Longfellow Elementary

We are incredibly proud to announce that our preschool team has been officially recognized as Iowa Early Childhood Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (EC-PBIS) Model C...

Our eRegistration platform has been open for new students and is now open for all returning students for the 2026-2027 school year . Find more information at www.marion-isd....

We are welcoming new students for the 2026-2027 school year and registration is now open for new students at this time. Find and/or share this information anywhere you see Enroll...

In the early elementary grades, students are learning far more than reading, writing, and math—they are learning how to be learners. One powerful way teachers support this growth ...

Each year, Longfellow proudly participates in the Kids Heart Challenge, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Through this program, students learn how to keep their hearts,...

In kindergarten, learning doesn’t just happen at our tables — it comes to life through meaningful, hands-on experiences! Our students participate in culminating activities at the ...

Music classes at Longfellow Elementary spent the month of February focused on learning rhythmic components, moving with expression and utilizing our singing voices in various capa...

If you’ve ever wondered what a school counselor does all day, you’re not alone! Think of this as a Jeopardy board of Mrs. Zaruba’s job—Longfellow edition. What Is… Teaching in C...

First grade is a big year for readers! During this time, students make important strides in learning how to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression—skills that together are...

Preschool is where the foundation for a lifetime of learning begins, and we are proud of the incredible experiences we provide our youngest learners every day through purposeful,...

In our second grade classrooms, computer science is an engaging, hands-on tool for building strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students are programming BeeBots t...

At Longfellow Elementary, kindness is more than just a word—it’s a way of life! This year, our Kindness Krew is leading the charge in spreading positivity and helping others throu...

As part of our Wildly Important Goal to reduce the number of students who do not meet benchmark on our FAST literacy assessments between fall and spring, we are excited to launc...

Our young artists have been busy celebrating the fall season through creativity and color! Kindergarten: Kindergarten students explored color mixing as they discovered how to ...

In library class, students are learning much more than how to find a good book! Through engaging library stations, first and second-grade students are developing essential library...

National School Bus Safety Week is a time to thank the dedicated drivers who help keep our students safe every single day. From morning pick-ups to afternoon drop-offs, our driver...

Does your child talk about earning paw prints, filling their paw pyramid, or getting another pajama day? These fun rewards are all part of the PBIS program. But Positive Behavior...

At our school, we’re fortunate to have an Instructional Coach whose role is centered on supporting both teachers and students. While classroom teachers focus on delivering instruc...

MISD Schools Earn High Marks on Iowa State School Performance Profiles MARION, IA — The Iowa Department of Education has released its latest School Performance Profiles, and ...

Last year, our students took on an exciting challenge: to read as much as possible and work together toward a shared goal. The result? Over 200,000 minutes of reading were logge...