During spring of 2022 Vernon Middle School staff submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase mini DBQ (miniature document based questions) binders for the social studies department. The original goal of this project was to help the middle school social studies department prepare our students to be future ready. Through this project, students […]
2023 is almost here, but there is still time to make a year-end tax-deductible donation to support education in Marion. Each gift helps us to meet our mission of supporting education for the benefit of Marion Independent School District students, schools and the greater community. If you’d like to designate your gift to a specific […]
Thank you to Women Lead Change for funding Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure at Vernon Middle School. This program will empower female youth to gain life-skills like leadership, problem solving, and inspire them to be active citizens giving back to their communities. We appreciate your support! You can learn more about organizations who received Women […]
On December 6,2022, the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association received a Theisen’s More for Your Community grant in the amount of $3,000 to support the cost of school lunches for students in the district. During the pandemic, wavers allowed school lunches to be free for all students in the Marion Independent School District, […]
“I am excited to be utilizing my PR and event planning background again for the school district of which my son is a proud Alumni.” Zhen E (pronounced Jenny) Rammelsberg joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in December 2022 as Alumni Relations Director. In this role, Zhen E looks forward to utilizing […]
Grant Wood Area Education Agency’s College for Kids is a summer program offering advanced level academic and fine arts courses in the college setting to eligible students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. During the College for Kids experience, students are offered advanced or specialized curricula, and have the opportunity to further explore a […]
During spring of 2022 Longfellow Elementary teacher Jenni Ringwald and the preschool team submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase new classroom rugs. Staff had recently taken a class which stressed the importance of having plain rugs for large group time so the students can have their own space but also won’t be […]
During spring of 2022 Vernon Middle School music teachers Jennifer Adams and Michelle Waymire submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase a new baritone saxophone for the middle school band. Per the application, “The baritone saxophone is one of the lowest voices in the woodwind section and can greatly impact the sound of […]
Thank you to everyone who made the September 30, 2022 Marion Foundation Golf Classic at Gardner Golf Course so successful! It was the 20th year that the Marion School Foundation hosted this event and it was a beautiful day with 26 teams and 104 golfers participating. Special thanks to the Marion Foundation Golf Committee (Daly […]
In September 2022, Starry Elementary School staff helped K-2nd grade students select a new book to take home for their home library. This is part of a Marion Foundation Grant funded project which provides all K-4 students with a new book each month for the 2022-2023 school year. This includes students at Starry Elementary, Francis […]
