This year Francis Marion was invited to participate in the first Uptown Window Gallery that coincides with the Marion Art Festival. 90 FMI students will have their work on display this year between May 8th and May 18th 2026. Come check out the show Uptown Marion at Joy Boutique and Di Moda Boutique. The addresses are 710 11th Street Marion, IA 52302 and 720 11th Street Marion, IA 52302.
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Every role is essential and every person is valued in our schools. Thank you for being the heart, soul, and backbone of our daily operations. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Goals are being met and that means Mrs Tolly gets tattoos!! Students (and even teachers) who read 1,000 minutes get to tattoo Mrs. Tolly! We are getting really close to our 1,000,000 goal!
Continue to check out our digital backpack for beyond the bell opportunities. The current list includes, sports camps, camping, a 5K, a writing contest and more! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture Linked here: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295
Happy School Principals’ Day! Today we’re celebrating a leader who truly does it all with a smile. 🍎✨
Whether she’s making us laugh with her quick wit, offering a supportive word when it’s needed most, or leading our school with unmatched dedication, our Principal is simply the best. Her kindness is the heartbeat of our hallways, and her passion for her work inspires us every single day.
Thank you for being amazing and for loving what you do—we are so lucky to have you!
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #BestPrincipal #ThankYou #EducationLeaders
Whether she’s making us laugh with her quick wit, offering a supportive word when it’s needed most, or leading our school with unmatched dedication, our Principal is simply the best. Her kindness is the heartbeat of our hallways, and her passion for her work inspires us every single day.
Thank you for being amazing and for loving what you do—we are so lucky to have you!
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #BestPrincipal #ThankYou #EducationLeaders
Leading the way for every student, every day. Happy School Principals' Day! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Join Us in Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day! On School Lunch Hero Day, we recognize & thank the incredible members of our school nutrition team who work hard every day to keep our students nourished, happy, & ready to learn. From preparing meals to serving with a smile, they truly are heroes in our schools! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Shout-out to our bus and van drivers who keep the wheels turning (literally) while managing a 40-foot vehicle and a cabin full of energy! You provide safety, smiles, and miles! Thank you for all you do. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Sip, Sip, Hooray! 3rd grade classes celebrated after finishing ISASP testing this week.
Thank you to our superstar administrative professionals who keep our days running smoothly. Your hard work and kindness are the heartbeat of Marion Independent! We see you, we appreciate you, and we truly couldn’t do it without you! #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire
For filling their Marion Way charts in music, some classes have earned a music show/tell day as a reward. Students brought in instruments from home to share, played the classroom piano, and sang karaoke songs together!
Student in 3Gu explored different artifacts to kickoff their new CKLA unit about Native Americans
Students in 3Gr wrapped up the astronomy unit Friday with a creative twist. They painted planets to accompany their informative writing.
Join us for this month's Fastworks at FMI!
Thank you to all our paraeducators and associates!
We are working toward our goal of 1 MILLION minutes read this school year!
Students who reach 1,000 minutes of reading get the opportunity to give Mrs. Tolly a (temporary!) tattoo!
Keep encouraging your student to read at home. And remember: minutes count when you read to your child, too! Every page helps us get closer to our goal. Let’s keep those minutes adding up!
Mrs. Brophy’s class wrapping up their time with Junior Achievement with creating a city of their own!
Red Cedar Chamber Music spent the week at FMI. Students got the opportunity to see live performances from professional musicians and ask them questions about their instruments and careers. Thank you for your continued partnership, Red Cedar!
Who doesn't love UNO?! Ms. Parr's students taking a break and practicing the Marion Way!
Ms Burlage's WIN group is enjoying learning how to work in literature circles.
