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Marshalltown High School hosted the annual scholarship awards event on May 22 at the MHS/Community Auditorium.  Graduating seniors were recognized for the scholarships they have earned at the post-secondary level. The students recognized at the event are earning more than $1 … Continue reading →

 A group of Marshalltown High School seniors took part in the Marshalltown Education Partnership (MEP) Scholars Recognition Dinner on May 18 at Iowa Valley Continuing Education. Following dinner, a panel of former and current Marshalltown Community College students—including a former … Continue reading →

Students in the seventh grade math classes taught by Lisa LaVelle at Miller Middle School presented special projects on May 19. The students displayed their work on special event planning and fundraising. Math skills came in handy as they made … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School wrapped up its monthly career chat program by hearing from David Barajas, CEO of the Marshalltown Regional Partnership, on May 16. Barajas focused mainly on the importance of communication, not in what we think of in communication … Continue reading →

Retirement is nearing for several Marshalltown Community School District employees. On May 17, they were honored during the Marshalltown Education Association/MCSD retirement tea. Several of this year’s retirees were in attendance and spoke at the event, or had friends give … Continue reading →

Woodbury Elementary School Principal Anel Garza was awarded the University of Northern Iowa Educational Leadership Legacy Award on May 17 at the school. Woodbury staff, district leaders and UNI Educational Leadership Department representatives attended the event. The Legacy Award is … Continue reading →

Finishing touches to the Athletic Wall of Honor in the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse have been made and a project months in the making has concluded. That project was led by Jean Wilkens, concessions manager, with the help of concessions … Continue reading →

Four Marshalltown High School students visited a local women’s group luncheon and provided entertainment during a meeting held on May 16 at the Orpheum’s Black Box Theater. Students Ma Tway, Isabella Pedersen, Nick Cooper and Phoebe Osgood performed for the … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School junior ShayeLyn Pickett has been selected to attend a pre-college summer program at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in July. The three-week program will include studio classes as well as a trip around Minneapolis. Pickett … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School sixth graders in the Extended Learning Program presented long-term projects they did as part of Project Based Learning. The group spent all year working with a $5,000 mock budget to create a business in Marshalltown. They toured … Continue reading →