Marion City Schools Superintendent Search

Marion City is a diverse community, and we take pride in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work in our district. Our county has approximately 36,000 residents of which about half reside within our district borders. Marion is located 45 miles north of Columbus in north central Ohio. Founded in 1821, Marion was the hometown of our 29th President, Warren G Harding. Marion offers the benefits of a small-town atmosphere while providing personal, cultural and recreational opportunities. It is a

city that enjoys a location that offers convenience and proximity of a major metropolitan area. We also have a strong manufacturing base that includes major employers such as Whirlpool, NUCOR and Wyandot.

Marion has become a cultural hub for our region in our downtown area for the visual and performing arts. The historic Marion Palace Theater is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, and showcases national performers, local talent and films. In 2021 Marion opened the Harding Presidential Library and Museum. We are also home to Mary Ellen Withrow, who was the first person ever to hold the office of treasurer at the county, state, and federal levels of government.

We have strong community partnerships with businesses and organizations such as Ohio Health, Ohio State University, Marion Technical College and well-established relationships with Marion Public Library, YMCA, Marion City Police and Fire Department, Tri-Rivers Career Center, and Marion Area Workforce Acceleration Collaboration. These entities play a vital role in the success of our students.

Marion City Schools is fortunate to be in a community that supports the education of our youth and believes in a free, public education. In 2020 our renewal levy was passed, and our buildings are updated and are state-of-the-art in terms of space and technology.

Marion City Schools developed its three pillars to support its vision, namely how to provide a rigorous and innovative instructional model.

The three pillars are:

Marion City Schools' mission statement is to inspire a community of achievement. We ultimately define achievement for our students as being prepared for success after they graduate. We came up with our Three Pillars to help them achieve that success.

Our Three Pillars follow three distinct themes including Leadership, Learning, and Legacy. We want our students to leave high school with not only their diploma but also acceptance into a two-or four-year college, an adult training program, the military, or a high-paying, in-demand job.

That's just part of what makes Marion City Schools unique in the area. We offer innovative experiences, educational options and learning programs not available in surrounding school districts. We search for ways to prepare students for not only academic success but success in college and careers as well.

Our Superintendent shall be able to: