Marion High School

The artists and designers whose work was chosen this year were outstanding, and each of you represented MHS with honor. Congrats to the students who placed at the WAMAC Art Contest: Miryssa Shultz, Bre Hoff, Sophia Lukesh, Kadie Schaeffer, Starla Rubalcava, and Ava Cooper.

MISD is accepting donations in any amount to help pay off school lunch debts for students and families in need. 🍎 Your generosity goes beyond just providing meals—it helps students thrive in the classroom. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, this is a meaningful opportunity. Donate today: https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/MISDNutritionDonation.

Thank you to all of our bus drivers on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our district is hiring IMMEDIATELY for bus drivers! 🚌 Gregga Joy Johnn, one of our dedicated drivers, says: "Working for this smaller Marion Independent School District is vitally important to me because it means no one falls through the cracks. I feel fully supported in doing my job well as a bus driver and empowered to go above and beyond for all the students and adults who ride my bus." We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus, payable over two years. Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/marionia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

We hope everybody had an enjoyable long weekend. Here are your announcements from The Vox! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ed1_A6BY2k&ab_channel=TheVoxOnline

On Earth Day, we reflect on how small, positive choices can have a big impact in the long run. We can all do our part to protect the environment and ensure a bright future! 🌎 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Volunteers step into our schools with an eagerness to help and a commitment to our students. Their support is felt in classrooms, at events & on field trips. We’re proud to recognize you during Public School Volunteer Week. Thank you so much! 🙌 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our GIC class wrapped up construction on ten 7-foot garden beds and is now working on 13 medium and 25 small flower boxes. They’ve also started their quadratics unit! Next week, WRAP (Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program) will visit to help students learn how to design and estimate the cost of a wheelchair ramp. The class will then create a custom design for a Marion home and take a field trip to help build it. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Curious how substitute teachers are recruited and supported in Iowa? MISD is featured in this recent article, sharing how we help substitutes feel prepared in the classroom. 👩‍🏫 Read more at: https://www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa/curious-iowa-how-can-you-become-a-substitute-teacher-in-iowa/ #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Reminder: There is no school on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 22. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our district is hiring IMMEDIATELY for bus drivers! If you qualify for this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 🚌 Start your application: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

It's Financial Literacy Month! This April, we're highlighting the importance of handling money wisely. All year round, MISD students learn about saving, budgeting, and how to use credit wisely. Understanding money is crucial from an early age. Let’s help our students get a great start! 💸

Happy ISASP Testing week, MHS! Here are your weekly announcements from The Vox! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVX3URpHvgs&ab_channel=TheVoxOnline

Project Graduation will be raffling off a 1/2 a hog on April 23, 2025. Processing will be completed by The Butcher Block in Cascade, IA. (processing expense will be paid by raffle winner) Raffle tickets can be purchased by Venmo or Cash/Check (contact Project Graduation committee member at mhsprojgrad25@gmail.com). 1 Ticket = $5.00 3 Tickets = $10.00 10 Tickets + $20.00 Fill your freezer and support our seniors and Project Graduation!

Do you have your prom flowers ordered? Roots In Bloom would love to create something unique for everyone attending prom! $2.00 will go back to Project Graduation for every order!!

Used Acoustic Shells are on sale through April 12th at https://www.govdeals.com/.

Marion! We need your help! Kyra Cordes is up for Athlete of the Week through KCRG! Follow the link below, scroll down, and vote for Kyra on the right hand side of the webpage! https://www.kcrg.com/

Join us for the spring musical “Into the Woods” at the Marion High School Performing Arts Center! 🎭 Performances are at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10; Friday, April 11; and Saturday, April 12. We hope to see you there! Get your tickets at: https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/MHS-Musical #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire

We’re hiring for a variety of key roles in MISD! 📣 Check out all that’s available and apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Through robotics, our students are diving headfirst into discovery! As they do, they are gaining critical problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. These are the exact skills needed to excel in future careers and to innovate solutions for tomorrow’s problems, setting them up for success in a rapidly changing world! 🤖

The GIC students have been working on their spring construction projects. Thanks to the Marion community for ordering a total of 65 garden beds/flower boxes! The students also constructed 50 cutting boards and 20 book shelves for their winter projects.