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. ⚽
Dawn Young has served as an instructional strategist at MHS for the past four years! 🌟
“Marion High School’s culture makes it a special place,” she says. “Students, families, and staff are valued and treated with respect. The caring culture empowers students to become learners who take risks and own their future!” We appreciate all you do for our students, Dawn!
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.
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! 🌟
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!
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.
This past school year was 2nd Grade Teacher Mary Tank’s 20th in MISD! 🙌
We’re grateful for everything she has done and continues to do for our young learners.
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
The VMS 7th Graders enjoyed a trip to Thomas Park to celebrate their learning and achievements throughout the school year. It looks like everyone had a great time!
The Related Arts teachers recognized a number of 5th through 8th Grade Vernon students for their excellence in the 4th Quarter of PE, music, teen living, computer science and art. Congratulations to our awesome students!
Congrats to our amazing student volunteers that earned their silver cords!
All volunteer hours that were done this school year need to be submitted via the Google Form by Friday, June 7th, to be counted for the 2023-2024 school year.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo1t6woHZgmZl-YGSN-TaJv8s169XUDqlLecQNlDD2l0OIUw/viewform?embedded=true
Today is the LAST DAY of classes! All MISD schools will have an early dismissal. Check below for your school’s dismissal time:
⏰ MHS at 12:55pm
⏰ VMS at 1:05pm
⏰ FMI at 1:30pm
⏰ LES/SES at 1:20pm
Have a fantastic summer! 😎
We’d like to shine the spotlight on Virginia Utsinger, who just finished her 25th year in MISD! 🎉
She serves as a special education teacher at Francis Marion Intermediate School. “I love the small close community at MISD,” Virginia says. We appreciate all you do for our students, family, and community!
Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Kim DeWulf, a Title I reading specialist who is marking 32 years in MISD! ✨She previously served as a kindergarten teacher in our schools.
“I have been fortunate to spend my whole career in MISD,” Kim says. “What I find special about this district is its ability to create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment where individuals are supported to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.”
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our students, Kim! 🙏
Congratulations to High School Math Teacher Roxanne Paulsen, who is celebrating 25 years of service in MISD! 😍 “I really like living and working in Marion,” she says. “We are big enough to offer a variety of opportunities for our students, and yet small enough to know almost everyone.” In her free time, Roxanne likes to golf and read, while also spending time with her family.
We’d like to shine the spotlight on Jenni Ringwald, a preschool teacher who just finished her 25th year in MISD! 🎉v“The people at Marion are incredible to work with!” she says. Outside of school, Jenni enjoys reading, gardening, and attending and volunteering for local live theater shows. 🎭
Congratulations to Kindergarten Teacher Eric Hauschildt, who is celebrating 25 years of service in MISD! 🎉 “Our students, families, and our teaching community” are the best things about working in our school district, according to Eric. In his free time, Eric enjoys hiking, writing and performing music, studying nature, getting off the grid, and drawing.
Jason Haag, a physical education teacher, is celebrating 25 years of service in MISD! 🎉
“[MISD is] a welcoming community filled with caring people,” he says. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Our School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) recently met to review year-end data and explore ways to enhance parent engagement. 📈
Their recommendations included enhancing communication of student goals with parents, involving all students in the goal-setting process, and facilitating smoother transitions between schools and grade levels. Their feedback will be instrumental as MISD continues to work on improving student achievement.
Thank you to all who participated for your invaluable contributions!
For 25 years, Mike Murphy has served as principal in the Marion Independent School District! “It’s a supporting community with so many good people working at the school,” he says.
Thank you for your long-standing commitment to our students, Mike! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
