
Marked Tree Youth Sports will be doing sign-ups for basketball on Saturday morning from 10:00 until 11:30 at the gym. If you haven’t returned your form or signed up, you can do so at that time. Games are starting soon! You can also register your student at markedtreeyouthsports.com!
Coming up this week..
Monday- Report cards go home.
Thursday- Sr. Composite make-ups will take place. Jr. Football vs. ICC (in MT) at 7:00
Friday- Elementary will have tribe day. Elementary award ceremonies will take place. If your child is receiving an award, an invitation will be attached to their report card. Elementary will wear tribe colors. Sr. Football will play at ICC. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday- Final registration for youth sports basketball.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 27- MTSD Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/“Say Boo to Drugs” For elementary (kids wear costumes)
Nov. 13- Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov. 19- School Thanksgiving Meal
Nov. 21- Professional Development (No School)
Nov. 24-Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Break
Coming up this week..
Monday- Report cards go home.
Thursday- Sr. Composite make-ups will take place. Jr. Football vs. ICC (in MT) at 7:00
Friday- Elementary will have tribe day. Elementary award ceremonies will take place. If your child is receiving an award, an invitation will be attached to their report card. Elementary will wear tribe colors. Sr. Football will play at ICC. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday- Final registration for youth sports basketball.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 27- MTSD Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/“Say Boo to Drugs” For elementary (kids wear costumes)
Nov. 13- Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov. 19- School Thanksgiving Meal
Nov. 21- Professional Development (No School)
Nov. 24-Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Break

Just a reminder that the flu shot clinic is Tuesday. High school forms will come home today. A student must have a parent/guardian sign their form before being allowed to take a flu shot.

We hope everyone had a relaxing fall break. Everyone is getting geared up for a busy time of year. Things will be hectic as we move towards Thanksgiving Break.
Tuesday- 3rd and 4th Grade AG Day Field Trip/Flu shot clinic (please make sure forms are returned)
Wednesday- K-1 Field Trip
Thursday- 3rd-10th ATLAS Reading Interim/Jr. and Sr. Free ACT Test/Jr. Football vs McCrory (at MT). Kickoff at 7:00.
Friday- 2nd grade field trip/3rd-6th ATLAS Writing Interim/Sr. Football @ McCrory. Kickoff at 7:00
Oct. 20- Report cards go home
Oct. 24- Elem. awards ceremony
Oct. 27- MTSD Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/“Say Boo to Drugs” For elementary (kids wear costumes)
Nov. 13- Parent Teacher Conferences
Also, make sure to get your PreK-6th grade students signed up for basketball. Practices will start this week for 3rd through 6th grade! Visit markedtreeyouthsports.com to register!
Tuesday- 3rd and 4th Grade AG Day Field Trip/Flu shot clinic (please make sure forms are returned)
Wednesday- K-1 Field Trip
Thursday- 3rd-10th ATLAS Reading Interim/Jr. and Sr. Free ACT Test/Jr. Football vs McCrory (at MT). Kickoff at 7:00.
Friday- 2nd grade field trip/3rd-6th ATLAS Writing Interim/Sr. Football @ McCrory. Kickoff at 7:00
Oct. 20- Report cards go home
Oct. 24- Elem. awards ceremony
Oct. 27- MTSD Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/“Say Boo to Drugs” For elementary (kids wear costumes)
Nov. 13- Parent Teacher Conferences
Also, make sure to get your PreK-6th grade students signed up for basketball. Practices will start this week for 3rd through 6th grade! Visit markedtreeyouthsports.com to register!


