Monthly Archives: November 2012

MHS students sing National Anthem at opening of the Iowa Association of School Boards convention Nov. 15

Posted on November 29, 2012 by marshalltownschools

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Key Club prepares 668 donated books for preschool students

Posted on November 28, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Members of the Marshalltown High School Key Club prepared 668 books Monday for delivery to Marshalltown preschool students, taking part in a decade-long tradition of the Matins Kiwanis Club. For more than 10 years the Matins Kiwanis has donated books … Continue reading →

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MHS students selected for Drake Honor Band

Posted on November 27, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Eleven Marshalltown High School musicians were selected for the 2012 Drake Honor Band to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Drake University in Des Moines. The students were selected through a nomination process and will rehearse Friday and Saturday before … Continue reading →

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Leader in classroom catches notice: Fisher second grader a great role model

Posted on November 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Madelyn Graff is showing tremendous leadership as a second grade student at Fisher Elementary School. It’s no surprise then that one day she wants to lead an entire class as a teacher. Read more of Madelyn’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading →

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Anson receives funds for wellness program

Posted on November 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Anson Elementary has been chosen to receive $3,635 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative, the Midwest Dairy Council announced today. Anson was selected from among hundreds of schools across the country that applied for funding to help … Continue reading →

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A contagious smile in class: Miller student stays on task with positive attitude

Posted on November 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School teacher Jen Beals said there is a lot to like about eighth grade student Joaquin Ramirez. Two of the traits that stick out to her are that he works hard and always flashes that smile. Read more … Continue reading →

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Poet in Residence holds workshop with MHS students

Posted on November 16, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Seventeen Marshalltown High School students spent Friday morning working with actor, poet, teacher and spoken word artist Yvette Zarod Hermann as part of a guest “Poet in Residence” program sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council. Hermann is an Iowa- certified … Continue reading →

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More than just flag waving: MHS drill team getting noticed

Posted on November 16, 2012 by marshalltownschools

As they wave and toss flags, it’s hard not to pay attention to the drill team at Marshalltown High School. Lately, they’ve been getting noticed even more as they have incorporated dance moves as part of their shows at school … Continue reading →

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Miller musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Bands

Posted on November 12, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Seven Miller Middle School students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) honor bands Nov. 6 in Johnston. The young musicians were among students from 22 schools schools in SCIBA. Participants rehearsed from 1 to 5 p.m. and … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown students hold mock elections

Posted on November 8, 2012 by marshalltownschools

In the days and weeks prior to the presidential election Nov. 6 students across Marshalltown learned about the candidates, the election process, and held mock elections in their schools. Most schools cast ballots for the presidential election, though Woodbury Elementary … Continue reading →

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