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Anson Elementary School was honored by the Iowa Department of Education on April 26 for its work implementing a process that promotes good behavior, which creates a more vibrant learning environment. Anson was one of 53 schools honored for the … Continue reading →

Students in seventh grade social studies classes at Miller Middle School thought they were creating their own worlds, but the project turned out much bigger than they had imagined. Several weeks ago, students were given a platform in the shape … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School history teacher Alex Abbe has been selected for the 2016 James Madison Memorial Fellowship. He is the only teacher in the state of Iowa to receive the fellowship this year. As part of his selection as a fellow, … Continue reading →

Two Marshalltown High School students competed at the Iowa National History Day state championship held on April 25 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.  Victoria Johnson and Jacqueline Wahl placed third (alternates for attending the national competition) in … Continue reading →

As a way to celebrate reaching Iowa Assessments testing goals, Franklin Elementary School students turned Principal Tim Holmgren into a human sundae on April 26. Goals were set for the tests to have perfect attendance and have a certain percentage … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community School District Board of Education is planning to interview finalists for the position of superintendent May 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11. The finalists are expected to be selected by the board during the May 2 board … Continue reading →

Forty students in the Extended Learning Program at Lenihan Intermediate School visited the Emerson Innovation Center on April 26 to learn about the control valve manufacturer from its employees. Groups participated in four different stations during the tour, which included electricity … Continue reading →

On April 15, the SOAR Group at Marshalltown High School sponsored Day of Silence. MHS has participated in the GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) Day Of Silence for the fourth year in a row. This year over 50 MHS students participated. The … Continue reading →

Who knew helping clean up the community could be so much fun? Lenihan Intermediate School students in the leadership group Ricochet participated in a clean up effort after school on April 21. Two groups totaling 38 students cleaned up areas … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School inducted 41 new members into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held on April 20 at the MHS/Community Auditorium. Students are selected for NHS based on displaying four qualities including scholarship (minimum 3.5 grade point average), … Continue reading →