Category Archives: School News

Miller musicians perform with SCIBA Honor Band

Posted on November 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Ten Miller Middle School students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Honor Band Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Knoxville High School. Participants spent six hours rehearsing for an evening concert featuring three bands: Red, White and Blue. The … Continue reading →

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Miller students sing at Iowa Wild hockey game

Posted on November 6, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Eighth grade choir students from Miller Middle School opened the Iowa Wild hockey game Sunday, Nov. 3, by performing the National Anthem for the crowd. The performance at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines featured 40 students from the eighth … Continue reading →

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MHS students attend Governor’s Summit on Bullying

Posted on November 5, 2013 by marshalltownschools
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Confident leader focuses on health: Miller student a role model

Posted on November 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

With a teacher as a mother, Sam Irwin doesn’t have to look far for advice on how to be a success at school. Irwin, 14, is in eighth grade at Miller Middle School. His mother, Michele Irwin, teaches at Woodbury … Continue reading →

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MHS Vocal Music holds annual Butter Braid fundraising sale

Posted on November 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Vocal Music Department is holding its annual Butter Braid fundraiser. MHS Vocal students will be selling Butter Braids through Nov. 11. All funds raised will help support the Vocal Music Activity Account that covers the cost … Continue reading →

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MHS cheerleaders bring Bobcat spirit to Community Y Day Camp

Posted on November 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School cheerleaders brought some Bobcat spirit to the Community Y Day Camp recently. Jessica Cakrasenjaya, cheerleading coach, said the squad is always looking for ways to involve the entire community in Bobcat spirit. “The kids really enjoyed watching … Continue reading →

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Woodbury celebrates return of teacher deployed in Afghanistan

Posted on October 31, 2013 by marshalltownschools

For nearly a year the fence at Woodbury Elementary was decorated with red, white and blue ribbons, each representing a wish for Richard Ortega, the teacher who left last November for deployment in Afghanistan. The ribbons remained on the fence … Continue reading →

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STEM leaders pitch project to governor: Branstad visits Howgan Monday

Posted on October 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Area leaders in education and technology had a willing ear in Gov. Terry Branstad Monday as they talked about a proposed initiative as part of the STEM push. Branstad visited Howgan in Marshalltown Monday to talk about an effort of … Continue reading →

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Phomvisay wins ISU educational administration award

Posted on October 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Principal Aiddy Phomvisay is one of four winners of the Richard P. Manatt Fellowship in educational administration, issued by the School of Education at Iowa State University. Phomvisay will receive the $2,000 award at a College of … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary hosts Family Reading Night

Posted on October 24, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Hundreds of Fisher Elementary students and their families came to school Tuesday, Oct. 22, for hot pizza and cool books at Family Reading Night. Families enjoyed pizza in the gym before each student was given a free new book. Families … Continue reading →

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