Marietta High Educator Nominee for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Award

Only eight school sponsors statewide, selected out of 778 schools that participate in the Pennies for Patients program, receive the award each year.

Kibbie DeJarnett, a French teacher at Marietta High School (MHS), Student Council Sponsor, Junior Class Advisement Team Leader and School Coordinator of the Georgia Pennies School & Youth program, is a nominee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) LLS Jannon Barker Memorial Award.  Only eight school sponsors statewide, selected out of 778 schools that participate in the Pennies for Patients program, receive the award each year. “Giving back to our community and to others is an important part of being a staff member or student at Marietta High School,” said Leigh Colburn, MHS Principal. “I applaud the efforts of Ms. DeJarnett and her work with our student council to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is a model of …

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Washington Post: Marietta High Among Most Challenging Schools

The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation's 1,900 top public high schools in its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”

Marietta High Approved to Offer IB Career-related Certificate

The IBO authorization establishes Marietta High as only the third International Baccalaureate (World School in Georgia to offer the IBCC, and Marietta City Schools as only the second Georgia school district to provide the full IB continuum.

Marietta High School (MHS) recently earned approval from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the new International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC). The IBO authorization establishes Marietta High School as only the third International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Georgia to offer the IBCC, and Marietta City Schools as only the second Georgia school district to provide the full IB continuum of all four IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Certificate).  “We are proud to offer the new IB Career-related Certificate and coursework beginning this next academic year,” said Emily Lembeck, MCS Superintendent. “The IBCC provides an innovative education framework for …

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Washington Post: Marietta High Among Most Challenging Schools

The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation's 1,900 top public high schools in its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”

The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation's 1,900 top public high schools in its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.” Only 9 percent of the approximately 22,000 U.S. public high schools managed to earn placement on The Washington Post 2013 National High School Challenge Index. “We are honored that Marietta High School, for the third consecutive year, was included among the nation’s finest high schools recognized by The Washington Post,” said Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “This year, Marietta High School, for the fourth running, was also named one of the best high schools in the nation in U.S.News & World Report’s annual list of the best high schools in the country…

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Marietta City Schools Launch New Strategic Plan Video

The video provides an overview of the strategic plan mission, vision and goals that shape the school district’s activities during the next three years, and highlights targeted strategies to achieve the plan’s key priorities.

Marietta City Schools’ (MCS) new Strategic Plan video is now online.  The video provides MCS staff, parents and community members with a concise overview of the strategic plan mission, vision and goals that shape the school district’s activities during the next three years, and highlights targeted strategies to achieve the plan’s key priorities.   “The video and the strategic plan brochure will help us to educate our community and employees about the plan’s core goals: Academic Excellence, Culture of Excellence, and Workforce Excellence,” said Emily Lembeck, MCS Superintendent. “This video outlines the three overarching goal areas that are the focus of our current strategic plan— a plan that renews our commitment to fulfill our mission and…

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Marietta High Educator Named Runner-Up Georgia Teacher of the Year

David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School, Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor.

MHS Music Educator Runner-Up Georgia Teacher of the Year

David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School, Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor.

David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School (MHS), Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor. The state winner was announced Friday, May 3, at the Georgia Teacher of the Year banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center. “As state runner-up, David will serve as a backup to the state Teacher of the Year in case she is not able to complete her responsibilities,” said Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “Come the new school year, David will assume responsibilities for directing the day-to-day operations of the new fine arts auditorium at Marietta High School.” A graduate of …

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MHS Named a Top High School

For the fourth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report's annual list of the best high schools in the country, named Marietta High School one of the best high schools in the nation.

For the fourth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report's annual list of the best high schools in the country, named Marietta High School (MHS) one of the best high schools in the nation. Of the 21,035 public high schools examined by U.S. News, the magazine named MHS a silver medal winner, and ranked the school 1,463 nationally and 27th in Georgia. “This year, Marietta High School earned a silver medal ranking once again, signifying our continued progress and gains on statewide assessments, preparing students for college, and student participation and achievement on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests,” said Dr. Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “MHS also moved up significantly in the national …

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MCS Students Among Winners of Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

Eleven Marietta City Schools students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition.

Eleven Marietta City Schools (MCS) students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. “Each year we look forward to naming the student winners of the annual Young Georgia Authors writing contest. This year’s entries were well-written, creative, and enjoyable to read,” said Jill Sims, MCS Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction. 1.      Phoenix Craggette, Lockheed Elementary, Kindergarten 2.      Kennedy Ayres, A.L. Burruss…

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Road Reopens After Second Gas Leak Near MHS

Whitlock Avenue near Marietta High School was closed Monday morning due to a gas leak. The road was also closed on Friday in the same area due to another gas leak.

Whitlock Avenue was closed on Monday due to a gas leak that occurred just before 10:30 a.m., according to Marietta Police. A construction crew struck and ruptured a gas main on Whitlock Avenue near Marietta High School. This is the second gas leak to hit the area in as many work days. Emergency crews shut down Whitlock Avenue from Burnt Hickory Road to Carriage Oaks Drive in both directions on Monday. Crews repaired Monday's leak before noon. On Friday, Whitlock Avenue was shut down in the same area due to construction work and a gas leak.

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