Assemblies to address drug abuse policy
Time will be devoted to answering student questions
Assemblies have been scheduled for Marion High School and Marion Middle School students to review the newly-adopted "Student Illegal Substance Policy for Extra-curricular Activities."
The assembly for high school students is set for 12:30 p.m. Thursday, while the middle school assembly will take place at 2 p.m. Both assemblies will be held in the district gymnasium.
Tim Harris of The Consortium, Inc., third party administrator for the random testing program, will be on hand to explain the testing procedure and field questions from students.
Parents and other interested patrons are welcome to attend either one or both assemblies, but need to understand the scheduled time will be devoted to answering student's questions
Harris and other USD 408 administration will be on hand following the two assemblies to answer any questions from parents or other patrons.
In addition, parent meetings are being scheduled by individual activity sponsors and coaches.
