Category Archives: School News

Hoglan classroom concludes Academic Olympics with medals, celebration

When Anna Wolvers started the Academic Olympics in her Hoglan Elementary classroom last fall, she hoped her students could earn 500 medals. It was a lofty goal, but as the months went by and students continued achieving, 500 was quickly … Continue reading

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A career with lasting impact: Anson principal nears retirement

Seventeen years ago, Bea Niblock thought Anson Elementary School was another stop in her career in education. She didn’t think it would also be the place where it ended. Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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MHS students explore scientific and global careers at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

Marshalltown High School students Isaac Medina, Ellen Podhajsky, and Adam Willman joined other top students from across Iowa last month to explore scientific, agricultural and global career opportunities at the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University. … Continue reading

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Miller Art Club creates artwork for school library

The Miller Middle School library is decked out with some new, colorful artwork thanks to the creative efforts of the school’s Art Club. Led by art teachers Stephanie Lane and Lindsay Delagardelle, the group of more than 40 seventh and … Continue reading

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Rogers pilots in-school scouting program

On Monday, May 20, nine Rogers Elementary students gathered in the school library for the last time this spring as members of Boy Scout Troop 1136. The students had spent many Monday lunch recess times together, learning about service and … Continue reading

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Class of 2013 earns $1.76 million in scholarships

The Marshalltown High School Class of 2013 is heading into the world with big plans and funding to back it up. This year’s seniors earned a combined $1.76 million in scholarships, including $752,403 alone for their first year of post-secondary … Continue reading

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Anson Gold Day: Students, teachers, community celebrate Anson Elementary School’s HUSSC Gold Award

“Each and every one of you is a part of this success,” Mayor Tommy Thompson told an assembly of students and staff from Anson Elementary as he declared May 22, 2013, “Anson Gold Day”. Mayor Thompson’s proclamation was just one … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students earn meritorious awards at Project Share

Several Marshalltown students earned meritorious awards at Project Share, the annual student project showcase held May 9-10 at Marshalltown Community College. Project Share included students from all Marshalltown elementary schools and Lenihan Intermediate School, as well as MACS, BCLUW, Dike-New … Continue reading

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Miller students, senior citizens form bonds through service learning

Wendy Beckman’s students at Miller Middle School have added a number of senior citizens to their list of good friends. The students spent one hour each month this school year at Bickford Cottage playing games, completing crafts, and forming bonds … Continue reading

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Fourth grader learns at school, home: Student has made big strides this year

Strides in academic achievement don’t have to be made only inside the walls of a classroom. Hoglan Elementary School fourth grade student Drew Carson is proof of that. Read Drew’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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