Students who are home schooled, and wish to have an opportunity to try out for participation on athletic teams at MCHS, have that option per the TSSAA. In order to participate, the parents/guardians must make application to the Principal of MCHS prior to the first official practice date of the sport for which participation is requested. A listing of each sport offered at MCHS along with their first official practice date are found below.

Student/athletes who are home schooled, and wish to try out for participation in sports at MCHS for the 2023-2024 school year, must meet all eligibility requirements of the TSSAA. These requirements can be found in the Home School Rule Section of the TSSAA Handbook. This handbook can be found on the TSSAA’s web site, at www.tssaa.org. 

The following are the first official practice dates for each sport:

Cheerleading               Tryouts complete and team has been selected.

Golf                               July 10, 2023

Football                          July 24, 2023

Girls Soccer                   July 24, 2023

Volleyball                      July 24, 2023

Boys Basketball           October 30, 2023

Girls Basketball           October 30, 2023

Wrestling                     October 30, 2023

Baseball                       February 12, 2024

Softball                        February 12, 2024

Soccer                          February 12, 2024

Track & Field               February 12, 2024

Requesting participation on an athletic team does not guarantee placement on the team. All student/athletes must try out for a spot on the roster.

SCHOOL MISSION

The Mission of Marion County High School is to provide quality education in a supportive learning environment that will prepare all students for college and careers.

Morning Arrival: (7:00 – 8:00)

All students should be dropped off in front of the school at the flag pole. Students will enter the building and proceed to the Cafeteria. All students who drive should enter the building through the rear entrance to the Cafeteria. Students will remain in the Cafeteria until released at 7:45.

Students who are dropped off after 8:00 am will enter through the main door of the building. Students that drive who arrive after 8:00 am will enter through the rear hallway next to the Cafeteria. There will be an electronic lock with a camera door bell so that office personnel can “buzz” the students in. All students arriving after 8:00 am must report to the office to sign in.

Afternoon Dismissal: (2:55 and 3:05)

At 2:55 pm, all 1^st bus riders, drivers, and athletes with workouts/practice will be released.

At 3:05 pm, 2^nd bus riders, parent pick-up, and students who walk will be released.

Parents should pick their student up in the front of the school. There will be two lanes of traffic coming through by the bus stop awning. Please do not block the lane closest to the bus stop as this lane is for buses only. If the pick-up lane is full, we ask that you wait in the gravel parking lot beside the softball field.