
VMS students were recognized at the end of 1st Quarter for their hard work and achievements in art, PE, computer science, general music and teen living. Keep up the great work, Vernon students! #VMSInspire











As we recognize National First Responders Day, we take a moment to thank the first responders who are always there for us. We truly appreciate all you do! 🚑🚓🚒
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture


Help us keep football games fun and safe for all! 🏈
Your respectful and responsible behavior makes a big difference on the experience for all attendees. Here are a few guidelines to follow:
✅ No bags or backpacks are allowed in the stadium
✅ Everyone should be sitting in the stands and avoid loitering in other areas
✅ All students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by an adult to attend games
✅ Students in grades 7-12 should sit in the designated student area
Thank you in advance for helping everyone stay safe while supporting our student activities!


Our next VMS FASTWORKS session will be on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the VMS cafeteria. Fastworks is fun, free, and all are invited! This night out includes pizza dinner for the family, prizes, and fun for everyone. Register by Thursday 10/31 at BIT.LY/FASTWORKS.


REMINDER: There will be no classes on Friday, October 25! 🗓️


Reading with your child is one of the BEST ways to help them succeed and become a reader! 📚
15-20 minutes of reading together each day can significantly impact your child’s learning. It’s a valuable way to prepare your child for the future! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture


REMINDER: Please fill out our Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards and share your thoughts. The survey takes about 9 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous!
Find the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/YtMQmYnPCk


VMS was well-represented by Emerson, Bell, Julia, Dredan, and Chandler at State Cross-Country. Emerson got 9th with a new PR of 12:38 and Dredan ran a new PR of 11:26, moving him up to 2nd all-time best 8th grade boys time. Congratulations to all on a great season! #VMSInspire











October 17 is #AmericaReadsDay! 📚
We encourage everyone to celebrate by picking up a riveting book from their school or local library. Whether it’s a new title or an old favorite, today is an opportunity to get into the habit of daily reading!
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture


VMS finished a great cross-country season at the WAMAC meet. Both 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys placed 4th. Dredan placed 6th with a time of 11:40, putting him at 5th best all time. Emmy finished 4th with a time of 12:58, breaking the 23-year-old school record! #VMSInspire







📢 Help us shape the future! Your voice matters. Please fill out our Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards and share your thoughts. The survey takes about 9 minutes to complete! Link: https://forms.office.com/r/YtMQmYnPCk


This weekend the VMS Cross Country team competed at North Linn High School. Eighth grader Dredan got 3rd place and Eighth grader Emmy got 4th place! Congratulations to all of our Vernon runners on their outstanding performances! #VMSInspire











Vernon students shared their school pride on the final day of Homecoming week celebrations. ❤️💛 We sure love our Marion Wolves! #VMSInspire











Our VMS Football and Cross Country teams compete this afternoon. Go Wolves! ❤️💛❤️💛



October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week! 🥗
The National School Lunch Program helps students enjoy healthy, affordable meals, which improves their performance in school. We’re pleased to celebrate this important program this week! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture #NSLW24


Our VMS Cross Country team will travel to North Linn for their meet this morning. Good luck to all of our Vernon runners! 🏃🏃🏃


The Vernon 8th Grade Volleyball team wrapped up a fun and successful season this week. 🏐💛🏐❤️🏐 Thank you to Mrs. Hale for sharing some great action shots of the team! #VMSInspire











You could be the next member of the MISD team! 🌟
Ready to start your career with us? Explore available positions: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture


Vernon students rocked their jerseys on Jersey Day yesterday! We look forward to seeing all of our staff and students wearing their Marion red and gold as we display our Marion Wolves pride on Homecoming Friday. ❤️💛❤️💛










Here are a few more photos of our students dressing up for Wacky Wednesday! #VMSInspire









