MARION GRANT PROVIDES VMS BAND INSTRUMENTS

During fall of 2023 Vernon Middle School teachers Jennifer Adams and Michelle Waymire applied for Marion Foundation grant support for a funded project purchasing two additional flutes, alto saxophones and trumpets, to be loaned out to students in need to allow them to participate in band. This grant purchase is a big step forward in […]

Marion Grant Provides College for Kids Scholarships in 2023

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 hobby or […]

MARION GRANT HELPS FINCHES FLY

During spring of 2023 Vernon Middle School Technology & Computer Science Teacher Heath Mueller submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase three Finch Robot Classroom Flocks, providing students with an opportunity to work with robots hands on. Finches help students bring computer science to life by providing them with a hands-on representation of […]

Women Lead Change Empowers VMS Youth

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 […]

Marion Grant Offers College for Kids Scholarships

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 […]

Green Bandana

Green Bandana Project is a suicide prevention program in its 4th year at Marion High School its 2nd year at Vernon Middle School. Participating students are trained by local crisis prevention experts to support peers who have mental health struggles. Once students pass the training they are provided with a green bandana to wear on […]