Francis Marion Elementary School

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!

Starting on August 26th, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Marion Independent Schools, IA app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

The first day of school is just around the corner! Be sure your student is registered for the 2025-26 school year. 📚

✅ New student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/new-student-registration-25-26

✅ Returning student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

We’re getting ready to welcome students back! If you haven’t registered for the 2025-26 school year yet, now’s the time. ✏️

➡️ New student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/new-student-registration-25-26

➡️ Returning student registration: https://www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

Thank you to all of the FMI staff who attended the 2025 Summer Institute! A special shoutout to Melissa Cannon, Maggie Arnold, Rachel Parr, Kristina Wilson, Becky Gustafson, Melissa Cahalan, Heath Mueller, and Amanda Freese for presenting and sharing their expertise to help MISD staff grow as professionals. Our staff rocks!

Join our team! MISD is currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant at the District Office! We encourage you to apply today! ✍️ Go to www.marion-isd.org -->Employment Openings to get your application started!

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! 📚 🌞

Mrs. Pearson and Miss Hoppenworth have put together helpful information and resources to keep students reading and learning all summer long.

Check out their guide to Summer Reading Opportunities:
https://misdsummer.my.canva.site/

Families, be sure to check the Digital Backpack for weekly updates! 🎒 It is filled with many additional opportunities available for students and families throughout our community. While these largely are not district-sponsored activities, we share them for those who may be interested. Explore the Digital Backpack here: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295

We’re seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and be part of a supportive school community, we want to hear from you! 🙌 Apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

To all the dads and father figures, Happy Father's Day! We hope you have a wonderful day. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

The eRegistration platform is now open for all returning students for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝 For registration assistance, please contact your building secretary, email enrollment@marion-isd.org, or reach out to District Registrar Jeff Kost at the District Office at 319-377-4691, ext. 1108. Student fees (textbook, transportation, etc.) will not be added until late July and should be paid before the first day of school. Get started at: www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026

Special Education Teacher Rachel Parr is wrapping up five years of serving MISD schools! Thank you for your dedication to our schools and students! 🤩 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our students are making incredible progress in reading! This year: ✅ 59% of 3rd graders met or exceeded yearly growth goals – with 18% showing ambitious growth! ✅ 76% of 4th graders met or exceeded yearly growth goals – with 40% showing ambitious growth! ✅ Accuracy is high across the board, with over 90% of students reading at/above 95% accuracy! We’re proud of our hardworking students and dedicated teachers for pushing toward excellence in literacy! 💪📖

Rebecca Kramer, an associate, is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉 Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our students, Rebecca! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Katrina Martin, who is celebrating 10 years in MISD! Thank you for all you do, Katrina! ✨ #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Here's an opportunity from FLY (Feeding Lunches to Youth).

K-4 TAG teacher Amanda Freese just wrapped up 25 years of serving MISD schools! 🤩 Thank you for your dedication to our schools and students! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We’d like to shine the spotlight on Melissa Cannon, who just finished her 25th year in MISD! 🎉 She serves as an Instructional Coach at FMI. We appreciate all you do for our students, family, and community! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Health Associate Cindy Johnson is celebrating 25 years of service to MISD! 🎉 Thank you for all you do, Cindy! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

3rd grade had an amazing day for our Track and Field event yesterday!

4th grade Marion Way Award winners for second semester. Congratulations!!