Exciting News! Marion Preparatory Academy Rebrands as Academy of Arts and Technology: Where Creativity Meets Innovation!
We are thrilled to announce our school’s significant and exciting transformation! Marion Preparatory Academy is evolving into the Academy of Arts and Technology. This name perfectly reflects our enhanced commitment to providing a dynamic and future-focused education for the children of Marion, Ohio.
Our mission has always been to serve the families of Marion by offering a high-quality, tuition-free education. After carefully considering and listening to our community’s needs, we’ve decided to expand and refine our focus. The Academy of Arts and Technology will provide an even more comprehensive and engaging learning experience, preparing students for success in the 21st century and beyond.
What Remains the Same?
- Tuition-Free K-8 Education: We remain committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to all students in Marion.
- Principal Hutton will continue to lead our school.
- Our location will remain the same: 1001 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion, OH.
We will focus on Arts, Technology, and Career Exploration: Our core values of fostering creativity, technological literacy, and career investigation remain at the heart of our curriculum. We’re introducing a vibrant arts focus for our youngest learners in grades K-4. Students will delve into general art practices, exploring various mediums and techniques. We are also dedicated to showcasing their talent through regular art shows and gallery displays within our building, providing a platform for creativity and expression.
Students will experience cutting-edge technology across all grade levels. Enhanced technology classes will equip them with essential digital skills, and we’re introducing 3D printing, which will allow them to design and create tangible projects. Prepare for the thrill of Drone Soccer! Middle school students will learn to build and program robotic spheres, compete in exciting soccer matches, and foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Finally, our dedicated career exploration program for 7th and 8th-grade students will focus on in-depth career study, helping them discover their passions and potential pathways. We will provide real-world connections and experiences to help them understand the many options available.
Our new name, Academy of Arts and Technology, embodies our vision of a school where artistic expression and technological innovation go hand-in-hand. We believe that creativity and technology are essential skills for success in today’s world, and we provide our students with the tools they need to thrive.
This transformation reflects our ongoing commitment to better serve the families of Marion, Ohio. We believe that the Academy of Arts and Technology will provide a unique and enriching educational experience that will empower our students to become lifelong learners and successful contributors to our community.
We are incredibly excited about this new chapter and look forward to welcoming you to the Academy of Arts and Technology! We are looking forward to a great school year!
Sincerely,
Principal Jennifer Hutton
