Monthly Archives: May 2020

Unique public health circumstances may have impacted many Memorial Day traditions earlier this week, but that didn’t stop several Bobcats from taking part in a new tradition to commemorate America’s fallen service members. Responding to a nationwide call to “Play … Continue reading →

Nine Class of 2020 Bobcat seniors are being rewarded for their hard work and dedication as their final year of high school comes to a close – all will graduate from high school with associate’s degrees. The graduate include:  Carmen … Continue reading →

Providing meals to students is a Marshalltown Community School District priority, especially in the current time of crisis, and this week restaurants Pizza Hut and Wendy’s offered yummy surprises for students in support of the district’s meals program. Students who … Continue reading →

A Heritage Spanish Resource Center will be coming to a Marshalltown High School classroom after a successful grant application by MHS Spanish teacher Kristin Stuchis. “I am honored, humbled, and excited to receive the Lori Ann Schwab ‘95 Alumni Grant,” … Continue reading →

Creating art is an important part of the education of young Bobcats, and being unable to physically attend art classes has not stopped students’ creative drive. Elementary art teachers Danielle Platt, Nancy Cross and Maggie Parks have encouraged their students … Continue reading →

Sibling Bobcat students James and Lily Marquess are making the most of their time at home from school during the public health situation; the two have produced a daily publication – “Marquess Mayhem” – each day since schools closed in … Continue reading →

Work has begun to improve the tennis complex at Marshalltown High School, and a live stream of the project went online Friday afternoon. The live stream enables community members to check in on the project, which will add six new … Continue reading →

May 6, 2020 is National School Nurse Day, and MCSD’s nine school nurses have played a key role in the district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This year, National School Nurse Day comes with the theme of “School Nurses: Supporting … Continue reading →

Each year, the incredible work of teachers is celebrated during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers at Marshalltown Schools shape young Bobcats’ minds and ensure their pupils are prepared for life after school; in recent weeks, they have stepped up their efforts … Continue reading →

Dozens of volunteers from Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Learning Academy are distributing free MCSD Class of 2020 yard signs to senior students and their families in recognition of their unique senior year. This year’s group of seniors has stayed … Continue reading →