Monthly Archives: December 2012

Fisher Elementary “decks the halls” with reading links

Posted on December 27, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The halls of Fisher Elementary were overflowing with paper chains in December, with thousands of links representing reading achievements by students. Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 Fisher students participated in the “Deck Our Halls with Reading Book Links” initiative. … Continue reading →

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Holiday help from MHS: Students donate to Salvation Army

Posted on December 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Josette Donelson made sure she had every bit of change from her purse put into the red kettle located in the Marshalltown High School cafeteria Wednesday. The senior student was one of many who decided to donate to the Salvation … Continue reading →

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Portraits bring students, seniors together: MHS class draws Glenwood Place residents

Posted on December 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A Marshalltown High School art project brought students and seniors together and the results amazed. Drawing students created portraits based on photographs they took of the residents. Both groups met Wednesday for a reception at Glenwood to view the work. … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary students raise money for MPD K-9 Unit

Posted on December 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students at Fisher Elementary held a “Pennies for Puppies” drive recently, raising $364.66 for the Marshalltown Police Department K-9 Unit. Sgt. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 partner, Awol, came to Fisher Elementary Wednesday morning to greet students and accept a … Continue reading →

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Willman finalist in ‘Know Your Constitution’ competition

Posted on December 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School junior Adam Willman is a finalist in the Iowa State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division “Know Your Constitution” Project. One hundred finalists were selected from the more than 1,000 students across the State of Iowa who participated … Continue reading →

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Fisher to represent MHS at state Poetry Out Loud contest

Posted on December 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Sophomore Chandler Fisher will represent Marshalltown High School at the state Poetry Out Loud contest March 10, 2013, in Des Moines. Fisher was selected Tuesday, Dec. 18, during a competition amongst fellow MHS students. Also reciting poems were junior Lily … Continue reading →

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Miller FIRST LEGO League team advances to state

Posted on December 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two FIRST LEGO League teams from Miller Middle School competed at the regional qualifying tournament Dec. 15, with the eighth grade team advancing to state. The eighth grade team—“Sparkly Brown Paper Bags”— won the Champion’s Award for their exceptional team … Continue reading →

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Miller food drive nets 1147 items for Salvation Army

Posted on December 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A food drive at Miller Middle School brought in 1147 items for the local Salvation Army. Students brought in non-perishable food items the week of Dec. 10, with the food being dropped off at the Salvation Army Friday, Dec. 14.

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Five MHS students selected for 2013 All-Iowa Honor Dance Team

Posted on December 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Five students from Marshalltown High School have been selected for the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. Megan Major, Leiah Luense, Anna Hurley, Kathleen McHenry, and McKaylee Palmer were selected after auditions in Ames this fall. Participants will rehearse and perform during the … Continue reading →

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Miller 8C adopts six children from Salvation Army Angel Tree

Posted on December 14, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students on “Team 8C” at Miller Middle School adopted six children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree, continuing a five-year holiday tradition. The students raised money to buy presents for the Angel Tree. Participating students had their names entered in … Continue reading →