Marion County Public Schools

Welcome!

"Launching Literacy in the Community" is a family and community engagement website connecting standards-based literacy lessons in the elementary classroom with activities and conversations beyond the school day. By continuing literacy-based activities and conversations at home, families help reinforce and practice concepts learned in class.

"Launching Literacy in the Community" Campaign

This year we launch yet another exciting phase of promoting literacy throughout Marion County and allowing students to learn more about how important literacy skills are in the careers of so many business leaders and community members.

This year we are producing videos spotlighting 10 community members speaking about the importance of literacy in their career. We want all students to hear the stories about just how important literacy is in their career and which literacy skills have allowed them to achieve their dreams.

Click HERE to view the "Launching Literacy in the Community" information and videos.

Books and Barbers

Marion County Schools is proud to partner with local barbershops and hair stylists to provide reading opportunities to students while they are getting a hair cut. Thank you to our participating barbers:

Brick City Barber Shop

Cleanest Cuts

Fort King Beauty Lab

Glyna Mae's Barber Shop

Goody Cuts

Ruthy Young Salon

Union Salon Studio

December 2024 Resources

Click the button below to get activities for your child!

B.E.S.T. Parent Guides

Click the button below to discover parent guides for each grade level.

MCPS Family Read-at-Home-Plan

Dear Parents and Guardians,
As your child's first and most important teacher, you play an integral role in your child's reading success. Reading with your child is a proven way to help promote literacy and encourage a love for learning. By reading with your child for 20 minutes per day you can positively impact your child's success in school.
Marion County Public Schools is committed to providing students the skills needed to be successful in school and life. In order to support language and literacy at home, we have developed a Family-Read-at-Home Plan. This plan provides you with guidance and resources to help your child reach their fullest potential and become a proficient reader. The strategies highlighted in the plan include a multisensory approach that integrates visual, auditory, tactile (touch), and kinesthetic (movement) styles of learning. We encourage you to begin implementing a few simple strategies as part of your daily routine.

Sincerely,

Debra Riedl

Senior Executive Director

Acceleration, Innovation, & Elementary Curriculum