Bottle & Can Drive

Life of an Olympian is sponsoring a bottle and can drive  on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in  front of the Jr./Sr. High School.   Drop off your bottles and cans and help support the Life of an Olympian program! ​

Friday, Dec 02 2022

Class of 2026 Dinner

The Class of 2026 wants to provide DINNER FOR YOU on Thursday , December 15th, 4:30-6:30 PM.  The menu will consist of c hicken cordon bleu, corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, and dessert.  The cost is $14 per ticket.  Tickets must be purchased in advance online.  See the attached flyer with all the details.  The deadline for tickets is Sunday, December 4th.   Link for tickets:   https://marathon-central-school.square.site/

Monday, Nov 28 2022

December Food Sense

Christmas/December FOOD $en$e What is it? Food $en$e offers the opportunity to stretch your food budget by purchasing quality food at a discount.  Orders are due NOVEMBER 30th Who is eligible? *EVERYONE* Anyone who wants to stretch their food dollars can participate.  It is a co-op buying opportunity.  There are NO eligibility requirements.   QUESTIONS  Contact – Mary Bliss 849-3246 or 607-423-8768 or Barb Elwyn 343-1770.   (Orders must be placed and paid for by  November 30th   ) December Package  20.50  Includes                             December Specials  Boneless Chicken Breast – 1 lb                                                                               Boneless Ham 5 lbs – 15.25 Breakfast Sausage Patties – 12 oz                                                                           Stuffed Chicken Breast 2 lbs – 8.25 Ham Steak – 12 oz                                                                                                   (Stuffed with apples & Cranberries) Eggs – 1 Dozen, Medium                                                                                         Shrimp Scampi , 24 oz – 6.00 Breakfast Sandwiches – 14.4 oz                                                                             (Scampi is a complete meal with  Buttermilk Pancake Mix – 32 oz                                                                             linguini pasta, vegetables & sauce) Pancake Syrup – 24 oz                                                                                             Lasagna Roll Ups, 42 oz – 6.50  Corn Flakes Cereal – 7 oz                                                                                       stuffed with ricotta & romano cheese Mandarin Oranges - 11oz                                                                                           Italian Meatballs, 5 lbs – 15.00 Frozen Strawberries - 1lb                                                                                          Mozzarella Sticks, 3lbs – 11.75 Fresh Produce # 1 Fresh Produce # 2      3 WAYS TO ODER                          1.   PLEASE Call to place your order 607-423-8768 (Mary Bliss) or Barb Elwyn 607-343-1770 and then  mail a check to the Marathon Food Pantry, PO BOX 824 with your name and phone number by NOVEMBER 30, 2022.        We are now able to accept EBT as payment. If paying by EBT, we will need a copy of both sides of your card. 2 .   If you work at MCS – you may also leave your order in the front office @ the High School. 3.   Orders will also be taken at the FOOD PANTRY 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29. DELIVERY DATE – December 16, 2022 Your package will be ready to pick up at the Presbyterian Church on December 16, 2022  between 10:30-12:00.   Please make arrangements for someone to pick up if you are unavailable.  

Sunday, Nov 27 2022

Appleby Food Drive

For the past two weeks, Appleby Student Council has organized a Food Drive.  We are proud to share that the Student Council delivered 852 items to the local food pantry Tuesday afternoon!  The first grade cohort won the friendly competition by bringing in the most items.  Thank you to all students, staff, and families that donated items!

Wednesday, Nov 23 2022

4th Grade Celebrations

The winners of the annual Turkey Day Challenge were recognized, today, in 4th grade along with the five-week math fact winners.  Great job 4th grade students!  

Tuesday, Nov 22 2022

Announcement of New Superintendent

The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that they are finalizing a contract with Mr. Andy Buchsbaum to be its next Superintendent of Schools.  Attached is the press release announcing the choice of Mr. Buchsbaum.  We welcome him to Marathon.

Tuesday, Nov 22 2022

Honors at Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit

Freshman and member of the FFA chapter, F. Baker, was a finalist in the youth division at the Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit.   Grow-NY is a business competition focused on growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster in the Grow-NY region.   Baker, competed and won a $2,000 award toward her SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience)! 

Friday, Nov 18 2022

Electric School Bus Grant Announcement

            The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Marathon Central School District $1,185,000 through it’s Clean School Bus Program  for the purchase of three electric school buses and infrastructure upgrades.  These awards are the first of a five-year, $5 billion program to fund electric and low-emission buses for school districts in all 50 states. Marathon was one of 22 school districts in New York and one of 393 nationally to be funded through this program.

Thursday, Nov 03 2022

UPDATE November Food Sense

Orders are due by noon today! THANKSGIVING FOOD $en$e What is it? Food $en$e offers the opportunity to stretch your food budget by purchasing quality food at a discount.     DUE to THANKSGIVING we have to order early   Who is eligible? *EVERYONE* Anyone who wants to stretch their food dollars can participate.  It is a co-op buying opportunity.  There are NO eligibility requirements. QUESTIONS  Contact – Mary Bliss 849-3246 or 607-423-8768 or Barb Elwyn 343-1770. November    (Orders must be placed and paid for by  NOV 6)   package price $20.50                NOVEMBER Package Includes                           NOVEMBER Specials  Pork Tenderloin – 1.8lb ave                                   Chicken Fillets (Breaded) 3lbs 6.50 Marinated Diced Beef Portions (1lb)                   American Cheese 5lb 14.50 Ground Turkey 1 (lb)                                                   Shrimp, raw, unbreaded 2lbs 15.50 Chicken Breast Portion (1lb)                                   Meat Loaf    2lbs   10.25 Stuffing Mix (6 oz box)                                               (beef,pork & veal) Instant Potatoes (6 oz)                                                 Stuffed Shells 3lbs   9.25 Turkey Gravy (10.5 oz)                                                 Produce Box – 14.25 Corn (15 oz)                                                  (2lbs onions, 3lbs apples, 2lbs carrot Cranberry Sauce (14 oz)                                             5 lbs potatoes, Iceberg lettuce, Sweet Potatoes (15oz)                                     5 sweet potatoes, 1 winter squash) 2 Fresh Produce Items                                                                                 . To order:    Mail your order and a check to the Marathon Food Pantry, PO BOX 824 with your name and phone number by Noon on October 31, 2022.        We are now able to accept EBT as payment. If paying by EBT, we will need a copy of both sides of your card. If you work at MCS – you may also leave your order in the front office @ the High School. DELIVERY DATE – NOVEMBER 18 Your package will be ready to pick up at the Presbyterian Church on November 18   between 10:30-12:00.   Please make arrangements for someone to pick up if you are unavailable.  

Monday, Oct 31 2022

Jr./Sr. High School Band & Chorus Concert

Junior high and senior high students put on a fantastic performance at the fall band and chorus concert.  Great job to our students, Mr. Daniels, and Mr. DeLousia! 

Friday, Oct 28 2022