Category Archives: School News

MHS to host health fair May 7

Posted on May 2, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School nurse’s office is hosting a health fair Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30am to 2pm in the upper lobby of the MHS/Community Auditorium. The goal of the health fair is to empower students and staff to make … Continue reading →

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Taking on world hunger: Two MHS students land World Food Prize internships

Posted on May 2, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Abby Snyder is bound for Nepal while Adam Willman will pack for Turkey this summer. Both Marshalltown High School seniors have been selected to help learn how to fight global hunger by being interns in the World Food Prize program. … Continue reading →

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Two MHS students among 23 selected for prestigious World Food Prize International Internship

Posted on May 1, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School seniors Adam Willman and Abby Snyder are among 23 students to earn World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internships and will delve into issues relating to hunger and poverty throughout the world during eight-week, all-expenses-paid summer internships at … Continue reading →

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MHS inducts 40 students into National Honor Society

Posted on April 30, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Chapter of The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 40 new members on Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Karn Gregoire, Executive Director of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation, delivered the keynote address. Faculty … Continue reading →

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Latina leadership honored at reception Sunday

Posted on April 29, 2014 by marshalltownschools

A special reception is planned Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 3pm at the Marshalltown Public Library recognizing several Marshalltown Latinas whose stories have been published in the book “The Ones I Bring With Me.” Three MHS freshman plus several … Continue reading →

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City leaders speak to youth about leadership

Posted on April 25, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Community leaders answered questions for a room full of young leaders Thursday at Lenihan Intermediate School. Karn Gregoire, executive director of the Martha Ellen Tye Foundation, was one of eight city leaders who spoke to 50 fifth and sixth grade … Continue reading →

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Miller students selected for Belin-Blank Summer Institute

Posted on April 23, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Several Miller Middle School students were selected as participants in the Belin-Blank Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences held June 22-27 at the University of Iowa. The week-long residential summer program invites 120 Iowa seventh and eighth grade students … Continue reading →

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MHS students win patriotic poster contest

Posted on April 22, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students Min Lin and Courtney Krein placed first and second respectively in the VFW Auxiliary’s annual patriotic poster contest. This is the third year Min Lin has won the Marshall County District contest. His poster will now … Continue reading →

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MHS Band garners 29 Division I ratings at state solo/ensemble contest

Posted on April 21, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Band students earned 29 Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Music Association State Solo and Small Ensemble Contest held April 12 at Newton High School. Marshalltown students performed in front of judges to earn a … Continue reading →

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Quiet leader speaks up to learn

Posted on April 21, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Being a quiet leader is just fine with Stephanie Sanchez, an eighth grader at Miller Middle School. “It helps me pay attention,” the 14-year-old said. Read Stephanie’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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