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A career with lasting impact: Anson principal nears retirement

Seventeen years ago, Bea Niblock thought Anson Elementary School was another stop in her career in education. She didn’t think it would also be the place where it ended. Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Anson Gold Day: Students, teachers, community celebrate Anson Elementary School’s HUSSC Gold Award

“Each and every one of you is a part of this success,” Mayor Tommy Thompson told an assembly of students and staff from Anson Elementary as he declared May 22, 2013, “Anson Gold Day”. Mayor Thompson’s proclamation was just one … Continue reading

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Anson Elementary School earns Gold Award from USDA for Healthy School Meals

Anson Elementary has earned the prestigious HealthierUS Schools Challenge (HUSSC) Gold Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the quality of its school meals and physical education for students. Anson will receive a $1,500 prize, an award plaque signed … Continue reading

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Elementary Battle of the Books held at Public Library

Woodbury Elementary came out on top of the annual Elementary Battle of the Books held Tuesday, April 23, at Marshalltown Public Library. More than 100 students participated in the battle, with students squaring off in three rounds. In the end, … Continue reading

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Manis named next Anson Elementary principal

Ronnie Manis will be the next principal at Anson Elementary School starting July 1, 2013. Manis currently serves as District Instructional Application Specialist and Data Coordinator for Marshalltown Community School District, a position he’s held since 2010. Prior to that … Continue reading

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Preschool registration planned April 13

Early Registration for Marshalltown Community School District Preschool will be Saturday, April 13, from 10am to 12:30pm in the Lenihan Intermediate School commons. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2013, to enroll. Please bring a copy of … Continue reading

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Anson’s annual Chris Cakes night features flapjacks, math facts

Over 400 people visited Anson Elementary for the annual Chris Cakes night Thursday, March 21. Students and their families enjoyed thousands of pancakes made by Chris Cakes, along with sausage, fresh fruit, milk and juice. More adventurous diners tried to … Continue reading

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“Cat in the Hat” visits Anson Elementary

In honor of Dr. Seuss, Anson Elementary hosted several special visitors on Monday, March 4, among them the Cat in the Hat. The Cat in the Hat visited classrooms Monday morning on the day commemorating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Throughout the … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Registration set for March 8

Students entering kindergarten this fall are invited to registration Friday, March 8, 9am to 3pm at all Marshalltown Community School District elementary schools. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 15, 2013, to enroll in kindergarten for 2013-2014. Please … Continue reading

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Iowa Assessments next week

Students throughout Marshalltown Schools will participate in the Iowa Assessments next week, Feb. 4-8, 2013. The Iowa Assessments are a set of tests that measure academic growth. This is the second year for students to take the Iowa Assessments. Before … Continue reading

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