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  • Fall Pep Rally

    A Pep Rally was held during 10th period on Friday, October 15th to celebrate our fall athletic season. Cornhole, tug of war, and a variety of outdoor games were organized by the Senior High Student Council.  Everyone enjoyed the sunny weather and the chance to have some fun together.  Our next Pep Rally is scheduled for January...any ideas of winter activities for our students?

    Wednesday, Oct 20 2021

  • Updates to calendar at Jr-Sr HS

    Dear families, It is hard to believe that we are already in the middle of October. I’d like to provide you with some additional details about upcoming events at the Jr-Sr High School.  When we printed our district calendar at the end of the summer, we knew there would have to be adjustments as there were still unknowns about the COVID guidelines for the school year.   In an effort to hold some of our typical school events (with adjustments for COVID restrictions), here are some  updates :   Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7pm in auditorium - Junior High Concert Friday, Oct. 22, 7-9pm outside at Appleby - Halloween Dance Thursday, Oct. 28, 7pm in auditorium - Senior High Concert Friday, Nov. 5, 5:30-8:30pm at Jr-Sr HS - Junior High Fun Night Wednesday, Nov. 10, late afternoon (depending on teacher’s availability) - Parent Conferences Please refer to the district calendar on the school website for further information on other events, including our Nov. 10th Veteran’s Day celebration.  Progress reports  were distributed to students on Friday, October 15th.  Please sign and have your child return the large envelope to the Guidance Office.  We will use that same envelope to distribute report cards and progress reports for the rest of the year.   Academic Ineligibility:   Recognizing that both academic success and participation in extracurricular events (including athletics, clubs, dances, and any school-sponsored activity) are important, if your student is failing two or more classes, you will be receiving letters home detailing what steps they need in order to become eligible to participate.  Study tables  are open to any student who needs a supportive, focused environment to work on assignments.  For students who are ineligible, attendance at at least four study tables throughout the next five week period is required. Study tables are held: Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm - Room  206 Wednesday 7:00-8:00am - Room 204 Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm - Room 204 Students must sign up for study tables in advance at the main office. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Junior-Senior High School, thank you for your on-going support of your child’s education and for your understanding and flexibility in these challenging times. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.   Sincerely, Holly E. Marcolina, Principal

    Monday, Oct 18 2021

  • Talking to Kids About COVID-19 and Quarantining

    Talking to kids about COVID-19 and Quarantining If you think this is confusing for adults, imagine this from your child’s point of view. Children might not fully understand COVID-19 and home quarantine, but they’ll probably have many and mixed feelings about the experience. For example, children might feel: confused about why everyone is at home sad or frustrated that they can’t see their friends, teachers and extended family frustrated or annoyed that they can’t do their usual activities worried that someone they love will get sick upset by the stress or distress that you might be feeling overwhelmed by constant coverage of COVID-19 in the media. Ask your child what they know about the virus and the response. Invite them to talk about what may be scary or concerning. When it’s your turn to talk, your message should be honest, factual, and age appropriate. Less is more – and keep asking if they have questions. When children know the problem, they want to know the PLAN; you don’t have to have a solution but let your child know how you are planning to stay safe and informed.  Let your child know that it’s okay to be worried. But assure them that this is temporary and that they can ask questions at any time. We’re all in this together and we’re all learning a lot. Explain lockdown and home quarantine in a way your child understands: This is about sticking to the facts, focusing on the positives, reassuring your child that this situation won’t last forever, and explaining what your family can do to help. For example: ‘COVID-19 is a virus that makes people sick, a bit like when you get a nasty cold. It gets in people’s spit, snot and breath. If you have it, it spreads easily when you sneeze, cough or breathe too close to other people.’ ‘Quarantine means staying at home as much as we can. We can go out for a walk, but we have to stay a long way from other people.’ ‘The good thing is that staying at home is a chance for us to spend more time together when we’re not doing our paid work or schoolwork. When we finish our work, we can go for a bike ride or a long walk together.’ ‘We don’t know how long things will be like this. But it won’t be forever – we promise!’ ‘If we stay at home, wash our hands and wear our masks when we go out, we can protect ourselves. We’ll also be helping to stop the virus from getting to other people.’

    Monday, Oct 18 2021

  • Virtual PTSA Meeting - Tonight at 6:30 PM

    Tonight's PTSA meeting will take place virtually.  The meeting will occur at 6:30 PM (October 18th).  The zoom link is below.  We hope to see you there. Topic: PTSA, OCTOBER 18, 2021 Time: Oct 18, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74179060787?pwd=WlJtcG1rSFRTUFh3SWE3dU5OLzBqUT09 Meeting ID: 741 7906 0787 Passcode: 060024

