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Anson Elementary School earns Gold Award from USDA for Healthy School Meals

Posted on May 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Anson Elementary has earned the prestigious HealthierUS Schools Challenge (HUSSC) Gold Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the quality of its school meals and physical education for students. Anson will receive a $1,500 prize, an award plaque signed … Continue reading →

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Shipley named next MHS head football coach

Posted on May 14, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Aaron Shipley will be the next head football coach for Marshalltown High School. Shipley recently completed his third season as the Bobcat defensive line coach, having produced nine All-Conference players at the position in just three seasons. “Coach Shipley is … Continue reading →

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Miller show choir performs at Adventureland

Posted on May 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Miller Middle School Pizzazz Show Choir performed at Adventureland Saturday, May 11. The students sang on the Chapel Stage at 10:30am, then spent the afternoon enjoying the amusement park. “Miller students did a great job of representing Marshalltown Schools,” … Continue reading →

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Student takes big strides forward: Lenihan sixth grader shows growth in learning

Posted on May 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

It’s the goal of any teacher to see growth in learning throughout the course of the school year. As the current school year winds down, Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Sue Buchan has noticed that improvement greatly in sixth grader Lilly … Continue reading →

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Lenihan holds annual field day

Posted on May 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Lenihan Intermediate School held its annual field day Friday, May 10, at the Marshalltown High School athletic complex. Students participated in a variety of activity stations, featuring games like tug-of-war and numerous relay events. After rotating through the stations the … Continue reading →

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MHS senior named National Merit Scholar

Posted on May 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School senior Ben Anzis is among 2,500 students nationwide recognized as a National Merit Scholarship winner. Anzis was chosen out of a pool of 15,000 finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners are the finalists … Continue reading →

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Annual retiree recognition tea is May 15

Posted on May 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The annual retirement tea recognizing retiring employees of Marshalltown Community School District is Wednesday, May 15, at 4pm in Dejardin Hall on the Marshalltown Community College campus. The tea is sponsored by the district and the Marshalltown Education Association. The … Continue reading →

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Annual Jazz Coffee Concert is May 13

Posted on May 8, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Middle school and high school jazz bands will be featured at the annual Jazz Coffee Concert Monday, May 13, at 7pm in Dejardin Hall at Marshalltown Community College. The concert will feature the Miller Jazz Band under the direction of … Continue reading →

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MHS places first in Chinese language competition

Posted on May 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students placed first at the University of Iowa High School Chinese Language Speaking Competition held Saturday, May 4, in Iowa City. The competition was sponsored by the Confucius Institute, a collaboration between The University of Iowa, the … Continue reading →

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Luncheon celebrates success at MHS: Pork burgers, games held at school

Posted on May 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Prior to a special luncheon Monday, Marshalltown High School Principal Aiddy Phomvisay had live video streamed throughout the school featuring students achieving a wide array of state and national accomplishments. Just a few minutes later, it was time to celebrate … Continue reading →

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