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

School News and Information

Radon Testing Update

Dear Parents/Caregivers and Staff,

Recently, we tested the Marion Cross School’s air for radon gas. On March 25, 2026, we placed radon detectors in our school. After a few days, we sent them to a lab to find out what the radon levels are in our school.

All test results were below the EPA and VT DOH’s action level for radon. This means that no further action is needed right now.

What is radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color, smell or taste. It is naturally occurring in rocks, soil and water. Everyone is exposed to some radon in indoor and outdoor air.

Does radon cause health problems?

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke. Radon decays into radioactive particles that can damage your lungs. Breathing in radon increases your risk of getting lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Your risk of getting lung cancer from radon depends on the level of radon in the air you breathe, how long you are exposed to radon, and whether you smoke.

How much radon causes health problems?

The action level for radon is 4.0 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L). This means that if radon levels are found at or above 4.0 (pCi/L), the VT DOH and EPA recommend taking action to lower the levels. However, radon levels below 4.0 pCi/L still pose some risk, and so the VT DOH and EPA encourage taking action to lower radon levels below 2.0 pCi/L.

The Health Department encourages schools to retest every 5 years and after every major renovation project.

How can I test my home for radon?

If you are interested in testing your own home for radon you can request a long-term test kit from the Health Department by calling 1-800-439-8550 or emailing radon@vermont.gov.

For more information about radon, visit www.healthvermont.gov/radon.

If you have questions or concerns about the testing or radon levels in our school, please contact Tony. 

Tony Daigle
Director of Facilities 

 

PTO Bulletin Board

Mud Stomp - Friday, 4/10, 6:00-8:00 pm, MCS Gym: Why “Mud Stomp”? In true New England fashion, it’s a joyful nod to mud season—a time to shake off winter, stomp your boots, and gather for a lively, informal community celebration. Led by former MCS teacher and contra dance caller David Millstone, the gym becomes a welcoming dance floor for all ages. No contra dance experience? Perfect! Most people won’t have any. The caller teaches each step as you go, so families can learn together in real time. 
 

This is a family event (no drop-offs, please). Suggested donation: $10 per person or $25 per family; dinner and sweets available by donation. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the PTO. Volunteers make it all happen, so please sign up here.

 

Book Buzz - Tuesday, 4/14, 6:00-7:30 pm, MCS Multipurpose Room: Looking for your child’s next great read? Book Buzz is one of the easiest (and most fun) ways to find it. This lively event features 18 MCS students in grades 4–6 and several community adults sharing quick, 90-second reviews and six-word summaries of books they love.
 
In just over an hour, you’ll hear 22 fast-paced recommendations spanning chapter books, graphic novels, and a few standout picture books that are perfect for family read-alouds, independent readers ages 8–12, and even some middle school picks. 
 
Best of all, kids love hearing other kids talk about books—the excitement is contagious! You’ll leave with a list of titles worth trying and fresh inspiration to keep reading. The Norwich Bookstore will have books available for purchase after the event (and for a week following), with 20% of sales benefiting MCS.
 

And don't forget - the MCS Spirit Wear store is open again through April 12! It’s a great chance to stock up on your favorite gear and show your school pride as we head into spring events and end-of-year festivities, and support the PTO. Please email Lucy Rojansky (lucy.rojansky@gmail.com) if you have any questions.