Author Archives: marshalltownschools

Former school counselor awarded outstanding service award

Bruce Walker, former elementary school counselor and district counseling program director, was posthumously given the 2013 Outstanding Service Award from the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA). Walker, who passed away in 2008, was a longtime member of ISCA and served … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Former school counselor awarded outstanding service award

Good behavior pays off at school

Good behavior has been paying off for students at Lenihan Intermediate School, thanks to a new program started last month. The school for fifth and sixth graders started a program known as the Lenihan Store. Read the full story in … Continue reading

Posted in Alumni News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Good behavior pays off at school

Roundhouse groundbreaking ceremony planned Monday

A brief groundbreaking ceremony for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation will be held Monday, Nov. 25, at 2pm. Representatives from the school district, architect, contractors, and community members will be on hand to break ground on the project. The … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Roundhouse groundbreaking ceremony planned Monday

STEM Carnival draws large crowd to MHS

Hundreds of students and their families filed through Marshalltown High School Monday night, taking part in fun and interactive learning at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Carnival. The carnival was hosted by Science Bound, a program with Iowa State … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on STEM Carnival draws large crowd to MHS

ISU president makes MHS stop: Leath touts benefits of college degree

The president of Iowa State University said things are going well at the state’s biggest college as enrollment tops 33,000 students. Steven Leath visited Marshalltown High School Tuesday and talked with a selection of juniors and seniors at the school. … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on ISU president makes MHS stop: Leath touts benefits of college degree

Branstad: MHS should be proud of new labs – Ribbon cutting held for Project Lead the Way

Gov. Terry Branstad described the Marshalltown Community School District as “truly a leader” when it comes to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative in the state. Branstad spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Project Lead the … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Branstad: MHS should be proud of new labs – Ribbon cutting held for Project Lead the Way

VIDEO: Gov. Branstad’s remarks at the MHS Project Lead The Way ribbon cutting

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on VIDEO: Gov. Branstad’s remarks at the MHS Project Lead The Way ribbon cutting

Positive by his nature: MHS student loves learning

Marshalltown High School Spanish teacher Sarah Whitehead said student Harry Metzger beams a huge smile when he walks into her classroom. “He’s the most positive and enthusiastic student I’ve ever had,” Whitehead said. Read Harry’s full spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Positive by his nature: MHS student loves learning

Lenihan students raise $1,500 for Y swim program

When students at Lenihan Intermediate School put their minds to something, big results tend to follow. The student leadership group known as Ricochet led a penny war at the school which ended up raising $1,500 for the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA teach … Continue reading

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Lenihan students raise $1,500 for Y swim program

Traveling trophies: MHS awards find temporary homes

As the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse gets updated, some of its treasures have found temporary homes until the renovation work is complete. Dozens of trophies garnered from the storied history of Bobcat athletics have been placed in area businesses as … Continue reading

Posted in Alumni News, School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Traveling trophies: MHS awards find temporary homes