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Earth Talk: Snakes
As agricultural expansion and habitat loss threaten snakes, snake research receives little funding and conservation needs receive little attention. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s snakes faring these days? Are they on the decline like so much wildlife and what can we do to help them […]
“Jungle Boogie” selected for Soul Train Dance Line Contest
After one quick view of a Soul Train Dance Line video on YouTube, it was unanimous. The Marcellus Band Boosters have chosen Kool & The Gang’s “Jungle Boogie” from the group’s 1973 LP Wild and Peaceful for the Soul Train Dance Line contest, Saturday, May 4 (see below). The tune was ranked by Billboard as […]
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Marcellus United Methodist Church invites everyone to participate in the 2024 National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 2, 12 noon, UMC Fellowship Hall, 197 W. Main. Sandwiches and coffee will be served. Pastor Donnie Brooks, Speaker The theme for this year is “faithfulness”. The scripture passage is 2 Samuel 22:29.
MHS Girls Softball: Present and Future
MHS Senior pitching ace Layni Heuring on the mound during Marcellus’ season opener against the Contsantine Falcons, April 9. The ‘Cats got by the Falcons in game one, 11-10, but were defeated 5-16 in the second. -Photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography Varsity Softball Scores Two Road Wins @White Pigeon: The Marcellus Varsity Softball team […]
2024-2025 Athletic Physicals
All athletes planning on playing a school sport next year need to take advantage of the early on site physicals the athletic department is offering. DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 11:00-2:00COST: $20 1. This is a half day of school, any student who stays to get physical and needs a ride home, transportation will be […]
Results from Hartford Track Invitational
submitted by Nicole Powell On Saturday April 13, 2024, Freshmen & Sophomores traveled to Hartford for their 42nd Annual Freshman/Sophomore Hartford Track Invitational. Girls: Alexus Johnson and Harmony Jones, both freshmen, helped the girls advance. Harmony Jones placed 3rd out of 19 in Shot Put, and 2nd place out of 19 in the Discus. Alexus […]
MHS Varsity Soccer Starts Season 2-0
submitted by Melissa Allen On Tuesday, March 26, the Wildcats traveled to Covert to open their season. After goals from Lily Scoggin and Carlee Osborn, the team took a 2-0 lead into the half. In the second half the team really found their footing scoring five more goals which led to a 7-0 victory. […]
Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics
From EARTHDAY.org Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2024. In keeping with his year’s theme of Planet vs. Plastics, EarthDay.org urges everyone to tackle the plastics crisis head-on by joining the goal of a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040. Why? Plastics extend beyond an imminent environmental issue; they present a […]
MHS Senior Banners on Display
The 2024 MHS Senior Banners are on display throughout Marcellus. Lucia Gomariz Moreno’s and Cole Thornburgh’s are shown above gracing the entrance of Village Hall. Banners featuring the top ten students, including Olivia Hicks’ are displayed on the Village lightpoles. The Senior Banners will remain on display until after graduation, Sunday, June 2.
Band Notes for the Week of April 15, 2024
Coming Up: April 20: Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC April 26: Thornapple Jazz Festival in Hastings, 3:50pm at the Hastings Public Library (227 East State Street) May 4: Party Like it’s 1974 at Patch and Remington, 7pm-10pm. May 6: 2nd Trip Payment for the 2025 band trip is due May 7: ½ Day […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Congratulations to Mrs. Ferguson and her first-grade students (pictured below)! The group was recently named a Michigan Math Cup Teamwork Award winner. Ferguson’s students met their goal to pass at least thirty math lessons on the Imagine Math platform. To celebrate their accomplishment, the class will have their choice of either an Amazon Pizza Hut, […]
