Category Archives: School News

MHS to hold Academic Awards Night Feb. 2

Posted on January 25, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School will hold its first Academic Awards Night Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. More than 239 MHS students will be recognized for achieving a 3.5 grade point average for two consecutive semesters. Students will … Continue reading →

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E-readers donated to MHS Library

Posted on January 11, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students can now check out Nook e-readers from the MHS library, thanks to a generous donation in memory of Linda Matkovich, Matkovich spent 36 years teaching government and social studies in Marshalltown Schools before retiring in 2004. … Continue reading →

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STEP announces $5,000 in grants available to Marshall County non-profits

Posted on January 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The S.T.E.P. program (Students Teaching and Empowering Philanthropy) is excited to announce a $5,000 funding opportunity for nonprofits in the Marshall County area. Now in its second year, S.T.E.P. is a philanthropic program open to sophomores, juniors and seniors and … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Boys Swimmers raise money for House of Compassion

Posted on December 21, 2011 by marshalltownschools

The MHS Boys Swim Team donated $414.09 to the House of Compassion Dec. 21, all proceeds from their annual Change for Charity drive. For three years Coach Mike Loupee has challenged his swim team to bring in spare change for … Continue reading →

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Franklin students Skype with teacher in Germany

Posted on December 21, 2011 by marshalltownschools

For students in Angie Pietig’s second grade class, learning about holiday customs meant more than just reading about them in books. Using Skype, the students were able to talk to a teacher in Germany and gain first-hand knowledge about traditions … Continue reading →

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Hoglan Caring Project collects toys for Salvation Army

Posted on December 21, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Holgan Elementary students and staff worked together to collect toys and raise money for the Salvation Army toy drive as part of their annual caring project. Students and staff brought in toys to donate and also rang bells with the … Continue reading →

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Miller 8C raises $560 to buy presents for Salvation Army Angel Tree

Posted on December 19, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Students in 8C at Miller Middle School went on a shopping spree Friday. The students purchased $560 in toys, games, books and other presents – not for themselves, but for those in need this holiday season. The students in 8C … Continue reading →

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Rogers Elementary students donate 320+ items to Emergency Food Box

Posted on December 19, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Rogers Elementary collected more than 320 non-perishable food items for the Emergency Food Box this month. Students brought donations to school starting at the end of November and going up until Friday, Dec. 16. The school had a goal of … Continue reading →

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Anson collects pop tabs, food for holiday caring project

Posted on December 16, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Anson Elementary collected 350 food items for the Salvation Army and 32 1/2 lbs. of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House during their holiday caring project. Students brought donated food items Nov. 23-Dec. 15 and collected pop tabs Dec. … Continue reading →

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Lenihan FIRST LEGO League team wins regionals

Posted on December 13, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Lenihan’s FIRST LEGO League team took the overall championship at the regional contest held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Marshalltown Community College. The win advances the team to the state competition Jan. 14, 2012, at Iowa State University. Lenihan’s Extended Learning … Continue reading →

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