Monthly Archives: March 2017

The Marshalltown High School drama department will present the spring play “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. The play, written by Greg Allen, … Continue reading →

The annual Marshalltown High School jazz band and show choir blast will be held at 7 p.m. on March 28, in the MHS/Community Auditorium.  There is an admission charge of $5 for adults and $3 for students K-8, with preschool … Continue reading →

Seventh graders in a project based learning science class taught by Jennifer Edel at Miller Middle School took their learning on the road on March 21. The students visited fourth grade classrooms at Fisher Elementary School. The Miller students were … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community School District will host a free screening of the documentary film “Beyond Measure” on Sunday, March 26 at the Orpheum Theater, 220 E. Main St. “Beyond Measure” from Reel Link Films offers a positive picture of what’s … Continue reading →

No matter what their age, Marshalltown Bobcats are successful and making a difference throughout the world. Bobcat Pride is evident among those who have graduated and those who still walk the hallways of Marshalltown Schools. As proof, the Marshalltown Community … Continue reading →

Six Miller Middle School Extended Learning Program students visited the Iowa State Capitol on March 16. The students are part of a current events discussion group that meets bi-monthly before school. Ann Jackson, XLP teacher, describes the group’s activities, “In … Continue reading →

Hundreds of Marshalltown Community School District students, staff, parents and community members came together for a good cause on March 16. Lenihan Intermediate School, and the student leadership group, Ricochet, hosted the annual dodge ball tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School Envirothon team took first place in the West Des Moines regional contest held at West Des Moines DMACC on March 15. As a group, the students took tests on wildlife, aquatics, soils, and forestry. They earned … Continue reading →

World-renowned ceramist Jeffrey Oestreich visited the pottery classes taught by Kirk Niehouse at Marshalltown High School on March 17. Oestreich, from Taylor Falls, Minnesota, presented to the students and made items from clay. He talked about his career and what inspired … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School speech coach Jocelyn Frohwein said MHS students had an excellent showing at the Individual State Speech contest held at Vinton-Shellsburg High School on March 11. Three sophomores from MHS competed at the event. Phoebe Osgood received a … Continue reading →