Don’t forget to check the Digital Backpack each week for the latest updates! 🎒
It includes a variety of opportunities available to families, including some not affiliated with the district, but shared for those who may be interested.
Check it out: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295
It includes a variety of opportunities available to families, including some not affiliated with the district, but shared for those who may be interested.
Check it out: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295
Spanish 2 students creating “clalveras” for Día de los Muertos. Thanks to those that contributed milk jugs!
Happy Halloween from all of us at Longfellow!
As most of MISD is celebrating Halloween, the Spanish classes are celebrating Day of the Dead. We have our altar, delicious food, decorations and Catrinas, and we’re making mariposas 🦋to honor our lost loved ones. It is a wonderful celebration!
Bakery students chose a muffin recipe and worked with their kitchens to produce quality muffins. Students learned about the functions each ingredient provides in their quick bread muffins. Flavors include pumpkin chocolate chip, banana chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, nutella filled, and classic chocolate chip.
VMS students enjoyed a fun and festive Halloween Dance last week, with many creative costumes on display! We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!
The MISD Food Pantry will be open additional times throughout the month in order to support our community. Please reach out to kdixon@marion-isd.org if you are in need of additional food or are interested in donating. Thank you!
The next VMS FASTWORKS will be Thursday, November 13th at 5:30 pm. FASTWORKS is fun and free! This fun-filled night includes a pizza dinner for the family, prizes, and fun for everyone. Register by November 7th at BIT.LY/FASTWORKS.
You always look great wearing apparel made by our AMPED students! Thanks for the support!
Congrats to the MHS volleyball program for qualifying for state! Don't miss out on getting your state volleyball t-shirt ordered today by noon. Order them here- https://stores.teamelitesports.com/marion_volleyball/shop/home
Congratulations to our Marion High School Volleyball Team for earning their way to the state tournament! Marion plays in Class 4A and their first match will be on Monday, November 3rd at 4:25pm. The State Volleyball Tournament is played at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Welcome to Term 2, MHS! Here are your week 1 announcements from The Vox! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klr6y09kL0U
Students attended the Kirkwood Healthcare Expo last Thursday. The event showcased healthcare academies for the 2026–27 academic year. Health fields represented included emergency services, dietetics and nutrition, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, surgical technology, radiology, optometry, speech therapy, and more.
The Marion Dance Team is off to a great start!
Eight dancers competed at the State Solo Qualifying Competition in Pella last Thursday, all earning impressive scores from the judges.
Congratulations to Genevieve Wilkin, Isobel Peterson, Harlie Hemphill, Jaella Weems and Renae Patterson for earning Division I ratings!
Next up: the team heads to Davenport 11/1 for the Legacy Competition!
Eight dancers competed at the State Solo Qualifying Competition in Pella last Thursday, all earning impressive scores from the judges.
Congratulations to Genevieve Wilkin, Isobel Peterson, Harlie Hemphill, Jaella Weems and Renae Patterson for earning Division I ratings!
Next up: the team heads to Davenport 11/1 for the Legacy Competition!
Unified PE finished up the first quarter with a fun Obstacle Course, thanks to the National Guard
Our award-winning journalism program attended the IHSPA conference at the U of I today. They attended sessions that cover pertinent topics for HS journalists and advisers.
The second issue of The Vox is out now! https://mhsvoxonline.com/category/issues/25-26-issues/issue-2-25-26/
This is a reminder that the VMS Halloween Dance is tomorrow - Thursday, October 23! The dance for Grades 5-6 is 3:15-4:30 pm and Grades 7-8 is 5:00-5:15 pm. Each dance will feature a costume contest, Kona Ice, concessions, photo booth, and music! $2 entry - we can't wait to see you there!
Students in Bakery class completed their final project this week. Their cupcake wars challenge was to make cupcakes and frosting from scratch while presenting them on a crafted display. Students chose a theme to showcase in their decorations and displays. Each group did such a great job working together and showcasing their skills in Bakery class this quarter.
The Marion Monster Mash is taking place on Saturday, October 25 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the Central Plaza at City Square Park, Uptown Marion. Families are invited to enjoy Trunk or Treat, a costume parade, face painting, and more! 🎃
