Category Archives: School News

Science program has students thinking future: Emerson/Fisher hosts project fair

Posted on January 29, 2014 by marshalltownschools

A group of Miller Middle Schools who tackle extra science work after school got a chance to show what they learned at an event at Emerson/Fisher Technology Center Tuesday. Science Bound students held a science fair with several exhibits on … Continue reading →

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Engaged learner likes to participate

Posted on January 28, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Bryant Spiker is not a student who tends to sit on the sidelines and let class go by. Spiker, 15, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, is an engaged learner at the school. Read Bryant’s full Spotlight in the Marshalltown … Continue reading →

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Miller holds annual spelling bee

Posted on January 20, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School held its annual spelling bee Thursday, Jan. 16, with seventh grader Caleb Summers advancing to the state spelling bee. Gretchen Benscoter, 8th grade, was second place. She and Summers edged out 133 students who began in preliminary … Continue reading →

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Student committed to his best: Positive attitude shines for Lenihan sixth grader

Posted on January 20, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Talk to a couple of teachers at Lenihan Intermediate School and they’ll both say the same thing – sixth grader Ivan Solis Padilla is a great student. Both Crystal Gassman and Jake Dannen teach Padilla at the school and they … Continue reading →

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Project Lead The Way – Biomedical Sciences

Posted on January 14, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Joe Carmicheal, Class of 2007, returned to Marshalltown High School last month to share his experiences with the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences class. Named 2012 Iowa Phlebotomist of the Year, Joe talked about his career with students and … Continue reading →

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Student prepared to learn: Lenihan student loves to solve problems

Posted on January 13, 2014 by marshalltownschools

No matter the class or day of the week, Phillip Lin, 10, shows he’s ready to learn. “Every day he comes to school ready to learn,” said Kristin Alman, his fifth grade teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School. Read Phillip’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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Team Hoglan to host all-elementary carnival Jan. 26

Posted on January 9, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Team Hoglan, the parent-teacher organization at Hoglan Elementary, is hosting an all-elementary school community carnival Sunday, Jan. 26, 2-4:30pm in the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Entry to the carnival is $5, with a quarter of the proceeds going to the … Continue reading →

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Exciting changes made to Roundhouse Renovation website

Posted on January 8, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Roundhouse Renovation Committee is excited to announce that their website http://www.mhsroundhouse.com has undergone its own major renovation! “This site is going to be a much more valuable tool for us now,” says Gary Schaudt, co-chair of the MHS Roundhouse … Continue reading →

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Student learns English, other work at once: Miller seventh grader noticed by teacher

Posted on January 6, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Learning the English language at the same time as trying to tackle other subjects is not stopping Moe Zar. The 13-year-old seventh grader at Miller Middle School shows determination to get the job done. Read the full spotlight in today’s … Continue reading →

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Miller students play Santa for those in need

Posted on December 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A couple of less fortunate children in the area are going to have a special Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of eighth graders at Miller Middle School. Students each brought in $1 and some donated more to buy … Continue reading →

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