There are so many ways one person can make a difference. After retiring from her position as Curriculum Director with the Linn-Mar School District, Diana Zrudsky served 8 years on the Marion Independent School District school board. “That’s how I learned about Start School Right,” she said. “And I thought: ‘Let me try to help […]
We are happy to share the triumphant return of our Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association newsletter! In our latest issue, we share updates regarding Foundation scholarships that were awarded at Senior Honors night, education grants that were recently awarded to MISD teachers, and more. We look forward to bringing you regular updates regarding […]
Senior Honors Night is a special time for the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association. We had the pleasure of awarding more than $190,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors! This included distributing the very first Marion High School Future Leaders Scholarships, which provide $10,000 each to two students who will be attending a state […]
Who knew eating out could be such a force for good? At this year’s Dine Out for Our Schools event, local restaurants donated up to 20% of their proceeds to support Marion and Linn-Mar schools. Donations were split equally between the two districts, so all students benefited. This year’s event was a success, with twenty […]
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,” […]
Laura Farmer has joined the Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association as the Executive Director. Farmer previously worked as the Dungy Writing Studio Director at Cornell College. Laura has lived in Marion for nearly 20 years and is excited to now work here too. She looks forward to helping create an even stronger Marion […]
Three new trustees joined the Foundation board of directors this September for three-year terms. Cale Loewen is fleet manager for the City of Cedar Rapids. He and his wife Micaela (MHS 2007) have two children in the Marion District. Jessica Joyce is a marketing professional at Van Meter Inc. She and her husband Nick have […]
MHS class of 1953 members held a 72-year reunion in Marion on August 19, 2025. Pictured left to right are Richard Mohr , Shirley Stimson, Joan Petrusch, and Jim Lang.
Attention alumni- The Marion School Foundation & Alumni Association is hosting a cookie exchange! Join us on Thursday, December 21st at noon to connect with MISD alumni and friends while trading delicious baked treats. We will provide hot cocoa and conversation. Please bring a dozen homemade cookies or bars and a plate for the treats […]
Attention Vernon Middle School alumni! Check out our vintage ornaments that are sure to impress even the pickiest of pals. For only a suggested donation of $5, you can have your very own ornament decked out in bold red, emblazoned with the school name and image on the front, and “Established 1963” on the bottom! […]
