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 district’s initiatives that align with the District Strategic Focus.
Funds awarded were used to purchase t-shirts for all participating staff to help develop a sense of cohesiveness and community. The summer institute was a success with over 200 participants including teachers, certified staff, and administrative staff.
The Marion Foundation’s grant program provides teachers an opportunity to receive funding for projects that benefit students in the Marion Independent School District. Grants are made possible because of generous contributions the Foundation receives throughout the year from both businesses and individuals as well as a number of educational funds that are invested with the Foundation for long-term benefit.