Phillips Elementary School

Marietta City Schools will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26, 2026 due to unsafe roadway conditions caused by ice and snow accumulation. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. Stay safe Tigers!

After reassessing roadway conditions this morning, we have determined that many roadways still remain unsafe. To prioritize the safety of our students and staff, Marietta City School District will be closed on Thursday January 22, 2026. Thank you and stay safe Tigers!

Marietta City School District will be on a two-hour delay for Thursday January 22, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you!

Due to a Cold Weather Advisory and extreme windchill temperatures, Marietta City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This decision was made to prioritize the safety of our students. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay warm and safe Tigers!

Marietta City Schools will be closed Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Stay safe Tigers!

Marietta City School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you!

Marietta Athletics and Marietta Youth League are teaming up for 2026 Basketball Youth Day on Friday, January 17th!

Youth in attendance will receive a mini tiger keychain or plush toy!

Game Schedule
Girls Basketball vs. Shenandoah
• JV: 12:00 PM
• Varsity: 1:30 PM

Boys Basketball vs. Athens
• Freshman: 5:00 PM
• JV: 6:30 PM
• Varsity: 8:00 PM

Come support our Tigers, celebrate our youth athletes, and enjoy a full day of basketball!

Our friends over at the Ohio Valley ESC would like families with preschool age students to know that the enrollment period for Bright Beginnings Preschool is opening on February 6.
New students can call 740-373-6669 to have an application mailed to you or you can find one on their website at www.ovesc.org

This month's Coffee with Care will be located at the Washington Elementary School library and we will be covering the important topic of internet safety. We hope that you'll join us on January 16 at 9 a.m. for refreshments, good information and quality community building time.

Calling all Kindergarten–6th grade students! Join us for a fun-filled Cheer & Dance Camp hosted by Marietta College.

🗓 Sunday, February 8, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:45 PM)
📍 Fenton Court
💲 $40 — includes a FREE T-SHIRT to wear in the performance!

✨ Performance Day:
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM at the Women’s Basketball Game
🏀 MC vs. Muskingum University
📍 Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (arrive by 6:15 PM)

📝 Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code to register

Questions? Contact Coach Jenn Hogue at jh014@marietta.edu

☕💬 Coffee with Care
Parents are invited to join us for a warm cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with our school counselors. This month's topic is Parent/Child Relationships, and is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share.
📍 Phillips Elementary School
🕘 9:00 a.m.
🥐 Coffee & pastries provided
We hope to see you there!

Tonight's holiday concert has been rescheduled to Thursday December 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the MHS Auditorium. Please note that this is both a date and time change. Parking will be available on the Colegate side of the building and the school will be unlocked for you to travel to the auditorium. We look forward to seeing you Thursday and thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Marietta City School District will be closed Tuesday, December 16, 2025 due to continued hazardous road conditions. Enjoy the day off and stay safe tigers!

Marietta City School District will be closed on Monday, December 15, 2025. Enjoy your snow day and stay safe tigers!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Don't miss our Phillips Holiday Concert on Tuesday December 16 @ the MHS Auditorium. The show begins at 7 p.m. and trust me you won't want to miss it.

Mark your calendars for our Holiday Spirit Week! December 15-19 the halls will be filled with festive fashion here at MCSD. ☃️🎅

Marietta City Schools will be closed Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to hazardous road conditions. Enjoy the snow day Tigers and stay safe!

Marietta City School District is currently operating under a 2-hour delay for Tuesday December 2, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the morning and make updates if necessary. Thank you!

We are sad to announce that this month's Coffee and Conversation is canceled. Superintendent Schaeffer would like to apologize for missing you this month, but she will be back Jeremiah's Coffee House next month. We thank you for your understanding in this matter, and we hope to see you in December!