Support the VMS Athletic Department! Last day to order is 2/28!
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!
Mrs. Hale’s 7th grade artists wrapped up their coil pot projects with a last coat of gloss sealant and they are ready to take home. We are impressed by our results! #vmsinspire
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.
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
8th grade literacy students are practicing finding central ideas and reading for details. They read about NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson last week and the origins and effects of the Sit In Movement this week.
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
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!
