Some of Marion’s students ages 14+ just finished up 2 weeks of learning about jobs, post-secondary opportunities and resources out in the community with the TAP into Careers summer program. TAP (Transition Alliance Program) is a partnership with Voc Rehab and provides work readiness and career exploration to students with An IEP, 504, or other qualifying diagnosis.
To all the dads and father figures out there, we would like to wish you a wonderful Father’s Day! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Today is National Flag Day! 🇺🇸
On this day, we recognize the adoption of the Stars and Stripes—a powerful symbol of our nation's history and unity.
Read more: https://www.govinfo.gov/features/flag-day-2023
Dawn Young has served as an instructional strategist at MHS for the past four years! 🌟
“Marion High School’s culture makes it a special place,” she says. “Students, families, and staff are valued and treated with respect. The caring culture empowers students to become learners who take risks and own their future!” We appreciate all you do for our students, Dawn!
Tom Hauck, 7-12 PE/Health Teacher, is celebrating 15 years of service in MISD! 🏉⚽⚾
“MISD is a special place because of the community that is created by the faculty and students,” he says. “It is such a welcoming and supportive environment that allows everyone to be successful. ”In his free time, Tom enjoys playing, coaching, and watching sports, and being outside with his daughters. He also enjoys playing euchre with friends and traveling.
Digital Communications and Visual Arts Teacher Jennifer Thilges just wrapped up her 25th year serving MISD schools! 🖥️🎨 “The mission and focus of MISD is to always put students first,” she says. “This is a philosophy that has been upheld throughout my career. I have always felt supported with my efforts to expand curriculum and technology resource needs. My students are the driving force that inspires me to keep learning, taking risks, and finding the joy in teaching.” We’re grateful for all your amazing efforts over the years, Jennifer!
Associate Roxanne Enos is celebrating 10 years of service in MISD! 🎉
“I graduated from Marion and I have been blessed to have worked with many staff who are very dedicated to teaching our students and making a difference in their lives,” she says.
Outside the classroom, Roxanne loves to travel, garden, bargain shop, and spend time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.
We’d like to thank MHS Principal Secretary Ann Dittmar for her 15 years of service in our district! 🙌 “MISD is special because of the incredible people who pull together as a work family, helping staff and students to make a better working and learning community,” she says. “I love that the kids here can get the chance to excel as community leaders with skills, experience, and knowledge through the higher level course work, AP, and college options. The energy is great and there are so many directions available for the students to move forward. ”We’re grateful for all you do on a daily basis, Ann! 🌟
High School Science Teacher Mitch Hewitt is celebrating five years of service in MISD! 🔬
He enjoys his work because of the “small community feel in a metro area.” Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time with family and hunting. We appreciate all you do to instill a love of science in our students, Mitch! 🙌
Congrats to our amazing student volunteers that earned their silver cords!
All volunteer hours that were done this school year need to be submitted via the Google Form by Friday, June 7th, to be counted for the 2023-2024 school year.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo1t6woHZgmZl-YGSN-TaJv8s169XUDqlLecQNlDD2l0OIUw/viewform?embedded=true
Today is the LAST DAY of classes! All MISD schools will have an early dismissal. Check below for your school’s dismissal time:
⏰ MHS at 12:55pm
⏰ VMS at 1:05pm
⏰ FMI at 1:30pm
⏰ LES/SES at 1:20pm
Have a fantastic summer! 😎
Congratulations to High School Math Teacher Roxanne Paulsen, who is celebrating 25 years of service in MISD! 😍 “I really like living and working in Marion,” she says. “We are big enough to offer a variety of opportunities for our students, and yet small enough to know almost everyone.” In her free time, Roxanne likes to golf and read, while also spending time with her family.
Looking for summer activities and upcoming events? Look no further than our Digital Backpack! 🎒💻 Don’t waste your valuable time searching for information elsewhere—everything you need is just one click away in our Digital Backpack. Explore our Digital Backpack now for the best summer yet: https://www.marion-isd.org/documents/digital-backpack/180295
New flyers for basketball camps, football camps, robotics camp, strength and conditioning, and more! Don't miss out!
Thank you to the Marion ISD Board of Education members for your impact on our students, staff, families & community. Your hard work & leadership propels us to new heights! 🎉 ✈️
Join us in thanking these dedicated individuals this month! #MISDInspire #CelebrateIASchoolBoards
We’re celebrating our amazing Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 Lawson Berndt plans to attend the University of South Carolina to study biological sciences on a pre-medical track. Some of his favorite memories at MHS were the fiestas during Spanish with Señora Henkel! Best of luck as you approach the future, Lawson!
Happy Last Week, MHS! Here is your last broadcast of the school year from The Vox! https://youtu.be/6shXbIXmvxE?feature=shared
We’re continuing to celebrate our amazing Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 Brylee Klein will be working full-time after graduation. One of her favorite memories from MHS was playing softball with her best friends. 🥎 #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024
Congratulations to Ashley Lantz, a member of our Class of 2024! 🎓🎉
She plans on attending Iowa State University to major in accounting, with a minor in dance. During her time in our schools, she enjoyed all the team dinners throughout football season for poms, the end-of-the-year celebrations for show choir and wrestling, and spending senior year with her friends!
Kinley Claypool is graduating with the Class of 2024! 💫🎓 She enjoyed taking AP Chemistry at Linn Mar her junior year and cheering at football games with her best friends! She plans to study chemistry (pre-med) at @UCF. #MISDOwnYourFuture #WeAre2024
