Senior Honor’s night is a special time for the Marion Foundation. We had the pleasure of awarding more than $190,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors! This included distributing the very first Marion High School Future Leaders Scholarships, which provide $10,000 to two students who will be attending a state school in Iowa. Created by an […]
Who knew eating out could be such a force for good? At this year’s Dine Out for Our Schools event, local restaurants donated up to 20% of their proceeds to support Marion and Linn-Mar schools. Donations were split equally between the two districts, so all students benefited. This year’s event was a success, with twenty […]
The friendships and relationships made while attending Marion schools can last a lifetime, and no one knows that better than Chad Pelley, class of ’93. Pelley grew up in Marion, attended Marion schools, and credits his longtime friends and Principal Larry Twachtmann for helping him become the man he is today. “I’ve had my battles,” […]
Hill’s Bank donated $502.41 to the Marion Independent School Foundation as part of their Classroom Cash Program. Since 2004, Classroom Cash has contributed $22,202.96 to help students in the Marion Independent School District. Thank you for your support, Hills Bank!
Laura Farmer has joined the Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association as the Executive Director. Farmer previously worked as the Dungy Writing Studio Director at Cornell College. Laura has lived in Marion for nearly 20 years and is excited to now work here too. She looks forward to helping create an even stronger Marion […]
The Foundation recently received a generous donation from Farmers State Bank in Marion. FSB has been a long-standing partner of the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in support of our schools’ students and staff. Many thanks to FSB!
Three new trustees joined the Foundation board of directors this September for three-year terms. Cale Loewen is fleet manager for the City of Cedar Rapids. He and his wife Micaela (MHS 2007) have two children in the Marion District. Jessica Joyce is a marketing professional at Van Meter Inc. She and her husband Nick have […]
MHS class of 1953 members held a 72-year reunion in Marion on August 19, 2025. Pictured left to right are Richard Mohr , Shirley Stimson, Joan Petrusch, and Jim Lang.
Click here to read all the exciting news in our digital spring 2024 Newsletter! We have great news to share with you. The Marion School Foundation has awarded many grants and scholarships this spring… We have new staff to introduce… And read about Dave Messerli’s amazing 50-year anniversary. Check it out in our spring newsletter!
During the FASTWorks session on February 21st at Starry Elementary School, students crafted a delightful chalk drawing to show their gratitude for the program. FASTWorks organizes monthly family engagement activities at all four MISD K-8 schools. These events take place on-site at the students’ schools, offering both an engaging activity and a meal. The purpose […]
