Marshall Public Schools

We are one month away from the beginning of the school year - the first day of school is on September 1st for Grades 1-12 and on September 8th for Preschool and Kindergarten!

In an effort to be transparent about the process and how the school calendar is selected let us explain:
It is a state law that school begins after Labor Day, and we generally start the day after. However, with Labor Day being the second week of September, the State of MN passed in legislation that school can begin before Labor Day and after August 31st during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years without special permission. The district puts together a Calendar Committee, which includes representatives from each of the following entities: Administrator and Teachers from each of the Public Schools, Department Leaders, Board Member, Education Association President, Parochial Schools Representatives, Southwest Coaches, etc. There are a couple of different options laid out at the meeting and feedback and ideas are brought up and we work to make the calendar work from the perspective of all parties. The discussion for the upcoming school year was that we have two choices - start after Labor Day andthe school year ends in June or start on September 1st and end in May. The committee chose the latter option overwhelmingly. The calendar gets revised and put on the School Board agenda and when the calendar passes, it gets published on the website and sent out to all calendar committee members (generally in March or April).

This year we tried something new and created the exact same calendar with different levels of information. You will notice that the staff calendar is a lot of color categories to communicate to staff the days that they work but don't have students, or no school days that they do not work, etc. The Family Calendar is an attempt to simplify it for parents and guardians so that you know if your students have school, noon release, or no school. That way you don't have to worry about the reason. The Family Calendar is new, and we'd like to hear your feedback as you use this to see if it's worth doing in future years.

The students at the Marshall Career and Technical Institute have been hard at work designing and building quality projects, and we're excited to offer their first community sale item…handcrafted pheasant feeders!

These feeders were designed and built by our talented students as part of their hands-on learning experience. As they continue to develop their skills, students will transition into designing and creating additional projects for sale to the community.

What: Student-built pheasant feeders
Cost: $50 + tax - cash or check accepted
Sale Timeline: Available while supplies last

By purchasing a feeder, you're not only getting a great product—you're also supporting student learning and career development opportunities.

For more information or to purchase a feeder, please contact us today at contact@marshall.k12.mn.us.

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If you've been considering running for School Board, now is your chance to come in and sign up! We will be open until 5pm tomorrow (July 28th) at the District Office.

If you have any questions, stop into the District Office or give us a call at 507-537-6924.

Registration is officially OPEN at Marshall Public Schools. Login to get registered at https://marshallmn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/marshall.jsp or go to www.marshall.k12.mn.us and click "Registration and Enrollment" to get started.

During the registration process, you will notice a form called Application for Educational Benefits. We encourage you to fill it out because even though all Minnesota students receive free school meals, Educational Benefits eligibility still matters. Information from Direct Certification and Applications for Educational Benefits helps Marshall Public Schools qualify for important federal and state funding that supports educational programs, student services, and other resources for our schools. This may also unlock valuable support for your family. You can fill this out on printed paper by going to the Food Service page on the district's homepage.

Please reach out to the District Office with any questions or concerns at contact@marshall.k12.mn.us or 507-537-6924

🚧 Middle School Parking Lot Construction Update 🚧

The transformation of the Middle School parking lot continues!

Today, crews began laying asphalt, a major milestone in the project. In the coming days, you'll see even more progress as additional asphalt is installed and the landscaping work begins to take shape.

We appreciate the patience and support of our students, families, staff, and community throughout this construction project. The improvements are coming together nicely, and we are excited to see the finished product.

✅ Project completion is anticipated by Friday, August 14.

Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our facilities and create an improved experience for everyone!

Thank you to the Hey Family for your many years of service and transportation to Marshall Public Schools!

Southwest Coaches has provided millions of rides to students over the years whether it be getting them to school in the morning, getting them home in the afternoon, or getting to activities on nights and weekends. Most of the community may not notice, but Jim and Tom have spent many early mornings and late nights on icy roads checking conditions and worrying about transporting kids safely.

We wish you well in your transition into retirement!

Any MPS alumni or current students - please share your favorite school bus stories with Southwest Coaches!!