athletic events by visiting marletteschools.org for the full calendar.

5 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE WEEK OF SEPT 28–OCT 3 VARSITY FOOTBALL FRI 10/2 · VS BURTON BENTLEY 7PM @ HOME (HOMECOMING) JV FOOTBALL WED 9/30 · VS COLEMAN 6PM @ COLEMAN JH FOOTBALL TUE 9/29 · VS BYRON 6PM @ BYRON CROSS COUNTRY SAT 10/3 · WAGENER PARK 9AM @ HARBOR BEACH JH CROSS COUNTRY SAT 10/3 · WAGENER PARK 9AM @ HARBOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL TUE 9/29 · JV/NV VS BROWN CITY 6PM @ HOME WED 9/30 · ARMADA JV QUAD 5PM @ ARMADA THU 10/1 · ARMADA V QUAD 5PM @ ARMADA SAT 10/3 · JV TOURNEY 8:30AM @ HOME 7/8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL MON 9/28 · VS DRYDEN 6PM @ DRYDEN WED 9/30 · VS SANDUSKY 6PM @ SANDUSKY

Monday begins HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK! Get ready to dress up, show out and bring the school spirit all week long!

MONDAY: Get Up & Go 🧦
TUESDAY: Hawaiian 🌺
WEDNESDAY: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink 👚
THURSDAY: Jersey Day 🏈🏀
FRIDAY: Red & White 🔴 ⚪️ Come to the football game and stay after for Fireworks!
SATURDAY: Homecoming Dance 🕺

8 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

HOMECOMING Spirit Week MON SEPT. 28 GET UP AND GO Wear your Pajamas TUES SEPT. 29 HAWAIIAN Wear your Hawaiian Gear WED SEPT. 30 ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR PINK Pink Out THUR OCT. 1 JERSEY DAY Wear your favorite jersey FRI OCT. 2 RED & WHITE Red Raider Pride SAT OCT. 3 HOMECOMING DANCE Junior High: 5-6:30pm | $7 High School: 7-10 | $10

🏈 It's Homecoming Week Kickoff! 🏈
Join us this Sunday, September 27th at 6 PM for our Powderpuff Game at the Varsity Field!

9 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

The 3rd Annual Trail of Treats is coming! Join us October 17th from 5–7 PM at Gayle’s Trail at Marlette Elementary School for an evening filled with candy, friends & fun!
Want to help make the Trail of Treats extra special? Sign up to host a treat station or run a game using the link below! 👇
SIGN UP HERE

10 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

3rd Annual TRAIL OF TREATS CANDY FRIENDS FUN! October 17th 5pm – 7pm 📍 Gayle’s Trail at Marlette Elementary School Hosted By Marlette Elementary PTO Questions? Email Melissa Kelly at marletteelementpto@gmail.com

Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week: Hadley McCready, Hunter Osentoski and Merrin Gentner! 🎉 Way to go!

10 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 MARLETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK HADLEY MCCREADY 2nd Grade PARENT Sara McCready TEACHER Miss Cook, 2nd Hadley comes into our room each day with a smile on her face. Her constant joy and love of learning is something that brightens up our room. I have seen Hadley making an effort to help peers around her succeed by keeping them on task and answering questions. She has made a wonderful impact on our classroom so far this year, and I look forward to her continued learning and joy! SUPER POWER: Hadley harvested a 6 point buck during this fall's hunting season!

Hunter Osentoski STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 MARLETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK HUNTER OSENTOSKI 3rd Grade PARENTS Kimberly & Brandon Osentoski TEACHER Mrs. Magee 3rd We are thrilled to celebrate Hunter! Hunter is a true leader who shows us every day what it means to be respectful, safe, and ready to learn. He is an active listener and hard worker who always tries his best in everything he does. Hunter is always willing to help around the room when the teacher needs him, and his awesome sense of humor brightens our classroom! He continues to do outstanding work each day. Terrific job, Hunter! We’re so proud to have you in our class! SUPER POWER: Hunter loves Pokemon, baseball, and football!

Merrin Gentner STUDENT OF THE WEEK 2026/2027 MARLETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK MERRIN GENTNER 1st Grade PARENTS Matthew & Kaitlyn Gentner TEACHER Ms Fantin, 1st I am so very proud of Merrin and the example she sets for others in our classroom. She comes to school with a positive attitude, tries her best on every assignment, and is always caught doing the right thing. Merrin is an active listener and she participates in group discussions. Thank you for being such a great role model for everyone in our room! SUPER POWER: Merrin enjoys riding her horses.

Elementary School picture day is Tuesday, September 22nd! Wear your best smile tomorrow! 😁

11 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

bulletin board with push pin paper saying elementary picture day september 22nd

Check out Marlette Elementary's Newsletter from Principal Reynolds: CLICK HERE

12 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

Check out our athletic events for the upcoming week! Keep up to date with our athletic events by visiting marletteschools.org for the full calendar

13 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE WEEK OF SEPT 21-26 VARSITY FOOTBALL THU 9/24 • VS CAPAC 7PM @ HOME JV FOOTBALL WED 9/23 • VS CAPAC 6PM @ CAPAC JH FOOTBALL TUE 9/22 • VS USA 6PM @ HOME CROSS COUNTRY TUE 9/22 • COUNTY PRESS @ NB 4PM @ NORTH BRANCH JH CROSS COUNTRY TUE 9/22 • COUNTY PRESS @ NB 4PM @ NORTH BRANCH VOLLEYBALL THU 9/24 • JV/V VS SANDUSKY 6PM @ SANDUSKY FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL SAT 9/26 • HOME TOURNEY 9AM @ HOME 7/8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL MON 9/21 • VS KINGSTON 6PM @ HOME WED 9/23 • VS BROWN CITY 6PM @ BROWN CITY

