GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This GivingTuesday we encourage you to make a donation to help the Marion School Foundation to support education for the benefit of Marion Independent School District students, schools and the greater community. Because of you, we offer programs like Start School Right, grants […]
Today we are grateful to you. Together with your support we were able to: •Prepare 461 youth for the start of school through Start School Right. •Provide a new book each month to every K-4 student in the district. •Award 55 scholarships to graduating seniors. •Support 14 classroom projects through Marion Grants. We appreciate the […]
In November 2023, Farmers State Bank and Marion School Foundation representatives met up for a check presentation. The Foundation received a donation of $6,000 from Farmers State Bank, which will be used to spread the joy of reading among Marion’s students and families. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to FSB for their generous gift!
The Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association was awarded a $3,000 grant from Theisen’s More for Your Community on November 7, 2023. This grant will help cover the cost of school lunches for students in the district. The funds will be allocated towards lunch accounts to aid staff-identified families who are experiencing unexpected hardships […]
The Marion School Foundation has joined forces with Vernon Research Group, and we need your help! For every individual who lives or works in Marion and completes a brief, anonymous survey related to emergency healthcare, Vernon Research Group will donate $10 to our office. For up to 250 participants, that amounts to a maximum donation […]
Mona Jean Lawlor Morgan, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Friends may greet the family from 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Marion Methodist Church located at 5050 Rec Drive in Marion. The formal celebration of her magnificent, faithful life will be at 11 a.m. on […]
Today was an exciting day for the Marion School Foundation as we surprised the recipients of the Fall 2023 Marion Foundation Grants with their awards! We are pleased to provide grant support for the following projects: Small Group Knowledge Books for Longfellow Elementary Band Instruments for Vernon Middle School Library Books for Marion High School College for […]
The Marion School Foundation is supporting fundraising efforts for Parkview Elementary. You can participate by putting spare change (or dollars) in the coin spinner that is located by the Red Gym at Marion High School. All funds donated in the spinner will go toward the building of NEW Playground Equipment for Parkview Elementary!
The Marion School Foundation’s 21st Annual Golf Classic brought in 29 foursomes, fabulous community sponsors and a variety of prizes and giveaways that kept our golfers happy all day! Photos from our event are available from Joe Photo here. Our event featured a meal sponsor, photography sponsor, four beverage sponsors, 20 hole sponsors and 57 […]
During spring of 2023 district staff Jen O’Brien & Melissa Cannon submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase incentive items for the 3rd Annual 2023 MISD Summer Institute. The Summer Institute is a two day event organized and sponsored by MISD where administrators, teachers and staff come together to learn more about the […]
