Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome Back, Blue Devils!
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Be Somebody Orientation for Rising 9th-Grade Families: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Doors open at 10:00 a.m. | Orientation begins at 10:25 a.m.
- Registration is required | Register here
This interactive experience for rising 9th graders helps new Blue Devils feel confident before the first day — students and families will learn what to expect from 9th grade, from the school day to the support available at MHS.
Fall Madness: Friday, July 31, 2026
- 12:00–3:00 p.m.
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. (Program for Spanish-Speaking Families)
Fall Madness is Marietta High School's official welcome-back for all students, new and returning. It's one-stop shopping for the new school year: families can buy spirit wear and athletic passes, join the PTSA, complete lunch applications, explore clubs and organizations, pay class dues, and pick up parking permits (juniors and seniors only). Come see all that MHS has to offer.
Who to Contact
Administration
- Dr. Marvin Crumbs, Principal
- Lucena Ross*, Assistant Principal
- Craig McKinney, Athletic Director
- Jeffery O'Neal, Department Administrator of Special Education
- Chelsea Bargallo, IB Coordinator
- Jessica Meade, MYP Coordinator
- Lynsly Houstoulakis, Graduation Specialist & MTSS Specialist
*Bilingual personnel
General
- Transportation Change: Transportation changes must be submitted as a physical note before 1st period to Tracy Williams, C103.
- Attendance: Submit attendance notes to the attendance office within 2 days of your absence.
- Clinic/Nurse: Wendy Trippe
- General Questions: Briana Angeles*, Parent Liaison/Graduation Support Specialist
Counselors
Contact your student's counselor for help with any counseling, scholarship information, diploma advisement, and transcript requests. To schedule an appointment with your student's counselor, click here.
- A & ESOL Students: Brenda Espinoza*
- B – Fi: Helen Balmforth
- Fla – Mad: Julie (BJ) Smith
- Mag – Rodas: Xochilth Ortiz*
- Rode – Z: Ashley Smith
- PLC – MAPS: Brandon Bogues
Assistant Principals
Contact your student's Assistant Principal for questions related to discipline or academics.
- A & ESOL Students: Lisa Sprague & Omar Feliciano*
- B – Fi: Brandon Mann
- Fla – Mad: Desirae House
- Mag – Rodas: Shatala Cain
- Rode – Z: Jeffery O'Neal
- Woods-Wilkins at Lemon St.: Albert Lindsey, Director
College and Career Center
The MHS College and Career Academy provides students with the opportunity to explore career-related classes, speak with college advisors, and discover their path to their future. To schedule an appointment with our college advisors, click here.
- Rob Garcia III, CEO of the College and Career Academy
- Shatala Cain, CTAE Supervisor
- Milly Gorman*, College Advisor
- Andre Brantley, College Advisor
- Nakeesha Wells, WBL Coordinator
Important Links
Student Meals
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.75
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Dress Code
Shirts, Tops, and Dresses:
- Chests, backs, and midriffs must be covered at all times. Transparent items do not constitute cover.
- Pajamas may not be worn to school unless permitted by the school principal for specific events or circumstances.
Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, and Dresses:
- These items may be no shorter than mid-thigh length.
- No garments may have holes above the mid-thigh.
- Undergarments are not to be visible at any time. Outer garments are to be worn in a manner that covers up all undergarments. Transparent items do not constitute cover.
- All pants, skirts, and slacks must be worn at the waist.
Sunglasses/Headgear:
- Sunglasses are not to be worn inside the school building during the school day.
- Hats, hoods, or other headgear are prohibited indoors unless specified for specific events or circumstances.
Bona fide religious attire is permitted.
Join the MHS PTSA
The PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Find more information and join the MHS PTSA on our webpage.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student Holiday) |
| October 13–24, 2026 | Conference Weeks |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.