Homecoming Parade and Activities – Inclement Weather Plans

Posted on September 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Homecoming Parade and other homecoming festivities will go on as planned today, with the parade starting at 6 p.m. The Roundhouse doors will open at 5:45 p.m. for the fundraising dinner, followed by coronation at 7 p.m.

Should there be rain or inclement weather between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., the parade will be cancelled, but the public will be encouraged and welcomed to view the Homecoming floats at the National Guard Armory on 9th and Summit starting at 5:30 p.m. Students and staff will be present to hand out parade candy for children. All other activities will go on as planned.

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Engineering classes building at MHS: Initiative part of Project Lead the Way

Posted on September 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Engineering classes at Marshalltown High School may lead some of the students into the field professionally, but teacher Mike Lazere said even those who don’t go into the field are learning valuable lessons in the classes.

Lazere feels the more than 100 students involved in the new courses are learning problem solving skills that will help them in their future. Lazere is the teacher of the new introduction to engineering and principles of engineering courses at MHS as part of Project Lead the Way.

Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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MHS Homecoming Court 2013

Posted on September 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools
King candidates in the front row, from left, are Adam Willman, Connor Johnson, Luke Reinert, Derek Mann, Joe Cahill, Austin Lovin and Mason McCarville. Queen candidates in the back row, from left, are Chloe Kuehner, Sharissa Stansberry, Cecillia Chavarria, Angel Rysdam, Kari Smith, Laura Mathern and Phoebe Lynk. The coronation ceremony will be held after 7 p.m. Thursday at the MHS Roundhouse.

King candidates in the front row, from left, are Adam Willman, Connor Johnson, Luke Reinert, Derek Mann, Joe Cahill, Austin Lovin and Mason McCarville. Queen candidates in the back row, from left, are Chloe Kuehner, Sharissa Stansberry, Cecillia Chavarria, Angel Rysdam, Kari Smith, Laura Mathern and Phoebe Lynk. The coronation ceremony will be held after 7 p.m. Thursday at the MHS Roundhouse.

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Homecoming week in full swing at MHS: King and queen coronation Thursday at Roundhouse

Posted on September 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Bobcat spirit is bubbling over this week as Homecoming has arrived at Marshalltown High School. This year’s Homecoming theme is “Knights of the Roundhouse.”

Val Hunt, staff advisor for Homecoming, encouraged participation of all of the students in a way to celebrate being a Bobcat.

“I think this is a way to show school pride and to get involved,” Hunt said.

Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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City kids learn farm life: Fairgrounds hosts event Thursday

Posted on September 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Nearly 400 fourth grade students in Marshalltown got a hands-on learning lesson about life on the farm Thursday.

The 13th annual Farm to Table event presented by the Marshall County Farm Bureau was held at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds. Several area farmers spent their day talking about life on the farm.

Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Homecoming Week dinner to benefit Roundhouse project

Posted on September 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools
Event coordinators, Peggy Hannam and Angie Kuehner, welcome the community to the MHS Roundhouse for dinner on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Event coordinators, Peggy Hannam and Angie Kuehner, welcome the community to the MHS Roundhouse for dinner on Thursday, Sept. 19.

A new event has been added to the Marshalltown High School Homecoming line-up this year: Following the Homecoming parade and prior to coronation on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Marshalltown community is invited to the Roundhouse for a royal rally and dinner.

Aiddy Phomvisay, Marshalltown High School Principal, sees this dinner as a win-win for students and the community. The dinner adds just one more piece of excitement to Homecoming week and also is a great way to raise awareness and dollars for the Roundhouse Renovation.

“The incorporation of this event into our Homecoming festivities shows the community that the Roundhouse Renovation is a top priority for our student body, staff and administration!” Phomvisay said.

The $5 dinner will include a pork burger, chips and bottled water. A Bobcat sugar cookie can be purchased for an additional dollar.  Nearly all of the food for the event has been donated by local businesses.  The donors include JBS Inc., State Center Locker, Hy-Vee, Fareway, Aldi, Wal-Mart, Jimmy Johns, Subway, Sports Page, and the UPS Store.

Doors at the Roundhouse will open at 6pm, with 1200 dinners served on a first come-first serve basis. Dinner attendees are encouraged to stay for the coronation ceremony when the 2013 MHS Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned.

“The support from these businesses has been incredible!” said Peggy Hannam, who chairs the event. “Everyone is excited to do what they can to contribute to the Roundhouse!”

Organizers are also selling “It’s Our House” t-shirts. The short-sleeve tees are dark gray with the “It’s Our House” logo. They can be purchased for $10 each at Sports Page or online at http://www.sportspageteam.com.  Everyone is encouraged to wear the t-shirt all day Homecoming Friday, and the varsity MHS Homecoming game will be a “gray out” so attendees will wear the shirts for Friday night’s game.

The rally will include the Marshalltown High School Band. The current total for donations to date to match the $1 million Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant will also be revealed.

All profits from the event and t-shirt sales will benefit the Roundhouse Renovation.

For more information about this event or any Renovate the Roundhouse events contact Gary Schaudt at (641) 691-1262.

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Maid-Rite message lands senior Homecoming date

Posted on September 6, 2013 by marshalltownschools

After visiting Taylor’s Maid-Rite several times last week with his friend, Sydney Kenner, Marshalltown High School senior Luke Reinert had an idea.

Reinert asked Kenner, a sophomore at MHS, to the Homecoming dance via a question on the Maid-Rite sign last Friday. The message read “Sydney, Homecoming? Luke”

Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Grant boosts fundraising efforts for Roundhouse: Update on funds to be presented Homecoming week

Posted on September 5, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Roundhouse Logo FinalThe $1 million donation from the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation in July for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation has gone a long way in the effort for the project.

Not only did it double the funds raised at that time, it has also inspired others to donate to the work.

Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Blue/White Classic nets 1,000 items for Emergency Food Box

Posted on August 28, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Members of the Marshalltown High School Football Team dropped off nearly 1,000 non-perishable food items at the Emergency Food Box today, all of it proceeds from the Blue /White Classic Football Scrimmage held last Friday, Aug. 23.

Bobcat fans were invited to Leonard Cole Field on Aug. 23 to watch several teams scrimmage, with the entry fee being one donated food item.

Nearly 1,000 food items were donated at the Blue/White Classic Friday, Aug. 23.

Nearly 1,000 food items were donated at the Blue/White Classic Friday, Aug. 23.

Bobcat Football players drop off donated food items at the Emergency Food Box.

Bobcat Football players drop off donated food items at the Emergency Food Box.

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MHS hosts open house, parent meetings Sept. 9

Posted on August 28, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School will host its annual open house Monday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30pm, following a series of information meetings for MHS parents.

Before open house there will be a Senior Parent Meeting at 5:30pm in the MHS Cafeteria. This will be an overview of what parents can expect for the year to come, general information about ACT and college application/entrance requirements, scholarship applications, and financial aid.

At 6:15pm there will be a Marshalltown Community College Dual Credit Meeting in the MHS Cafeteria. This will review the dual credit process and requirements.

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