
February 13, 2025
Looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool experience for your child? Marion Independent School District offers full-day and half-day programs designed to foster a love of le...

February 9, 2025
MARION, IA — The Des Moines Register, Iowa’s largest newspaper, has named Marion Independent School District a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace , ranking it among the state’s best employer...

February 3, 2025
Each May, the members of the Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA) hold an annual conference in Des Moines. It’s a professional development conference with clinics, discussion sessio...

January 23, 2025
Support our students and families by making a donation to help pay school lunch debts! 🍎 When students have access to healthy meals, the benefits extend beyond the cafeteria. Re...

January 21, 2025
Please join us on Wednesday, January 22, from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Marion High School Auditorium for our ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. We are thrilled to showcase the rem...

December 20, 2024
Dear Community and Staff, As the winter break approaches, we invite you to take a moment to slow down, recharge, and embrace the peace this season can bring. The holidays are of...

December 19, 2024
Holiday Giving Project Results: Food and gifts have been delivered to all 207 MISD families—reaching 915 people this year! We are so grateful for everyone who adopted families, do...

December 13, 2024
Peggy Murphy, Director of Technology with Marion Independent School District (MISD), has been named the 2024-25 Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year by School Administrat...

December 12, 2024
Due to retirement, Marion Independent School District is seeking an Elementary Principal for Francis Marion Intermediate. Francis Marion Intermediate is a 3rd and 4th grade buildi...

December 10, 2024
Computer science thrives at MISD! Students can engage in a variety of courses and activities to enhance their knowledge of computers and technology. These opportunities pave ...

November 14, 2024
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and we’re taking this time to reflect on the deep impact indigenous communities have had on our shared history. We aim t...

November 11, 2024
All are welcome to join us for a Financial Planning Night in partnership with the Iowa College Access Network and Farmers State Bank! Geared towards juniors, seniors, and the...

October 23, 2024
Drugs and alcohol can damage your ability to think clearly, stay motivated, and perform well in school. What might seem like a way to escape stress can actually lead to bigger pro...

October 21, 2024
As we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, we want to express a big THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers! Every day, they make sure our students get to & from school sa...

September 15, 2024
Missing just one or two days of school per month may not seem like much, but those absences can quickly add up. Let’s look at the math! There are 176 days (or 1,136 hours) per s...

August 21, 2024
Make consistent attendance a priority this school year! 🎒 Research shows that students who attend school daily achieve at higher levels than students who are frequently absent....

June 24, 2024
New and returning families are invited to register for the 2024-25 school year—if you haven’t already! Get all the details you need, from preschool to K-12 registration, by visi...

June 11, 2024
Take a sneak peek at our brand-new auditorium! 🎭🎶 Our district staff recently were able to tour our new auditorium, which is currently under construction. We are looking forwar...

May 31, 2024
Summer break is here! Please note our updated District Office hours for the summer season. The MISD District Offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm...

May 28, 2024
Dear Marion Community, The Marion Independent Food Service Department is excited to be participating in a Free Summer Meal Program. The goal of this program is to try and help ...