On Saturday, January 14th, Vernon Middle School hosted nearly 350 of the top area middle school instrumentalists at the 36th Annual Marion Junior Honor Band. Students rehearsed all day with talented guest conductors and presented an evening concert. Congratulations to Vernon students in grades 6-8 for their great performances! #vmsinspire
Please see the information below on today's girls wrestling meet!
Marion Parks and Recreation offers a discount for swim passes and programs to individuals and families with financial need.
To qualify for reduced fees, the individual or family must meet the annual income guidelines listed below.
Please see the information below on today’s boys basketball games.
Mrs Freesmeiers 6th grade students are diving into the ukulele unit on their first day of music for the new quarter! Students were tasked with holding the ukulele and pick correctly, while playing open string and their first chord. Here are a few rockstars putting it together quickly! #vmsinspire
Please see the information below on today’s girls wrestling meet.
Marion ISD will have a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, January 19th. There will be no morning activities and no morning preschool.
Students in 8th grade literacy classes started their new books-in-verse unit. They are reading The Crossover and Long Way Down. #vmsinspire
Please see the information below on today’s 8th grade boys basketball game.
Please see the information below on today’s boys basketball game.
Computer Science teacher, Mr. Mueller had this to share about his 7th grade class: “7th grade students are learning about Interactive Animations and Games. This is part of Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries Curriculum. These ladies did an amazing job creating Interactive Valentines Cards with code. Some of the ideas included; Heart Beets (the vegetable) and Donut Know How I Would Live Without You. I'm very proud of my students creations. It's results like this that make teaching one of the best careers. Thank you VMS students.”
5th grade students in Mr. Kenny’s computer science classes reviewed internet safety by using Quizlet Live and also playing a trivia game. The teams could earn extra points if they were able to make a hole in one. #vmsinspire
Please see the information below on today’s girls wrestling meet.
See information below on today’s boys basketball games.
Imagine being a published illustrator at age 13! 8th grader Sophia L. shared her illustrations for the book Edsel Peck in the Rusted Empire by her father. The drawings very strongly resemble aquatint etching, a type of printmaking technique. There are more great things to come for Sophia- we are thrilled at her talent. #vmsinspire
Please welcome our new 7th/8th grade social studies teacher, Eric Reents. He is originally from Naperville, IL. He has a degree to teach physical education but he has experience teaching P.E, special education and now social studies. He went to school at Iowa State University. He went to school for education because he always has enjoyed interacting with others and taking part in the process of learning/teaching new things. Combine that with his interest of exercise science and Physical Education just made sense.
He decided to work with middle school students because he views PE as an extremely important thing to make part of a student's life. When these healthy habits are created early in life, it can lead to a much healthier outcome. This is the main reason he chose to focus on the middle school grade levels.
He lives in Marion with his wife and son, Christopher. Christopher turned two this summer and loves to run around and say "hi" to their three cats. Over the past six or so months he has discovered a passion for woodworking. He loves finding little projects that he can take on to add a little style to their home and to get some practice improving his skills.
Fun Fact: We have three cats at home: Toby, Tabitha and Teddy. The last one, Teddy, we actually just got over the summer. My wife was out on a walk and actually pulled him out of a storm drain on the road! Because of that, we like to call him "Sewer Cat". He is extremely sweet and loves sitting on my shoulder while I am relaxing. He gets along so well with my son Christopher and frequently meows at him asking to be pet.
See information below on today’s boys basketball games!
Our new school bus has been delivered! Thank you for supporting and voting for PPEL funds as this bus was purchased using our Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Funds. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
See the information below on January Fastworks. You must register by Jan. 10th!
Marion ISD will be running on a 2 hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 5th due to the weather. No morning preschool or activities.
