Category Archives: School News

Families start the day with books, treats at Café Hoglan

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

The trendy new breakfast spot in town is Café Hoglan, where the menu offers more than coffee and snacks – it includes books. Hoglan Elementary received a $750 mini-grant from AEA 267 for increasing parent involvement, especial among the families … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Marching Band earns 14th consecutive Division I rating

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

The Bobcat Marching Band from Marshalltown High School earned its 14th consecutive Division I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival held Saturday, Oct. 11, in Fort Dodge. Performing their show “West Side Story”, the … Continue reading →

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MHS Homecoming Parade and Coronation

Posted on October 10, 2014 by

Bryce King and Maria Yepez were crowned 2014 Homecoming King and Queen during festivities in the MHS/Community Auditorium Thursday evening. Following tradition, the evening started with a parade through the central business district with the pep rally and coronation following. … Continue reading →

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Hoglan food drive supports Salvation Army

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

Hoglan Elementary staff and students participated in a food drive to support the Salvation Army recently, collecting more than 1,200 items. Students, families and staff were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to school between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3. … Continue reading →

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World Food Prize International Intern: Abby Snyder (Class of 2014)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

Marshalltown was honored to have TWO students selected for prestigious World Food Prize international internships in 2014. Before heading off to college this fall, Abby Snyder (MHS Class of 2014) discussed her life-changing experience working in Nepal.

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UNI President William Ruud visits MHS

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

University of Northern Iowa president William Ruud visited Marshalltown High School today. He spoke with juniors and seniors about the importance of finding a college program that is the right fit for their goals. Read more in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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MHS senior named National Merit Scholar semifinalist

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

Marshalltown High School senior James Talbert is among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Talbert and the other semifinalists have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about … Continue reading →

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Blue & White Classic nets 344 items for Emergency Food Box

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Anson Elementary staff raise $400 for ALS research, principal takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

Anson Elementary took a slightly different spin on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Principal Ronnie Manis challenged his staff to raise $100 for ALS research. If they did so, he’d take the challenge. In less than a week they raised … Continue reading →

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Six MHS students named AP Scholars

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

Six Marshalltown High School students and recent graduates earned AP Scholar designations in recognition of their high scores on Advanced Placement Examinations. Seniors Chandler Fisher and Ellen Podhajsky were both named AP Scholars for receiving scores of 3 or higher … Continue reading →

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