Longfellow Elementary

First graders read the fable "The Maid and the Milk Pail" in their CKLA knowledge block today. Then they practiced using their vocabulary word by "balancing" pails on their heads. It was not as easy as it seemed! #lesinspire

Be sure to check our Digital Backpack for weekly updates! 🎒

Find events, programs, and opportunities available throughout our community. Here’s the link: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295

#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Students in 2S practiced sorting river rocks this week!

Happy first day of preschool! We're so excited to welcome our youngest learners to MISD as they begin this wonderful educational adventure. 🎒✨

Wishing all our preschoolers and their families a fantastic start to the school year!
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We love welcoming volunteers into our schools! Whether you're hoping to help in the classroom, join a field trip, or support in other ways, please complete a volunteer application and background check. ✅

Learn more and apply at: www.marion-isd.org/page/school-volunteers

The best part of being back to school is seeing everyone’s smiling face! ☺️ #kidartistheBEST #secondgradeartists #lesinspire

Our students who turned in their “trees”, aka they played outside for over 100 hours this summer, got their prize-a free small ice cream cone or cup from Barkers! Thank you Barker’s for the donation!

First graders on a friendship hunt! 🕵️‍♂️💬 They’re finding classmates who love pizza, have pets, or like to play baseball — learning how much they have in common along the way! #lesinspire

Happy First Day of School! 🎉

As a reminder, there are early outs for all students today. Additionally, be sure to register if you haven’t already!

New student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/new-student-registration-25-26

Returning student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

We are excited to start the new school year! We will see you tomorrow! #MISDOwnYourFuture

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!

Starting on August 26th, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Marion Independent Schools, IA app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

These faces loved seeing all your faces back in our halls and classrooms tonight! Thanks to all who came to Open House! We can't wait to see everyone on Monday for the first day of K-2 classes! #lesinspire

Open House is tonight from 4-6pm! Be sure to stop by the signing table by the library to get your picture taken and sign your certificate for the new school year! Post your pic below! #lesinspire

The first day of school is just around the corner! Be sure your student is registered for the 2025-26 school year. 📚

✅ New student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/new-student-registration-25-26

✅ Returning student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

We’re getting ready to welcome students back! If you haven’t registered for the 2025-26 school year yet, now’s the time. ✏️

➡️ New student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/new-student-registration-25-26

➡️ Returning student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

Thank you to our dedicated Longfellow and Parkview staff who attended the Iowa Science of Reading Summit in Cedar Rapids yesterday and today! Your commitment to growing literacy practices for our students is appreciated. 📚👏

#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Join our team! MISD is currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant at the District Office! We encourage you to apply today! ✍️ Go to www.marion-isd.org -->Employment Openings to get your application started!

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! 📚 🌞

Mrs. Pearson and Miss Hoppenworth have put together helpful information and resources to keep students reading and learning all summer long.

Check out their guide to Summer Reading Opportunities:
https://misdsummer.my.canva.site/

Families, be sure to check the Digital Backpack for weekly updates! 🎒 It is filled with many additional opportunities available for students and families throughout our community. While these largely are not district-sponsored activities, we share them for those who may be interested. Explore the Digital Backpack here: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295