Monthly Archives: March 2014

500+ attend Anson’s annual Chris Cakes Night

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

More than 500 people visited Anson Elementary for the annual Chris Cakes night Thursday, March 20. Students and their families enjoyed thousands of pancakes made by Chris Cakes, along with sausage, fresh fruit, milk and juice. More adventurous diners tried … Continue reading →

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Working hard and helping others: Lenihan student a role model

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Fifth grader Mariana Ramirez said she looks forward to school each day. Her teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School, Shanna Goos, said she appreciates how Ramirez not only works hard but helps others and is a kind person. Read Mariana’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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MHS student places 5th at state Poetry Out Loud

Posted on March 21, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Ellen Podhajsky placed fifth in the state’s annual Poetry Out Loud contest March 16 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. In the two preliminary rounds she recited “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden and “No Coward Soul is … Continue reading →

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MHS Jazz Band/Show Choir Blast is March 20

Posted on March 19, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Music Department will present the Jazz Band/Show Choir Blast on Thursday, March 20, in the MHS/Community Auditorium at 7pm. The concert will open with MHS Jazz II, under the direction of Mr. Brett Umthun, playing three … Continue reading →

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MHS Math Team qualifies for state

Posted on March 18, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Six members of the Marshalltown High School Math Team have qualified for the state championship April 26 in Iowa City. At the Greater Plains Math League contest held Feb. 15, at Iowa State University, Nick Summers (freshman) won first place … Continue reading →

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National History Day showcase at IVH March 26

Posted on March 18, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The National History Day participants from Lenihan Intermediate School, Miller Middle School and Marshalltown High School will hold a special event at the Iowa Veterans Home Malloy Leisure Center Wednesday, March 26, 4-5pm, to showcase their NHD projects. The event … Continue reading →

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Reading vastly improved for Lenihan sixth grader

Posted on March 17, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Teacher Deb Martin said Lenihan Intermediate School sixth grader Alejandra Andrade Murillo has shown a great interest in books – and it is paying off. Martin said Alejandra has vastly improved her reading ability in the past year. Read Alejandra’s … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown’s Leavy family entrepreneurs in meat industry: Harvest Meat Co. at $1 billion in sales

Posted on March 16, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Eileen O’Connor’s Famous Irish Corned Beef Brisket will soon be making its debut in Marshalltown. And following will be O’Connor’s Famous Irish Pot Roast and Irish Bacon. Put simply, the revered O’Connor name is not one made up to promote … Continue reading →

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Branstad, Reynolds talk STEM at Fisher school: State initiative lauded in Marshalltown

Posted on March 13, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Two special guests visited Fisher Elementary School Wednesday and applauded the effort Marshalltown has put forth on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiative. Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke to a crowded media center at the … Continue reading →

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Miller swim program makes splash in first year: Middle school wraps up season

Posted on March 12, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Coaches didn’t know what to expect as they launched a new swimming program for Miller Middle School students last month. Just more than three weeks later and they are deeming the inaugural season for Marshalltown seventh and eighth graders a … Continue reading →

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