The Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Tuesday honored five students who achieved perfect scores on their IREAD test last school year.
Here are the names of those honored at the regular board meeting on Aug. 26, 2025, along with the school they attended in the 2024-25 school year:
- Lillian Baylash, Frances Slocum Elementary
- Alaunie Crum, Frances Slocum Elementary
- Serenity Fetz, Allen Elementary
- Malachi Pritchett, Frances Slocum Elementary
- Sanaya Srivastava, Kendall Elementary
Students have multiple opportunities to pass the state IREAD test, with the first opportunity being in second grade. According to state law, third grade students must demonstrate reading proficiency — by way of passing the IREAD — before moving on to fourth grade. (There are certain exemptions available in special circumstances. See the state Department of Education’s IREAD website.)
These five students went beyond that passing requirement and achieved a perfect score on the test! We are so proud of these students for their hard work and their achievement! And we are grateful to their teachers this year, and all of the teachers who have helped guide these students for years. We are proud of their hard work, care, and talents!
Pictured front row from left are Alaunie Crum, Serenity Fetz, Malachi Pritchett, and Sanaya Srivastava. Behind them, from left, are MCS Superintendent Stephanie Lockwood and Board members Chuck Griffin, Gabe Delgado, Alan Beck, Shanna Bento, Dana Gault, and Richard Hart.
Pictured is Lillian Baylash. Behind the table, from left, are MCS Superintendent Stephanie Lockwood and Board members Chuck Griffin, Gabe Delgado, Alan Beck, Shanna Bento, Dana Gault, and Richard Hart.