National Teacher's Day graphic

NOMINATE A TEACHER

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Online grant announcement

Imagination Library Program Continues in Marion

The Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association is pleased to announce a grant of $1,500 from our Spring Marion Grants Cycle awarded to Friends of the Marion Public Library to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. This partnership promotes early reading habits and encourages a lifelong appreciation for literacy and learning. This photo […]

Photos of students with books

Spring Break Book Giveaway Supports Early Literacy

With support from Pearson, the Langdon & Nikki Olson Family and others the Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association provided a new book to every PreK-4th Grade student in our district before spring break. Participating schools included Longfellow Elementary, Starry Elementary and Francis Marion Intermediate. Marion Foundation staff worked closely with teachers and library […]