Category Archives: School News

Marshalltown named Iowa Great Place: 13th Street, Roundhouse projects to benefit from $350,000 award

Posted on April 18, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown projects have been awarded funds totaling $350,000 from the Iowa Great Places Citizens Advisory Board of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The funds will go the 13th Street revitalization and will also add public art and landscaping at … Continue reading →

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World Book Night is April 23: MHS Library a distribution hub for local givers

Posted on April 16, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Library is a local distribution hub for World Book Night, an international initiative to get print books into the hands of those who don’t regularly read and/or don’t normally have access. World Book Night falls on April … Continue reading →

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MHS team places third in Real World Design Challenge

Posted on April 15, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School placed third in the state Real World Design Challenge, competing in the Iowa’s Governor Cup competition April 13 at the Science Center of Iowa. Real World Design Challenge is an annual aerospace engineering competition providing high school … Continue reading →

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Brewing up a Bobcat ball: Big Roundhouse fundraiser May 3 at Elmwood

Posted on April 15, 2014 by marshalltownschools

People can take home a piece of the old Marshalltown High School Roundhouse while supporting the new one at a special event May 3. A group of area women are organizing the “Take Me Out to the Bobcat Ball” for … Continue reading →

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‘A leader by example’ in Hoglan Elementary: Fourth grader shows strong work ethic

Posted on April 14, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary School fourth grade teacher Ryan Burke said Daniel Morales is a student that comes from a family that values education and it shows on a daily basis in the classroom. Read Daniel’s Spotlight in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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A grandma to many: Foster Grandparents volunteer time in schools

Posted on April 12, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Mary Hall said her grandchildren are growing up and beyond that “young kid” stage. It’s fine with her as she has a never-ending stream of youngsters to interact with as a volunteer in the Foster Grandparents program. Hall, a retired … Continue reading →

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MHS hosts CIML Art Show

Posted on April 10, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School hosted the CIML Art Show Wednesday, with MHS students earning three blue ribbons, five honorable mentions, and Best in Show for 3D artwork. Ames, Fort Dodge, Waukee, West Des Moines and Mason City showcased the best of … Continue reading →

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MHS wins state Envirothon

Posted on April 8, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School secured its 8th state Envirothon title yesterday, winning the Iowa championship at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. MHS had two teams competing April 7: the “Marshalltown Whales 1” and “Marshalltown Whales 2”. The Whales 1 placed … Continue reading →

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Franklin wins Elementary Battle of the Books

Posted on April 7, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary won the third annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books held Thursday, April 3, at Marshalltown Public Library. Teams of 5-6 students squared off in three rounds (plus a tie-breaker round) answering reading comprehension questions. Students competed in … Continue reading →

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Third grader works extremely hard: Woodbury student wants to teach others