Category Archives: School News

MHS Forensic Team sending two to nationals

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Forensic Team has made qualifying for nationals an annual tradition. This year, the group will send two students to the national tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, June 16. Abby Snyder and Ilene Finn, both juniors at MHS, … Continue reading →

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Preschool registration planned April 13

Posted on March 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Early Registration for Marshalltown Community School District Preschool will be Saturday, April 13, from 10am to 12:30pm in the Lenihan Intermediate School commons. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2013, to enroll. Please bring a copy of … Continue reading →

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Anson’s annual Chris Cakes night features flapjacks, math facts

Posted on March 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Over 400 people visited Anson Elementary for the annual Chris Cakes night Thursday, March 21. Students and their families enjoyed thousands of pancakes made by Chris Cakes, along with sausage, fresh fruit, milk and juice. More adventurous diners tried to … Continue reading →

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Taking learning to a new level: Fourth grade challenges herself

Posted on March 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Mary Kate Gruening is so interested in learning she goes the extra mile to create projects to help her and her classmates grasp the subject matter. “Mary Kate has always shown her great effort, but she stands out because she … Continue reading →

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PBS to feature local students involved with anti-bullying effort

Posted on March 24, 2013 by marshalltownschools

An Iowa Public Television special that focuses on bullying will feature four Marshalltown High School students. The MHS Not In Our Town students – Trey Quick, 15, Libby Crawford, 16, Rachel Faircloth, 17, and Nicole Leyen, 18 – took part … Continue reading →

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Miller holds annual March Madness shootout

Posted on March 22, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School hosted its annual Miller March Madness March 21, with 250 teams competing in the basketball hot shot competition. Miller staff members helped run the shoot-out, which included the basketball contest but also concessions and a number of … Continue reading →

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“Cat in the Hat” visits Anson Elementary

Posted on March 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

In honor of Dr. Seuss, Anson Elementary hosted several special visitors on Monday, March 4, among them the Cat in the Hat. The Cat in the Hat visited classrooms Monday morning on the day commemorating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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MHS Health Fair draws 350 students

Posted on March 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s health clinic hosted “The Amazing Health Adventure” Thursday, March 7, a health fair that attracted 350 students. The goal of the fair was to empower students and staff to make healthy choices. Booths included Mid-Iowa Community Action, … Continue reading →

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MHS metals classes help give mobility to people around the world

Posted on March 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The small metal components fabricated by students in Lee Daub’s classes don’t look like much on their own, but together they mean giving someone on the other side of the world the gift of mobility. Students in Daub’s Machine Metals … Continue reading →

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MHS team qualifies for state Iowa High School Battle of the Books

Posted on March 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A team from Marshalltown High School will compete in the statewide Iowa High School Battle of the Books held Tuesday, April 16, in the MHS Library. The team, named the Flaimin’ Mustaches, is coached by Susan Fritzell and placed 10th … Continue reading →

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