Category Archives: School News

Franklin Elementary collects $1,547.90 for Relay for Life

Posted on June 3, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary students collected $1,547.90 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, celebrating Wednesday by “throwing slime at cancer”. Franklin students collected the money through a penny war. Principal Tim Holmgren presented a check for Relay for Life to … Continue reading →

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MHS student poetry selected for state anthology

Posted on June 1, 2011 by marshalltownschools

The Iowa Poetry Association has selected works by two Marshalltown High School students for their annual anthology, Lyrical Iowa. Zach Leeper and Zach Shipley were among 36 student poets selected among 460 entries in the high school division. Lyrical Iowa … Continue reading →

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Soldier visits Miller classroom that sent care packages to troops

Posted on May 26, 2011 by marshalltownschools

US Serviceman Scott McLain spent Wednesday with Janine Miller’s language arts students, discussing his time overseas and thanking them for the 31 care packages they sent during the holidays. McClain, who is back on leave from Afghanistan for 14 days … Continue reading →

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MCSD students dominate First in Math state contest

Posted on May 25, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown students dominated the web-based First in Math contest this year, with students from MCSD taking the top five spots in the state, including the state championship. The official FIM competition closed at the end of April, and points were … Continue reading →

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Fisher opens 26-year-old time capsule

Posted on May 20, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Fisher Elementary unlocked its own version of “buried treasure” Thursday afternoon, opening a time capsule from 1985. The capsule was created during the 25th birthday celebration of Fisher Elementary. Karen Ketchum’s class organized the project and packed the box with … Continue reading →

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Area students showcase research at Project Share

Posted on May 18, 2011 by marshalltownschools

More than 200 students from 13 area schools gathered at Marshalltown Community College May 12-13 for Project Share, a two-day showcase of research projects by talented and gifted youth. MCC and Marshalltown Schools co-sponsor the two-day event, which provided a … Continue reading →

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Anson holds luau to celebrate hard work

Posted on May 10, 2011 by marshalltownschools

To celebrate learning and hard work on assessments, Anson Elementary held a luau Monday, May 9. Each grade level had the opportunity to spent an hour at the “beach” and luau site, with teacher-directed activities and a treasure hunt in … Continue reading →

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MHS Tech Avengers compete at IT Olympics

Posted on May 10, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students competing at the Information Technology Olympics April 29-30 at Iowa State University placed among the top teams in several categories. Our game design team (Matt Anzis, Austin Watts, Levi Castle, and Dylan Van Zee) placed second … Continue reading →

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Author, illustrator Nancy Carlson visits Woodbury

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Nancy Carlson, award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, spent May 5 at Woodbury Elementary, sharing stories and drawings with students and their families. Carlson, a native of Minnesota, has published more than 60 books. Her work has been featured on … Continue reading →

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Miller students bring home awards from state National History Day

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Ten Miller Middle School students participated in the National History Day Junior Division State Competition held May 2 at the State Historical Society of Iowa, with teams being named National Alternate and Judges’ Choice. This year’s theme was, “Debate and … Continue reading →

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