Marion Independent School District

In case you missed it: Congratulations to the state champion Sprint Medley Relay team of Bristol Beachler, Kendyl Aarhus, Abby Cave, and Hayden Dietz, who set a new school record with a winning time of 1:46.46!

The Distance Medley Relay team of Bristol Beachler, Kendyl Aarhus, Hayden Dietz, and Addison Dabroski also set a school record, earning runner-up honors with a time of 4:01.74.

Additional state qualifiers included Avery Case, Emerson Dabroski, and Imari Michaels, helping make this one of the largest groups of student-athletes from the program to compete at the state meet in recent years.

Free Summer Lunch Opportunity

F.L.Y. (Feeding Lunches to Youth)

Who: For Students

What: Free Sack Lunches

Where: Multiple Locations including Francis Marion Intermediate School, Squaw Creek Mobile Home Park, Marion Village Mobile Home Park, Eagle Ridge Mobile Home Park, Chapel Ridge Apartments, Valley View Apartments, Novak Elementary, Lindale Manor Mobile Home Park, and Wilkins Elementary.

Free Summer Lunch Opportunity for Students

Who: For Students 18 and Under

What: Free Nutritious Meals

Where: Vernon Middle School, 1350 4th Avenue

When: June 8-July 30 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (ONLY Monday through Thursday)

The VMS Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands traveled to Adventureland on Friday, where they performed several songs for an appreciative audience, and then enjoyed a fun day at the amusement park. Great job, band students!

Show your school spirit or alumni pride by supporting the Marion Varsity Poms Team with their driveway M painting! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our Zombie Apocalypse class went to the Sac and Fox Trail for a Bioblitz! The goal is to identify as many different species of organisms using the iNaturalist app.

Congratulations to VMS seventh grade students, Aria and Ethan, who participated in the National Civics Bee as regional finalists on May 19th. In order to compete, students submitted a four-paragraph essay proposing ideas to improve their communities and connect them to the values that shaped our country. Aria and Ethan competed against other regional area winners by answering civic questions, representing VMS with honor. We are very proud of them! #VMSInspire

The MHS Social Studies Department wishes to congratulate all of this year's graduates!

Excitement is in the air! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

This month we celebrate our school board members who volunteer countless hours to guide Marion Independent and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Because of you, classrooms become communities, challenges turn into progress, and every student is given the chance to succeed and grow.
#CelebrateIASchoolBoards #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Today, our seniors hit the field to rehearse for commencement. This Sunday, they’ll make Marion history as the first graduating class to hold graduation at the new stadium. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone alongside friends and family this weekend!

VMS and MHS 8-12th Graders have one more chance to sign up for the 2027 Spring Break Trip to Pearl Harbor/Hawaii. Sign up by Monday, May 25 and receive a $100 credit on your trip! Reach out to Mr. Fishell for more information! Complete your registration at: https://account.worldstrides.com/01/Registration/Step-1-Travelers?businessUnitCode=DISCK12DOM&programID=228781

Congratulations to this year's seniors who have earned the Iowa State Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish. They are now legally proficient in two languages! ¡Enhorabuena!

VMS and MHS 8-12th Graders have one more chance to sign up for the 2027 Spring Break Trip to Pearl Harbor/Hawaii. Sign up by Monday, May 25 and receive a $100 credit on your trip! Reach out to Mr. Fishell or Mr. Mitchell for more information! Complete your registration at: https://account.worldstrides.com/01/Registration/Step-1-Travelers?businessUnitCode=DISCK12DOM&programID=228781

Congratulations to our 8th grade soccer girls for finishing their last season at Vernon! Thank you for your leadership, consistency, and positive attitude throughout the season. #VMSInspire

Because of YOU! Appreciating the MISD Board of Education and all they do for our students inside and outside the classroom.

VMS Activities: Monday, May 18 - VMS Choir Concerts

VMS Girls Track Vikettes Relay Report - From Coach Menken, "The 8th grade girls track team traveled to Vinton-Shellsburg on Tuesday, May 12th, and battled stiff competition and gusts of wind. They were strong and mighty and turned in some great efforts. They finished 4th place out of 9 teams and even beat two teams that had beaten them soundly throughout the season. I was so proud of my girls!" From Coach Kenny, "The 8th grade girls track team traveled to Vinton-Shellsburg on Tuesday, May 12th, and battled stiff competition and gusts of wind. They were strong and mighty and turned in some great efforts. They finished 4th place out of 9 teams and even beat two teams that had beaten them soundly throughout the season. I was so proud of my girls!" Congratulations on a great season!

LAST CALL: Drop off your bagged up Wolves Gear to your school's office. Donation bins will be collected at the end of the day on Monday.