Our bus drivers have a combined 113 years of service driving our students! Seven bus routes transport roughly 460 students, and our drivers clock about that many miles per day.
Our drivers are very early morning risers, braving all types of weather and encountering challenges daily.
Their number one priority is keeping 'their' kids safe.
Thank you to our bus drivers! We are so appreciative of your years of service, your continued commitment to providing safety in all that you do while transporting our students, and your many kindnesses that you bestow upon our students:
Tammy Dobbelaere (24 years),
Debra Silance (20 years),
Amy Choike (18 years),
Ceci Chapin (10 years),
Melissa Klatzke (4 years),
Sue Huggett (3 years),
Justin Marquardt (first year).
Substitutes: Kay Taylor (33 years), Michael Yaros, Robert Wilcox, Dave Osterhout.
Hadley, congratulations on a job well done in school. We are so proud of you.
Kristian, thank you for being persistent with your schoolwork and for your continued determination to do well.
Sierra, it is good to see your growth in school, especially in your art. You bring joy to others with your beautiful work.
Marlette Band hosted its 2nd annual Easter Bunny breakfast. Thanks to the Marlette Lions Club for donating the bikes and to the many parents and band students who donated supplies or their time to help make this a success. We also want to thank John Scott, who took pictures of the kids and our Easter Bunny. Over 150 community members supported the event. The money raised will be used for meals, snacks, and drinks for marching band camp and marching season!
Congratulations to our raffle winner.: Althea Crane and Jaxson won bikes. Aubree Cummings, Phineas and Maseus Mausolf, Charlotte Kelly, Esmae Smith, and Eddie Lams won baskets.
Mrs. Gentry's students participated in the First Impression Competition and showed creativity with their writing and art. Students submitted work in all categories (poetry, 3D, 2D, and drawing). Some students wrote poems about our State of Michigan from their hearts, making their talent visible as young authors. And most importantly, as always, hard work gets rewarded. The class has six students selected to represent Marlette Elementary School and to celebrate their achievements at Sanilac Career Center.
Congratulations to:
Amy Liu
Austin Vanderpoel
Blake Warren
Elliott Davidson
Madison Hill
Noelle Wilber
Thank you for representing our Marlette spirit!
Our students have been reading books by Dr. Seuss during reading month, and it's incredible how timeless his books are! The rhymes, the illustrations, and the messages are all delightful and still relevant today. Teachers and students also enjoyed dressing up like characters in his books this month.
Brown City hosted the ESports Big Thumb Showcase competition. ESports is taking off in many communities, and our students enjoy competing against other teams.
Marlette High School hosted the Quiz Bowl competition last night. There were many students who participated, and did well!
The Marlette Battle of the Books teams traveled to Brown City Elementary on Tuesday, March 12th. Each grade level was tasked with reading at least eight books from their list of 22 best-selling children’s books. Many students went above and beyond with the number of books read and spent many hours studying.
The 4th-grade team included Aria Dischinger, Finlee Hunter, Elizabeth Perry, Nathan Marsa, Evelynn Wood, Aubrey McRobbie, Riley Noble, and Emma Flowers. They placed 3rd and read a combined total of 98 books!
The 5th grade team also finished 3rd, including Alayna Martiss, Ashleigh Ulmer, Carter Schlueter, Kendall Thompson, and Sam Bishop.
The 6th grade team finished 4th, including Aria Bednaryczk, Jack Hines, Virginia Dean, and Zoie Thompson.
“A Message in the Bottle” is part of our ongoing Pirate Theme for Reading Month.
Third graders partnered with kindergarteners and read various books to them each week. It is incredible to see students engaged and happy to participate and discuss the stories that they read with each other.
We have exciting news to share! Marlette High School's Business Professionals of America (BPA) finished in the TOP 12 in 9 different events at the 2024 BPA State Leadership Conference. Six individual students and two teams placed in the top 7, with the top 3 qualifying for the National Leadership Competition in Chicago.
Congratulations to Delaney Gage, Emily Newland and Westley Chapin. We ALL wish you well at the National Conference.
The students need your help to cover travel, lodging, and registration fees for the National Competition. Your donation will directly support the BPA students and help us continue to provide them with the tools they need to succeed. Cash or check donations can be:
• Dropped off at our Superintendent's office,
• Donated through VENMO at https://venmo.com/u/RB_03,
• Donated through our E-Funds account https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55701.
Thank you for your help and support!
Congratulations to the Marlette High School Business Professionals of America team for an amazing performance at the 2024 BPA State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, MI! Over 2000 students from around the state competed in fierce competitions, and Marlette and did well in several events. Six individual students and two teams placing in the Top 7, where they were recognized on stage and received awards, while the Top 3 places qualified for the National Leadership Competition in Chicago, IL during the week of May 10-14, 2024. Great job, BPA team!
Each teacher at the Elementary School selected two students to be our Red Raider Pride winners this month. Students earn tickets by being ready, respectful, and responsible. These students received a book from our book vending machine. We are so proud of these Responsible Red Raiders!
Riley Hohmann, Briar Dean, Ashton Hill, Harper Tracy,
Alison Innes, Gauge Gall, Nicholas Malburg, Haven Dethloff, Lillyanna Ruth, Larry Werth, Konner Baugher, Charlotte Kelly, Courtney Pezo, Iven Prehara, Phoenix Landon, Rylee Irwin, Parker North, Paislee McIntyre, Parker Smith, Loralei Smith, Parker Hall, Elliott Davidson, Samira Atikinson, Reagan Hawkins, Jaxon Gruno, Brynn Noble, Kylee Measel, Aubrey McRobbie, LilyAnn Hopp, Landon Bullock, Teddy Cox, Chloe Holbach, Owen Barrett, and Blake Strickler.
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE MEETING!
Marlette Community Schools will hold an informational meeting for parents of children eligible to begin GSRP, Headstart, Preschool, Young 5's, or Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. To enroll in Headstart or Preschool, children must turn three years old on or before September 1, 2024. To enroll in Young 5s or Kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marlette Elementary School Library. Parents and children are encouraged to attend. Please register for the event below. https://forms.gle/PNnE2jb5x26fktWA6
Today, a drawing where a child from each grade level was chosen for a book basket at the end of the Literati Book Fair. Winners of the book baskets were Kinsley Cahoon (Pre-school/Young 5s), Zach Jobson (Kindergarten), Silas Hochstedler (1st Grade), Jameson Hines (2nd Grade), Jensen Pabst (3rd Grade), Faith Jones (4th Grade), and Kaydance Wilkins (5th Grade). Also, due to the generosity of parents and community members, 36 books were purchased for teachers through the Teachers Wish List.
Please contact Ms. Tiffany if you need childcare during spring break.
Today, our wellness team rewarded our first-grade teachers with some goodies. We appreciate and recognize their hard work.
Congratulations to the following young athletes who participated in the Marlette Impact Youth Wrestling program:
Kinsley Hayden placed 1st in the girls' division and 4th in the boys' division, which is a big accomplishment for her first year wrestling.
Xavier Frazier earned 4th place in the tournament, and it was also his first year playing the sport.
Jacobi Outman placing 2nd in the girls' division.
And Kennedy Werth placed 4th in the girls' division.
