Francis Marion Elementary School

Thank you to all of our MISD community members who made their voices heard in yesterday’s Board of Education election! Congratulations to our newly elected board members. We look forward to the work ahead together. 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Today is Election Day in MISD, and polls are open from 7am-8pm. 🗳️

Our registered candidates are:
✅ Bryan Fentress
✅ Shari Funck
✅ Angelica Vannatta

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Our schools are committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces for all. That’s why we’re participating in #StopTheProp, a statewide effort to build stronger safety habits. 🔐

Join us in making our schools safer, one closed door at a time.

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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! 🎃

October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month!

Did you know that emotional intelligence can be developed and strengthened over time? Through practice and reflection, we can all improve our ability to understand and manage emotions. It's never too late to grow! 🌱

We’re proud to share that Marion Independent School District has been named to the 2025 Top Workplaces list by the Des Moines Register for the 2nd year in a row! 🌟

This recognition is a reflection of our incredible staff and their daily commitment to supporting our students and families.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. The full list of 2025 Iowa Top Workplaces is available at https://topworkplaces.com/award/desmoinesregister/.

We’re proud to join schools across Iowa in the #StopTheProp campaign, launched by the Iowa Association of School Boards.

The message is simple but important: keep exterior doors shut & secure. A closed door is a safer door for everyone on campus. 🚪

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REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Friday, October 3. This will be a staff professional learning day. ✍️🗓️

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We currently have an opening for Accounts Payable Lead as part of our Business Office Team! Visit https://www.applitrack.com/marionia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Accountant to learn more! Please share! #MISDOwnYourFuture #BeAWolf

We’re pleased to announce that all MISD schools earned high marks on the recently released Iowa School Performance Profiles! 🌟

Longfellow Elementary, Parkview Elementary, and Francis Marion Intermediate Schools were each designated as High Performing. Vernon Middle School and Marion High School were both recognized as Commendable.

Learn more about MISD’s results: www.iaschoolperformance.gov/ECP/StateDistrictSchool/DistrictSummary?k=9385&y=2025

We would like to take a moment to recognize the outstanding members of our technology team. Their expertise and dedication keep our schools connected, secure, and running smoothly. 💻

⭐️ Peggy Murphy, Director of Technology
⭐️ Heath Ayers, Assistant Director of Technology
⭐️ Tim Rushford, Technology Specialist

Thank you for the vital role you play in supporting our students, staff, and community. 👏

Hat day hit yesterday in 3G!

Students in Ms. Gustafson’s class worked together on a problem solving activity called Helping Harry this week. No contest, just working together to successfully build a perch for Harry.

It's Homecoming Week! We are looking forward to having the community join us Thursday evening for the parade followed by festivities at the Marion Stadium! The parade starts at 6pm. #MISDOwnYourFuture #GoWolves!

Parade Route: Leaving MHS; South on 15th, Left on Hillview, Left on 22nd, Left on A Avenue, Left on 15th, Left into the MHS Parking Lot.

We are hiring bus monitors, van drivers, and sub drivers. Start your application by visiting https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities! Join our team! #MISDOwnYourFuture #BeAWolf!

Due to a power outage impacting some of our building sites, as well as phones, internet connection, and our kitchens, MISD will be dismissing early.

Marion High School will be dismissing immediately. Other buildings will be dismissing in the near future as soon as we get busses back on site.

More communication will follow shortly.

Parents who pick up their students are encouraged to come now. Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Superintendent Brouwer

Homecoming week is next week! We can't wait to have some fun with you!

Be sure to check our Digital Backpack for weekly updates! 🎒

Find events, programs, and opportunities available throughout our community. Here’s the link: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295

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