Not even a busted water line can slow down Indians!
Homecoming 2025 is here, and we’ve got a full day of celebration waiting for our students, families, and community.
Schedule of Events
Parade: 2:00 p.m.
Free Hot Dogs from UNICO Bank and a raffle: 5:00 p.m. (while supplies last) at the football field!
Football Field Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
Homecoming Royalty Walk: 6:15 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. – Indians under the lights!
Please remember: we will be using our weapons detection system at the gates. Arrive early so you have plenty of time to get in and enjoy the festivities.
And just in case the water service isn’t fully restored, we’ve brought in porta-potties for everyone’s convenience.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Indians!
Homecoming 2025 is here, and we’ve got a full day of celebration waiting for our students, families, and community.
Schedule of Events
Parade: 2:00 p.m.
Free Hot Dogs from UNICO Bank and a raffle: 5:00 p.m. (while supplies last) at the football field!
Football Field Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
Homecoming Royalty Walk: 6:15 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. – Indians under the lights!
Please remember: we will be using our weapons detection system at the gates. Arrive early so you have plenty of time to get in and enjoy the festivities.
And just in case the water service isn’t fully restored, we’ve brought in porta-potties for everyone’s convenience.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Indians!

Dear Parents and Guardians,
This afternoon, a construction crew struck a water line at our Elementary campus. Despite efforts to repair the damage quickly, we are unable to restore service for school tomorrow.
Therefore, there will be no school on either campus on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Here are important updates regarding upcoming events:
• Parade: The parade will continue as scheduled.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony: The ceremony is canceled at this time and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Football Game: We do plan to play the football game Friday evening as scheduled.
Our ANC students will attend college classes and transportation will be provided.
We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause your family. Please know we have been working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Wright
Superintendent
Marked Tree School District
This afternoon, a construction crew struck a water line at our Elementary campus. Despite efforts to repair the damage quickly, we are unable to restore service for school tomorrow.
Therefore, there will be no school on either campus on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Here are important updates regarding upcoming events:
• Parade: The parade will continue as scheduled.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony: The ceremony is canceled at this time and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Football Game: We do plan to play the football game Friday evening as scheduled.
Our ANC students will attend college classes and transportation will be provided.
We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause your family. Please know we have been working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Wright
Superintendent
Marked Tree School District

Dear Parents and Guardians,
This afternoon, a construction crew struck a water line at our Elementary campus. Despite efforts to repair the damage quickly, we are unable to restore service for school tomorrow.
Therefore, there will be no school on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Here are important updates regarding upcoming events:
• Parade: The parade will continue as scheduled.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony: The ceremony is canceled at this time and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Football Game: We do plan to play the football game Friday evening as scheduled.
We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause your family. Please know we have been working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Wright
Superintendent
Marked Tree School District
This afternoon, a construction crew struck a water line at our Elementary campus. Despite efforts to repair the damage quickly, we are unable to restore service for school tomorrow.
Therefore, there will be no school on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Here are important updates regarding upcoming events:
• Parade: The parade will continue as scheduled.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony: The ceremony is canceled at this time and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Football Game: We do plan to play the football game Friday evening as scheduled.
We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause your family. Please know we have been working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Wright
Superintendent
Marked Tree School District

Indians! A few important reminders!
1. We will be utilizing our weapons detection system at the game on Friday. Please make plans to arrive early, as we do expect a large crowd for the game. Gates will open at 5:30 PM and royalty will walk at 6:15 PM. Again, please plan to arrive early so you can be seated when festivities begin!
2. We invite you to join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new K-2 Building, tomorrow at 11 AM. This will take place at the construction site.
Thank you! Go Indians!

