Category Archives: School News

MLA students visit legislators in Des Moines

Posted on February 28, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students from Marshalltown Learning Academy visited with area legislators at the state capitol building during Alternative Education Day Feb. 14. MLA educators Mickie Hovel and Elizabeth Poock traveled with the MLA students, who met with Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and … Continue reading →

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MHS hosts Community Open House March 8

Posted on February 28, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School will host its third annual Community Open House Thursday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can tour the building, observe student demonstrations and performances and visit with teachers and other parents. MHS will also celebrate … Continue reading →

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Author Ryan Sloth visits Hoglan Family Reading Night

Posted on February 27, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary and Team Hoglan hosted author and coach Ryan Sloth during Family Reading Night Thursday, Feb. 23. Over 300 people attended the family event and heard Coach Sloth’s stories He also visited with students during the school day. After … Continue reading →

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MHS senior selected for All-Iowa Honor Dance Team

Posted on February 24, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School senior Lainey Crawford has been selected for the 2012 All-Iowa Honor Dance Team, an elite dance troupe that will perform during the Girls State Basketball Tournament. Crawford was among 600 girls across the state that auditioned for … Continue reading →

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Youth Art Show opens March 3

Posted on February 24, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The annual Marshalltown Youth Art Show will hold an opening reception Saturday, March 3, 1-3pm at the Fisher Community Center. Each year during Youth Art Month, select works by Marshalltown Community School District students are showcased in the Fisher Community … Continue reading →

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MHS Quiz Bowl team places second at Drake

Posted on February 23, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team finished second at the Drake Bulldog Bowl Saturday, Feb. 18, in Des Moines. The team, comprised of seniors Brennan Goodman and Jon Overton, junior Joe Metzger, and sophomore Ben Anzis finished with a … Continue reading →

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Lenihan plans awards night for honor roll students

Posted on February 21, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Lenihan Intermediate School will recognize honor roll students during its first Academic Awards Night Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Center Street Baptist Church. A total of 321 fifth and sixth grade students will receive award certificates and academic pins Tuesday evening, … Continue reading →

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MHS junior recognized for volunteer service

Posted on February 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Rachel Faircloth, a junior at Marshalltown High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. In addition to this award, based on the number … Continue reading →

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Fisher third graders build model wind turbines

Posted on February 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

When a group of students in Julie Trickett’s third grade class read “Catch the Wind”, she asked them to build model wind turbines. The rest of her Fisher Elementary students soon wanted to join in, and before long her classroom … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Registration set for March 9, 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown Community School District Kindergarten Registration will be Friday, March 9, 2012, from 9am to 3pm at all district elementary schools. To enroll in kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year, children must be 5 years old by Sept. 15, 2012. … Continue reading →

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