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Routines key to student success: Marshalltown schools resume Tuesday

Posted on August 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

As usual, summer has gone by quickly and Marshalltown parents will have to get their children ready for the school routine real soon. Class is in session in Marshalltown schools starting Tuesday. Elaine Johnson, guidance counselor at Lenihan Intermediate School, … Continue reading →

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Lenihan teacher instructs at rock hall of fame

Posted on August 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Sara McCue had a memorable summer trip teaching at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. McCue, a general music teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School, taught one session to other teachers at the hall of fame’s summer institute. … Continue reading →

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Twelve MHS students earn AP Scholar Awards

Posted on August 14, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Twelve students at Marshalltown High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level … Continue reading →

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MHS finishes 11th at North American Envirothon

Posted on August 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School placed 11th out of 57 teams at the North American Envirothon held Aug. 4-9, 2013, at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. The team, comprised of MHS students Abby Snyder, Sean Finn, Wynn Tan, Joe Metzger and … Continue reading →

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Gwendolyn F. Hinecker gifts $1.5 million for scholarship trust

Posted on August 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

When Gwendolyn F. Hinecker passed away Aug. 9, 2012, at the age of 101, she left the bulk of her estate – worth an estimated $1.5 million – to the Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship Trust. The income … Continue reading →

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MHS adds three 2013 graduates: Students made up work in Net High

Posted on August 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School added three graduates to its 2013 class at a special ceremony Wednesday. The three graduates completed their work both in school and were able to make up classes missed online as part of a partnership with the … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School events scheduled in August

Posted on July 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Several back-to-school events and orientations are planned in August. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Marshalltown High School will hold Freshmen/New Student Orientation from 4pm to 5:30pm. Students will be able to meet staff, find their lockers and tour the school. Also … Continue reading →

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MHS 2012-2013 yearbooks available Aug. 16

Posted on July 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The 2012-13 Marshalltown High School yearbook, Post Script will be distributed in front of the school’s main office on Friday, Aug. 16, from 3pm to 5 pm.  Anyone unable to pick up a book at this time can do so … Continue reading →

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Inaugural MPD Student Academy graduates 13 cadets: Coordinators hope to continue program next summer

Posted on July 27, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown police officers Kraig Lageschulte and Brad Mauseth were engulfed in a sea of hugs and handshakes at Riverview Park’s Community Building Friday night. The two were recipients of heart-felt appreciation from 13 cadets and their parents at the inaugural … Continue reading →

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‘Exciting’ curriculum helps MHS lead the way: Biomedical sciences class coming this fall

Posted on July 27, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Erica Malloy can hardly wait for the school year to start at Marshalltown High School. She has an exciting and innovative curriculum to share with her students. Malloy will teach the new principles of biomedical science class at MHS this … Continue reading →

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