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MHS musicians selected for All-State

Posted on October 24, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Multiple Marshalltown High School musicians were selected for All-State band, orchestra and choir during auditions Oct. 20. Selected for membership in the All-State Chorus are: Grace Franck, Liz Russell, Joe Cahill, Carlos Woerner and first alternate, Brenda Livengood. Selected for … Continue reading →

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MHS students attend World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Posted on October 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Emma Runquist and Abby Snyder were among 150 students from around the world selected for the Global Youth Institute Oct. 18-20 in Des Moines. A program of the World Food Prize Foundation, the institute brought together students from 25 states … Continue reading →

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Working hard and getting better: Franklin student shows improvement

Posted on October 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Caroline Myers has put an increased emphasis on her school work the last couple of years and her teacher is taking notice. Read Caroline’s full spotlight in today’s Times-Republican.

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Quiz Bowl team on top at Ankeny

Posted on October 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team took first place at the Ankeny Quiz Bowl Saturday, Oct. 20. The team was ranked fourth going into the semifinal round and defeated second-ranked Ames “B” team to qualify for the finals. In … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown students showcased at ITEC Conference

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown students were among an elite group from across Iowa showcasing their projects at the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Conference Oct. 15 in Des Moines. Andrea Lothe, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, and Sean Nyuon, a … Continue reading →

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Franklin starts Students of the Month program

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students exhibiting positive behavior are getting a little time in the limelight at Franklin Elementary thanks to the new Students of the Month program. Each month teachers nominate one student in each classroom exhibiting the positive behavior characteristics of “R … Continue reading →

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We’ve got your back: Miller students support autistic teammate

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

There could be many labels attached to 12-year-old Dillon Black, but Ryan Bohan prefers to call him a teammate. Black, an autistic seventh grader at Miller Middle School, just wrapped up his first football season for the Bobcats. Read the … Continue reading →

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Army Strong Challenge stops by MHS

Posted on October 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Army Strong Challenge visited Marshalltown High School Tuesday, engaging physical education students in a program promoting healthy lifestyle and academics. Students had the opportunity to participate in a five-part challenge with physical and academic components. The physical portion consisted … Continue reading →

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Bright and ready to learn: Lenihan student does ‘excellent job’

Posted on October 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Leah Mattox has several different ways to describe her sixth grade student, Jane Ragland. Mattox said Ragland, 11, is a kind person, a role model, bright and always ready to learn. Read more of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary hosts open house Oct. 21

Posted on October 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Fisher Elementary will host an open house Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, 1-3pm to showcase the completed remodeling and expansion project. The public is invited to visit the school and tour the new and remodeled facilities at that time. Look for … Continue reading →

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