It’s Homecoming Week 2025 at MTSD! We hope everyone gets to join in and participate in the festivities.
Here is what is happening this week at MTSD!
Monday- Powder Puff Game at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $1. Proceeds go to Jr. Class. There will be canned drinks and candy for $1 (all items)
Thursday- Pep Rally at 2:00. This is open to the public. Jr. Football at Earle/7:00
Friday- Food Truck Friday! We will have two different food trucks available to our high school students for them to purchase lunch if they would like. Elementary will have Tribe Day/Early dismissal for all students (baby classes through 12th grade) at 1:00 (Elem) and 1:05 (H.S.). The parade will start at 2:00. Royalty will walk at 6:15. Kickoff vs. Earle/7:00
Other Upcoming Events
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim
Oct. 20- Report cards go home
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/
Dress up Days:
Monday
HS- Samoan Swag
ES- Tropical Character Day
Tuesday
Tacky Tourist Day
Wednesday
Tropic like it’s Hot
HS- Class Colors
Elem- Blue and Gold
Thursday
Lei’d Back Luau
Friday
Island Time, School Pride!
HS- Blue and Gold Day
ES-Tribe Colors
Here is what is happening this week at MTSD!
Monday- Powder Puff Game at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $1. Proceeds go to Jr. Class. There will be canned drinks and candy for $1 (all items)
Thursday- Pep Rally at 2:00. This is open to the public. Jr. Football at Earle/7:00
Friday- Food Truck Friday! We will have two different food trucks available to our high school students for them to purchase lunch if they would like. Elementary will have Tribe Day/Early dismissal for all students (baby classes through 12th grade) at 1:00 (Elem) and 1:05 (H.S.). The parade will start at 2:00. Royalty will walk at 6:15. Kickoff vs. Earle/7:00
Other Upcoming Events
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim
Oct. 20- Report cards go home
Oct. 31- High School Food Day/
Dress up Days:
Monday
HS- Samoan Swag
ES- Tropical Character Day
Tuesday
Tacky Tourist Day
Wednesday
Tropic like it’s Hot
HS- Class Colors
Elem- Blue and Gold
Thursday
Lei’d Back Luau
Friday
Island Time, School Pride!
HS- Blue and Gold Day
ES-Tribe Colors


Here is what is coming up this week at MTSD!
Monday, Sept. 22nd- Fall Sport Pictures for football, golf, tennis, and band.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd- 3rd-10th Math Interims & ACT Work Keys
Thursday, Sept. 25th- Even Period Nine Weeks Test and Jr. Football vs. Marianna Lee in Marked Tree.
Friday, Sept. 26th- Odd Period Nine Weeks Test. Senior High Football Game Cancelled.
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 29-Oct. 3- Homecoming
Oct. 3- Tribe Day
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim
Monday, Sept. 22nd- Fall Sport Pictures for football, golf, tennis, and band.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd- 3rd-10th Math Interims & ACT Work Keys
Thursday, Sept. 25th- Even Period Nine Weeks Test and Jr. Football vs. Marianna Lee in Marked Tree.
Friday, Sept. 26th- Odd Period Nine Weeks Test. Senior High Football Game Cancelled.
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 29-Oct. 3- Homecoming
Oct. 3- Tribe Day
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim


Gonna be a busy week at MTSD! We have the bonfire tomorrow night. Hope you can join us!
Here is what is coming up this week at MTSD!
Monday, Sept. 15- Homecoming Bonfire (behind tennis courts). We will begin at 7:00.
Tuesday, Sept. 16- 3rd-10th Science Interims
Wednesday, Sept. 17- Sr. High Food Day
Thursday, Sept. 18- Jr. Football vs. Cross County (in Cherry Valley). 7th grade game will begin at 5:15 and Jrs. will play at 6:30.
Friday, Sept. 19- Tribe Colors. Sr. Football Bye Week
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 22- Fall sport pics
Sept. 23- Math Interims (3-10)
Sept. 25- Even Period Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 26- Odd Number Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 29-Oct. 3- Homecoming
Oct. 3- Tribe Day
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim
Here is what is coming up this week at MTSD!
Monday, Sept. 15- Homecoming Bonfire (behind tennis courts). We will begin at 7:00.
Tuesday, Sept. 16- 3rd-10th Science Interims
Wednesday, Sept. 17- Sr. High Food Day
Thursday, Sept. 18- Jr. Football vs. Cross County (in Cherry Valley). 7th grade game will begin at 5:15 and Jrs. will play at 6:30.
Friday, Sept. 19- Tribe Colors. Sr. Football Bye Week
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 22- Fall sport pics
Sept. 23- Math Interims (3-10)
Sept. 25- Even Period Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 26- Odd Number Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 29-Oct. 3- Homecoming
Oct. 3- Tribe Day
Oct. 6-10- Fall Break
Oct. 14- Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Reading Interim
Oct. 17- ATLAS Writing Interim


