Longfellow Elementary

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 our dedicated Longfellow and Parkview staff who attended the Iowa Science of Reading Summit in Cedar Rapids yesterday and today! Your commitment to growing literacy practices for our students is appreciated. 📚👏

#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

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

This past school year was Olivia Freesmeier’s fifth in MISD! Olivia serves as a General Music Specialist at Longfellow and Vernon. 💫 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Erin Shelton has served as a Special Education Associate and paraprofessional for the past five years! We appreciate all you do for our district, Erin! 🌟 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Associate Theresa Ficken is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

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

This past school year was preschool paraeducator Jessica McCormick’s 15th in MISD! 🙌 We’re grateful for everything she has done—and continues to do—for our young learners. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

This past school year was Becky Knudson’s 20th in MISD! Becky serves as a District Behavior Coach. 💫 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Beach Day 2025 was EPIC! ☀️⛱️🏝️😎🩴 #lesinspire

Our preschoolers had a wonderful time soaking up the sunshine at the park Friday as they celebrated their last day of school. It was a joyful way to wrap up a great year! #lesinspire K-2 students have two more days!

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

Today is the last day for all preschool students! 🎊 We’re so proud of our youngest learners and all the growth they’ve shown this year. Thank you to our amazing preschool staff and families for your support and partnership. Have a wonderful summer! 🌞 #MISDinspire

Tonight was a wonderful evening as preschool families gathered to celebrate the graduation of the Longfellow Preschool Class of 2025. The event was filled with laughter, smiles, and a few heartfelt tears. Congratulations to all the graduates! #lesinspire