Category Archives: School News

Lenihan team wins regional Math Bee

Posted on April 5, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students from Lenihan Intermediate School took first place at the regional Math Bee held April 4 at Area Education Agency 267. The team, named “Purple Vipers”, placed first out of 15 teams. Team member Bennett O’Hare also placed first in … Continue reading →

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Hoglan Penny Wars net $3,213.54 in one week for MPD K-9 Unit

Posted on April 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary staff, students and families had a penny war recently, collecting more than $3,200 in one week. The money raised was donated to the Marshalltown Police Department K-9 Unit. Sgt. Melinda Ruopp, her K-9 partner, Awol, and other members … Continue reading →

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Tremont offers free meals for perfect MHS attendance

Posted on April 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Tremont is recognizing Marshalltown High School students with perfect attendance with a free meal. Owners J.P. and Jennifer Howard say they understand the importance of punctuality and attendance, especially in their work with their restaurant. “It’s really important to … Continue reading →

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Assistance League hosting “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” dinner parties

Posted on April 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Assistance League of Marshalltown is hosting a series of dinner parties April 13 and April 20 to support the Roundhouse Renovation project. All proceeds from “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” will be donated to the project. Saturday, April … Continue reading →

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MHS advances two teams to state Envirothon

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School is advancing two teams to the state Envirothon April 15 at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. MHS had three teams compete at the regional contest March 21 at the West Des Moines campus of Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Miller students medal at Science Olympiad

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Eight students from Miller Middle School participated in the state Science Olympiad competition at Coe College on March 23, 2013, medaling in four events. The tournament is a team-based competition that consists of a series of rigorous hands-on, interactive, challenging … Continue reading →

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Miller students accepted to Blank Summer Institute

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Several Miller Middle School students have been accepted for participation in eight different areas of the Blank Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences. The group will attend a one-week residential summer program, June 23-28, 2013, held at The University of … Continue reading →

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Manis named next Anson Elementary principal

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Ronnie Manis will be the next principal at Anson Elementary School starting July 1, 2013. Manis currently serves as District Instructional Application Specialist and Data Coordinator for Marshalltown Community School District, a position he’s held since 2010. Prior to that … Continue reading →

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MHS places third, students earn medals at Science Olympiad

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School placed third at the Science Olympiad March 23 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, with each student earning a medal. Ten teams competed at the state competition, which focuses on the areas of science, technology engineering and … Continue reading →

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Teacher trusts Lenihan student to help others: Fifth grader likes to be challenged

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

She doesn’t have the title of teacher’s assistant, but Lenihan Intermediate School fifth grader Madi Finch easily could have it. “If anybody has a question and I’m busy they go to Madi,” said her teacher Sally Jansen. Read Madi’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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