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Marshalltown High School is celebrating its Gear Up program with special activities this week. The school is one of 21 in the state involved in Gear Up, a federally-funded grant that promotes post-secondary options and career readiness for students. “The … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School Bobcat Booster Club is taking orders now for metal yard signs to show school spirit as part of a club fundraiser. There are “M” and Bobcat mascot signs available as well as signs depicting sports and … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School has new Homecoming royalty after the coronation ceremony on September 21. Gretchen Benscoter was named queen and Lucas Duff the king for the festivities at the school. The event also included a pep rally featuring the MHS … Continue reading →

Starting now and ending in late October, area residents might get a surprise in their front lawns. The Marshalltown Bobcat Booster Club has several sets of “Back the Cats” Bobcat signs that will be placed on lawns unexpectedly. In order … Continue reading →

Iowa Department of Education Director Dr. Ryan Wise and the Iowa State Board of Education made a visit to Marshalltown Schools on September 14. The group toured Lenihan Intermediate School and Anson Elementary School and heard an overview of district … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School 4-H Club has returned for the third year at the school. Leading the program are Caleb Carver from Iowa State University, Grisel Chavez and Norma Dorado-Robles from Iowa State University Extension, Meredith Goldman and Scott Johannes … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School students collected more than $1,000 as part of the penny war at the school to donate to a school in Houston affected by Hurricane Harvey. Many of the students have seen the hurricane coverage on the news … Continue reading →

A new shelter house for cross country on the campus of Marshalltown Community College was dedicated in honor of Tim Bell on September 7, 2017. Bell is a legendary Bobcat coach and athletic director. Bell worked for Marshalltown Schools for … Continue reading →

Second grade students in classes taught by Olivia Romero and Lorena Patlan at Woodbury Elementary School are showing their support for elementary students in Houston displaced by Hurricane Harvey. The students are writing letters of support to students at De … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School junior Alyssa Sirdoreus took home three ribbons from the Iowa State Fair for her 4-H entries of pottery she created at the school. Sirdoreus received a blue ribbon first place and two red ribbon second place achievements … Continue reading →