Attention Homeschool Families in the Marked Tree School District
The MTSD Office of Special Education will be holding meetings with parents who: Live in the district Have a child who previously had an IEP in a public school setting Are currently homeschooling
These meetings are to discuss possible services your child may receive through a services plan.
Meeting Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year:
September 9, 2025 – Marked Tree Elementary, 5:00 PM
February 12, 2026 – Marked Tree Elementary, 3:30 PM
May 4, 2026 – Marked Tree Elementary, 3:00 PM
For questions or to let us know you’re interested, please contact the Special Education Office at (870) 358-2913.
The MTSD Office of Special Education will be holding meetings with parents who: Live in the district Have a child who previously had an IEP in a public school setting Are currently homeschooling
These meetings are to discuss possible services your child may receive through a services plan.
Meeting Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year:
September 9, 2025 – Marked Tree Elementary, 5:00 PM
February 12, 2026 – Marked Tree Elementary, 3:30 PM
May 4, 2026 – Marked Tree Elementary, 3:00 PM
For questions or to let us know you’re interested, please contact the Special Education Office at (870) 358-2913.

Good afternoon, Indians! We've got a great week ahead at MTSD! Please click the link below to view this week's announcements!
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2401563
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2401563


Happy Labor Day, Indians! Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. We get right back into it tomorrow morning and it will be a busy week! Here is what is happening this week at MTSD:
Wednesday- School Picture Make-Up Day
Thursday- Jr. Football at Carlisle
Friday- Elementary wear tribe colors. AP Art will be taking a trip to Bradbury. Sr. Football at home vs. Manila. Kickoff at 7:00
Upcoming Events
Sept. 9- Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-6:00)
Sept. 9/10/11- Grandparents Day at Elementary (Sept. 9- K and 2, Sept. 10- 1st and 3rd, Sept. 11- 4th-6th)
Sept. 13- A-State Band Day
Sept. 15th- Homecoming Bonfire
Sept. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Science Interims
Sept. 17- Sr. High Food Day
Sept. 22- Fall sport pics
Sept. 23- Math Interims (3-10)
Sept. 25- Even Period Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 26- Odd Number Nine Weeks Tests
Wednesday- School Picture Make-Up Day
Thursday- Jr. Football at Carlisle
Friday- Elementary wear tribe colors. AP Art will be taking a trip to Bradbury. Sr. Football at home vs. Manila. Kickoff at 7:00
Upcoming Events
Sept. 9- Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-6:00)
Sept. 9/10/11- Grandparents Day at Elementary (Sept. 9- K and 2, Sept. 10- 1st and 3rd, Sept. 11- 4th-6th)
Sept. 13- A-State Band Day
Sept. 15th- Homecoming Bonfire
Sept. 16- Jr./Sr. Free ACT Test Day, 3-10 Science Interims
Sept. 17- Sr. High Food Day
Sept. 22- Fall sport pics
Sept. 23- Math Interims (3-10)
Sept. 25- Even Period Nine Weeks Tests
Sept. 26- Odd Number Nine Weeks Tests


Indians fans,
If you are attending the junior high football game tomorrow night in Manila, please be aware that the bridge on Highway 77 at Athelstan is out and the road is closed.
To avoid the closure, take Highway 136 through Etowah. When you reach Highway 77, turn left. This route will bypass the bridge construction and take you directly into Manila.

Good evening, Indians! It's going to be another great week at MTSD! Please click the link below to view this week's announcements. We also hope to see you tomorrow night at our Community Pep Rally- 6 PM! Go Indians!
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2373394
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2373394

Good afternoon Indians! Please click the link below to view this week's announcements and an important video from Superintendent Matt Wright concerning preparation for tomorrow's lockdown drills.
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2360328
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2360328

Sr. Parents,
Please read the important announcement by clicking on the link below.
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2349984
Please read the important announcement by clicking on the link below.
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2349984

Good afternoon, Indians! We are excited for another great week at MTSD! Please use the link below to view this week's announcements!
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2348144
https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2348144

Welcome back, Indians! We are so excited to see you in the morning! Please click the link below to view this week's announcements! https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/2337091

Due to the rain, we will only have Open House tonight from 5-6 PM! 🌧 Refuge Church will still be handing out water bottles & Imagination Library will be onsite to register your child for free books! We can't wait to see you there!
