The VMS 5th Grade class celebrated a great school year by taking a trip to Hanna Park! #VMSInspire
We still have openings in teaching, athletics, transportation, food services, and more. Visit our website to see which role is right for you! 👇
https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities
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Social Worker Michelle Wilson is celebrating 30 years of service in MISD! 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
We're wishing Ann Wicke a joyful and relaxing retirement! Ann is an ELL Coordinator and K-12 ELL Educator who has served MISD for 32 years.
With deep ties to the Marion community, Ann shares, “MISD is truly a tight-knit community. With this in mind, it's the long-standing relationships I’ve built with families that have filled my heart to the brim over the past 32 years. I’m truly lucky to carry these meaningful connections with me as I retire.”
Thank you, Ann, for everything you’ve done for MISD. 🎊
REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
Join us in celebrating Kim Knapp's retirement! Kim is currently a 5th Grade Literacy Teacher and has served MISD for 31 years. ✨
When asked what makes MISD a special place to live, work, and learn, Kim shared, “It has been an honor to work in the same district where I was educated,” and added, “I would like to send a sincere thank you to my 5th grade teammates. There’s nothing better than absolutely loving the people you work with.”
Best wishes on your next journey!
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The VMS 7th and 8th Grade Track and Field teams wrapped up an excellent season last Tuesday evening, with many personal bests achieved. The 8th Grade team earned their third 1st Place team finish of the season. Congratulations on a fantastic season, Wolves!
The VMS Choir Concerts will take place this evening at the new Marion Performing Arts Center. The 5th and 6th Grade Choirs perform at 6:00 pm and the 7th and 8th Grade Choirs perform at 7:00 pm. Good luck to our Vernon musicians!
Thank you to Michele Aschbrenner for your 24 years of service and dedication to MISD! Michele has served in various 6th and 7th grade teaching positions throughout her tenure.
Michele shared, “MISD has been a wonderful place to work. The staff are dedicated and hardworking, and many feel more like family than just colleagues. We have amazing leadership that I respect tremendously, and I am thankful for them.”
Happy retirement, Michele! 🎊
If your student is returning to MISD, let’s get them registered! Families with students returning in grades 1-12 can now complete registration. 📝
Get started: www.marion-isd.org/o/marion-isd/page/returning-student-registration-2025-2026
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The VMS Girls and Boys Soccer Teams play this afternoon at Center Point-Urbana. Girls play at 4:15 pm and boys play at 5:45 pm. Good luck, Vernon!
8th grade girls track athletes show their love for their coach Joyce Kuethe by celebrating a win at last night’s meet. Coach Kuethe, also a retired Marion teacher, wrapped up her final season as coach of 8th grade girls track - a post she has held since 1991. She will be missed!
The VMS Boys and Girls Track & Field Teams will compete this afternoon at 4:15 pm. The boys will compete at the Marion Stadium and the girls travel to Vinton-Shellsburg. Best of luck to our athletes!
VMS Girls Track and Field had two successful meets last week, with Center Point-Urbana on Tuesday and WAMAC on Friday. 7th Grade tied for 3rd Place at CPU and 8th Grade got 1st Place at CPU and 3rd Place at WAMAC. Coaches Menken and Kuethe are very proud of our Vernon athletes!
MISD is hiring for the summer and upcoming school year! 🙌
Discover rewarding opportunities and connect with us by visiting: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities
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VMS Girls and Boys Soccer will compete this afternoon at the MHS Grass Fields. The girls will play at 4:15 pm and the boys will play at 5:30 pm. Good luck to our athletes!
Wishing every mom in our community a Happy Mother’s Day filled with joy! 🌷
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Make a difference before the school year ends! ❤️
Every month, we serve around 23,000 lunches and 7,000 breakfasts, ensuring students are nourished and ready to learn. No student is ever turned away from a meal, but unpaid lunch debt continues to rise.
Your donation, no matter the amount, can make a real impact—helping students grow, learn, and succeed.
To donate, visit https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/MISDNutritionDonation.
VMS has lots of sports action tonight! The VMS Boys and Girls Track and Field teams will travel to Independence for the WAMAC Conference Meet at 4:15 pm. The VMS Girls and Boys Soccer teams will take on Mount Vernon at the Marion Stadium (Girls at 4:15 pm and Boys at 5:30 pm).
As we round out Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re reminded that the impact of a great educator lasts far beyond the classroom. 💫
Whether it’s offering a listening ear, sparking curiosity, or encouraging confidence, our MISD staff shape lives every single day.
Thank you for being the steady, inspiring force our students count on. 🙌
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