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MHS students learn about local careers in exploration program

A career exploration program the week of April 3-7 saw Marshalltown High School sophomores fan out into the community to learn about local careers. Led by a local committee of the Marshalltown Business Education Alliance known as the Student Partnership … Continue reading

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Miller students compete in Battle of the Books

Miller Middle School’s Battle of the Books team named To Be Determined traveled to AEA 267 in Cedar Falls to compete in the regional BOB competition on March 31. At the competition, students answered questions on over 36 books that … Continue reading

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Lenihan teams take part in Battle of the Books

Teams from Lenihan Intermediate School and St. Francis Catholic School took part in the Battle of the Books on April 3 at the Marshalltown Public Library. The students read dozens of books and were tested on their knowledge of the … Continue reading

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MHS inducts 40 students into National Honor Society

Marshalltown High School inducted 40 students into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held on April 2 in the MHS/Community Auditorium. The event featured remarks from MHS students, Principal Jacque Wyant and Counselor Meri Edel. The keynote address was delivered … Continue reading

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Miller celebrates diversity with puzzle project

Miller Middle School completed a puzzle project to celebrate diversity as part of its Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) effort. Each student decorated a puzzle piece that was put together with pieces from other students on their team at … Continue reading

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Dedication ceremony held for Drills sculpture at MHS

For a video of the dedication, click here. Marshalltown High School hosted a dedication ceremony on March 30 for the Drills sculpture that has been placed outside of the Roundhouse. The ceremony opened up with an all-school assembly and later … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students participate in National History Day regional competition

Students from Lenihan Intermediate School, Miller Middle School and Marshalltown High School participated in the regional competition of National History Day in Pella on March 29.  Several students have qualified for the state contest in May. Students competed in a … Continue reading

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Business professionals plan career exploration program for MHS students

A group of local business professionals is planning a massive career exploration program for all sophomores at Marshalltown High School in early April. The Student Partnership Program is a committee of the Marshalltown Business Education Alliance. The SPP is chaired … Continue reading

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MHS to host junior financial aid night

Marshalltown High School will host a financial aid night for MHS juniors and their parents at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 in the MHS library. The MHS counseling office has invited a representative from the Iowa College Access Network … Continue reading

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District hosts film screening, discussion

The Marshalltown Community School District hosted a screening of the film “Beyond Measure” by Reel Link Films on March 26 at the Orpheum Theater. “Beyond Measure” offers a positive picture of what’s possible in American education when communities decide they … Continue reading

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