Category Archives: School News

Superintendent Wade reaches five-year milestone: School leader looks to future of district

Posted on June 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Monday marks five years since Marvin Wade arrived from Colorado to lead the Marshalltown Community School District as superintendent. Wade, 56, said in some ways it has felt like it’s been five years and in other ways it has moved … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown revs up for big Roundhouse announcement

Posted on June 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown School District and the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse Renovation Committee have very exciting news to share!  The public is invited to hear the news first-hand and join in a celebration which will take place in the Marshalltown High … Continue reading →

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Gov. Branstad to visit Rogers University

Posted on June 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Gov. Terry Branstad is scheduled to visit Rogers University at Rogers Elementary School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, July 2. Now in its third year, Rogers University is an innovative, six-week, extended learning program for Rogers Elementary School students entering Kindergarten … Continue reading →

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MHS teacher, students take part in rocket launch

Posted on June 28, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A thunderous rumble could be heard on the east side of Marshalltown Thursday morning. It was the result of a successful rocket launch by a Marshalltown High School physics teacher, two MHS graduates and one current student. Read more in … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Baseball hosts Bev Ingledue Night July 1

Posted on June 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s baseball program will pay tribute to long-time concessions stand director Bev Ingledue Monday, July 1, during the home doubleheader against Ames. Ingledue retires June 30 after more than 40 years managing concessions for MHS. She began in … Continue reading →

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Garza named next Woodbury Elementary principal

Posted on June 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Anel Garza de Sandoval will be the next principal at Woodbury Elementary beginning July 1, 2013. Before becoming associate principal at Perry Elementary in Perry, Iowa, in 2012, Garza was a classroom teacher at Woodbury Elementary for 10 years, teaching … Continue reading →

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Reading program pairing food with books gets underway: Local elementary schools see increased turnout for third-grade reading’s Munch and More

Posted on June 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The third grade reading initiative kicked off its Munch and More program at Anson Elementary this week. The program is spearheaded by the summer learning loss task force – one of three tasks forces that also includes school readiness and … Continue reading →

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Lenihan students raise money for Roundhouse renovation

Posted on June 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A group of Lenihan sixth graders turned a project running a concession stand into a fundraiser for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation. The students, part of the Extended Learning Program, raised $780 through their school concession stand. They presented … Continue reading →

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Franklin raises $843.51 for American Cancer Society

Posted on June 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary students closed out the school year with a penny drive, collecting $843.51 for the American Cancer Society in May. Joining the students for the celebration at the end of the school year were Neal Bohnet and Stephanie Kappos … Continue reading →

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MHS National Honor Society at work

Posted on June 8, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Members of Marshalltown High School’s National Honor Society are shown at the Marshalltown Public Library Friday receiving directions for work on the prairie restoration project from director Sarah Rosenblum. See more in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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