Category Archives: School News

Three from MHS selected for All-State Individual Speech Festival

Posted on March 9, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Three Marshalltown High School performers are nominated for the Iowa High School Speech Association All-State Individual Speech Festival Monday, March 28, at the University of Northern Iowa. Shellie Robinson (prose reading), Gwen Morrison (Literary Program) and Annalisa Donahey (prose reading) … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Three from MHS selected for All-State Individual Speech Festival

MHS competes at Iowa Forensics League state contest

Posted on March 8, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Eleven Marshalltown High School students competed at Iowa Forensic League’s state competition held March 3-5 on the University of Iowa campus. The students competed in seven different events and took home many accolades for their work in speech and debate. … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on MHS competes at Iowa Forensics League state contest

MHS hosts district speech, earns numerous bids to state contest

Posted on March 7, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School hosted the Iowa High School Speech Association District Individual Speech Contest Saturday, Feb. 26, advancing 12 students to state. The following students earned Division I ratings and will compete at state: Lauren Mills(After Dinner Speaking) was the … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on MHS hosts district speech, earns numerous bids to state contest

Miller MATHCOUNTS team competes at regionals

Posted on February 25, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Four Miller students ranked in the top quarter of all participants at the MATHCOUNTS Regional competition Thursday, Feb. 24, at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. Nicole Lacina, Ellyn Boland, Sumeet Panchal and James Talbert were among the top … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Miller MATHCOUNTS team competes at regionals

Lenihan students use choral reading to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by marshalltownschools

A group of Lenihan Intermediate sixth graders recently performed a choral reading about the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., enhancing not only their knowledge of American history, but their public speaking skills as well. Karen Roessler, Extended … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Lenihan students use choral reading to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.

MHS senior qualifies for Forensic League National Tournament

Posted on February 14, 2011 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Forensics Team will be represented at the National Forensic League National Tournament for the third year in a row. James Lindgren, a senior at MHS, is once again a national qualifier in Extemporaneous Speaking. Last year, … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on MHS senior qualifies for Forensic League National Tournament

MHS Speech advances 8 events to State Large-Group Contest

Posted on January 24, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s Speech Team competed in Iowa High School Speech Association’s District Large Group Competition at Pella on Saturday, Jan. 22, with eight of the nine events earning Division I ratings and advancing to state. Television News Broadcast with … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on MHS Speech advances 8 events to State Large-Group Contest

Lenihan’s FIRST LEGO League teams earn high marks

Posted on January 21, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Two FIRST LEGO League teams from Lenihan Intermediate competed at the FLL Championship Tournament Saturday, Jan. 15, at Iowa State University. “FLL is an exceptional program that teaches youth the importance of collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation,” said Karen Roessler, Lenihan … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Lenihan’s FIRST LEGO League teams earn high marks

Lenihan rallies around fifth grader battling cancer, holds penny drive

Posted on January 21, 2011 by marshalltownschools

When students at Lenihan Intermediate heard their friend Tyler Harris was once again battling cancer, they wanted to help.  Some students suggested a penny war, an idea quickly embraced by all of Lenihan, and after just one week the lofty … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Lenihan rallies around fifth grader battling cancer, holds penny drive

Woodbury students collect $844.73 for relief in Haiti

Posted on December 22, 2010 by marshalltownschools

Holiday Penny Wars at Woodbury Elementary netted $844.73 for the Red Cross and its efforts in Haiti. Grade levels competed in the Penny War to earn the most points. Pennies earned points and silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) deducted points. … Continue reading →

Posted in School News | Tagged | Comments Off on Woodbury students collect $844.73 for relief in Haiti