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. 🎭

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

Fourth Grade Teacher Kelly Wilkinson is celebrating 25 years of service to MISD! 🎉 “Having graduated from Marion High School, I always knew I wanted to have my own children attend school here,” she says. “I love the size of Marion, as well as the families and staff who make it so special.” Thank you for all you do, Kelly! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Looking for summer activities and upcoming events? Look no further than our Digital Backpack! 🎒💻 Don’t waste your valuable time searching for information elsewhere—everything you need is just one click away in our Digital Backpack. Explore our Digital Backpack now for the best summer yet: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295
New flyers for basketball camps, football camps, robotics camp, strength and conditioning, and more! Don't miss out!

Thank you to the Marion ISD Board of Education members for your impact on our students, staff, families & community. Your hard work & leadership propels us to new heights! 🎉 ✈️
Join us in thanking these dedicated individuals this month! #MISDInspire #CelebrateIASchoolBoards

We’re celebrating our amazing graduated Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 Lawson Berndt plans to attend the University of South Carolina to study biological sciences on a pre-medical track. Some of his favorite memories at MHS were the fiestas during Spanish with Señora Henkel! Best of luck as you approach the future, Lawson!

Allison Beckner is celebrating 10 years as a kindergarten teacher at Longfellow Elementary! 🌟 “I am always challenged to go out of my comfort zone, and have developed leadership skills because of it,” she says. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Melissa Cahalan has been a proud educator in the MISD community for five years! ✨
Melissa says MISD is a special place to work because of “the staff that makes you feel like you are part of a family.” Thank you for all you do, Melissa! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We’re continuing to celebrate our amazing Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 Brylee Klein will be working full-time after graduation. One of her favorite memories from MHS was playing softball with her best friends. 🥎 #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

Congratulations to Ashley Lantz, a member of our Class of 2024! 🎓🎉
She plans on attending Iowa State University to major in accounting, with a minor in dance. During her time in our schools, she enjoyed all the team dinners throughout football season for poms, the end-of-the-year celebrations for show choir and wrestling, and spending senior year with her friends!

Kinley Claypool is graduating with the Class of 2024! 💫🎓 She enjoyed taking AP Chemistry at Linn Mar her junior year and cheering at football games with her best friends! She plans to study chemistry (pre-med) at @UCF. #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

Kalli Hubbard is a member of our Class of 2024! 🎓✨
Her favorite memories from her time in our schools were being part of journalism and tennis. She plans on attending Iowa State University this fall. Best of luck, Kalli!

On Memorial Day, we reflect on the courage and sacrifices of those who have given their lives for our nation. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸
We would also like to remind students and families that there will be no school today.

Adriana Groothuis is graduating with the Class of 2024! 💫🎓
Some of her favorite memories are participating in high school sports & getting to know her teachers. She’ll attend @KirkwoodCC for two years before transitioning to a four-year school.
#MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

We’d like to place a spotlight on Kaiden Griffith, a member of our amazing Class of 2024! 🎓✨
One of the highlights from his time at MHS was winning the baseball state championship in 2021. He plans to attend Wartburg College and play football! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Congratulations to Owen Thilges, a member of our Class of 2024! 💫🎓 One of Owen’s fondest memories is when he became homecoming king. He also enjoyed the dances, basketball, friends, and teachers! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

Congratulations to Joey Beachel, a member of our Class of 2024! 💫🎓
After graduation, he plans to attend @IowaStateU to study meteorology.
“I would like to give a shoutout to all the bus drivers for all the road trips during sports.” #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

Congratulations to Brandon Cole, a member of our Class of 2024! 💫🎓
After graduation, he plans to attend @UIowa to study biomedical sciences. Brandon’s favorite memory was getting to play in the state soccer tournament.
#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024

