South Marshall Elementary School

08/25/2026

We love to see our 21st Century AERO after-school program up and running! Monday was the first day. This is part of a 3 year federal grant. A big shoutout to all our staff helping and our coordinator, Jenni Sizemore. The first hour is dedicated to academics—tutoring, homework, etc. The 2nd hour is our Explore hour. Today, students could choose between an art option or a STEM option.

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

Lots of Shoutouts this week! These students received positive office referrals for their hard work this week.

08/21/2026

This week was a hard one at South Marshall.

Our staff carried a lot of sadness as we grieved the loss of Mr. Robert, someone who was such a big part of our South Marshall family for so many years. But even in a hard week, our kids still needed us. They needed their teachers, their routines, their classrooms, their laughter, and all the things that make school feel like school.

And our staff kept showing up for them.

These pictures are just a glimpse of what was happening in our classrooms this week. Kids were reading, writing, creating, solving problems, working together, laughing, and learning. They kept working toward their Mission: Excellence, and the adults around them made sure they could.

There can be sadness and joy in the same week. We can miss someone terribly while still celebrating the really good things happening around us.

This week reminded me just how much heart lives inside this school. We love our kids, and no matter what kind of week we’re having, we keep showing up for them.

Mission: Excellence continues. ❤️

08/21/2026

Today is a tough day, and there are many heavy hearts in our South Marshall family as we say goodbye to Mr. Robert Phillips.

For 20+ years, Mr. Robert worked for the Marshall County Schools. The majority of that time was at South Marshall Elementary as a custodian. But calling him our custodian doesn't really tell the story of who he was to our school.

Robert was one of a kind.

He was the laugh you could hear coming down the hallway. He was the joke you knew was coming, even if you weren't sure when. He loved to pester people, especially his "women," as he affectionately called the ladies he worked with every day. And if Robert was giving you a hard time, there was a pretty good chance it meant he liked you.

Most importantly, Mr. Robert loved the kids of South Marshall.

Over the years, generations of students grew up with Mr. Robert as part of their school experience. They talked to him, laughed with him, looked up to him, and knew he cared about them. Long after they left our hallways, so many former students still remembered Mr. Robert. That's a pretty special legacy.

Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Robert's retirement. We knew we would miss seeing him every day, but we fully expected him to come back through those doors to visit, tell a story, pull a prank, or just give somebody a hard time. We never imagined we would be saying goodbye so soon.

Our school is better because Robert Phillips was part of it. There will always be stories that begin with, "Do you remember when Robert..." There will always be people who smile when they think about something he said or did. And there will always be a piece of Mr. Robert in the story of South Marshall Elementary.

Today, we ask that you keep Robert's children, grandchildren, sisters, and entire family in your thoughts and prayers. We also ask you to remember his South Marshall family as we grieve someone much more than a coworker to so many of us.

And if you have a favorite memory or story about Mr. Robert, please share it in the comments. We'd love for this post to become a collection of the laughs, stories, and memories that made Robert so special to so many people.

We will miss you, Mr. Robert. We will miss your laugh. We will miss your pranks. We will miss you giving us a hard time. And most of all, we'll just miss having you here.

Thank you for loving South Marshall and its kids for all these years.

Once a Sheriff, always a Sheriff. 💙🧡

08/14/2026

We’re Hiring: Instructional Assistant!

South Marshall Elementary is looking for someone who loves working with kids and wants to be part of a team focused on helping every student grow and succeed.

This full-time position will work alongside our teachers to support students through small-group instruction, interventions, classroom support, and other instructional needs throughout the school day.

We’re looking for someone dependable, positive, flexible, and ready to jump in wherever kids and teachers need them. Most importantly, we want someone who believes in our students, builds great relationships, and wants to be part of the culture we’re building at South.

Mission: Excellence means every student, every day, and every person on our team plays a part.

Requirements: 48 college credit hours OR a passing score on the district Paraeducator Assessment.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more and apply here:
https://marshallky.schoolspring.com/

Southside Is The Best Side!

08/13/2026

WE’RE HIRING! Join Our 21st Century After-School Team!

South Marshall Elementary is looking for an Instructional Monitor to join our 21st Century after-school program!

This is a great part-time opportunity for a college student, parent, retiree, or anyone looking to earn some extra money while making a difference for kids!

📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 3:15–5:15 PM
🗓️ August 24 through May

As an Instructional Monitor, you’ll work directly with our students by helping with academic activities, enrichment, games and recreation, supervising students, and most importantly, building positive relationships with kids.

We’re looking for someone who:

-Is dependable and can commit to being here consistently
-Enjoys working with elementary-aged students
-Has a positive attitude and is willing to jump in and help
-Can provide structure while still making after-school fun
-Wants to be part of a great team and a great program

You don’t have to be a teacher! We’re looking for caring, dependable people who will show up, get involved, and help make our after-school program an awesome experience for our students.

Interested? Apply today through Marshall County Schools’ SchoolSpring website:

https://marshallky.schoolspring.com/

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Mission: Excellence continues after the school day ends!