Partnerships with the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) allow Marion High School students to begin exploring career interests in high school, providing them with real-life skills and opportunities for career advancement upon graduation One such partnership with Hupp Electric Motors allows Marion High School students to take a beginning welding class through the school, and Welding […]
Recently our staff added new material to the veterans display case, located in the hallway of the administrative wing at Marion High School. This new material features Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Norman Reed, MHS Class of 1935. Bill was a World War II fighter ace who fought with the Flying Tigers and died in […]
Anna Tuuri is a Marion High School student, class of 2023. She is involved with soccer, wrestling and show choir through the school and is on the Five Seasons Ski team. After the derecho, her dad “volun-told” her to help at the Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center. She had so much fun there that she […]
The November 20, 2020 edition of Chef Works features Chef and Air Force Veteran, Donald Royer. Chef Royer works as the corporate executive chef and partner at Ginger Monkey Gastropub in Chandler, Arizona and is a graduate of Marion High School. You can learn more about the amazing work Donald is doing here.
Jonathan Dyrland is the Vocal Music Teacher at Marion High School, he is starting his 9th year with the district. When asked what he likes best about his job he responded, “I love creating music with students and interacting with them on a daily basis. The students at Marion are smart, talented, and such a […]
The impact of the storm and COVID has proved to us we can overcome obstacles as a community by working together. Mike Manderscheid is in his second year as Activities Director for MISD, but has worked for the district for 24 years in positions ranging from teaching kindergarten to junior high math and science. When […]
This year has been extraordinarily difficult for many families. Factors including COVID-19 and the August 10 derecho have had a physical, emotional and financial impact on our community. During times like this it is good to know that the Holiday Giving Project is available to make the holiday season a little brighter for MISD […]
Beloved Marion High School teacher Kenan Virlee passed away on November 8, 2020. Mr. Virlee began the Russian program at Marion High School, which became the largest high school Russian program in the state. Kenan was recognized by the Iowa Department of Education for the curriculum he developed for the 4-year Russian program. He organized […]
On October 6, 2020 staff and board from the Marion Foundation met at Farmers State Bank for a check presentation. Farmers State Bank showed their support for the Marion Independent School District by sharing an annual gift to the Marion Foundation of $6,000 and a gift of $12,500 as part of $50,000 total given to […]
Kudos to Marion High School sophomore volunteer Anna Turri for making a difference in the lives of countless friends and neighbors recovering from the August 10 disaster. Your dedication to the Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center is an inspiring example of the positive difference that those of any age can make in the world! You […]
