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MHS receives grant to implement nation’s leading STEM education curriculum

Posted on May 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School is the recipient of a $35,000 grant from Project Lead The Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum. Funds from the grant will support the implementation of the PLTW engineering … Continue reading →

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MHS garners numerous accolades at Iowa National History Day

Posted on May 2, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School had an outstanding showing at Iowa’s National History Day contest Monday, April 30, at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, with every student taking home an award and some advancing to national competition. The group performance … Continue reading →

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Tonya Hernandez named AEA 267 Outstanding Paraeducator

Posted on May 1, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s Tonya Hernandez is a recipient of AEA 267’s Outstanding Paraeducator Award for 2012. “I was very surprised and honored to receive an award for a job that I look forward to doing every day,” said Hernandez, who … Continue reading →

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Miller bands earn four Division I ratings at large group contest

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School’s concert and jazz bands earned four Division I ratings at the SCIBA Large Group Contest Saturday, April 21, at Waukee North Middle School. The seventh grade concert band, seventh grade jazz band, eighth grade concert band and … Continue reading →

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MHS competes in IT-Olympics

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s IT team competed at the IT-Olympics April 27-28 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, placing second in Game Design and seventh in Cyber Defense contests. The IT-Olympics is the culminating event for students participating in IT-Adventures, “an innovative … Continue reading →

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Franklin wins first annual Elementary Battle of the Books

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary took home the traveling trophy at the first annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books, held Thursday, April 26, at Marshalltown Public Library. Each of the six elementary schools held preliminary rounds to qualify one team of fourth … Continue reading →

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Classroom moving sale to benefit MHS Forensics team

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A “Classroom Moving Sale” will be held Friday, April 27 from 3:45 to 7pm, and Saturday, April 28, from 8am to 4pm at Marshalltown High School, with proceeds going to the Marshalltown Forensics team. The sale will be held in … Continue reading →

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MHS Instrumental Music Dept. plans spring concert Sunday, April 29

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Instrumental Department will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students with activity cards honored. Featured will be the … Continue reading →

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MHS students learning Chinese meet renowned linguist, Chinese storyteller

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

By Joann Wong, Marshalltown High School Senior On April 18, a few lucky students studying Chinese at Marshalltown High School went to Shogun restaurant to watch Chinese-language storyteller Eric Shepherd and performances by students of Valley High School in West … Continue reading →

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MHS Math Team 5th in state, advances to regionals

Posted on April 23, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Math Team placed fifth in the Iowa Math League championship Saturday, April 21, in Iowa City, earning them a place in the Great Plains Math League Regional contest May 18 in Kansas City, Mo. Several students … Continue reading →

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