Dress head to toe in your favorite color!
Wear a wacky wardrobe!
Wear attire that represents your favorite sports team!
Students dress like staff & staff dress like students!
Match outfits with a friend!
We are happy to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year we will be supplying school supplies for ALL STUDENTS! We appreciate our school community and can’t wait to see you in August. Our Back to School Ice Cream Social will be held on August 11 and the first day of school is August 15.
Still need to enroll for the upcoming school year?
Be prepared with the following documents:
For more information about these documents, please visit our Enrollment Resources page at:
https://accelschools.com/enrollment-resources-ohio/
We are pleased to announce Marion Preparatory Academy is expanding to high school! Students will be able to continue to get a high-quality education with lower class sizes and personalized instruction. We will open Grade 9 this Fall and add a grade each year until graduating our first senior class in 2025-26. We are proud to serve our community with benefits such as:
There are a lot of exciting changes coming to Marion Preparatory Academy this year!
As we grow, we are happy to announce that we will be adding a music/choir program for K-8! Ms. Julie Murphy-Theodore will be bringing her expertise to start this program off!
We are also adding some additional classrooms this year to support our student growth and will be bringing a playground to our campus! The playground has been ordered and we are awaiting the items to come in. Due to the pandemic, it is moving slowly, but it will definitely be happening!
Finally, we have some great family events planned this year. Stay tuned for more information coming your way!
In Partnership,
Ms. Ashley Ferguson
We will be offering food service once again this summer! Families may pick up breakfast and lunch for students under the age of 18 on Monday from 9-11am!
There is one upcoming exception to this service. We will be closed on Monday, July 5th so food service will be Tuesday, July 6th from 9-11am.
We will be having our first annual Marion Prep Pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 7th! We are excited to partner with Katie’s Pancakes to kick off our school year!
This event is open to all our Marion families. Please plan on joining us!
July 5th: Marion Preparatory Closed in observance of the 4th of July
August 7th: Marion Preparatory 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast with Katie’s Pancakes!
August 9th: Back to School Night
August 11th: First Day of School
Do you have any gently used uniform shirts or pants from last year that no longer fit?
Marion Prep is accepting gently used uniforms to have on site for spills, accidents, and general needs.
If you have any items (shirts, pants, shorts) that you would like to donate, please feel free to stop by the school M-F between 9-3pm.
I am very excited to be joining the Marion team as Principal for the 2021-22 school year! I have had the opportunity to be at the school since it started as the Superintendent, but nothing compares to having the chance to work with our team day to day. I can’t wait to continue building on the strong foundation Ms. Hutton and her team have set in place.
Prior to joining the Marion team, I served in school leadership for over a decade in Columbus, Jacksonville, and New York City. I also taught 2nd and 3rd grade.
I live in Lewis Center with my husband, 10-year-old daughter Ella, and my wild and crazy dog Sparkles! In my free time, I love cheering for my daughter’s volleyball team, hiking, reading, and trying new restaurants.
In Partnership,
Ms. Ashley Ferguson
We will be offering food service once again this summer! Families may pick up breakfast and lunch for students under the age of 18 on Monday from 9-11am!
There are two exceptions to this service. We will be closed on Monday, May 31st, so food service will be on Tuesday, June 1st from 9-11am.
We will also be closed on Monday, July 5th so food service will be Tuesday, July 6th from 9-11am.
Are you new to Marion Preparatory? Did your child receive any specialized services as their previous school, such as Speech, Occupational Therapy, or small group services through an IEP or 504?
If so, please contact the Ms. Carroll in the front office. We would like to gather more information from you as soon as possible so we can ensure all services are in place when school starts on August 11th!
If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
May 31st: Marion Preparatory Closed in observance of Memorial Day
July 5th: Marion Preparatory Closed in observance of the 4th of July
August 7th: Marion Preparatory 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast with Katie’s Pancakes!
