Due to the icy roads, we will be cancelling school today, Wednesday, January 4th. Stay safe!
We will be running on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, January 4th due to the icy roads.
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, January 3rd when school resumes. #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire
Mrs. Hale’s 7th grade artists made her promise to not have pictures of their clay gingerbread houses posted until after Christmas, because so many were planned as gifts. #vmsinspire
Here are a few sneak peeks of a new mural our 8th grade artists are creating. Inspired by ideals of the Green Bandana club, which promotes inclusion and community, they were encouraged to brainstorm common things that bring joy to their lives. There’s so much more to be drawn on the wall but kids were motivated to put a few splashes of color on it. #vmsinspire
Students in Mr. Reents’ 8th grade social studies classes created their own board games along with questions from their most recent chapter from the textbook. #vmsinspire
Art in any form is an expression or application of human creativity, skill, and imagination. 8th grade artist Nora K. speaks in whispers, but her work is a powerful proclamation of effort and resolve. With some new techniques tailored to foster her strengths, Nora created this beautiful self portrait. #vmsinspire
District and building offices will be closed from Thursday, December 22nd through Monday, January 2nd. School resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd.
8th grade scientists in Ms. Bys’ classes have been learning about weather. Last week, they practiced reading a variety of weather maps to create a forecast for a specific location. Groups then acted as meteorologists and presented their findings to classmates. #vmsinspire
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, school will be canceled for Thursday, December 22nd.
Mr. Read’s 5th grade P.E class finished DARE last week! #vmsinspire
Mrs. Wolfe-Kerker’s students have a friendly holiday baking competition in the works. Decorating will be done Monday and Tuesday. We can’t wait to see their finished cookies! #vmsinspire
MISD Transportation Users: The transportation phone lines are working now.
MISD Transportation Users: The phone lines are down at transportation this morning, December 15th. Please email rscott@marion-isd.org for transportation messages or call your building secretary. Thank you!
Please see the information below on today’s girls basketball games.
Special congratulations to Mrs. Adams, our 5th/6th grade band teacher! She was notified over the weekend that she has earned the title of National Board Certified Teacher! The process to receive this teaching credential entails a great deal of work writing portfolio entries, creating and reflecting upon teaching videos, and demonstrating her music expertise through extensive content area testing. This is a huge accomplishment!
Check out the information below on Decemember Fast Works coming up on the 19th!
Huge thank you to all who were able to donate to the food drive! We had over 1,300 items donated. #vmsinspire
For the last two days 6th grade science students have been studying the structures and behavior of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. The students have developed caring relationships with the insects. Even giving them names like Beatrice, Crazy Janet, Sir Reginald IV, and Zipper!
Please see in information below on today’s wrestling meet.
