Beloved Marion High School teacher Kenan Virlee passed away on November 8, 2020. Mr. Virlee began the Russian program at Marion High School, which became the largest high school Russian program in the state. Kenan was recognized by the Iowa Department of Education for the curriculum he developed for the 4-year Russian program. He organized […]
On October 6, 2020 staff and board from the Marion Foundation met at Farmers State Bank for a check presentation. Farmers State Bank showed their support for the Marion Independent School District by sharing an annual gift to the Marion Foundation of $6,000 and a gift of $12,500 as part of $50,000 total given to […]
The the MISD Board of Education is in the process of reviewing the Board policy regarding the mascot. Please provide your input using the survey link below. Survey closes Sep. 22 at 12:00pm. If you require assistance or would prefer to provide feedback by phone, please contact Stephanie Viner at 319-377-4691 Ext. 1101. Survey Link-MISD […]
The Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association thanks MISD students, alumni, staff and friends who have provided support to the Marion area after a devastating derecho tore through the state on August 10th. Iowans are coming together during this difficult time to help those with volunteer, food, housing and supply needs. We have seen […]
Hills Bank awarded $1,082.66 to the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in June. The funds were collected through this year’s Classroom Cash program, which allows Hills Bank customers to designate Marion Independent School District as their district of choice. Then a percentage of debit card purchases are donated to Marion schools at no […]
GreenState Credit Union’s Give & Grow School Match Initiative offers members the opportunity to donate to school foundations, with GreenState matching each gift dollar-for-dollar. There is no minimum or maximum gift amount, but in order to take advantage, GreenState members must set up their contribution using this link at GreenState.org between April 13 and May […]
Elisabeth Kissling joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in March of 2020 as Alumni Relations Director. She has over 18 years of nonprofit experience including crisis counseling, marketing and development. Elisabeth has a B.A. in music and psychology and a minor in philosophy from Coe College and an M.A. in Education (Counseling) […]
The Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association is following guidance from the State and School District and has closed our office to the public. We appreciate your patience as we navigate our ability to serve the Marion Independent School District community within our means. If you would like a phone call, you may continue […]
Doris French has been volunteering in Joyce Kuethe’s classroom for over 10 years. Mrs. Kuethe sent an ask for volunteers and Doris’s daughter Doreen Zumwalt shared the opportunity with her mom. Doris’s husband and children graduated from Marion as well as some of her grandchildren. She participates in the community band that practices at Vernon […]
What is the Giving Tag program? The Giving Tag is a year long fundraiser where Hy-Vee customers can support a charity by directing their $1 donation generated from the purchase of a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag to the non-profit of their choice. Customers simply follow the instructions on the back of the Giving […]
