Category Archives: School News

Poet in Residence holds workshop with MHS students

Seventeen Marshalltown High School students spent Friday morning working with actor, poet, teacher and spoken word artist Yvette Zarod Hermann as part of a guest “Poet in Residence” program sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council. Hermann is an Iowa- certified … Continue reading

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More than just flag waving: MHS drill team getting noticed

As they wave and toss flags, it’s hard not to pay attention to the drill team at Marshalltown High School. Lately, they’ve been getting noticed even more as they have incorporated dance moves as part of their shows at school … Continue reading

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Miller musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Bands

Seven Miller Middle School students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) honor bands Nov. 6 in Johnston. The young musicians were among students from 22 schools schools in SCIBA. Participants rehearsed from 1 to 5 p.m. and … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students hold mock elections

In the days and weeks prior to the presidential election Nov. 6 students across Marshalltown learned about the candidates, the election process, and held mock elections in their schools. Most schools cast ballots for the presidential election, though Woodbury Elementary … Continue reading

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Students hit the booths in mock elections: Several schools cast their votes for president

Their vote may not count, but students at several Marshalltown Community School District Schools are getting to experience the presidential election this year. Read the full story in today’s Times-Republican.

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A good foundation for her future: Franklin student goes extra mile

Sage Blue knows the importance of school to her future. “So you can get a good education, go to college and be whatever you want to be when you grow up,” said Blue, a fourth grader at Franklin Elementary School. … Continue reading

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Assistance League hosts fundraising dinners for Roundhouse Renovation

The Marshalltown Assistance League is hosting “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” Dinner Parties on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 in support of the MHS Roundhouse Renovation project. The cost is $100 per person with all proceeds donated to the … Continue reading

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Class of 1969 funds landscaping around MHS signs

Members of the Marshalltown High School Class of 1969 gathered Sunday to dedicate landscaping around the school’s two signs. For their 40th reunion in 2009 the class raised more than $25,000 for a new electronic sign on the corner of … Continue reading

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Anson going for gold in Healthier US Schools Challenge

“Eat Smart/Play Hard” was the message Wednesday at Anson Elementary as the school kicked of its healthier school initiatives. Anson is going for gold in the Healthier US School Challenge, a voluntary certification initiative of the National School Lunch Program. … Continue reading

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Annual Bobcat Band pasta supper Nov. 1

The Bobcat Band will host the 7th Annual Band Pasta Supper on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, from 5-8 PM in the Marshalltown High School Cafeteria. The students will be selling tickets for $5, which entitles one individual a pasta dinner … Continue reading

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