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Franklin PTSA challenge raises $736 for Emergency Food Box

Before spring break, the Franklin Elementary Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) put a challenge to students: “Read a Book, Feed a Family.” For every picture book or chapter of a chapter book read the PTSA would pledge $1 for the Emergency Food … Continue reading

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Book club starts with eReader donation

Any way that gets youth involved in more reading is a good thing, said Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Kate Niedermann. Thanks to a donation from Bank of the West, six new eReaders are now being utilized by students in a … Continue reading

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MHS National Honor Society to hold induction ceremony April 25

The National Honor Society Chapter at Marshalltown High School will hold its 2012 induction ceremony Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Six faculty members evaluated the 37 inductees on the basis of scholarship (3.5 GPA minimum), leadership, … Continue reading

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MHS musicians earn 65 division I ratings at State Solo/Ensemble Contest

Marshalltown High School band, choir and orchestra students earned a combined 65 Division I ratings at the State Solo/Ensemble Contest held Saturday, April 14, in Fort Dodge. The band earned 37 division I ratings, 21 division II ratings and 4 … Continue reading

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Lenihan to unveil student art installation April 25

Lenihan Intermediate will unveil a student mural during a special Earth Day celebration and tree planting Wednesday, April 25, 4-5:30pm. The idea for the project came from 14 students in Lenihan’s Extended Learning Program, who toured community art projects and … Continue reading

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MHS team grabs state Envirothon title

A Marshalltown High School Envirothon team is the 2012 state champion. The team, named the “Whooping Cranes”, is comprised of MHS students Joe Metzger, Adam Willman, Molly Finn, Brennan Goodman and Abby Snyder, competed at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie … Continue reading

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Free sports physicals offered for students entering 8th, 10th, 12th grades

Students entering 8th, 10th and 12th grades this fall are eligible for free sports physicals Wednesday, April 25, beginning at 6p.m. in the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Physicals are administered by physicians and nurses from McFarland Clinic. “We really appreciate … Continue reading

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SATUCI Youth Partners’ ‘Parents Who Host’ campaign

Prom and graduation season is a time of celebration and joy. Every parent who has a teen attending prom or graduating from high school wants the occasion to be safe and happy. Sometimes the celebrations can take a turn in … Continue reading

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Ten MHS student artists earn honors from CIML

Ten Marshalltown High School students were honored at the CIML Conference Art Awards Monday, April 2, at Ames High School. While in Ames students were treated to visits to the ISU Brunnier Gallery and The Octagon. The awards ceremony was … Continue reading

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MHS students win VFW, Ladies Auxiliary Patriotic Art Contest

MHS student Min Lin won first place in the 2012 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Patriotic Art Competition in Marshall County. Min Lin’s artwork will advance to the state contest. MHS student Jose Avina won second place for his drawing. The … Continue reading

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