Our MISD Summer Meals Program is still going strong! 🍏 Families with children 18 and under can visit Starry Elementary Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 9:30am and lunch is from 11:30am to 1:00pm. We welcome ALL families, so feel free to stop by!
It's almost time!!
We will be updating our parking lot lines on August 1st. Please note that parking lots throughout the district will be temporarily closed on Thursday, August 1st to allow for the painting and drying of parking lot lines.
The MISD Summer Meals Program offers free meals to kids throughout the summer! 🍎
Kids 18 & under can visit Monday-Friday @ Starry Elementary. Breakfast is 8:30-9:30am & lunch is 11:30am-1:00pm. All are welcome! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. #MISDInspire
REMINDER: Registration forms for our Start School Right event are due by Thursday, July 4! ⏰ Families who need clothes, tennis shoes, or hygiene supplies for the upcoming school year are welcome to register. Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/misdstartschoolright24
MHS had 18 students + 3 teachers travel to Japan! They were able to visit numerous World Heritage Sites while learning the strong history of Japanese culture
Clothes, tennis shoes & hygiene items are available for pickup during our Start School Right event. Registration ends July 4, 2024.
📅 Date: August 8
⏰ Time: 5-7pm
Request form: https://bit.ly/misdstartschoolright24 Late registrations will not be accepted after July 4, 2024.
All kids 18 and under receive FREE meals through the MISD Summer Meals Program! 🌞🍎
Meals are served Monday-Friday in the Starry Elementary cafeteria. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 9:30am, and lunch is from 11:30am to 1:00pm. No need to sign up. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
To all the dads and father figures out there, we would like to wish you a wonderful Father’s Day! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Today is National Flag Day! 🇺🇸
On this day, we recognize the adoption of the Stars and Stripes—a powerful symbol of our nation's history and unity.
Read more: https://www.govinfo.gov/features/flag-day-2023
The Vernon 7th and 8th Grade Band members performed at Adventureland on Wednesday. 🎶🎷🥁 The bands combined to provide musical entertainment before enjoying the park for the remainder of the day. 🎺🎵 Congratulations to our band students on a great year!
Longfellow Special Education Teacher Chelsea Albright is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉 “At MISD, especially at Longfellow, it's like being part of one big family,” she says. “We're all about putting the kids first and supporting each other along the way. I love knowing that if I ever need anything, I can count on anyone here. It really makes work feel like more than just a job!”
We’d like to thank MHS Principal Secretary Ann Dittmar for her 15 years of service in our district! 🙌 “MISD is special because of the incredible people who pull together as a work family, helping staff and students to make a better working and learning community,” she says. “I love that the kids here can get the chance to excel as community leaders with skills, experience, and knowledge through the higher level course work, AP, and college options. The energy is great and there are so many directions available for the students to move forward. ”We’re grateful for all you do on a daily basis, Ann! 🌟
High School Science Teacher Mitch Hewitt is celebrating five years of service in MISD! 🔬
He enjoys his work because of the “small community feel in a metro area.” Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time with family and hunting. We appreciate all you do to instill a love of science in our students, Mitch! 🙌
Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Kalli Semler, a school counselor who is celebrating five years in MISD! ✨ “I love coming to work every day, as it gives me the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both students and staff members,” she says. “The sense of community within our school district is truly special, with everyone caring deeply about the success and wellbeing of each individual. It's a privilege to be a part of such a supportive and nurturing environment.” Thank you for all you do, Kalli!
Tom Hauck, 7-12 PE/Health Teacher, is celebrating 15 years of service in MISD! 🏉⚽⚾
“MISD is a special place because of the community that is created by the faculty and students,” he says. “It is such a welcoming and supportive environment that allows everyone to be successful. ”In his free time, Tom enjoys playing, coaching, and watching sports, and being outside with his daughters. He also enjoys playing euchre with friends and traveling.
Digital Communications and Visual Arts Teacher Jennifer Thilges just wrapped up her 25th year serving MISD schools! 🖥️🎨 “The mission and focus of MISD is to always put students first,” she says. “This is a philosophy that has been upheld throughout my career. I have always felt supported with my efforts to expand curriculum and technology resource needs. My students are the driving force that inspires me to keep learning, taking risks, and finding the joy in teaching.” We’re grateful for all your amazing efforts over the years, Jennifer!
Eli Cochrane is celebrating five years of service in MISD! 💫She serves as a behavior interventionist/restorative practices coordinator at VMS.“There is a real sense of family and community at MISD,” she says. In her free time, Eli enjoys bike riding and playing soccer, kickball, pickleball, and volleyball. ⚽
Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Ann Wilson, a preschool teacher who is marking 15 years of service in MISD! 👏 “The best part of being part of the MISD community is the students and watching them grow and learn,” she says. In her free time, Ann enjoys reading, shopping, camping, and spending time with her family.
Associate Roxanne Enos is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉
“I graduated from Marion and I have been blessed to have worked with many staff who are very dedicated to teaching our students and making a difference in their lives,” she says.
Outside the classroom, Roxanne loves to travel, garden, bargain shop, and spend time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.