    Monday, Oct 18 2021

  • Positive Case of COVID-19 at the HS 10/12/21

    October 12, 2021 Dear Parents and Community Members, We were advised on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, that a person who attends Marathon Jr./Sr. High School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Cortland County Health Department will be initiating an investigation and will start the contact tracing process. Today, Marathon staff are reaching out to families of students that may have been in contact with the individual who has tested positive for COVID 19.  Health Department personnel will officially reach out to anyone who has had close contact with the individual who tested positive and provide quarantine guidelines.  If an unknown number calls your phone in the next few days, please answer as this may be a call from a NY State contact tracer.  All staff members who were directly exposed will either be quarantined for the next 10 days (and can return to work after those 10 days if they have no symptoms) or will have their vaccination status confirmed.  All students who were directly exposed will be quarantined with those same parameters.   The person who tested positive, and any other students/faculty/staff who were exposed and have not been vaccinated, will not return to school until the Cortland County Health Department provides clearance for them to do so. Students and staff who are vaccinated can return to school as long as they are symptom-free.  Vaccinated persons will be contacted by public health to confirm vaccination status and be given the most up-to-date CDC recommendations for continued well-being.  We hope you understand that we cannot provide any additional information about the person who tested positive due to confidentiality concerns.  We will continue to deep clean and sanitize our school buildings and school buses on a daily basis.  Please continue to practice and encourage good hand-washing hygiene, wear face masks, and practice social distancing.  If you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 (defined by CDC to include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain or body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, congestion or running nose), please reach out to your physician and inform the appropriate school principal.  If you do not have a physician, you can call Guthrie Cortland Medical Central at (607) 299-7676, Upstate Medical University at (315) 464-3979, or Cayuga’s Call Center at (607) 319-5708. If you would like further information on COVID-19, please go to this Cortland County website,  https://www.cortland-co.org/979/COVID-19-FAQ. We thank you for your understanding and patience.  We will continue to support our students, families, faculty, and staff to the best of our ability.  Let’s all continue to work together to stay healthy, so our schools can stay open. Sincerely, Rebecca Stone Marathon CSD Superintendent

    Tuesday, Oct 12 2021

  • Positive COVID case at Appleby 10-8-21

    October 8, 2021 Dear Parents and Community Members, We were advised on Friday, October 8, 2021, that a person who attends Appleby Elementary has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Cortland County Health Department will be initiating an investigation and will start the contact tracing process. Today, Marathon staff are reaching out to families of students that may have been in contact with the individual who has tested positive for COVID 19.  Health Department personnel will officially reach out to anyone who has had close contact with the individual who tested positive and provide quarantine guidelines.  If an unknown number calls your phone in the next few days, please answer as this may be a call from a NY State contact tracer.  All staff members who were directly exposed will either be quarantined for the next 10 days (and can return to work after those 10 days if they have no symptoms) or will have their vaccination status confirmed.  All students who were directly exposed will be quarantined with those same parameters.   The person who tested positive, and any other students/faculty/staff who were exposed and have not been vaccinated, will not return to school until the Cortland County Health Department provides clearance for them to do so. Students and staff who are vaccinated can return to school as long as they are symptom-free.  Vaccinated persons will be contacted by public health to confirm vaccination status and be given the most up-to-date CDC recommendations for continued well-being.  We hope you understand that we cannot provide any additional information about the person who tested positive due to confidentiality concerns.  We will continue to deep clean and sanitize our school buildings and school buses on a daily basis.  Please continue to practice and encourage good hand-washing hygiene, wear face masks, and practice social distancing.  If you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 (defined by CDC to include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain or body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, congestion or running nose), please reach out to your physician and inform the appropriate school principal.  If you do not have a physician, you can call Guthrie Cortland Medical Central at (607) 299-7676, Upstate Medical University at (315) 464-3979, or Cayuga’s Call Center at (607) 319-5708. If you would like further information on COVID-19, please go to this Cortland County website,  https://www.cortland-co.org/979/COVID-19-FAQ. We thank you for your understanding and patience.  We will continue to support our students, families, faculty, and staff to the best of our ability.  Let’s all continue to work together to stay healthy, so our schools can stay open. Sincerely, Rebecca Stone Marathon CSD Superintendent

    Friday, Oct 08 2021

  • Invitation to Participate: Title I Annual Parent Mee...

    Parents/Guardians, This Thursday, October 7th, at 5:00pm we will be holding our annual Title I Parent Meeting for students in grades K-6.  The meeting will be held via Zoom.  If your child is receiving Title I AIS/RTI services we welcome you to join us for our virtual meeting on Thursday.  Below is the information to join the meeting. Zoom Meeting Link https://cnyric.zoom.us/j/97552836466?pwd=VkdsbHcrajBRRG5jdURtUnJxVkVXQT09 Meeting ID: 975 5283 6466 Passcode: 714694

    Monday, Oct 04 2021

  • Food Box Distribution

    We are having a non perishable food box distribution today, Wednesday, September 29th, at the Marathon Jr./Sr. High School from 4:30 to 6:30pm. This is in partnership with the CNY Food Bank and National Grid.  

    Wednesday, Sep 29 2021

  • Invitation to Participate: Title I Annual Parent Me...

    Parents/Guardians, This Thursday, September 30th, at 6:00pm we will be holding our annual Title I Parent Meeting for students in grades 7-12.  The meeting will be held at the Jr./Sr. High School in room 107, the CSE office.  If your child is receiving Title I services we welcome you to join us on Thursday.   We look forward to meeting with you and providing the best possible support for your child.

    Tuesday, Sep 28 2021

  • COVID Testing through the School Based Family Health...

    Family Health Network provides health services to students who attend Marathon CSD.  These services include COVID testing at both the Appleby and the Junior-Senior High School clinics. Family Health Network can be used as the student’s primary provider or can be used in conjunction with your current family health care provider. If you are seeking COVID testing for your child or are interested in COVID testing in the future at school, request registration paperwork by calling the Appleby clinic office (849-1222) or the HS clinic office (849-2312).

    Friday, Sep 24 2021