Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nine MHS students advancing to State Speech

Nine MHS students are advancing to state after receiving Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Speech Association District Competition Feb. 25 at the Meskwaki Settlement School. Students receiving Division I ratings were Chandler Fisher (literary program and storytelling), … Continue reading

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MHS finishes top 5 in Real World Design Challenge

Marshalltown High School had one of the top five teams in the state competing in the Real World Design Challenge. A total 16 teams across Iowa competed Feb. 18 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. MHS was … Continue reading

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MLA students visit legislators in Des Moines

Students from Marshalltown Learning Academy visited with area legislators at the state capitol building during Alternative Education Day Feb. 14. MLA educators Mickie Hovel and Elizabeth Poock traveled with the MLA students, who met with Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and … Continue reading

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MHS hosts Community Open House March 8

Marshalltown High School will host its third annual Community Open House Thursday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can tour the building, observe student demonstrations and performances and visit with teachers and other parents. MHS will also celebrate … Continue reading

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Author Ryan Sloth visits Hoglan Family Reading Night

Hoglan Elementary and Team Hoglan hosted author and coach Ryan Sloth during Family Reading Night Thursday, Feb. 23. Over 300 people attended the family event and heard Coach Sloth’s stories He also visited with students during the school day. After … Continue reading

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MHS senior selected for All-Iowa Honor Dance Team

Marshalltown High School senior Lainey Crawford has been selected for the 2012 All-Iowa Honor Dance Team, an elite dance troupe that will perform during the Girls State Basketball Tournament. Crawford was among 600 girls across the state that auditioned for … Continue reading

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Youth Art Show opens March 3

The annual Marshalltown Youth Art Show will hold an opening reception Saturday, March 3, 1-3pm at the Fisher Community Center. Each year during Youth Art Month, select works by Marshalltown Community School District students are showcased in the Fisher Community … Continue reading

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MHS Quiz Bowl team places second at Drake

The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team finished second at the Drake Bulldog Bowl Saturday, Feb. 18, in Des Moines. The team, comprised of seniors Brennan Goodman and Jon Overton, junior Joe Metzger, and sophomore Ben Anzis finished with a … Continue reading

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Lenihan plans awards night for honor roll students

Lenihan Intermediate School will recognize honor roll students during its first Academic Awards Night Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Center Street Baptist Church. A total of 321 fifth and sixth grade students will receive award certificates and academic pins Tuesday evening, … Continue reading

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MHS junior recognized for volunteer service

Rachel Faircloth, a junior at Marshalltown High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. In addition to this award, based on the number … Continue reading

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