Our Mission
Marion Cross School is a nurturing kindergarten through sixth grade public school that:
• Promotes educational excellence and fosters a life-long love of learning.
• Empowers all students to realize their intellectual, physical, emotional, creative, and social potential.
• Partners with families and the community to develop responsible local and global citizens who can adapt to a changing world.
About Our School
For more information about our school, check out the For Parents section
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 - 3:10
Wednesday 8:15 - 2:10
Outside supervision begins at 7:30 AM. Please do not drop your child off at school before that time. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately, especially in cold weather. In rainy weather, morning care will take place in the gymnasium.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:15 when attendance is taken.
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Long Range Plan
During the
2011-2012 school year, teachers, school board and community members
will continue our work on plans for achieving goals in the 8 main
areas of our long range plan:
• Students
• Staff
• School Culture
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Leadership
• Facilities and Operation
• Parents
• Finance
For each goal, a committee made up of parents, faculty, and school board members will meet regularly to discuss various options for implementation. The strategies of some goals can be put into effect immediately. Others will need extensive discussion and deliberation. Frequent reports will be made to the School Board and the PTO.
Click here for a copy of the MCS Long Range Plan.
Click here to download an application for serving on a goal group committee.
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Norwich School Board
The Norwich School Board meetings are held in the MCS library, usually on the first Wednesday of every month. Check the schedule at the SAU #70 website for up-to-date meeting information.
Norwich School Board Members
2011-2012
Linda Addante
Carey Callaghan
Anne Day, Chair
Neil Odell
Lauren Morando Rhim |
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PTO
We are lucky to have a very active and involved Parent Teacher Organization. From publishing our school newsletter (PTO Notes) to raising funds for teacher grants for enriching the curriculum to baking pies for staff appreciation day, our PTO volunteers provide vital services and support. Please check out the For Parents section for more information about what the PTO does and what you can do to help.
The Marion Cross PTO was formed in the spring of 1993. This organization brings teachers and parents together to enrich the education of our students. It provides meaningful programs and events for parents, students and teachers, and it engages in special projects that will support the school mission and community spirit. The success and vitality of the PTO depends upon the
involvement of as many parents and teachers as possible. The PTO considers all parents and teachers members. We encourage you to participate.
PTO Officers for 2011 - 2012 are:
President Co-Chair: Lauren
Adams, 649-7122, lgirardadams@yahoo.com
President Co-Chair: Laura Perras, 649-8882, perras_laura@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Tonya Gammell, tonya.gammell@hypertherm.com
Secretary: Shannon Wallis, 649-1242, shannon.wallis@alumni.carleton.edu
Fundraising: Amy Neuman, 649-2084, amy_neuman@hotmail.com
Fundraising: Lisa Christie, 649-2580, j.lisa.christie@gmail.com
PTO
Events for 2011-2012 (description and contact information)
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Registering for School
The first step in registering a student at Marion Cross School is to call Dani Ligett, the School Counselor and Director of Admissions. She can answer questions you might have, set up a tour and information session for you and your child, and help you with the transition. You can reach her at: 802/649-1703 or by email: dani@marioncross.org
The last step is to fill out the registration packet. (Click on the registration packet link to download the forms.)
Forms that you should complete:
•Registration
•Records Release
•Transportation
•English Language Survey
•Health Questionnaire
Parents of entering Kindergartners should also fill out the
Kindergarten Questionnaire in addition to the other forms.
We look forward to your joining our community. Please let Dani know if there is anything she can do to help. |
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SAU #70
Marion Cross School, Hanover's Ray Elementary School, and Dresden Interstate School District (Richmond Middle School and Hanover High School), are administered by SAU #70, located at Hanover, NH.
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SAU #70 Schools
Norwich students attend Marion Cross School for Kindergarten through 6th grade. They attend the Richmond Middle School across the Connecticut River in Hanover, NH for 7th and 8th grades, joining Hanover middle school students.
Hanover students attend the Ray School through the 5th grade and then enter Richmond Middle School for grades 6th - 8th.
Hanover High School serves Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH students in grades 9 - 12. Hanover High School also accepts tuition-paying students from other Upper Valley communities as space permits.
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