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In January, second graders at Woodbury Elementary School in classes taught by Olivia Romero, Becky Jacobson and Lorena Munoz wrote letters and sent drawings to children’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola of New Hampshire. Just recently they received several letters … Continue reading →

Several Marshalltown High School students took part in the Science Olympiad Iowa Championships at Coe College in Cedar Rapids on March 25. Many of the students placed in their categories as they went up against 15 other high schools. Science … Continue reading →

Chewing gum is typically frowned upon at Franklin Elementary School. That wasn’t the case on March 24 as the school held a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which raised $439. Franklin third grader Amanda Garcia has Muscular Dystrophy and staff came … Continue reading →

Vance a big supporter of Bobcat athletics Anne Vance started taking photos of her sons at school sporting events. That has evolved into her spending several hours a week at Marshalltown High School athletic events taking photos of a wide … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School drama department will present the spring play “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. The play, written by Greg Allen, … Continue reading →

The annual Marshalltown High School jazz band and show choir blast will be held at 7 p.m. on March 28, in the MHS/Community Auditorium.  There is an admission charge of $5 for adults and $3 for students K-8, with preschool … Continue reading →

Seventh graders in a project based learning science class taught by Jennifer Edel at Miller Middle School took their learning on the road on March 21. The students visited fourth grade classrooms at Fisher Elementary School. The Miller students were … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community School District will host a free screening of the documentary film “Beyond Measure” on Sunday, March 26 at the Orpheum Theater, 220 E. Main St. “Beyond Measure” from Reel Link Films offers a positive picture of what’s … Continue reading →

No matter what their age, Marshalltown Bobcats are successful and making a difference throughout the world. Bobcat Pride is evident among those who have graduated and those who still walk the hallways of Marshalltown Schools. As proof, the Marshalltown Community … Continue reading →

Six Miller Middle School Extended Learning Program students visited the Iowa State Capitol on March 16. The students are part of a current events discussion group that meets bi-monthly before school. Ann Jackson, XLP teacher, describes the group’s activities, “In … Continue reading →