Monthly Archives: December 2012

Things start to click for seventh grader: Miller student shows improvement

Posted on December 10, 2012 by marshalltownschools

After a rough start academically at Miller Middle School, seventh grader Myles Mitchell finally had things click. His teachers have taken notice and his grades have positively reflected the change. Read more of Myles’ spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Marshalltown students selected for NEISTA honors orchestras

Posted on December 7, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Northeast Iowa String Teachers Association (NEISTA) has selected five Marshalltown students to participate in its Honors Orchestras Jan. 5, 2013, at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in Waverly. Four Marshalltown High School students and one Miller Middle School students were … Continue reading →

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MHS Music Dept. presents Holiday Concert Dec. 9

Posted on December 6, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Music Department will present its Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Performances will include the Treble, Choir and Concert Choir under the direction of Amy Ose, the Symphonic Band under … Continue reading →

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MHS musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Band

Posted on December 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Six Marshalltown High School students were selected for the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band during auditions Nov. 30 at Des Moines Roosevelt High School. Sixteen Bobcat musicians auditioned for the honor and six were ultimately selected to perform … Continue reading →

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Woodbury holds send-off for teacher Richard Ortega

Posted on December 4, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Originally aired on the WHO-HD News Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

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Lenihan launches service-learning group with ISU Extension

Posted on December 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A group of fifth and sixth grade students at Lenihan Intermediate School are the first in Marshall County to participate in RICOCHET, a leadership program of the Iowa State University Extension. RICOCHET focuses on five dimensions of leadership: leadership information, … Continue reading →

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Student shows improvement, best effort: Lenihan sixth grader comes ready to learn

Posted on December 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Cody Helton has been impressing his teachers at Lenihan Intermediate School this year for his increased participation in classroom activities and his attentiveness. Read Cody’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Students send-off their hero: Assembly honors Woodbury teacher headed to Afghanistan

Posted on December 1, 2012 by marshalltownschools

As each moment passed, Richard Ortega found it harder to control his emotions. Ortega, a second grade teacher at Woodbury Elementary School, was honored Friday by the students and staff at the school during a special assembly. Read more in … Continue reading →