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 […]
MARION GRANT SUPPORTS NEW VMS BARITONE SAXOPHONE
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 […]