Marathon Middle/High School

Dear Dolphin Families,

The first day of school is just three days away, and the excitement is building at Marathon Middle High School! Our teachers have been working hard throughout pre-planning to prepare their classrooms, refine lessons, and ensure everything is ready to welcome our students.

We truly cannot wait to see our Dolphins back on campus. We have missed the energy they bring to our hallways, and we look forward to reconnecting, building new relationships, celebrating achievements, and creating another year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.

Important Dates

August 10 – 9th Grade Orientation
1:00–3:00 PM | Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Students will receive their class schedules and learn about high school expectations, graduation requirements, extracurricular opportunities, and helpful strategies for a successful transition. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

August 10 – Meet the Teacher Night
5:30–7:00 PM

Families are invited to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and become familiar with the campus before the first day of school.

August 12 – First Day of School!

August 17 – Picture Day

August 20 – School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
6:00 PM | Media Center

All parents are invited to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Marathon Middle High School, hear about our goals for the year, and discover ways you can partner with us to make MHS the very best it can be.

Starting Strong

This year, we are placing a special focus on first-period attendance and arriving at school on time. Being present and ready to learn from the beginning of the day helps students establish positive routines, stay connected to instruction, and begin each day successfully. Please help your student plan to arrive with enough time to be in first period and ready to learn when the bell rings.

Students are also expected to be in dress code beginning on the first day of school. As you take advantage of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs through August 20, please review the attached dress code requirements and school supply lists to ensure your student is prepared for a successful first day.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can help every Dolphin begin the year with confidence and make this our best year yet. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our front office.

Enjoy the final days of summer. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Go FINS!!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Paul

For more information on Florida's Sales Tax Holiday visit https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx

Be sure to read through the dress code to ensure your purchases are in alignment with our policy. Thank you.

Marathon High School

Dress Code 2026-27

Grades 6-12

Marathon High School Students will adhere to the standards and expectations set forth in the General Code of Appearance in the Monroe County School District Student Handbook.

1. Clothes shall be worn as they are designed. For example, suspenders should be over the shoulders, pants secured at the waist, belts buckled, no underwear as outerwear, no underwear including boxer shorts exposed.

2. All shirts and blouses must cover the midriff, back, sides and all undergarments including bra straps at all times. Tops must have shoulder straps that are at least 2 inches wide. No tube tops or strapless garments are allowed. Undergarments must not be visible.

3. Shoes shall be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment. The following shoes are not acceptable for any MCSD student: cleated shoes, shoes with wheels, and bedroom slippers.

a. The following shoes are not acceptable for MCSD students in grades PreK-8: thong sandals or backless shoes.

b. Inappropriate shoes will result in playground and physical education restrictions when safety is a factor.

c. Individual schools have the option to alter the shoe policy.

4. Shorts, skirts, skorts and dresses must reach the mid-thigh or below in length or no higher than 6 inches above the knee with the waistband worn at the waist level.

7. Head coverings and sunglasses shall not be worn in the classroom, unless the head covering is approved by the principal.

8. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms, or safety gear and must be approved by the principal before being worn during the school day

9. See-through, revealing, or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath or over that meet the minimum requirements of this dress code.

10. All clothing, jewelry, or tattoos shall be free of the following: profanity, violent images, wording or suggestions; sexually suggestive phrases or images, gang-related symbols; alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons or advertisements for such products.

11. Clothing must not state, imply, or depict hate speech or imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected class.

12. Clothing and accessories that endanger students or staff shall not be worn.

Examples of Inappropriate Clothing & Attire

o Sagging or low riding pants or slacks

o Pajamas or house slippers

o Crop tops/Tube Tops/Bare Back Tops

o One-shoulder strap tops/Spaghetti Straps

o Strapless garments

o Bare midriff tops & shirts

o Head coverings (any kind) in the classroom

o Chains (any kind) belts or wallet

o Bandannas worn or displayed

o Revealing shorts, skirts, or shirts

o Sunglasses in the classroom

Additional Supplies for Specific Middle School Core & Elective Classes

ELA 7th Grade Language Arts: Composition Notebook, 2 plastic pocket folder with prongs, 4

glue sticks, 1 box of pencils, and colored ball point pens (1 of each color except yellow). 8th Grade Language Arts: Composition Notebook

Math 6th Grade: 1 Subject Spiral Notebook 7th Grade: protractor & ruler, recommended-

TI30Xa calculator (used from 7th grade through Geometry)

PE: Athletic Shirts, Athletic Shorts, and Sneakers.

Additional Supplies for Specific High School Core Classes

ELA ENG 1 & General Papers: Composition Book

High School Math Courses TI - Scientific Calculator & Graph Paper

Math Geometry & Pre-Calc: Compass & Protractor

Additional Supplies for Specific Elective Classes

PE & HOPE: Athletic Shirts, Athletic Shorts, and Sneakers.

Art: Sketch Book

AVID Middle School: Composition Notebook & 1 Roll of Colored Duct Tape

AVID High School: 1 Roll of Colored Duct Tape

Leadership: Composition Notebook

• PARENT DROP OFF & PICK UP IS IN THE FRONT LOOP, IN FRONT OF Building 1. If you are in the outside lane, please wait until you are at the cones to let your student out of the car. The SROs and traffic monitors are on hand to ensure safety.
• DO NOT DROP OFF or PICK UP IN THE BUS LOOP- IT IS FOR BUSES ONLY!
• WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS CROSS AT THE CROSSWALK WITH THE CROSSING GUARD. All walkers and bike riders will enter campus through the front gate in between buildings 1 & 2.
• DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY FOR DISMISSAL.
• HAVE YOUR STUDENT READY TO UNLOAD DURING DROP OFF AND REMIND THEM TO BE ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR YOU DURING PICK UP.
• FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF SRO & STAFF.
• KEEP TRAFFIC MOVING!

SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY. YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.

Marathon Middle High School

350 Sombrero Beach Road

Marathon, FL 33050

Telephone: 305-289-2480

Fax: 305-289-2486