Category Archives: School News

A kind heart for others: Woodbury student helps classmates

Posted on January 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Nicole Rodriguez has been winning hearts in her third grade class at Woodbury Elementary School, especially with her teacher, Tanda Stanton. Stanton said the student’s kindness makes her stick out. Read more of Nicole’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Rogers collects 350 items for Emergency Food Box

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students and staff at Rogers collected 350 items for the Emergency Food Box during their December CARING celebration. Students were asked to bring canned or boxed items to school during the month of December. At the school’s December Character Assembly, … Continue reading →

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DON’T MISS IT: A Roundhouse Reunion: Friday, Feb. 1, 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools
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MHS holds semester tests study sessions

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students have access to free study sessions next week before semester tests. Sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 4-7pm, at Marshalltown High School. Monday and Wednesday will be in the MHS Library and Tuesday will … Continue reading →

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Hoglan red kettles, toy drive support Salvation Army

Posted on January 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary students, families and staff collected toys and coins for the Salvation Army Toy Drive in December. This was the fourth year Hoglan students and staff rang bells and held red kettles outside of the school at arrival and … Continue reading →

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Annual Change for Charity drive nets $481.31 for Emergency Food Box

Posted on January 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Bobcat Boys Swim team held their annual Change for Charity drive in December, with proceeds benefiting the Emergency Food Box. Each season from Thanksgiving to Winter Break the team collects change for a local charity selected by the senior … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary “decks the halls” with reading links

Posted on December 27, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The halls of Fisher Elementary were overflowing with paper chains in December, with thousands of links representing reading achievements by students. Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 Fisher students participated in the “Deck Our Halls with Reading Book Links” initiative. … Continue reading →

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Holiday help from MHS: Students donate to Salvation Army

Posted on December 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Josette Donelson made sure she had every bit of change from her purse put into the red kettle located in the Marshalltown High School cafeteria Wednesday. The senior student was one of many who decided to donate to the Salvation … Continue reading →

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Portraits bring students, seniors together: MHS class draws Glenwood Place residents

Posted on December 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A Marshalltown High School art project brought students and seniors together and the results amazed. Drawing students created portraits based on photographs they took of the residents. Both groups met Wednesday for a reception at Glenwood to view the work. … Continue reading →

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Fisher Elementary students raise money for MPD K-9 Unit

Posted on December 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students at Fisher Elementary held a “Pennies for Puppies” drive recently, raising $364.66 for the Marshalltown Police Department K-9 Unit. Sgt. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 partner, Awol, came to Fisher Elementary Wednesday morning to greet students and accept a … Continue reading →

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