Great job VMS Show Choir!
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
Miya, a sixth grader, worked very hard and gained much knowledge during this collaborative writing lesson which involved using the Expanding Expressions Tool to write a paragraph about Maya Angelou’s life and Black History.
Remember to order you VMS Athletic Apparel to support the VMS Athletic Department! Deadline 2/28! www.iowasignshop.com/vms
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
7th Grade boys basketball vs Independence tomorrow, 2/16/21, is still on. The bus will leave VMS at 2:40PM.
Important Announcement: There will be no school at VMS on Tuesday, February 16th due to a water line break resulting in no water or heat in the building. Repairs are in progress.
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.
Evening activities cancelled 2/15/21
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
A Plan For Our Future
Take a look at the drawings for a new elementary school for the Marion Independent School District students. #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire The Bond Vote is March 2, 2021.
There will be a dining menu change for Friday, February 5th. Menu: Walking Beef Tacos, Lettuce, Cheese Cup, Refried Beans, Salsa Cup
Marion Independent will have a 2 hour delay on Friday, February 5th.
No AM Preschool. No AM Activities. No breakfast.
