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The annual Marion Foundation Golf Classic was scheduled for Friday, September 27 at Gardner Golf Course. After reviewing the Iowa weather forecast, the decision was made to reschedule events two weeks later for Friday, October 11. All were ready to break out the umbrellas and brave some drizzles, but Mother Nature brought some near freezing […]
On Friday, October 11, 2019 at a home football game, eight new individuals were inducted into the Marion High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame began in 2001 as a way to honor former athletes, coaches, and community members for their achievements and support in Marion’s athletic programs. During the halftime […]
The Marion Ind. School Foundation was proud to honor Food Service Director Brenda Caraway (MHS ’81) and Associate Principal Chad Zrudsky (MHS ’97) in the 30th Annual Marion Swamp Fox Festival Parade. MISD Leader Awards are presented annually by the Foundation to recognize District staff who go above and beyond for their students, colleagues, and […]
MISD is entering this school year with a few new leaders but all have familiar faces. Dr. Janelle Brouwer has been promoted from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent, Gretchen Kriegel comes back to MISD as Assistant Superintendent and Christie VanWey is the Business Manager. Janelle Brouwer has been in the district for the past three years […]
This has been a momentous year, celebrating 30 years of the Foundation and 140 of the Alumni Association. Thank you to the alumni, district staff, businesses, school board members and other community supporters who came to celebrate at the Hearts of Gold anniversary event on June 14, 2019. Special recognition goes to Epic Event Center […]
MISD Leader Awards are given annually by the Foundation to recognize District staff who go above and beyond for their students, colleagues, and the community. Staff are nominated and voted for by their peers to receive this award. This year’s recipients are not only current district staff but are also both Marion alum! Chad Zrudsky […]
Businessman, attorney, bank president, and active church member are just a few terms that can be used to describe John Vernon. Most notably within the Marion community John is known for his leadership and community spirit, having served on the city’s planning and zoning commission, Library Foundation Board and Parks & Recreation Board. He was […]
On Wednesday, May 1st the Class of 2019 gathered in the Marion High School Auditorium surrounded by parents and family to witness their classmates receive prestigious honors, awards, and scholarships to continue their education. Students were recognized for a multitude of honors ranging from Top 10 Scholars, to Honor Society Members, to Foreign Language Awards. […]
The Marion Alumni Association was founded in 1878 and is still going strong after 140 years! The Foundation has helped keep track of historical information about Marion schools through the years. Some of the oldest pieces are composite panels of graduating classes from 1893-1922. The Foundation is seeking funds to professionally restore and preserve the […]
