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Dine Out For Our Schools

Dine out & carryout event Thursday, APRIL 16, 2026

Dine Out For Our Schools is a joint fundraiser with the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar School Foundations. Dine at participating restaurants on Thursday, April 16 and they will donate a portion of your dine-in, carryout and delivery purchases.

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Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association is seeking applications for an administrative assistant. If you have an interest in supporting students, schools and the great Marion community, we’d love to talk with you!

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Alumni Profile: Chad Pelley ’93

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Doreen in Alumni Association, Marion Foundation

The friendships and relationships made while attending Marion schools can last a lifetime, and no one knows that better than Chad Pelley, class of ’93. Pelley grew up in Marion, attended Marion schools, and credits his longtime friends and Principal Larry Twachtmann for helping him become the man he is today. “I’ve had my battles,” […]

Thank You Hills Bank Classroom Cash

Posted on December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 by MISDfound in Marion Foundation

Hill’s Bank donated $502.41 to the Marion Independent School Foundation as part of their Classroom Cash Program. Since 2004, Classroom Cash has contributed $22,202.96 to help students in the Marion Independent School District. Thank you for your support, Hills Bank!

Holiday Giving Project at Marion Independent School District

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by MISDfound in Francis Marion Intermediate, Longfellow Elementary, Marion Foundation, Marion High School, Vernon Middle School

An annual collaboration between the Marion Independent School District and the Marion Independent School Foundation is taking shape this week, and over 200 local Marion families will benefit. The Holiday Giving Project was started by a small group of Marion Independent staff members over thirty years ago. They adopted a small number of families and […]