“I am excited to be utilizing my PR and event planning background again for the school district of which my son is a proud Alumni.” Zhen E (pronounced Jenny) Rammelsberg joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in December 2022 as Alumni Relations Director. In this role, Zhen E looks forward to utilizing […]
Voanne Jean (Miller) Hansen, 97, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion. Voanne was born on December 3, 1924, in Marion, the daughter of William “Gene” and Fern (Dodge) Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Marion, attending and graduating from Marion High School. On […]
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 […]
During spring of 2022 Longfellow Elementary teacher Jenni Ringwald and the preschool team submitted a funded Marion School Foundation grant to purchase new classroom rugs. Staff had recently taken a class which stressed the importance of having plain rugs for large group time so the students can have their own space but also won’t be […]
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 […]
Thank you to everyone who made the September 30, 2022 Marion Foundation Golf Classic at Gardner Golf Course so successful! It was the 20th year that the Marion School Foundation hosted this event and it was a beautiful day with 26 teams and 104 golfers participating. Special thanks to the Marion Foundation Golf Committee (Daly […]
In September 2022, Starry Elementary School staff helped K-2nd grade students select a new book to take home for their home library. This is part of a Marion Foundation Grant funded project which provides all K-4 students with a new book each month for the 2022-2023 school year. This includes students at Starry Elementary, Francis […]
Elisabeth Kissling joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in March 2020 as Alumni Relations Director and was recently named Executive Director in September 2022. Elisabeth is delighted to fulfill the Executive Director role and continue supporting students, staff, and alumni at Marion Independent School District while preserving the rich history of the […]
The Athletics Hall of Fame is an initiative of Marion High School. The following alumni/community members will be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during the October 7th Homecoming Game at Thomas Park Field. We hope that you will join us in celebrating their accomplishments on October 7th. Congratulations to everyone listed! Scott Bevin […]
Great news! The Marion Foundation recently received a grant from Walmart Giving (made possible by Cedar Rapids Sam’s Club No. 8162) to support Start School Right 2022. In 2021 this program prepared nearly 400 for the start of school by providing school supplies, clothing, hygiene items, shoes, food and more to students. Thank you to […]