August 9th: Back to School Night
August 11th: First Day of School
If you have not turned in all your paperwork for the 2021-22 school year, please make sure you do so your seat is reserved!
Have a friend who is interested in Marion Prep? Make sure they give us a call at 740-914-3050 to schedule a tour and get registered today!
The office will be open daily 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday from May 24th to August 10th. We will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day and Monday, July 5th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Assistant Principal, Ryan Mulholland
My name is Ryan Mulholland. I am married with three wonderful children. I am active in my community and church. In my free time I love to ride minibikes with my children, walk and run, play games, and make memories that last a lifetime. I have 15 years of experience in education, teaching grades K-3, Special Education and serving as an administrator. I have taught in various schools throughout the state of Ohio and am excited to use and expand my skill set with Marion Preparatory Academy. I have a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a second Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership.
Office Manager, Ms. Carroll
My name is Ms. Carroll. I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I graduated from River Valley High School in 1995. I have 2 kids, Elijah and Hannah. Elijah is 18 and will be graduating this year from Elgin High School. He will be going to The Ohio State this fall, where he will be studying Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. I also have a daughter Hannah, who is 15 and is finishing up her Freshman year at Elgin High School. We have a very spoiled dog named Tommy. I have worked in every classroom this year and have done some one-on-one class work with different students.
1st Grade, Ms. Sens
My name is Ms. Sens and I am excited to be a 1st grade teacher next year! I have always wanted to be a teacher! I graduated from Ohio State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and am currently working on my Master’s Degree and Reading Endorsement at Ashland University. I graduated from River Valley and played tennis all four years! I enjoy biking, walking, scrapbooking, and traveling to Arizona. My favorite subject in math and I love chocolate cupcakes. I also have a dog name Oakley that I adopted!
Intervention Specialist, Ms. Greashaber
My name is Ms. Greashaber and I am excited to be working at Marion Prep! I am a 2011 graduate of Ohio State and a 2014 and 2019 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University! With my degrees, I am able to teach both special education and middle school math and science. I began my career as an online teacher and then moved to Marion St. Mary where I taught middle school. I joined Marion Prep in 2020! When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and puppy, Root Beer, outside where we camp, kayak, and hike!
Music, Ms. Murphy-Theodore
My name is Mrs. Murphy-Theodore. I am in my second year with Marion Prep and will be moving from middle school to teaching music! This is an opportunity for all of us at Marion Prep to grow our musical abilities and develop appreciation for the arts. I couldn’t be more excited! I went to Bowling Green, Ohio State, and Concordia University. I have two daughters and four grandchildren. We live on a small farm and have 3 dogs, horses, a cat, and a goat! I love being outside hiking, kayaking, and camping. I also enjoy composing, singing, and playing all kinds of music!
We are happy to announce that our students will have multiple learning options for the 20-21 school year:
Over the coming weeks we will be releasing more detailed information. Please:
Thank you. We look forward to educating your student this school year!
We offer free breakfast and lunch to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a federally-assisted meal program that provides nutritionally balanced, USDA-compliant meals to students each school day.
We are excited to announce that Marion Preparatory Academy will be implementing an Early Kindergarten Program starting in Fall 2020! The Early K program is a dedicated class that focuses on preparing your child for academic success.
Developed with the ACCEL Schools Academic Team, our Early Kindergarten Program focuses on each child’s physical, social, and cognitive development. Our teaching approach uses meaningful playtime and learning materials that are centered around young children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn.
• Free, full-day program for children ages 4-5
• Full year (August – May) program
• Applicants must turn five years old by January 1st
• A brief Kindergarten assessment is required during the registration process
Our Early Kindergarten Program teacher will be in regular communication with you throughout the year to discuss your child’s progress toward his or her individual learning goals.
“Starting school is the beginning of a special journey for each child,” says Principal Hutton. “Our Early Kindergarten Program gives Marion Preparatory Academy students a strong start and foundation for lifelong learning.”
For more information, call (740) 914-3050 today, or apply by clicking here.
