Category Archives: School News

Roundhouse reaps biggest grant during awards night: Community Foundation gives $105,000 in grants

Posted on March 26, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation received yet another big grant boost, this time in the form of $15,000 from the Community Foundation of Marshall County Tuesday night. “It’s amazing that the Community Foundation feels the same way that we … Continue reading →

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Middle school hosts annual Miller March Madness

Posted on March 25, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School hosted its annual Miller March Madness Thursday, March 20, with  teams competing in a basketball hot shot competition. Miller staff members helped run the shoot-out, which included the basketball contest but also concessions and a number of … Continue reading →

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Phomvisay named SAI Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Aiddy Phomvisay, principal of Marshalltown High School, has been named the 2014 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa. “Mr. Phomvisay’s impact on the school and community is apparent,” said SAI Executive Director Dan Smith. “A … Continue reading →

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500+ attend Anson’s annual Chris Cakes Night

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

More than 500 people visited Anson Elementary for the annual Chris Cakes night Thursday, March 20. Students and their families enjoyed thousands of pancakes made by Chris Cakes, along with sausage, fresh fruit, milk and juice. More adventurous diners tried … Continue reading →

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Working hard and helping others: Lenihan student a role model

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Fifth grader Mariana Ramirez said she looks forward to school each day. Her teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School, Shanna Goos, said she appreciates how Ramirez not only works hard but helps others and is a kind person. Read Mariana’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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MHS student places 5th at state Poetry Out Loud

Posted on March 21, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Ellen Podhajsky placed fifth in the state’s annual Poetry Out Loud contest March 16 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. In the two preliminary rounds she recited “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden and “No Coward Soul is … Continue reading →

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MHS Jazz Band/Show Choir Blast is March 20

Posted on March 19, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Music Department will present the Jazz Band/Show Choir Blast on Thursday, March 20, in the MHS/Community Auditorium at 7pm. The concert will open with MHS Jazz II, under the direction of Mr. Brett Umthun, playing three … Continue reading →

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MHS Math Team qualifies for state

Posted on March 18, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Six members of the Marshalltown High School Math Team have qualified for the state championship April 26 in Iowa City. At the Greater Plains Math League contest held Feb. 15, at Iowa State University, Nick Summers (freshman) won first place … Continue reading →

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National History Day showcase at IVH March 26

Posted on March 18, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The National History Day participants from Lenihan Intermediate School, Miller Middle School and Marshalltown High School will hold a special event at the Iowa Veterans Home Malloy Leisure Center Wednesday, March 26, 4-5pm, to showcase their NHD projects. The event … Continue reading →

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Reading vastly improved for Lenihan sixth grader

Posted on March 17, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Teacher Deb Martin said Lenihan Intermediate School sixth grader Alejandra Andrade Murillo has shown a great interest in books – and it is paying off. Martin said Alejandra has vastly improved her reading ability in the past year. Read Alejandra’s … Continue reading →

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