Vernon Research Group Partnership

The Marion School Foundation has joined forces with Vernon Research Group, and we need your help! For every individual who lives or works in Marion and completes a brief, anonymous survey related to emergency healthcare, Vernon Research Group will donate $10 to our office. For up to 250 participants, that amounts to a maximum donation […]

Mona Jean Lawlor Morgan Memorial

Mona Jean Lawlor Morgan, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Friends may greet the family from 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Marion Methodist Church located at 5050 Rec Drive in Marion. The formal celebration of her magnificent, faithful life will be at 11 a.m. on […]

Fall 2023 MARION FOUNDATION GRANTS

Today was an exciting day for the Marion School Foundation as we surprised the recipients of the Fall 2023 Marion Foundation Grants with their awards! We are pleased to provide grant support for the following projects: Small Group Knowledge Books for Longfellow Elementary Band Instruments for Vernon Middle School Library Books for Marion High School College for […]

GIACOLETTO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AMPED

“Education enables people to achieve their goals and live their dreams.  The Giacoletto Foundation seeks to help individuals pursue their ambitions by providing financial support for continuing education.”- giacoletto.org/ Dedicated to lifelong learning, John and Lawrence Giacoletto both achieved great success in their academic and professional careers. The Giacoletto brothers had bachelor’s degrees in Electrical […]

ACH Giving

Donations are of vital importance to the Marion School Foundation as they allow us to keep our organization up and running. We are pleased to offer a new way to help us to meet our mission of supporting education for the benefit of Marion Independent School District students, schools and the greater community. ACH giving […]

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Hills Bank Classroom Cash

Thank you, Hills Bank, for the Classroom Cash donation of $1,008.08!  Funds will be used to support education in the Marion Independent School District. To learn more about this program or to sign up at no cost to you or the school, visit hillsbank.com/classroom-cash today!

2023 Scholarships

On May 10, 2023, the Marion School Foundation awarded 55 scholarships worth over $56,000 to graduating seniors to help further their education. We give special thanks to the generous people who have donated to make these scholarship awards possible. A reception was held after the event thanks to support from GreenState Credit Union. Marion Foundation […]

2023 MISD Leader Awards

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. “When I speak with current students and alumni, they have glowing things to say about their experiences […]