Monthly Archives: October 2012

We’ve got your back: Miller students support autistic teammate

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

There could be many labels attached to 12-year-old Dillon Black, but Ryan Bohan prefers to call him a teammate. Black, an autistic seventh grader at Miller Middle School, just wrapped up his first football season for the Bobcats. Read the … Continue reading →

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Army Strong Challenge stops by MHS

Posted on October 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Army Strong Challenge visited Marshalltown High School Tuesday, engaging physical education students in a program promoting healthy lifestyle and academics. Students had the opportunity to participate in a five-part challenge with physical and academic components. The physical portion consisted … Continue reading →

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Bright and ready to learn: Lenihan student does ‘excellent job’

Posted on October 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Leah Mattox has several different ways to describe her sixth grade student, Jane Ragland. Mattox said Ragland, 11, is a kind person, a role model, bright and always ready to learn. Read more of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary hosts open house Oct. 21

Posted on October 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Fisher Elementary will host an open house Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, 1-3pm to showcase the completed remodeling and expansion project. The public is invited to visit the school and tour the new and remodeled facilities at that time. Look for … Continue reading →

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Band Extravaganza slated for Oct. 15

Posted on October 8, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School band will hold its annual Band Extravaganza Monday, Oct. 15, at 7pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. The Extravaganza features MHS Jazz II under the direction of Brett Umthun, MHS Jazz I under the direction of Bret … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Marching Band earns Division I at state festival

Posted on October 8, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Bobcat Marching Band from Marshalltown High School earned its 12th consecutive Division I rating at the Iowa State Marching Band Festival Oct. 6, 2012, in Fort Dodge. Fort Dodge was one of four sites across northern Iowa hosting the … Continue reading →

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Kluver selected for 2013 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game

Posted on October 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School senior Tyler Kluver is one of 90 student athletes nation-wide selected for the 2013 Under Armour All-American High School Football Game. Brook Otto from American Family Insurance in Marshalltown presented Kluver with his official All-American jersey during … Continue reading →

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MHS National Honor Society hosting blood drive Oct. 10

Posted on October 2, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s National Honor Society will host a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:45am-12:45pm in the lobby of the MHS/Community Auditorium. Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. Blood donors have a unique opportunity to contribute to … Continue reading →

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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A big help in the classroom – Hoglan student a hard worker

Posted on October 1, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Emma Bair not only does the work to make sure she understands in class at Hoglan Elementary School, she also doesn’t mind helping others learn. Teacher Ryan Burke said the fourth grader always has a positive attitude and treats her … Continue reading →

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