Spanish 2 students are reading a class novel about bird-trafficking in Costa Rica. After drawing birds with random characteristics, students began writing a story about what happened to the bird



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

Mundorf’s sophomore English class played a literary device Pin-the-Tail on the Pig game using quotes from Lord of the Flies. One person wore the blindfold, and the rest had to practice their leadership skills by giving directions. One group dominated the island! 🏝️ 🐷 🪰


Students from the Marion High School TAP program visited Winslow House to provide manicures for residents while practicing essential small talk and customer service skills. This hands-on experience allowed students to gain professional insight into careers in cosmetology, healthcare, and other people-oriented fields. It's safe to say, the students nailed it!





Want to perform under those Friday Night lights? Look no further than your Marion Colorguard. Learn performance, social and life skills while being a part of a great team.
Open to ALL STUDENTS currently in grades 8-11
Clinic Days are: Monday through Thursday 5/11-5/14 from 4:00-6:00 pm and tryouts are May 5/15 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the red gym at the high school.


Important info on the clothing drive

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

Here are your weekly announcements from The Vox, MHS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw2cWTuhEdA
MHS students participating in the METRO Stock Market Challenge




Hygiene Drive!

Caleb Rodgers, born in Hawaii, brought in a ukelele and played a couple doings for out class. Sang a song in Spanish!

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

Congratulations to Sophia Lukesh! Sophia is a recipient of the 2026 - 3A Art Educators of Iowa and All-State Visual Art Award. Students selected for this honor are in the top 20% of applicants, per class, across the state of Iowa. Portfolio scores are evaluated based on 3 categories: Technical Skill, Originality, and Emergence of Personal Voice or Vision. This is a prestigious honor!!! Way to shine, Sophia!

Marion High School Art and Design students are celebrating a fun and exciting day at The WaMaC Art Competition. We took home (6) first, (3) second, and (3) third-place ribbons. So proud of our students and how well they represented The Marion Way!

The Vox Online Issue 7 is live! https://mhsvoxonline.com/category/issues/25-26-issues/issue-7-25-26/
Representatives of the senior class visited the Capitol in Des Moines and met Secretary of State Paul Pate to receive the Carrie Chapman Catt award. This prestigious award is given when over 90% of the graduating class is registered to vote. Congrats seniors!




Happy Earth day from the MHS science department!

Anna Baker recently competed at Western Dubuque Track Meet winning the 100 m Dash. Congratulations to Anna! #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire


MHS Field Bio students creek stomped through the Wanatee Wetlands after the rain this week and were successful in finding and learning about Native Iowa frogs




