Category Archives: School News

Woodbury holds send-off for teacher Richard Ortega

Posted on December 4, 2012 by marshalltownschools

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Lenihan launches service-learning group with ISU Extension

Posted on December 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

A group of fifth and sixth grade students at Lenihan Intermediate School are the first in Marshall County to participate in RICOCHET, a leadership program of the Iowa State University Extension. RICOCHET focuses on five dimensions of leadership: leadership information, … Continue reading →

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Student shows improvement, best effort: Lenihan sixth grader comes ready to learn

Posted on December 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Cody Helton has been impressing his teachers at Lenihan Intermediate School this year for his increased participation in classroom activities and his attentiveness. Read Cody’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Students send-off their hero: Assembly honors Woodbury teacher headed to Afghanistan

Posted on December 1, 2012 by marshalltownschools

As each moment passed, Richard Ortega found it harder to control his emotions. Ortega, a second grade teacher at Woodbury Elementary School, was honored Friday by the students and staff at the school during a special assembly. Read more in … Continue reading →

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MHS students sing National Anthem at opening of the Iowa Association of School Boards convention Nov. 15

Posted on November 29, 2012 by marshalltownschools

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Key Club prepares 668 donated books for preschool students

Posted on November 28, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Members of the Marshalltown High School Key Club prepared 668 books Monday for delivery to Marshalltown preschool students, taking part in a decade-long tradition of the Matins Kiwanis Club. For more than 10 years the Matins Kiwanis has donated books … Continue reading →

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MHS students selected for Drake Honor Band

Posted on November 27, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Eleven Marshalltown High School musicians were selected for the 2012 Drake Honor Band to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Drake University in Des Moines. The students were selected through a nomination process and will rehearse Friday and Saturday before … Continue reading →

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Leader in classroom catches notice: Fisher second grader a great role model

Posted on November 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Madelyn Graff is showing tremendous leadership as a second grade student at Fisher Elementary School. It’s no surprise then that one day she wants to lead an entire class as a teacher. Read more of Madelyn’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading →

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Anson receives funds for wellness program

Posted on November 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Anson Elementary has been chosen to receive $3,635 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative, the Midwest Dairy Council announced today. Anson was selected from among hundreds of schools across the country that applied for funding to help … Continue reading →

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A contagious smile in class: Miller student stays on task with positive attitude

Posted on November 19, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School teacher Jen Beals said there is a lot to like about eighth grade student Joaquin Ramirez. Two of the traits that stick out to her are that he works hard and always flashes that smile. Read more … Continue reading →

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