Category Archives: School News

Branstad, Reynolds talk STEM at Fisher school: State initiative lauded in Marshalltown

Posted on March 13, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Two special guests visited Fisher Elementary School Wednesday and applauded the effort Marshalltown has put forth on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiative. Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke to a crowded media center at the … Continue reading →

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Miller swim program makes splash in first year: Middle school wraps up season

Posted on March 12, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Coaches didn’t know what to expect as they launched a new swimming program for Miller Middle School students last month. Just more than three weeks later and they are deeming the inaugural season for Marshalltown seventh and eighth graders a … Continue reading →

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Hoglan Carnival raises $800 for Roundhouse project

Posted on March 11, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Team Hoglan donated a quarter of the proceeds from their elementary carnival to Renovate the Roundhouse, presenting a check for $800 on March 6. Team Hoglan, the parent-teacher organization at Hoglan Elementary, organized the Feb. 23 carnival, which was open … Continue reading →

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Lenihan holds 8th annual Battle of the Books

Posted on March 11, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown Public Library hosted nearly 100 fifth and sixth graders yesterday for the 8th annual Lenihan Battle of the Books Bash. Teams comprised of 4-5 students from Lenihan Intermediate and St. Francis gathered at the library, each earning a spot … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown student art on display at State Historical Building

Posted on March 11, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Artwork by Marshalltown Community School District students is on display at the State Historical Society of Iowa as part of the 2014 Youth Art Month Show. Lenihan students Suan Deih Sang, Renna Neuan, Nathan Davenport, Autumn Tiernan, Lisbeth Cervantes, Jasmine … Continue reading →

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Governor, Lt. Governor to hold North Central STEM town hall meeting

Posted on March 6, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will be at Fisher Elementary Wednesday, March 12, for a town hall meeting about the importance of giving students a great education in science, technology, engineering and math. It will begin at … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown selected for teacher leadership program

Posted on March 4, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown Community School District is in the first group of Iowa school districts selected to launch teacher leadership systems next school year. Teacher leadership systems will allow teachers to work in greater collaboration with colleagues and school administrators to improve … Continue reading →

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Seventh grader yearns for knowledge

Posted on March 3, 2014 by marshalltownschools

When it comes to work in his seventh grade science class, Miller Middle School student Dameon Schumacher wants to learn right away. “He wants to know things right then and there,” said Miller teacher Kaitlyn Fish. “He is constantly working … Continue reading →

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Youth Art Month exhibit opens today, reception March 8

Posted on February 28, 2014 by marshalltownschools

The annual Youth Art Month exhibit is now open at the Fisher Community Center, featuring the best artwork created by Marshalltown Community School District students. The art show opening reception will be Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 3pm. Read … Continue reading →

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Eat. Win. It’s that simple! | National School Breakfast Week March 3-7, 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Students at Lenihan Intermediate, Miller Middle School and Marshalltown High School can win a new Mach Speed 4.3″ Android Tablet by eating school breakfast March 3-6, 2014, as part of National School Breakfast Week. Marshalltown Food Service will give away … Continue reading →

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