Category Archives: School News

Huegel named next MHS activities director

Posted on March 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Craig Huegel will be the next activities director at Marshalltown High School. “I am extremely excited to join a school district that has such a history of achievement in athletics and activities,” Huegel said. “As I met people during this … Continue reading →

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MHS presents Show Choir/Jazz Band Blast March 21

Posted on March 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School presents its fourth annual Show Choir/Jazz Band Blast on Thursday, March 21, at 7pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. MHS Jazz II under the direction of Brett Umthun will present their contest jazz music and MHS Jazz I … Continue reading →

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Art teacher gets big help from student: MHS sophomore proves reliable

Posted on March 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School art teacher Julie Bousum has leaned on a student for help this year, and that student has responded with unwavering energy. Sophomore Talia Fosness has helped Bousum each school day with several tasks and was an integral … Continue reading →

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MHS Forensics Team to hold Pizza Ranch Tip Night March 25

Posted on March 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Forensics Team will hold a “tip night” fundraiser Monday, March 25, 5-8pm at Pizza Ranch. Forensics is a speech and debate program consisting of a variety of speech, acting and debate events.  For the past 4 … Continue reading →

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MHS junior selected for All-State Speech

Posted on March 12, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School junior Elizabeth Russell has been invited to perform at the Iowa High School Speech Association All-State Festival Monday, March 25, at the University of Northern Iowa. Russell will sing “Popular” from the musical Wicked on the Strayer-Wood … Continue reading →

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MHS speech students earn top marks at state contest

Posted on March 11, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School speech contestants earned all Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Speech Association State Individual Contest Saturday, March 9, at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. MHS garnered a combined eight Division I rankings – the highest possible – … Continue reading →

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Focused, independent learner impresses math teacher: Miller student has passion to learn

Posted on March 11, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School teacher Nancy Brant Ahn has been impressed with the focus and independent learning ability of one of her math students – Julian Gonzalez. “Julian wants to learn for himself, not because a teacher makes him,” Brant Ahn … Continue reading →

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Lenihan musicians participate in honor band

Posted on March 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Fourteen fifth and sixth grade band students from Lenihan Intermediate participated in the Young Musicians Honor Band Saturday, Feb. 23, in Cedar Rapids. Students were nominated by band director Paul Sibbel and selected by the honor band’s committee. Students are … Continue reading →

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Miller students compete at Regional Mathcounts Contest

Posted on March 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Twelve Miller Middle School students competed against 34 other schools at the Regional Mathcounts Competition Thursday, Feb. 21, in Des Moines. Miller placed 18th out of 34 middle schools from around central Iowa. Seventh grader Lucas Thiessen scored in the … Continue reading →

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School success a top priority for student

Posted on March 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Kim-mee Schmitt was taught at a very young age that being successful at school is very important. “Ever since I was young, my dad said grades are No. 1,” Schmitt said. Read more of Kim-mee’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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