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Inaugural Fisher Fall Scoop family event a success

Hundreds of Fisher Elementary students and families gathered in the school’s playground area for the first ever Fisher Fall Scoop on Wednesday evening. The Fall Scoop is intended to be an annual event to support strong, healthy connections between school … Continue reading

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Planting Hope project kicks off at MHS, will bring new trees to several MCSD school grounds

Young trees will take root at several Marshalltown CSD schools this week through the exciting Planting Hope project. The Marshalltown Planting Hope project kicked off with a planting event on the west lawn of MHS on Monday afternoon. In all, … Continue reading

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Miller XLP teacher selected to Society for Science Advocate Program

Miller Middle School Extended Learning Program (XLP) teacher Ann Jackson was one of 84 teachers nationwide recently selected to join the Society for Science Advocate Program. “I wanted to increase my skills and be a better advocate for all students, … Continue reading

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MCSD increases substitute teacher pay, adding to list of hiring incentives

The Marshalltown School Board approved an increase in substitute teacher pay at the Monday, Sept. 6 board meeting.  As a result, the daily pay for substitutes will increase from $130 to $140. Additionally, substitute teachers will be able to earn … Continue reading

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MHS students celebrated for academic excellence

Marshalltown High School students who maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA last school year were celebrated at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center Auditorium on Wednesday.  Some of the students were recognized with an academic letter for the very first time, … Continue reading

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Free school meals to continue for MHS, Miller students

All Marshalltown High School and Miller Middle School students will continue to receive free meals this school year as part of the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, effective Thursday, Aug. 25. MHS and Miller join the Marshalltown CSD’s remaining … Continue reading

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MCSD recognizes RACOM as key Career Readiness Partner

For many years, RACOM has been a vital partner in the Marshalltown CSD’s Bobcat Ready efforts, and the company was recognized with an MCSD Career Readiness Partner Award earlier this week! “RACOM has been a long-standing partner in providing human … Continue reading

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Bobcat Golf Fundraiser sees another record-breaking year

The Marshalltown High School Activities Department is proud to announce another record-breaking year for the Bobcat Golf Fundraiser. The $34,000 raised to support Bobcat Activities this year topped the 2021 record of $25,000, as well as the $13,000 raised in … Continue reading

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Students learn valuable skills at JA BizTown Summer Camp

A group of Miller Middle School students learned about business and budgeting, along with other other lifelong skills, at this year’s Junior Achievement of Central Iowa JA BizTown Summer Camp in Des Moines. The four-day camp provided students with the … Continue reading

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Celebration of “Scherzo” artwork set for Thursday, June 30

Another exciting piece of public art has found a home in Marshalltown! Help us celebrate the arrival of “Scherzo” with a Reveal Celebration on Thursday, June 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center (east side of Marshalltown … Continue reading

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