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New equipment has arrived at Marshalltown Learning Academy to help build real-world skills for students. The two new systems include Mechatronics and Mechanical Fabrication. Mechatronics The Mechatronics system equipment is specialized for learning manufacturing skills. The rise of automation requires … Continue reading →

One hundred Marshalltown High School students had a “fantastic” trip to Minneapolis on October 4 to see the “Hamilton” musical at the Orpheum Theatre. Students in American History and AP Government classes taught by Tim Johnson and Brad Rahmiller at … Continue reading →

Dozens of students at Miller Middle School in Marshalltown are producing some amazing work in a national effort called Inktober. Led by Miller art teachers Melissa Thelen and Baily Klammer, Inktober has students create a different ink drawing every day … Continue reading →

Story written by Samantha Edwards, volunteer writer “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Ashley (Morford) O’Brien, a 2006 graduate from Marshalltown High School, uses the quote to explain how sociology classes at MHS benefited her. Her … Continue reading →

Several Marshalltown Schools staff and students were honored at the Belin-Blank Recognition Ceremony on September 30 at the University of Iowa. Three Marshalltown Extended Learning Program teachers were recognized including Deb Christenson from Fisher, Franklin and Rogers elementary schools, Vanessa … Continue reading →

Students excited for field trip to award-winning musical in Minneapolis Marshalltown High School students are buzzing about a highly-anticipated field trip they will be taking on Thursday, October 4. A total of 102 MHS students in American History and AP … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School crowned 2018 Homecoming royalty on September 27 at the MHS/Community Auditorium as Daisy Lopez and Derrick Garth were named Queen and King. The night also included a pep rally featuring dance and cheer teams, and music from … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School sixth graders visited the Junior Achievement BizTown facility in Des Moines over the course of six different days recently. JA BizTown combines classroom activities with real world skills training through mock businesses. “The kids have been highly … Continue reading →

Northville Public Schools in Northville, Michigan recently sent care packages to each staff member at the three schools affected most by the July 19 Marshalltown tornado. Staff at Franklin, Rogers and Woodbury elementary schools in Marshalltown received the packages with … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School kicked off Gear Up week with an all-school assembly on September 17 featuring a variety of speakers. Gear Up is a federal grant to assist with college and career readiness for the Class of 2020 at MHS. … Continue reading →