Marion Independent School District

REMINDER: Parkview Family Night is Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. This year’s dance theme is Groove and Glow! We hope to see you there! 🌟

It's Financial Literacy Month! This April, we're highlighting the importance of handling money wisely. All year round, MISD students learn about saving, budgeting, and how to use credit wisely. Understanding money is crucial from an early age. Let’s help our students get a great start! 💸

It’s chick days in Mrs. Beckner’s room! After 21 days in the incubator, today was the day we got to see the chicks hatch! So far we have 12 new friends with more on the way. #lesinspire #misdinspire

Happy ISASP Testing week, MHS! Here are your weekly announcements from The Vox! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVX3URpHvgs&ab_channel=TheVoxOnline

Project Graduation will be raffling off a 1/2 a hog on April 23, 2025. Processing will be completed by The Butcher Block in Cascade, IA. (processing expense will be paid by raffle winner) Raffle tickets can be purchased by Venmo or Cash/Check (contact Project Graduation committee member at mhsprojgrad25@gmail.com). 1 Ticket = $5.00 3 Tickets = $10.00 10 Tickets + $20.00 Fill your freezer and support our seniors and Project Graduation!

Do you have your prom flowers ordered? Roots In Bloom would love to create something unique for everyone attending prom! $2.00 will go back to Project Graduation for every order!!

The MISD District Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th. We will reopen on Monday, April 21st. No school for students on Friday, April 18th or Monday, April 21st.

The spring sports season kicks off with VMS Boys Track and Field at Solon High School Stadium at 4:15 pm. Good luck to our Vernon runners, jumpers, and throwers!

Used Acoustic Shells are on sale through April 12th at https://www.govdeals.com/.

FMI Student Night is happening next week! Join us on April 17 from 5:30 to 8:00pm for a fun-filled evening—just for FMI students! 🎉 FMI parents, please RSVP to help us plan for pizza and activities: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr9TSB5noX-GTRqEODEoVCyTIR5DQfhXzWs5psQGF_5gZgaA/viewform Want to help? Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4CA9AD29AAF49-55573347-fmistudent#/ You can also make a donation at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4CA9AD29AAF49-55574049-fmistudent#/ We appreciate your support and look forward to an amazing night! ✨

Marion! We need your help! Kyra Cordes is up for Athlete of the Week through KCRG! Follow the link below, scroll down, and vote for Kyra on the right hand side of the webpage! https://www.kcrg.com/

The Parkview Carnival is happening on Friday, April 11! We look forward to celebrating with our students, staff, and families. See you there! 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Join us for the spring musical “Into the Woods” at the Marion High School Performing Arts Center! 🎭 Performances are at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10; Friday, April 11; and Saturday, April 12. We hope to see you there! Get your tickets at: https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/MHS-Musical #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire

We’re hiring for a variety of key roles in MISD! 📣 Check out all that’s available and apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We are looking for donations and volunteers for our Parkview Carnival, happening on Friday, April 11! We’re excited to continue this event in our new building. 🎪 Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FADAF23A3FF2-55647843-parkview#/ #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Reminder, Parkview Families: Our next Family Night is Thursday, April 17 from 5:30–7:00pm! Join us for a Groove and Glow Dance—we hope to see you there! 🌟 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Through robotics, our students are diving headfirst into discovery! As they do, they are gaining critical problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. These are the exact skills needed to excel in future careers and to innovate solutions for tomorrow’s problems, setting them up for success in a rapidly changing world! 🤖

The GIC students have been working on their spring construction projects. Thanks to the Marion community for ordering a total of 65 garden beds/flower boxes! The students also constructed 50 cutting boards and 20 book shelves for their winter projects.

Here are your weekly announcements from The Vox! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWkQbn7wui4&ab_channel=TheVoxOnline

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate was at Marion High School today to award our senior class with the Carrie Chapman Catt Award. This is awarded to a senior class who registered over 90% of their class as registered voters. MHS is only the second school in Linn County to ever win this award! Thank you to government teacher, Mr. Mitchell, for all his efforts in accomplishing this incredible achievement.