Marian school year underway
The new school year is underway at Marian High School in Hometown.
Orientation Day for ninth-grade students was held on Aug. 28, while students in grades 10 through 12 began classes on Aug. 29.The orientation familiarized new students with each other, the school, teachers, administration, counselor and school staff. Student Council members were available to assist students throughout the day.This year's enrollment is 300 according to Susie Gerhard, Director of Advancement. The breakdown by grades is ninth, 66; 10th, 88; 11th, 70; and 76 members of the Class of 2018."Back to School Night" will be heldbeginning at 6:30 p.m. today when parents can tour the school and meet the faculty and staff.Marian High School serves families and students of all faith from: Albrightsville, Andreas, Ashland, Barnesville, Beaver Meadows, Brockton, Coaldale, Conyngham, Drums, Frackville, Freeland, Hazleton, Hometown, Jim Thorpe, Kelayres, Kresgeville, Lake Harmony, Lansford, Lehighton, Mahanoy City, McAdoo, Middleport, Nesquehoning, New Ringgold, Palmerton, Ringtown, Shenandoah, Sheppton, Sugarloaf, Summit Hill, Tamaqua, Tresckow, Weatherly, White Haven and Zion Grove.Tours and visitation days are also available at any time to learn the advantages of a Catholic education. Scholarships and financial aid/tuition assistance programs are available.Open House will be held on Jan. 28, 2018, at the school campus. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 1 p.m.Marian High School is a school that is committed to strengthening the faith of your child, develop each child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. This institution offers an affordable, high quality, Catholic education. The Class of 2017 received a total of $6,660,997 in scholarships and grants and 96 percent have gone on to higher education programs. Over the past 17 years, students have received $49,248,488 in scholarships for higher education.For more information, call 570-467-3335 or 570-467-0641 or visit on Facebook or at