Category Archives: School News

Miller launches ‘Manner Up!’ video series

Posted on March 14, 2012 by marshalltownschools

On Monday afternoons everyone at Miller Middle School can expect “Mama Cat” and “Bob Cat” to appear on their television screens. The duo star in Manner Up!, a new video series produced by and starring Miller staff and students with … Continue reading →

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Job shadowing links MHS student passions to real-world experiences

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Jesse Gale always wanted to be a rock star. His passion for classic rock and his desire to work in the music industry prompted Marshalltown High School teacher Creighton Jenness to set up a job shadowing experience with KGGO radio, … Continue reading →

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Two Marshalltown Speech performers selected for All-State

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown High School students were selected as Outstanding Performers by the Iowa High School Speech Association, earning them invitations to perform at All-State Speech March 26 at the University of Northern Iowa. Lily Larsen and Chandler Fisher earned the … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Battle of the Books held Monday

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Twenty teams participated in the Sixth Annual Battle of the Books Bash Monday, March 12, at the Marshalltown Public Library. The BOB season started with 42 teams of five students from Lenihan Intermediate School and St. Mary’s. Each team was … Continue reading →

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Miller March Madness set for March 15

Posted on March 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

 Miller Middle School will host the annual Miller March Madness basketball contest Thursday, March 15, 2012, 4-6:30p.m. in the Miller gym. The basketball hot-shot competition has six categories: Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, Father/Son, Sibling, Student/Other. The cost is $2 per entry. … Continue reading →

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Miller students selected for Blank Summer Institute

Posted on March 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Eight Miller Middle School students have been selected for the Blank Summer Institute June 24-29 at the University of Iowa. The Blank Summer Institute for Arts & Sciences is a one-week residential program for 120 of Iowa’s talented and gifted … Continue reading →

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MHS senior wins Iowa’s Poetry Out Loud contest

Posted on March 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School senior Gwen Morrison won Iowa’s Poetry Out Loud competition March 3 in Des Moines, earning herself a trip to the national contest in Washington, D.C. This is Morrison’s third trip to state for Poetry Out Loud, “a … Continue reading →

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Miller Mathcounts team competes at regionals

Posted on March 1, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Miller Middle School Mathcounts team competed at regionals Feb. 23 at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, improving their team ranking from last year and placing several students in the top 25 percent. Miller finished 14th out of … Continue reading →

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Nine MHS students advancing to State Speech

Posted on February 29, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Nine MHS students are advancing to state after receiving Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Speech Association District Competition Feb. 25 at the Meskwaki Settlement School. Students receiving Division I ratings were Chandler Fisher (literary program and storytelling), … Continue reading →

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MHS finishes top 5 in Real World Design Challenge

Posted on February 29, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School had one of the top five teams in the state competing in the Real World Design Challenge. A total 16 teams across Iowa competed Feb. 18 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. MHS was … Continue reading →

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