Check out this Haiku writing contest sponsored by the University of Iowa in our digital backpack at: https://www.marion-isd.org/browse/180295
The school board election is November 2nd. If you are interested in learning more about the candidates and were unable to attend the sponsored event October 20th, a recording is available here: https://youtu.be/xjTwIE8HT1k
See the flyer below on more information about the next Vernon Fastworks! You must register by October 27th!
Rain, rain go away, let us have our Homecoming Parade today! Join us for the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30pm followed by the pep rally at Thomas Park. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Lots of Vernon students were cozy in their pjs on this rainy Monday!
A group of curious 7th & 8th girls spent the day at Coe College on Friday exploring careers in STEM. #vmsinspire
Meet our new 5th grade science teacher, Jasmine Wardell. This is her first year teaching. She graduated from Mount Mercy University. She was a thrower on the track and field team at Mount Mercy and was also involved in activities such as Student Ambassadors and Freshman orientation. One of her student-teaching placements was at Longfellow and she is so excited to be a part of the district. Her hobbies include binging crime shows, reliving her childhood through Disney movies, painting, puzzles, snuggling up with her dog!
Homecoming Week is October 11-15! See our theme days below!
Students in Mr. Hahn's social studies classes have been working on class building activities. This activity was 2 truths and a lie.
Students in Mr. Dabroski's 5th grade math classes spent some time learning how to find the volume of prisms. #vmsinspire
Students in Mrs. Knudson's 5th grade science classes investigated the phenomenon that air is around us. They explored air by working with syringes and tubes to discover that air takes up space and is compressible. #vmsinspire
Our 8th Grade Band had the opportunity to perform with the high school marching band during last Friday's Football game. They spent class time practicing the Star Spangled Banner.
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Morning practice vs GAME DAY!! We can't wait to cheer on our boys at this Tuesday Middle School football game!! ❤ 🎀💛
Vernon Middle School has been SMACK-ed! SMACK has donated 500 cards to help us spread messages of affirmation, compassion and kindness around our building. These empowering messages will be distributed to students and staff members throughout the school year. Let's encourage, motivate and empower! #vmsinspire
Mrs. Hale’s 5th grade artists’ first project was intended to usher in a new school year filled with positivity and joy. They are based on contemporary artist Chris Uphue’s work. In order to to get as much foot traffic past their art and spread that joy, we decided the kitchen was the best place to display their work. Our hope is that it brings a smile to those who walk by!
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6th grade students in Ms. Hintz's science classes have been having fun learning with microscopes this week! #vmsinspire
The first VMS Fastworks will be on October 7th in the VMS Cafeteria. Please see the flyer below for more information. All families must register by September 28th to participate.
Meet our new 6th grade math teacher, Abby Estabrook. This is her first year teaching. She loves working with children and is super excited to get to know everyone! She played soccer at Mount Mercy (and every year since she was little). She also played basketball, cross country, and track. However, now that she is done competing she spends more of her time creating. She loves to craft, scrapbook, paint, and write stories/poetry. She also enjoys playing with her cats!
Mrs. Hale’s 7th grade artists have some great clay projects in the works… updates to follow soon! #vmsinspire
Meet our new 7th/8th grade band teacher, Michelle Waymire! She spent her first 7 years of teaching at Drexler Middle School in the Western Dubuque School District. Her husband, Nick, is also a band director. She lives in Marion with her two dogs, Phynn and Kona. She enjoys traveling, reading, instructing fitness classes, golfing, spending time with her family. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is an avid Hawkeye fan. Go Hawks!
