Elisabeth Kissling joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in March of 2020 as Alumni Relations Director. She has over 18 years of nonprofit experience including crisis counseling, marketing and development. Elisabeth has a B.A. in music and psychology and a minor in philosophy from Coe College and an M.A. in Education (Counseling) […]
The Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association is following guidance from the State and School District and has closed our office to the public. We appreciate your patience as we navigate our ability to serve the Marion Independent School District community within our means. If you would like a phone call, you may continue […]
Kerry Patrick of Cedar Rapids is an excellent ice cream maker. But you will only try his ice cream with a donation. Each week, Kerry chooses a different charity and those who donate are eligible to win that week’s pint. Fitting for this year, the minimum donation in order to qualify for one of his […]
What is the Giving Tag program? The Giving Tag is a year long fundraiser where Hy-Vee customers can support a charity by directing their $1 donation generated from the purchase of a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag to the non-profit of their choice. Customers simply follow the instructions on the back of the Giving […]
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charity every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same products at the same prices but with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase. How do I […]
The Marion Ind. School Foundation was proud to honor Food Service Director Brenda Caraway (MHS ’81) and Associate Principal Chad Zrudsky (MHS ’97) in the 30th Annual Marion Swamp Fox Festival Parade. MISD Leader Awards are presented annually by the Foundation to recognize District staff who go above and beyond for their students, colleagues, and […]
MISD is entering this school year with a few new leaders but all have familiar faces. Dr. Janelle Brouwer has been promoted from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent, Gretchen Kriegel comes back to MISD as Assistant Superintendent and Christie VanWey is the Business Manager. Janelle Brouwer has been in the district for the past three years […]
With support from a committee of school counselors, staff, and community members as well as several volunteers, Start School Right assisted a record-number of students – 154 families attended with more than 350 students receiving school supplies, hygiene items, clothing and food. In addition, free dental, vision and hearing screenings were available as well as […]
The Foundation is proud to continue the Marion Grant program, providing funding to MISD teachers, staff, and coaches. The grants have been a cornerstone of the Foundation since 2000 and are made possible by generous donations received throughout the year from both individuals and businesses. The projects listed were brought to a committee in the […]
It is both an honor and a pleasure to begin serving in the role of Superintendent for the Marion Independent School District. The MISD Mission states: ‘The MISD in partnership with parents and the community will create a safe environment where each learner is nurtured to become successful’. There are many great things happening at […]
