Francis Marion Elementary School

As part of the STEM-BEST Program, Francis Marion Intermediate 4th grade teacher Cathy Miller, and students Vivie and Ava had a special opportunity in Des Moines today to demonstra...

Looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool experience for your child? Marion Independent School District offers full-day and half-day programs designed to foster a love of le...

Spread the love this month—donate to help pay school lunch debt! ❤️ No student should go hungry. We ensure every child receives breakfast and lunch, regardless of their abil...

Looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool experience for your child? Marion Independent School District offers full-day and half-day programs designed to foster a love of le...

MARION, IA — The Des Moines Register, Iowa’s largest newspaper, has named Marion Independent School District a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace , ranking it among the state’s best employer...

Let's give a warm welcome to Tara Tolly, who will begin as the next FMI Principal on July 1, 2025. Tara currently serves in a teacher leadership role in the College Community Sc...

Support our students and families by making a donation to help pay school lunch debts! 🍎 When students have access to healthy meals, the benefits extend beyond the cafeteria. Re...

Please join us on Wednesday, January 22, from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Marion High School Auditorium for our ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. We are thrilled to showcase the rem...

Dear Community and Staff, As the winter break approaches, we invite you to take a moment to slow down, recharge, and embrace the peace this season can bring. The holidays are of...

Holiday Giving Project Results: Food and gifts have been delivered to all 207 MISD families—reaching 915 people this year! We are so grateful for everyone who adopted families, do...

Peggy Murphy, Director of Technology with Marion Independent School District (MISD), has been named the 2024-25 Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year by School Administrat...

Due to retirement, Marion Independent School District is seeking an Elementary Principal for Francis Marion Intermediate. Francis Marion Intermediate is a 3rd and 4th grade buildi...

Computer science thrives at MISD! Students can engage in a variety of courses and activities to enhance their knowledge of computers and technology. These opportunities pave ...

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and we’re taking this time to reflect on the deep impact indigenous communities have had on our shared history. We aim t...

Drugs and alcohol can damage your ability to think clearly, stay motivated, and perform well in school. What might seem like a way to escape stress can actually lead to bigger pro...

As we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, we want to express a big THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers! Every day, they make sure our students get to & from school sa...

Missing just one or two days of school per month may not seem like much, but those absences can quickly add up. Let’s look at the math! There are 176 days (or 1,136 hours) per s...

Make consistent attendance a priority this school year! 🎒 Research shows that students who attend school daily achieve at higher levels than students who are frequently absent....

New and returning families are invited to register for the 2024-25 school year—if you haven’t already! Get all the details you need, from preschool to K-12 registration, by visi...

Summer break is here! Please note our updated District Office hours for the summer season. The MISD District Offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm...