Category Archives: School News

Crime scene technician presents at MHS: Watson talks to biomedical science classes

Erica Malloy, a teacher in the new biomedical science classes at Marshalltown High School, received some expert help teaching her class Monday. Cortney Watson, a crime scene technician with the Marshalltown Police Department, showed students “how to investigate a crime … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students shake off first-day jitters: Local schools opened Tuesday

It was excitement, apprehension and a little bit a nervousness all rolled into one. Yes, it was the first day of classes for the 2013-14 school year in the Marshalltown Community School District Tuesday. Read the full story in today’s … Continue reading

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PPEL information meetings scheduled at Miller, MHS

Information sessions about the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) are scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in the Marshalltown High School library and Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Miller Middle School Library. Both sessions will begin at 5:30pm. On Tuesday, Sept. … Continue reading

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Marshalltown football kicks off with Blue/White Classic Friday

The Marshalltown High School Football program will kick off the 2013 season with its annual scrimmage and canned food drive Friday, Aug. 23, at Leonard Cole Field. Entry to the activities will be one non-perishable food item. 5:30-5:45pm  Roundhouse Fall … Continue reading

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Routines key to student success: Marshalltown schools resume Tuesday

As usual, summer has gone by quickly and Marshalltown parents will have to get their children ready for the school routine real soon. Class is in session in Marshalltown schools starting Tuesday. Elaine Johnson, guidance counselor at Lenihan Intermediate School, … Continue reading

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Lenihan teacher instructs at rock hall of fame

Sara McCue had a memorable summer trip teaching at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. McCue, a general music teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School, taught one session to other teachers at the hall of fame’s summer institute. … Continue reading

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Twelve MHS students earn AP Scholar Awards

Twelve students at Marshalltown High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level … Continue reading

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MHS finishes 11th at North American Envirothon

Marshalltown High School placed 11th out of 57 teams at the North American Envirothon held Aug. 4-9, 2013, at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. The team, comprised of MHS students Abby Snyder, Sean Finn, Wynn Tan, Joe Metzger and … Continue reading

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Gwendolyn F. Hinecker gifts $1.5 million for scholarship trust

When Gwendolyn F. Hinecker passed away Aug. 9, 2012, at the age of 101, she left the bulk of her estate – worth an estimated $1.5 million – to the Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship Trust. The income … Continue reading

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MHS adds three 2013 graduates: Students made up work in Net High

Marshalltown High School added three graduates to its 2013 class at a special ceremony Wednesday. The three graduates completed their work both in school and were able to make up classes missed online as part of a partnership with the … Continue reading

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