Wide shot of MC staff inside the Performing Arts Center listening to Supt. Thorpe on stage

What a wonderful way to kick off a new school year!

After breakfast in the MCHS cafeteria, Marshall County Schools staff gathered at the Kenneth Shadowen Performing Arts Center for our Opening Day event, celebrating the dedication, teamwork, and passion that make our district so special. It was an inspiring morning as we came together, reconnected with colleagues, and prepared for an exciting year ahead.

Now, the countdown is over... tomorrow we welcome our students back! We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces, eager learners, and the energy that only the first day of school can bring.

Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories.

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Supt. Bill Thorpe on PAC stage speaking to staff

Superintendent Bill Thorpe welcoming staff to Opening Day.


CFSB president Jason Jones on PAC stage holding up snew staff t-shirts

CFSB President Jason Jones unveiling the "We are Marshall" staff T-shirts, compliments of CFSB.

Guest speaker Dist. Judge Jack Telle on PAC stage addressing staffGuest Speaker District Court Judge Jack Telle.

School principals huddle on PAC stage

This would be a "Principal Huddle."