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Bobcat Baseball hosts Bev Ingledue Night July 1

Posted on June 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s baseball program will pay tribute to long-time concessions stand director Bev Ingledue Monday, July 1, during the home doubleheader against Ames. Ingledue retires June 30 after more than 40 years managing concessions for MHS. She began in … Continue reading →

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Garza named next Woodbury Elementary principal

Posted on June 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Anel Garza de Sandoval will be the next principal at Woodbury Elementary beginning July 1, 2013. Before becoming associate principal at Perry Elementary in Perry, Iowa, in 2012, Garza was a classroom teacher at Woodbury Elementary for 10 years, teaching … Continue reading →

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Reading program pairing food with books gets underway: Local elementary schools see increased turnout for third-grade reading’s Munch and More

Posted on June 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The third grade reading initiative kicked off its Munch and More program at Anson Elementary this week. The program is spearheaded by the summer learning loss task force – one of three tasks forces that also includes school readiness and … Continue reading →

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Lenihan students raise money for Roundhouse renovation

Posted on June 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A group of Lenihan sixth graders turned a project running a concession stand into a fundraiser for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation. The students, part of the Extended Learning Program, raised $780 through their school concession stand. They presented … Continue reading →

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MHS graduate is a pasta pioneer: New Yorker has budding business

Posted on June 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The career of Scott Ketchum took an unusual twist in recent years, but it is paying off. The 1989 Marshalltown High School graduate had a successful career in graphic design and decided to use those skills as part of new … Continue reading →

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Franklin raises $843.51 for American Cancer Society

Posted on June 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary students closed out the school year with a penny drive, collecting $843.51 for the American Cancer Society in May. Joining the students for the celebration at the end of the school year were Neal Bohnet and Stephanie Kappos … Continue reading →

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MHS National Honor Society at work

Posted on June 8, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Members of Marshalltown High School’s National Honor Society are shown at the Marshalltown Public Library Friday receiving directions for work on the prairie restoration project from director Sarah Rosenblum. See more in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Hoglan classroom concludes Academic Olympics with medals, celebration

Posted on June 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

When Anna Wolvers started the Academic Olympics in her Hoglan Elementary classroom last fall, she hoped her students could earn 500 medals. It was a lofty goal, but as the months went by and students continued achieving, 500 was quickly … Continue reading →

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A career with lasting impact: Anson principal nears retirement

Posted on June 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Seventeen years ago, Bea Niblock thought Anson Elementary School was another stop in her career in education. She didn’t think it would also be the place where it ended. Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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MHS students explore scientific and global careers at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

Posted on May 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students Isaac Medina, Ellen Podhajsky, and Adam Willman joined other top students from across Iowa last month to explore scientific, agricultural and global career opportunities at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University. … Continue reading →

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