Category Archives: School News

STEM Carnival draws large crowd to MHS

Hundreds of students and their families filed through Marshalltown High School Monday night, taking part in fun and interactive learning at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Carnival. The carnival was hosted by Science Bound, a program with Iowa State … Continue reading

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ISU president makes MHS stop: Leath touts benefits of college degree

The president of Iowa State University said things are going well at the state’s biggest college as enrollment tops 33,000 students. Steven Leath visited Marshalltown High School Tuesday and talked with a selection of juniors and seniors at the school. … Continue reading

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Branstad: MHS should be proud of new labs – Ribbon cutting held for Project Lead the Way

Gov. Terry Branstad described the Marshalltown Community School District as “truly a leader” when it comes to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative in the state. Branstad spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Project Lead the … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Gov. Branstad’s remarks at the MHS Project Lead The Way ribbon cutting

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Positive by his nature: MHS student loves learning

Marshalltown High School Spanish teacher Sarah Whitehead said student Harry Metzger beams a huge smile when he walks into her classroom. “He’s the most positive and enthusiastic student I’ve ever had,” Whitehead said. Read Harry’s full spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading

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Lenihan students raise $1,500 for Y swim program

When students at Lenihan Intermediate School put their minds to something, big results tend to follow. The student leadership group known as Ricochet led a penny war at the school which ended up raising $1,500 for the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA teach … Continue reading

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Traveling trophies: MHS awards find temporary homes

As the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse gets updated, some of its treasures have found temporary homes until the renovation work is complete. Dozens of trophies garnered from the storied history of Bobcat athletics have been placed in area businesses as … Continue reading

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MHS Dance Team earns top ratings at ISDTA Solo Contest

Members of the Marshalltown High School Dance Team competed at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) Solo Competition Nov. 2 in Newton, bringing home four Division I ratings in their debut performance at the contest. Katie Gassman, Sydney Grewell, … Continue reading

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MHS Drill Team brings home top scores at state contest

Members of the Marshalltown Drill Team competed at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association (ISDTA) Solo Competition Nov. 2 in Newton, bringing home four Division I rankings, two Division II rankings, and one performer in the top five … Continue reading

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Kindergartner always ready to learn: 5-year-old has goal to be a doctor

Matthew Martins is getting a great start to his school years – and has an attitude that will serve him well as he gets older. Martins, 5, is a kindergarten student at Rogers Elementary School. His teacher, Megan Spoo, said … Continue reading

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