Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Mar Lee Band Concert is a first for new director Dustin Stoner

The Mar Lee Band took to the stage on Monday evening for their annual holiday concert. Director Dustin Stoner remarked on how much the students have learned this term. Many began playing an instrument only in September. See a video of the performance here.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Mar Lee Float Captures Award

Mar Lee's school float, sponsored by the PTO, captured a first place in the non-commercial category in Marshall's holiday parade on Monday. 315 of hand-painted stars in school colors, each with a student's name on it, combined with strings of lights to create a magical effect.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

7th graders meet Mark Schauer outside the Capitol

Mar Lee's 7th grade class has been touring Washington D.C. yesterday and today. They met up with Mark Schauer outside the Capitol, talked, and shook his hand. Other sites they have visited include Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Holocaust museum. Friends, family, and curious onlookers are invited to follow the group's Twitter feed at "MarLee7th" (on cellphones text "follow marlee7th" to 40404) or read their blog at http://washingtontrip.weebly.com/washingtontrip.html

Thursday, November 5, 2009

7th Grade sets off on trip to Washington D.C.

The Mar Lee 7th grade class boarded the bus early this morning for their long-awaited and well-deserved trip to Washington D.C. Money for the trip was completely provided by student fundraising activities over the summer and fall. The itinerary includes a stop at Gettysburg today. Friends, family, and curious onlookers are invited to follow the group's Twitter feed at "MarLee7th" (on cellphones text "follow marlee7th" to 40404) or read their blog at http://washingtontrip.weebly.com/washingtontrip.html

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

MCCU employees donate money to Mar Lee School

According to a recent story in the Battle Creek Enquirer, the Marshall Community Credit Union has donated more than $650.00 to six schools in the Marshall area, including Mar Lee School. The donations were raised by MCCU staff members to thank schools for participating in the Credit Union's "CU In School" program.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Mar Lee School closes due to H1N1 flu on Monday and Tuesday, October 26 and 27

Due to excessive illness among the student body, Superintendent Bill LeTarte has closed Mar Lee school for the beginning of the week. All school activities for those days have been canceled. Students with questions about assignments due later in the week should contact their individual teachers.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Mar Lee Archery Camp

Dennis Patton recently shared his experiences with the Mar Lee Archery Camp during an interview for the "Big Buck Pole" television show (click here to watch).