Marshalltown High School added three graduates to its 2013 class at a special ceremony Wednesday.
The three graduates completed their work both in school and were able to make up classes missed online as part of a partnership with the Net High Academy program.
Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Several back-to-school events and orientations are planned in August.
On Thursday, Aug. 15, Marshalltown High School will hold Freshmen/New Student Orientation from 4pm to 5:30pm. Students will be able to meet staff, find their lockers and tour the school.
Also on Thursday, Aug. 15, Miller Middle School will hold two orientations for incoming students and families. Seventh grade orientation is 5-6pm. Eighth grade orientation is 6-7pm.
Lenihan Intermediate School will hold parent orientation Thursday, Aug. 15, at 5:30pm.
Back to School Night will be Monday, Aug. 19, starting at 4:30pm for Lenihan and 5pm for all six elementary schools.
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 20, and will be a one-hour early dismissal day. The first day of preschool is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
The 2012-13 Marshalltown High School yearbook, Post Script will be distributed in front of the school’s main office on Friday, Aug. 16, from 3pm to 5 pm. Anyone unable to pick up a book at this time can do so in the school’s vault during normal office hours after Aug. 16.
Students are encouraged to pick up their books on Friday, and are also reminded that they may not pick up a friend’s book for any reason. Only family members will be allowed to pick up books that are not their own.
A limited number of extra 2012-2013 books are being sold on a first come-first served basis. Anyone interested in purchasing one of these extra books may do so in the office. Cost of the yearbooks, while they last, is $70.
Students and staff will also be able to order a copy of the 2014 yearbook on line at http://www.jostens.com beginning Sept. 1. Cost of next year’s annual is $50 through the month of April.
Any questions should be directed to the Marshalltown High School office.
Marshalltown police officers Kraig Lageschulte and Brad Mauseth were engulfed in a sea of hugs and handshakes at Riverview Park’s Community Building Friday night.
The two were recipients of heart-felt appreciation from 13 cadets and their parents at the inaugural Marshalltown Police Department’s Student Academy graduation.
Read more in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Erica Malloy can hardly wait for the school year to start at Marshalltown High School. She has an exciting and innovative curriculum to share with her students.
Malloy will teach the new principles of biomedical science class at MHS this fall as part of Project Lead the Way initiative at the school.
Read more in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
An increased focus on student achievement, paired with tougher academic standards, is changing the way Iowa schools and communities shape summer programs offered to children…
“When kids lose ground over the summer, it’s hard for them to make it up,” said Mick Jurgensen, principal of Rogers Elementary School in Marshalltown. “High-quality instruction during the regular school year is absolutely necessary, but for many kids, the additional opportunities to learn — rather than being idle — becomes essential.”
Jurgensen’s school uses federal funds and partners with community organizations to provide full-day summer programs for students.
Read more in the July 26, 2013, Des Moines Register.
Lynn Large said previous directors of food service at the Marshalltown Community School District have led the program in the right direction.
She said she hopes to continue that work as she prepares for the new school year.
Read more in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
A volunteer from Hope Methodist Church reads with a student during lunch at Hoglan Elementary.
Students visiting Hoglan, Anson or Franklin elementary schools for lunch this summer get more than a meal. They get a chance to read with community members.
At Hoglan Elementary those volutneers come from school partner Hope Methodist Church. Charles and Lois Cochran met with Learning Supports Specialist Jason August in the spring to organize it. Since then about 15 members of Hope Methodist Church volunteer throughout the Summer Meal Program, sitting with students and reading.
At Anson and Franklin elementary schools the “Munch and More” program, organized through the Spread the Words: Read by Third initiative, brings together students with community volunteers to read books. Franklin Elementary holds Munch and More on Wednesdays, while Anson holds it on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Read more about Munch and More in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Fundraising leaders for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation were all smiles as they delivered some very good news on the project Tuesday night at the MHS/Community Auditorium.
The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation donated a $1 million challenge grant to the Roundhouse renovation, as announced by Martha-Ellen’s grandson and vice president of the foundation, David Tank.
Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
David Tank, grandson of Martha-Ellen Tye and vice president of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation, announces a $1 million grant toward the Roundhouse renovation at an event Tuesday evening.
The Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium foyer was filled with gratitude and excitement Tuesday night as David Tank, vice president of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation, announced the Foundation has awarded the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse Renovation Project with a generous $1 million challenge grant.
The donation is a challenge grant that will be donated over five years. This type of gift encourages community participation. The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation will match the first $1 million raised.
“Marshalltown High School is on its way to becoming one of the premier high schools in this country,” said Aiddy Phomvisay, principal of Marshalltown High School. “The Roundhouse Renovation is just one of the many factors that will turn this ambition into a reality. We are delighted that the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation believes in our efforts and in this community. We are truly blessed!”
This is only the second time in the 37-year history of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation that a grant this size has been granted. The other was in 2006 when the Marshalltown Public Library also received a $1 million donation. Martha-Ellen Tye took great pride in her Marshalltown Community. Her dream was to make it a better place for future generations.
Karn Gregoire, Executive Director of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation noted, “The Roundhouse Renovation will provide our youth with an outstanding athletic facility while recapturing Marshalltown’s past and future pride of which the building represents. The Foundation is eager for Marshalltown’s collaborative spirit to meet and exceed the $1 million challenge.”
At Tuesday’s rally, MHS students opened doors and served refreshments in the auditorium foyer. Just prior to the announcement, the pep band greeted a chauffeured Yukon adorned with a large red and blue bow—a Bobcat emerged from the vehicle with a large domed silver tray. Mr. Tank removed the sealed announcement from under the dome and then made the exciting announcement! Speakers also included Phomvisay and Gary Schaudt, co-chair of the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse Renovation. The event closed with tours of the existing Roundhouse led by MHS coaches and student athletes.
Bobby the Bobcat and a pair of MHS cheerleaders bring the special announcement into the MHS/Community Auditorium foyer.
Schaudt encourages all community members to donate to this cause. The projected cost of the MHS Roundhouse renovation is $12.95 million. The Marshalltown School District has committed $9.1 million to the project. The $1 million Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation grant, matched by $1 million of community donations, will take the renovation campaign over the half-way point of their fundraising goal.
“I have no doubt that the Marshalltown Community as well as past and present Bobcats will rise to the occasion!” Schaudt says.
Pledge forms are available at www.mhsroundhouse.com. You can also follow the fundraising efforts on Facebook at Renovate the Roundhouse. Donations are tax deductible and should be directed to:
Marshalltown Community School District Foundation
P.O. Box 1562
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Watch video of the announcement on KDAO’s website here.
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