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Hoglan fills truck with donations for House of Compassion

Hoglan Elementary School held a “Pack the Pickup” drive for the House of Compassion to help with the shelter’s supply closet.  Staff, students and families brought items to school and to the family picnic, which was held on May 13. … Continue reading

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MHS honors scholarship award recipients

More than $2.5 million in scholarships were awarded to Marshalltown High School seniors during the scholarship awards night at the MHS/Community Auditorium on May 16. Hosted by Principal Jacque Wyant, the event saw 64 students presented with scholarships as they … Continue reading

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Fitness trainer visits schools

Daira Driftmier from Hy-Vee KidsFit visited Anson Elementary, Woodbury Elementary and Lenihan Intermediate schools on May 10. She presented ideas for students to stay active over the summer and got students moving. She also talked about Hy-Vee KidsFit, which is … Continue reading

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Students present at technology fair at ISU

Nine students from Miller Middle School and six students from Marshalltown High School presented projects at the Central Iowa Technology and Education Connection Technology Fairs at Iowa State University in Ames on May 12. Students received the following awards: Receiving … Continue reading

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MHS performs strong at state large group

The Marshalltown High School music department participated in the Iowa High School Music Association State Large Group Contest along with other Class 4A and 2A schools on May 7 at Ankeny Centennial High School. The MHS orchestra, concert choir, treble … Continue reading

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Dr. Theron Schutte selected as next MCSD superintendent

Dr. Theron Schutte has been offered a contract to be the next superintendent of the Marshalltown Community School District. Dr. Schutte is a 1981 Marshalltown High School graduate. Dr. Schutte has served as superintendent of the Bettendorf Community School District … Continue reading

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MHS senior gets college degree prior to high school diploma

Marshalltown High School senior Ryan McDaniel has received a degree from Marshalltown Community College prior to his May 22 graduation from MHS, thanks to the dual credit program. The accomplished student will head to the University of Iowa this fall. … Continue reading

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MHS secretary makes an impact

It didn’t take long for the newest attendance secretary at Marshalltown High School to make an impact. On the job for just three months, Dianne Floyd has proven to be an important member of the staff. Floyd answers calls from parents … Continue reading

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Fifth grader crowned Lenihan spelling bee champion

Twenty-three Lenihan Intermediate School fifth and sixth grade students displayed their spelling prowess on May 10 in the 10th annual Lenihan spelling bee. Fifth grader Jason Strand emerged as the new spelling bee champion. Second place went to Sydney Hotchkiss, while … Continue reading

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MHS students to hold basket fundraiser for Africa trip

Four Marshalltown High School students are part of a group getting ready for a trip to Sierra Leone, West Africa to help those in need. MHS students Denali Gardner, Ellyn Boland, Naomi Boland and Ruth Boland are taking the trip … Continue reading

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