Show your school spirit by purchasing your Red Raider gear 🎉 Orders can be shipped, picked up at Laser Impressions, or delivered to the school. Order forms will be sent home with students by the end of the week OR you can purchase here: https://laserimpressions.chipply.com/redandwhite/?action=viewall

14 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

red overlay photo of football field with laptop on school merch website that says order your red raider gear today! Purchase Using the link in the caption

Come Hungry to the Pink Out for Cancer Clash on Friday, September 18 at Brown City High School Athletic Complex! Tailgate is from 4:30-6:30pm and Kickoff begins at 7pm 🏈 We're excited to have Brower Farms Meat Processing serving up some delicious food during this year's Pink Out game. Whether you're looking for a full meal or just a snack while you cheer on your team, they've got you covered! Proceeds from the Pink Out for Cancer Clash support the B.C.U.P.S. Program, helping provide breast cancer screenings and support for local patients.

Cash or card accepted.

15 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

PINK OUT For Breast Cancer 🎀 Entrées PULLED PORK NACHOS — $10 PULLED PORK SANDWICH — $8 PULLED PORK MEAL — $12 INCLUDES: SANDWICH, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, & A DRINK HOTDOG — $3 CHIPS & CHEESE — $4 Sides POTATO SALAD — $2 COLESLAW — $2 CHIPS — $1 Drinks POP — $2 GATORADE — $2 WATER — $1 PAYMENTS: • CASH • CARD (3% FEE) Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Apple Pay Brower Farms Meat Processing

Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week: Braelyn Leigh, Lydia Schlueter and Willow Doan! 🎉 We're proud of you!

16 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

Braelyn Leigh Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK BRAELYN LEIGH 5th Grade PARENTS Emily Byrnes & Nicholas Leigh TEACHER Mrs. Lams, 5th Braelyn has done an incredible job of being responsible and helpful in class. She is always prepared, ready to learn and help her friends when they need it. She also is kind, compassionate and overall a great student. SUPER POWER: Braelyn is a super swimmer and loves water!

Lydia Schlueter Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK LYDIA SCHLUETER Young 5's PARENTS Jason & Elizabeth Schlueter TEACHER Mrs. Schmidt, Y5's Lydia has been a great helper so far this year! She sets a great example of a ready, respectful & responsible student. She comes to school with a smile and a ready to learn attitude. I am so glad she is part of our classroom family. Keep up the great work, Lydia! SUPER POWER: Lydia loves tumbling & dance class!

Willow Doan Red Raider STUDENT OF THE WEEK WILLOW DOAN 5th Grade PARENTS Shayna & Matthew Doan TEACHER Mrs. Zuhlke, Gym I am so thankful to have Willow as my student in PE class. She is helpful, kind and just an all around great person. Willow is there to lend a hand when I need it and is a considerate teammate to the students in her class. I have had the pleasure of being Willow's gym teacher throughout elementary school and it is just amazing to see the young lady she is growing up to be. Great job Willow! SUPER POWER: Willow loves drawing in her free time.

Congratulations to our Jr/Sr High McDonald Chevrolet Student of the Month, Noelle Wilber! 🎉

Noelle is being recognized for her generosity, politeness and being a hard worker. She also receives a $15 gift card generously sponsored by McDonald Chevrolet. Thank you McDonald Chevrolet for supporting and celebrating our students! We appreciate your partnership!

17 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

MCDONALD CHEVROLET STUDENT OF THE MONTH Noelle Wilber 6th grade Parents: Raven & Frederick Wilber Noelle Wilber is an outstanding example of what it means to be a great student and classmate. She is generous, polite, and always working hard. Noelle is a true self-starter who takes responsibility for her learning and looks for ways to help our classroom without being asked. Her positive attitude, kindness toward others, and strong work ethic make our classroom a better place each day. Noelle is very deserving of being recognized as our September, 6th Grade Student of the Month! GIFT CARDS SPONSORED BY McDONALD CHEVROLET

Congratulations to our Elementary McDonald Chevrolet Student of the Month, Brady Hart! 🎉

Brady is being recognized for his kindness, respect and willingness to be a great helper in the classroom. He also receives a $15 gift card generously sponsored by McDonald Chevrolet. Thank you McDonald Chevrolet for supporting and celebrating our students! We appreciate your partnership!

17 days ago, Marlette Community Schools

MCDONALD CHEVROLET STUDENT OF THE MONTH Brady Hart Kindergarten Parents: Daniel & Katie Hart Brady is one student I can always count on to do the right thing in Kindergarten, and he deserves to be McDonald Chevrolet's student of the month. He is kind, respectful, and one of the best helpers. Brady knows when to hold his bubble, hold a zero in line, and how to sit on the carpet while learning. I love how Brady can light up a room with his smile, and tell the most elaborate stories. Way to go Brady! GIFT CARDS SPONSORED BY McDONALD CHEVROLET

Check out our athletic events for the upcoming week! Keep up to date with our athletic events by visiting marletteschools.org for the full calendar 🗓️

20 days ago, Marlette Community Schools