Monthly Archives: April 2012

Miller bands earn four Division I ratings at large group contest

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School’s concert and jazz bands earned four Division I ratings at the SCIBA Large Group Contest Saturday, April 21, at Waukee North Middle School. The seventh grade concert band, seventh grade jazz band, eighth grade concert band and … Continue reading →

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MHS competes in IT-Olympics

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s IT team competed at the IT-Olympics April 27-28 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, placing second in Game Design and seventh in Cyber Defense contests. The IT-Olympics is the culminating event for students participating in IT-Adventures, “an innovative … Continue reading →

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Franklin wins first annual Elementary Battle of the Books

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary took home the traveling trophy at the first annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books, held Thursday, April 26, at Marshalltown Public Library. Each of the six elementary schools held preliminary rounds to qualify one team of fourth … Continue reading →

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Classroom moving sale to benefit MHS Forensics team

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A “Classroom Moving Sale” will be held Friday, April 27 from 3:45 to 7pm, and Saturday, April 28, from 8am to 4pm at Marshalltown High School, with proceeds going to the Marshalltown Forensics team. The sale will be held in … Continue reading →

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MHS Instrumental Music Dept. plans spring concert Sunday, April 29

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Instrumental Department will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students with activity cards honored. Featured will be the … Continue reading →

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MHS students learning Chinese meet renowned linguist, Chinese storyteller

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

By Joann Wong, Marshalltown High School Senior On April 18, a few lucky students studying Chinese at Marshalltown High School went to Shogun restaurant to watch Chinese-language storyteller Eric Shepherd and performances by students of Valley High School in West … Continue reading →

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MHS Math Team 5th in state, advances to regionals

Posted on April 23, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Math Team placed fifth in the Iowa Math League championship Saturday, April 21, in Iowa City, earning them a place in the Great Plains Math League Regional contest May 18 in Kansas City, Mo. Several students … Continue reading →

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Franklin PTSA challenge raises $736 for Emergency Food Box

Posted on April 23, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Before spring break, the Franklin Elementary Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) put a challenge to students: “Read a Book, Feed a Family.” For every picture book or chapter of a chapter book read the PTSA would pledge $1 for the Emergency Food … Continue reading →

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Book club starts with eReader donation

Posted on April 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Any way that gets youth involved in more reading is a good thing, said Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Kate Niedermann. Thanks to a donation from Bank of the West, six new eReaders are now being utilized by students in a … Continue reading →

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MHS National Honor Society to hold induction ceremony April 25

Posted on April 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The National Honor Society Chapter at Marshalltown High School will hold its 2012 induction ceremony Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Six faculty members evaluated the 37 inductees on the basis of scholarship (3.5 GPA minimum), leadership, … Continue reading →

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