Reminder! This week at Starry, we are celebrating Read Across America Week and Dr. Suess's birthday! See the flyer for details!
Two days until the tax neutral bond vote! You can cast your vote on Monday, 3/1 at Lindale Mall or Tuesday, 3/2 on voting day. Give us a call if you have any final questions at (319)377-4691. Visit marion-isd.org/page/bondvote2021 for all the district's long range facility plan.
Three days until voting day! Look at the possibilities for our future! The tax neutral bond vote is March 2nd. Visit https://www.marion-isd.org/page/bondvote2021 for all your bond vote information. #MISDOwnYourFuture
Look at the possibilities for our students! The tax neutral bond vote is March 2nd! There's only 4 days left! Vote early at the Lindale Mall food court on 2/26 and 3/1 from 11am to 6:30pm. Visit: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/bondvote2021 for information on the vote.
There's only 5 days until voting day! Did you know you can still vote early at the Lindale Mall food court? Mall voting is available on 2/26 and 3/1 from 11am to 6:30pm. The bond vote is 3/2! Visit https://www.marion-isd.org/page/bondvote2021 for all your bond information!
Polling places for the March 2 Tax Neutral Bond Vote are Marion: Gospel Light Baptist Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, American Legion 298, Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion City Hall and Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40th Street NE, Cedar Rapids.
Last Friday, February 19th was the 100th day of school! We had many students dress up as 100 year olds or wear "100" attire! They are 100 days smarter!
The results are in! Thank you to those that participated in the mascot survey. The MISD school board will vote tonight to accept the recommendation based on the survey results for Marion to become the Marion Mavericks! #MarionMavericks #MISDOwnYourFuture
Listen to staff at Starry as they share why the school spaces for the PK-2 students for the Starry attendance center are in need of an upgrade for safety and security. Why a new elementary? Watch at: https://youtu.be/N3IVTnHuCUE
Reminder -- PreSchool Registration begins tomorrow! The preschool registration for 2021-22 opens up tomorrow, February 19th at 12 noon. Get all the details here: https://www.marion-isd.org/article/379125
Vote Early: Lindale Mall food court in Cedar Rapids Monday-Friday from 11am to 6:30pm through March 1.
Vote Absentee: Request an absentee ballot from the Linn County auditor by February 19. Request ballots online: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf
Lucas, a student at MHS, shares why he thinks moving the playing field to the proposed Activities Complex is a good choice. Watch the interview at: https://youtu.be/Ab3fm6veEuA. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Thanks to all who submitted suggestions for our mascot. The committee has the next mascot narrowed down to 3 options. Students, parents, staff, alumni, and community - cast your vote! Vote by 2/20 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TNTPHWS. We appreciate one vote per individual.
MISD will be closed today, Monday, February 15th due to the dangerous wind chill warning.
Marion ISD will operate on a 2 hour delay, Monday, February 15th. Stay safe Marion!
Upcoming menu change for Thursday, February 18th:
K-8: Corn Dog, Steamed Corn, Pineapple
9-12: Mashed Potato/Chicken Bowl, Steamed Corn, Pineapple
Marion High School students talk about how future projects would impact their school experience. Enjoy an interview with two MHS students about what A Plan For Our Future means to them at https://youtu.be/1VTJkZYLrhM.
You can view MISD's draft calendar for 2021-22 at www.marion-isd.org/21-22calendar. If you would like to share feedback, please call Stephanie Viner, Admin Asst - District Support Services, at (319)377-4691, ext. 1101.
MISD will operate on a 2 hr delay for Tuesday, 2/9/21 due to the temperature with wind chill. No AM activities. No AM preschool.
MISD families,
At MISD face masks are still required in all schools and on school buses.
Also, mitigation strategies for athletics/activities will remain the same.
Thank you,
Marion Independent School District
