Category Archives: School News

MHS student wins state patriotic art contest

Posted on May 6, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School sophomore Luis Yepez won the local and state VFW Ladies Auxiliary patriotic art contest and is now in the running for the national prize. Yepez’s drawing depicting an eagle, the Statue of Liberty and the American Flag … Continue reading →

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Lenihan holds annual Spelling Bee

Posted on May 5, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Juan Andrade was champion of the fifth annual Spelling Bee held April 28 at Lenihan Intermediate School. The sixth grader beat out 25 of Lenihan’s top spellers, correctly spelling words such as: “possession”, “religious”, “dejected”, and “lieutenant”. Kaitlyn Martin, fifth … Continue reading →

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MHS student artwork selected for River of Words exhibition

Posted on May 4, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School junior Evan Gruver is one of 34 student artists honored in the River of Words Iowa Environmental Poetry and Art Competition. The River of Words contest is designed to “help youth explore the natural and cultural history … Continue reading →

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MHS Math Team advances to regional competition

Posted on May 4, 2011 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Math Team will represent the State of Iowa at the Greater Plains Math League Regional Championship May 14 in Kansas City, Mo. The team was one of the four best teams at the state contest held … Continue reading →

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Miller students, Iowa artist collaborate on murals

Posted on May 2, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Iowa artist Concetta Morales recently spent a week at Miller Middle School collaborating with students to create original artwork now on display throughout the building. Morales is known for her vibrant painting and large-scale mosaic murals in public places. Her … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown hosts district Special Olympics, advances several athletes to state

Posted on April 27, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School played host to the Special Olympics District Meet Saturday, April 16, with a number of Bobcat athletes competing and advancing to the state meet. All first-place (blue ribbon) competitors earned a spot at the Iowa Special Olympics … Continue reading →

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MCSD, MCC host Project Share May 12-13

Posted on April 26, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Students in Marshalltown and surrounding districts are working hard to prepare for the annual Project Share held May 12-13 at Marshalltown Community College. MCC and Marshalltown Schools co-sponsor the two-day event, which provides a fun venue for area students involved … Continue reading →

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MHS teams take second, fifth at state Envirothon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School teams placed second and fifth at the state Envirothon contest Monday, April 18, at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. Over 60 teams originally competed in the regional contest, 16 qualified for the state contest. Marshalltown’s second-place … Continue reading →

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MHS hosts, competes in Iowa High School Battle of the Books Thursday

Posted on April 19, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Library will host the Iowa High School Battle of the Books (IHSBOB) State Finals on Thursday, April 21, with a team from MHS competing for the state title. Over 90 teams of 4-6 students in grades 9-12 … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown students earn blue ribbons at ITEC Tech Fair

Posted on April 18, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Students from Miller Middle School and Hoglan and Woodbury elementary schools all received blue ribbons for their projects presented at the Iowa Technology Education Connection Tech Fair Tuesday, April 12, at Iowa State University. The 10 Marshalltown students competed at … Continue reading →

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