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A chain reaction of kindness: Effort part of anti-bullying campaign at MHS

Posted on September 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Let the chain reaction of kindness begin, from Marshalltown High School, to other schools and the community. A group of MHS students have started an effort to write random acts of kindness they witnessed on a piece of orange paper … Continue reading →

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In it for the laughs: MHS student a budding stand-up comedian

Posted on September 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Following in his father’s footsteps, Marshalltown High School sophomore Carl Giannetto hopes to have a future in stand-up comedy. The 16-year-old has already performed at open mic nights and hopes to further his career in the next few years. “Since … Continue reading →

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MHS to hold open house, info meetings Sept. 17

Posted on September 14, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School will host an open house and hold several informational meetings on Monday, Sept. 17. At 5:30pm the counseling office will hold a meeting for seniors and their parents in the MHS Cafeteria. Then, at 6:15pm there will … Continue reading →

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Girls State Swimming & Diving Meet to stay at Marshalltown through 2017

Posted on September 12, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union unanimously approved the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA as the host venue of the Iowa Girls State Swimming and Diving Meet through the 2017 season at its September 11 meeting. “We … Continue reading →

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MHS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Posted on September 12, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown High School students are semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Benjamin Anzis and Joseph Metzger are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school students have an … Continue reading →

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Hundreds rally to launch Marshalltown’s public anti-bullying campaign

Posted on August 31, 2012 by marshalltownschools

They flocked to the downtown square today clad in similar orange T-shirts with “Not In Our Town” and “Stop hate. Together.” emblazoned on the front. But the messages on back were customized to fit their roles in this county seat … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown ACT scores up across the board, surpass state average

Posted on August 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School ACT scores saw increases across the board in 2012, with an overall district composite score of 22.9. The state composite scores is 22.1. “I am proud and pleased for our students, teachers and parents,” said Dr. Marvin … Continue reading →

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‘Dream big’: MHS starts year with Olympics-themed rally

Posted on August 21, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Principal Aiddy Phomvisay told students and staff to dream big during an assembly at Marshalltown High School on the first day of classes. Phomvisay stressed that MHS students were more than just test scores and school colors and challenged students … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown schools ready for start of year

Posted on August 21, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The cleaning and facilities crews for Marshalltown schools have had another busy summer and the schools are ready for the start of the school year, Pat Hemming, building operations supervisor, said at Monday’s Marshalltown School Board meeting. School started Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Science Bound program taps into young potential

Posted on August 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

If someone has talent in a particular sport, it appears they are groomed from a very young age to nurture that talent. The same philosophy is being used for a program that partners Marshalltown schools and Iowa State University known … Continue reading →

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