Photo courtesy of MSD
Photo courtesy of MSD Marion students give back ahead of severe weather
Patriot football players help with sandbag distribution effort
By Lauren Cleek
Marion School District
With severe weather moving in the community, Marion students have been stepping up to help local residents stay safe.
Starting Tuesday, in conjunction with the Crittenden County Emergency Management and the City of Marion, the Marion Football team gathered to fill sandbags to help residents who may need them ahead of the incoming weather.
According to Bud Spears, director of the Office of Emergency Management, residents living in low-lying or flood prone areas anywhere in Crittenden County are encouraged to pick up sandbags to protect their homes.
Even with hundreds of sandbags filled and distributed at the Marion Sports Complex, the heavy lifting didn’t phase the MHS football players. In fact, they saw it as a win-win situation for them.
“This means a lot because football games we need the community to come out,” said MHS Junior Jeremy Dent.
“To be able to give back to the city that we’re from its something we want to do. We need to be able to help people to be able to grow.”
The team worked together to shovel sand, fill bags, and carry the sand-filled bags to a huge pile where Crittenden County residents can come pick them up, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spears added that residents are urged to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
About Marion Schools
The Marion School District is an innovative and growing district that ensures an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. With more than 150 years of experience serving families in Crittenden County, the district offers a high school, a junior high, a seventh grade academy, and three award-winning magnet schools. For enrollment information, including information on school choice, visit https://www.msd3.org/ or call 870-739-5100.
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