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Principal Gonyaw scooping ice cream outside at MCS
Shawn Gonyaw

Shawn Gonyaw

Principal
Greg Bagnato

Greg Bagnato

Associate Principal

Archived Posts

Welcome to the Administrator's Corner. Shawn Gonyaw, Principal of Marion Cross School, and Greg Bagnato, Student Services Coordinator will post their weekly messages here. The intent is to keep you updated on important topics that are happening at school.

These posts can also be found in the weekly Who's Wise Words newsletter, which we highly encourage you to read. We hope you find all this information helpful, informative and fun.  We encourage you to reach out to us with questions and comments.

Regards,
Shawn and Greg

Most Recent Post:

Week ending April 10, 2026

Important Dates

  • TONIGHT! - Mud Stomp hosted by the PTO, MCS Gym 6:00-8:00pm
  • Sunday, April 12 - Orthodox Easter
  • Sunday, April 12 - MCS Spirit Wear store closes for the year
  • Tuesday, April 14 - Book Buzz hosted by the PTO, MCS Multi 6:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 15 - SAU-wide “Bandemonium” Concert featuring the MCS Band, HHS Gym, 6:30 pm
  • Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 - Spring Break, No School
  • Wednesday, May 6 - Norwich School Board Meeting, MCS Library, 6:30pm

***Please note that the last day of school has not yet been determined***
 Please check back for updates.

Message From the Principal

Spring Concert Success!

Congratulations to Mr. Ramsey and our grades 3–6 students and staff for an amazing spring concert! The church was filled with an appreciative audience—and even more importantly, with beautiful music. Our students truly showed what it means to be kind, responsible, respectful, and safe, both on and off the stage. It was a wonderful evening that highlighted their hard work, talent, and teamwork—a perfect way to spend a Thursday night!

A big thank-you also goes out to our grades 3–6 students and staff for their focus and effort during the VTCAP state testing. Everyone has worked hard and tried their best, showing perseverance and a positive attitude throughout. We hope to wrap up testing next week, and any make-up sessions will take place after spring break. Great job, everyone, for giving your best effort and continuing to show what it means to be a caring and committed learner!

Enjoy the sunshine,
Shawn

Student Services Update

Happy Friday!

Please spread the word: Marion Cross School Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

If you are a Norwich, VT resident and have a child who will be five by September 30, 2026, it's time to register your child for Kindergarten.  Unless you are already enrolled with the district (MCS Pre-K or Act 166), Please enroll your child on the 2026-27 enrollment form (next school year). Once you are enrolled, you will receive information about our May 15 orientation.

Have a great weekend,
Greg