Category Archives: School News

Willman finalist in ‘Know Your Constitution’ competition

Posted on December 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School junior Adam Willman is a finalist in the Iowa State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division “Know Your Constitution” Project. One hundred finalists were selected from the more than 1,000 students across the State of Iowa who participated … Continue reading →

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Fisher to represent MHS at state Poetry Out Loud contest

Posted on December 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Sophomore Chandler Fisher will represent Marshalltown High School at the state Poetry Out Loud contest March 10, 2013, in Des Moines. Fisher was selected Tuesday, Dec. 18, during a competition amongst fellow MHS students. Also reciting poems were junior Lily … Continue reading →

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Miller FIRST LEGO League team advances to state

Posted on December 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two FIRST LEGO League teams from Miller Middle School competed at the regional qualifying tournament Dec. 15, with the eighth grade team advancing to state. The eighth grade team—“Sparkly Brown Paper Bags”— won the Champion’s Award for their exceptional team … Continue reading →

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Miller food drive nets 1147 items for Salvation Army

Posted on December 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A food drive at Miller Middle School brought in 1147 items for the local Salvation Army. Students brought in non-perishable food items the week of Dec. 10, with the food being dropped off at the Salvation Army Friday, Dec. 14.

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Five MHS students selected for 2013 All-Iowa Honor Dance Team

Posted on December 17, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Five students from Marshalltown High School have been selected for the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. Megan Major, Leiah Luense, Anna Hurley, Kathleen McHenry, and McKaylee Palmer were selected after auditions in Ames this fall. Participants will rehearse and perform during the … Continue reading →

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Miller 8C adopts six children from Salvation Army Angel Tree

Posted on December 14, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students on “Team 8C” at Miller Middle School adopted six children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree, continuing a five-year holiday tradition. The students raised money to buy presents for the Angel Tree. Participating students had their names entered in … Continue reading →

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Things start to click for seventh grader: Miller student shows improvement

Posted on December 10, 2012 by marshalltownschools

After a rough start academically at Miller Middle School, seventh grader Myles Mitchell finally had things click. His teachers have taken notice and his grades have positively reflected the change. Read more of Myles’ spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Marshalltown students selected for NEISTA honors orchestras

Posted on December 7, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Northeast Iowa String Teachers Association (NEISTA) has selected five Marshalltown students to participate in its Honors Orchestras Jan. 5, 2013, at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in Waverly. Four Marshalltown High School students and one Miller Middle School students were … Continue reading →

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MHS Music Dept. presents Holiday Concert Dec. 9

Posted on December 6, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Music Department will present its Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Performances will include the Treble, Choir and Concert Choir under the direction of Amy Ose, the Symphonic Band under … Continue reading →

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MHS musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Band

Posted on December 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Six Marshalltown High School students were selected for the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band during auditions Nov. 30 at Des Moines Roosevelt High School. Sixteen Bobcat musicians auditioned for the honor and six were ultimately selected to perform … Continue reading →

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