SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations

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FAMILY FOCUS EVENTS PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

 MARION COUNTY – Families wanting to help their students succeed both inside and outside the classroom can take advantage of Family FOCUS events throughout this school year.

 Family FOCUS (Families need Ongoing Communication, Useful resources, and Support) sessions provide help and services to parents, families, guardians, and students with a myriad of school and community resources.

 Part of Marion County Public Schools’ strategic plan, these sessions take place on Saturday mornings with themed approaches including:

• Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 - “We Are Better Together," Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks (365 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala, 34473), 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 - “Fall Festival of Learning," Liberty Middle School (4773 SW 95 St., Ocala, 34476), 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 - “Together Towards Tomorrow”, Howard Middle School (1655 NW 10 St., Ocala, 34475), 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12, 2025 - “Catch the Summer Wave," Belleview Middle School (10500 SE 36 Ave., Belleview, 34420), 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Family FOCUS sessions provide free childcare, exhibit hall with community and district resources, entertainment, and giveaways. Each child attending receives free books to take home.

 Parents, families and others can register for the event at www.MarionSchools.net or by contacting their child’s school.

 Family FOCUS sessions showcase the efforts by MCPS to cultivate a stronger partnership between families, schools, and the community.

 For more information, visit the Family Focus webpage, call 352.236.0577 or email [email protected].

Family FOCUS event flyers available here.

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