Category Archives: School News

Baseball team starts reading program at Hoglan

Posted on November 11, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Thursdays are special for Hoglan Elementary third graders. It’s the day Bobcat baseball players from Marshalltown High School visit their classrooms – not to talk about sports, but to read books. The weekly reading program was the brainchild of senior … Continue reading →

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Exercise fever hits Woodbury Elementary

Posted on November 7, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Woodbury Elementary students  are “getting physical” – physical exercise, that is! Several new initiatives – The Woodbury Walking Club, The Friday Dance Crew and the Classroom Movement program –  are getting students and staff up and moving. The Woodbury Walking … Continue reading →

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Miller student accepted to 8th Grade Iowa All-State Band

Posted on November 4, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Collin Krukow, eighth grade student at Miller Middle School, has been selected to participate in the 2012 Eighth Grade Iowa All-State Honor Band. The Iowa Bandmasters Association will sponsor the eighty-fifth annual Eighth Grade Iowa All-State Honor Band on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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“Celebrity Readers” visit Franklin Elementary

Posted on November 1, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary hosted a number of “celebrity” readers last Thursday (Oct. 27) during Family Night. The reading roster included Deb Mettlin from Franklin business partner United Bank & Trust, Associate Superintendent Dr. Susan Pecinovsky, Safe Schools/Healthy Students Coordinator Matt Tullis … Continue reading →

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Penny Wars net $582.35 for United Way

Posted on October 19, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Woodbury Elementary won the district-wide Penny War to benefit the United Way. Woodbury students collected $150.09 out of the total $582.35 raised across Marshalltown Schools. To celebrate, students and staff will be treated to cookies on Thursday. Top Five in … Continue reading →

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“Franklin Family Feud” celebrates positive actions

Posted on October 17, 2011 by marshalltownschools

“Family Feud” was the name of the game Friday at Franklin Elementary, as the school celebrated positive student behavior. Franklin students are asked to embody the positive actions and attitudes of “R” Cats: Respectful, Caring, Active Learners, Thoughtful Choices, and … Continue reading →

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Miller student selected for Opus Honor Choir

Posted on October 13, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Frank Iole, a seventh grade student at Miller Middle School, has been selected for the 2011 Seventh/Eighth Grade Boys Opus Honor Choir. The Iowa Choral Directors Association will sponsor the twenty-sixth annual Opus Honor Choir on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, … Continue reading →

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AEI names Webb Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

Posted on October 7, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School art teacher Carol Webb is the Art Educators of Iowa’s Middle Level Art Educator of the Year. Webb, who has taught art at Miller for 15 years, will be honored at an awards ceremony Saturday, Oct. 8, … Continue reading →

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MHS National Honor Society hosts Blood Drive Oct. 12

Posted on October 6, 2011 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7:45am to 12:45pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium Lobby. Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives! It takes just one hour to make … Continue reading →

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Woodbury Elementary opens new pick-up/drop-off area

Posted on October 6, 2011 by marshalltownschools

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Woodbury Elementary families began using the new pick-up/drop-off cutout on North 7th Avenue, improving safety and organization in front of the school. “We are excited to have this new area for drop-off and pick-up,” said Principal … Continue reading →

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