Monthly Archives: April 2011

Marshalltown hosts district Special Olympics, advances several athletes to state

Marshalltown High School played host to the Special Olympics District Meet Saturday, April 16, with a number of Bobcat athletes competing and advancing to the state meet. All first-place (blue ribbon) competitors earned a spot at the Iowa Special Olympics … Continue reading

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MCSD, MCC host Project Share May 12-13

Students in Marshalltown and surrounding districts are working hard to prepare for the annual Project Share held May 12-13 at Marshalltown Community College. MCC and Marshalltown Schools co-sponsor the two-day event, which provides a fun venue for area students involved … Continue reading

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MHS teams take second, fifth at state Envirothon

Marshalltown High School teams placed second and fifth at the state Envirothon contest Monday, April 18, at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. Over 60 teams originally competed in the regional contest, 16 qualified for the state contest. Marshalltown’s second-place … Continue reading

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MHS hosts, competes in Iowa High School Battle of the Books Thursday

Marshalltown High School Library will host the Iowa High School Battle of the Books (IHSBOB) State Finals on Thursday, April 21, with a team from MHS competing for the state title. Over 90 teams of 4-6 students in grades 9-12 … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students earn blue ribbons at ITEC Tech Fair

Students from Miller Middle School and Hoglan and Woodbury elementary schools all received blue ribbons for their projects presented at the Iowa Technology Education Connection Tech Fair Tuesday, April 12, at Iowa State University. The 10 Marshalltown students competed at … Continue reading

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District elementary schools selected for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

All elementary schools in Marshalltown Community School District will participate in the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program beginning this fall. FFVP provides all children in participating schools a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day (separate from … Continue reading

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Four MHS art students honored at CIML Conference Art Show

Twenty Marshalltown High School art students attended the Central Iowa Metro League Conference Art Show at the Des Moines Art Center on Wednesday, March 30, with four students being recognized for excellence. Those students had artwork in an exhibition there, … Continue reading

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MHS Forensics Team qualifies second student for nationals

Freshman Abby Snyder will join senior James Lindgren in representing Marshalltown High School at the National Forensics Tournament June 13-18, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. Snyder earned the privilege Saturday, April 2, at the East Iowa Forensic District Tournament in Iowa … Continue reading

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