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Bobcats celebrate Week of the Young Child

Bobcat preschoolers have enjoyed several fun, enriching activities this week as MCSD celebrates Week of the Young Child, an annual event honoring children; the celebration is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  Both at their … Continue reading

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MHS Bowling Coach DJ Wilder named Coach of the Year

MHS Bowling Head Coach DJ Wilder continues to earn plaudits amid several successful seasons spearheading the Bobcats Bowling program. The Iowa Girls Coaches Association named Wilder Class 3A Coach of the Year. The MHS Girls Bowling team had an outstanding … Continue reading

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MHS Principal Jacque Wyant named Secondary Principal of the Year Finalist

Marshalltown High School Principal Jacque Wyant was named a finalist for the 2021 School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year award, a recognition of her commitment to Bobcat student success. Wyant has been a secondary level … Continue reading

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MCSD Superintendent Dr. Schutte receives ISU Alumni Association honor

The Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) recently named MCSD Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte as an Alumni Association Award recipient for his outstanding work at the District. Dr. Schutte was selected for the honor due to his focus on community partnerships and … Continue reading

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Second round of staff vaccinations in the books

About one month after receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, staff across the Marshalltown CSD were excited to get their second dose Friday and Saturday. The two doses of the Moderna vaccine given to staff will protect against … Continue reading

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MCSD receives grant from national superintendents organization to bolster SEL programs

The Marshalltown CSD is one of six school systems nationwide to receive technical assistance, collaborative support and a $4,000 grant from AASA, The School Superintendents Association to enhance professional development and strengthen its social and emotional program. AASA, the nation’s … Continue reading

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2020 MCSD graduation rate tops 90 percent, the highest in more than a decade

Bobcat high school students achieved a graduation rate of 90.1 percent in 2020, marking an incredible milestone for Marshalltown Schools. The 2020 graduation rate is the District’s highest in more than a decade, and it exceeds the 2019 rate by … Continue reading

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Iowa Department of Education Director visits Miller Middle School, learns about abundant work-based learning opportunities at MCSD

Iowa Department of Education Director Dr. Ann Lebo visited Miller Middle School Thursday, and she got a firsthand look at the great work-based learning opportunities available to Bobcat students. “A lot of our kids want to stay here, and it’s … Continue reading

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MHS Industrial Arts students’ vehicle build project finds success at World of Wheels

Several MHS Industrial Arts students found success at last weekend’s World of Wheels event in Omaha, NE, after several months of building a vehicle for the show. MHS Industrial Technology teacher Lester Kadner said the students used car parts he … Continue reading

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Duane Meyer Memorial donation boosts Bobcats Sports’ live stream game

Well-known Marshalltown residents Duane and Erma Meyer loved going to the Roundhouse to watch MHS sports, and a generous family donation has added an exciting new dimension to Bobcats sports broadcasts.  High above the bleachers in the Roundhouse, the new … Continue reading

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