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!
On June 26th our staff picked up a generous donation from Lil’ Drug Store and started setting up our main Start School Right hub at Vernon Middle School. Thank you to everyone who has donated their time or treasure to make this event possible. Although registration closes on July 4, we are on track to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today was an exciting day for the Marion School Foundation as we surprised the recipients of the Spring 2023 Marion Foundation Grants with their awards! We are pleased to provide grant support for the following projects: Clavinova Piano for Longfellow (Made possible by support with a donation in memory of David Shindoll) Joy of Reading […]
Please join us for the Groundbreaking Event for the new Marion High School Auditorium on Wednesday, May 24 from 1-1:30 PM. You’ll find us in the parking lot of the high school. #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture
We are excited to announce a Taco Wednesday partnership between Taco John’s and the Marion School Foundation! On Wednesday, April 26 from 4-8 PM, Taco John’s (223 Collins Road N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 5240) will donate 20% of sales to support education through the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association. We hope that you […]
Iowa Giving Crew started as a group of friends from the Cedar Rapids area who banded together to do some good in our local communities. Their mission: raising funds and marshaling resources within our collective networks to serve those in need throughout our community. Iowa Giving Crew first partnered with the Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni […]
Today is the start of National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. Volunteers make a difference in supporting education for the benefit of Marion Independent School District students, schools and the greater community in a variety of amazing ways including: Serving on the Marion School Foundation Board […]
We have gone digital with our newsletter so you can read our Winter 2023 Newsletter here. In this issue you’ll find a list of 2022 Marion Foundation Grant recipients, Read about how Marion High School Sophomore Mya Walker and Marion Robotics raised money for Foundation 2. Read about MISD alum Carissa […]
