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MHS to hold open house, info meetings Sept. 17

Marshalltown High School will host an open house and hold several informational meetings on Monday, Sept. 17. At 5:30pm the counseling office will hold a meeting for seniors and their parents in the MHS Cafeteria. Then, at 6:15pm there will … Continue reading

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Girls State Swimming & Diving Meet to stay at Marshalltown through 2017

The Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union unanimously approved the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA as the host venue of the Iowa Girls State Swimming and Diving Meet through the 2017 season at its September 11 meeting. “We … Continue reading

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MHS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Two Marshalltown High School students are semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Benjamin Anzis and Joseph Metzger are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school students have an … Continue reading

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Marshalltown ACT scores up across the board, surpass state average

Marshalltown High School ACT scores saw increases across the board in 2012, with an overall district composite score of 22.9. The state composite scores is 22.1. “I am proud and pleased for our students, teachers and parents,” said Dr. Marvin … Continue reading

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‘Dream big’: MHS starts year with Olympics-themed rally

Principal Aiddy Phomvisay told students and staff to dream big during an assembly at Marshalltown High School on the first day of classes. Phomvisay stressed that MHS students were more than just test scores and school colors and challenged students … Continue reading

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Marshalltown schools ready for start of year

The cleaning and facilities crews for Marshalltown schools have had another busy summer and the schools are ready for the start of the school year, Pat Hemming, building operations supervisor, said at Monday’s Marshalltown School Board meeting. School started Tuesday … Continue reading

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Science Bound program taps into young potential

If someone has talent in a particular sport, it appears they are groomed from a very young age to nurture that talent. The same philosophy is being used for a program that partners Marshalltown schools and Iowa State University known … Continue reading

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President Obama visits Miller Middle School

President Barack Obama stopped in Marshalltown Tuesday afternoon, the first sitting president to stop since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940. President Obama’s visit was part of a three-day campaign trip across Iowa. Before stopping in Marshalltown he held a rally … Continue reading

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MHS cheerleaders perform at Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Day

Marshalltown High School cheerleaders traveled to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Aug. 10 to perform in the Chiefs’ halftime show. The students were part of Spirit Day, an opportunity for high school cheerleaders to work with Chiefs Cheerleaders and perform … Continue reading

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MHS student is semifinalist in “America the Beautiful” national essay contest

Marshalltown High School student Chandler Fisher is one of 100 national semifinalists in the “America the Beautiful” essay contest sponsored by Rand-McNally. The contest invited students across the country to compose a 400-600 word essay on one question: Where’s the … Continue reading

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