Category Archives: School News

Students graduate from swim program

Posted on December 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

In the lap pool room 40 students graduated from the Teach Them to Swim Program as parents watched Wednesday at the YMCA-YWCA. The Teach Them to Swim program involved fifth and sixth graders from Lenihan Intermediate School who took the … Continue reading →

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MHS holds annual Poetry Out Loud contest

Posted on December 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Ellen Podhajsky will represent Marshalltown High School at the state Poetry Out Loud competition next March, placing first out of 11 contestants in the qualifying contest Wednesday, Dec. 18. This is the sixth year for Poetry Out Loud at MHS, … Continue reading →

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STEP announces $20,000 in grants available to Marshall County non-profits

Posted on December 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The S.T.E.P. program (Students Teaching and Empowering Philanthropy) is excited to announce a $20,000 funding opportunity for nonprofits in the Marshall County area. Now in its third year, S.T.E.P. is a philanthropic program open to sophomores, juniors and seniors and … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown teams earn FIRST Lego League awards

Posted on December 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

FIRST Lego League teams from Lenihan Intermediate and Miller Middle schools competed at the regional competition Saturday, Dec. 7, with two teams earning awards. The Lenihan team, “Nature’s Natural 9”, placed second for their innovative solution to this year’s topic, … Continue reading →

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Rogers students share stories, hugs with four-legged visitor

Posted on December 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

First graders at Rogers Elementary practiced their reading skills with a very compassionate listener on Monday. Koira, a licensed therapy dog, spent time in Jodi Kolbe’s classroom while students exchanged stories for hugs. “My students had such a fun time … Continue reading →

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Confidence blooms in eighth-grader: Miller student shows growth

Posted on December 16, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Max Eberle has come out of his shell at Miller Middle School within the past year. Eberle, 14, an eighth-grader at the school, has impressed staff members such as Susan Ferneau with how much he has grown. Read the full … Continue reading →

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Giving the gift of the Roundhouse: Ideas available to donate to renovation

Posted on December 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Roundhouse might not fit under the tree as a gift this holiday season, but a donation to the renovation of the structure would. Those looking to donate to the Roundhouse work and also give a gift … Continue reading →

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Roundhouse Reunion planned Dec. 22

Posted on December 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools
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MHS musicians participate in Drake Honor Band

Posted on December 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools
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MHS musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Band

Posted on December 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools
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