Erin Steffen is leaving her role as Executive Director with the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association on May 28, 2022 after almost six years of wonderful work. Although we are sad to see Erin go, we are happy for her to have the opportunity to spend more time with her family. Erin has […]
On May 11, 2022, the Marion School Foundation awarded 32 scholarships worth over $45,000 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 sponsor GreenState Credit Union and additional support […]
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. “All staff in this school district work incredibly hard, and more than that, they care. This is […]
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 […]
GreenState Credit Union’s Give & Grow School Match Program offers members the opportunity to donate up to $500 per household to school foundations in markets where GreenState has a branch location with a minimum $25 donation. Partner schools in Iowa are in the following metro areas: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines, Grinnell, […]
During fall of 2021 Marion High School teachers MacKenzie Schroeder and Hilary Hansen submitted a Marion School Foundation grant to revamp furniture for the special education program including flexible seating options, whiteboard tables, and standing desks. Items were funded equally by the Marion School Foundation and by the district. In a letter of support from […]
Today staff from Kellys Stone Engraving visited the admin wing of Marion High School to engrave new information on our Wall of Support. The Foundation’s Wall of Support pays tribute with nearly 600 memorials, honorariums and achievement highlights. Bricks are engraved once a year, most recently on March 2, 2022. There are only 10 gold […]
During fall of 2021 Vernon Middle School music teacher Kari Scherbring submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase an iPad and Apple pen for the Vernon Middle School choirs. Per the application, the new larger iPad and pen will be used, “for playing accompaniment tracks for rehearsals and performances, creating rehearsal tracks for […]
Congratulations to MHS Robotics Team 7110 The Element of Surprise for making it to the Iowa Championship Robotics Competition! The team will participate in interviews on Friday, February 18th and the robotic competition starts Saturday morning and runs through the afternoon. Spectators are able to access the seating area and concourse. The Robotics Club received […]
In 2021 the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association saw an amazing community response to meeting the needs of students, staff and families in the Marion Independent School District. This year 219 MISD families received food, pet food, gifts and gift card assistance through the Marion Holiday Giving Project, a 29% increase from 2020 […]
