Tag Archives: Extended Learning Program

MHS students attend World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Posted on October 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Emma Runquist and Abby Snyder were among 150 students from around the world selected for the Global Youth Institute Oct. 18-20 in Des Moines. A program of the World Food Prize Foundation, the institute brought together students from 25 states … Continue reading →

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Quiz Bowl team on top at Ankeny

Posted on October 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team took first place at the Ankeny Quiz Bowl Saturday, Oct. 20. The team was ranked fourth going into the semifinal round and defeated second-ranked Ames “B” team to qualify for the finals. In … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown students showcased at ITEC Conference

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown students were among an elite group from across Iowa showcasing their projects at the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Conference Oct. 15 in Des Moines. Andrea Lothe, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, and Sean Nyuon, a … Continue reading →

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MHS student is semifinalist in “America the Beautiful” national essay contest

Posted on August 6, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School student Chandler Fisher is one of 100 national semifinalists in the “America the Beautiful” essay contest sponsored by Rand-McNally. The contest invited students across the country to compose a 400-600 word essay on one question: Where’s the … Continue reading →

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MHS places 17th at International Envirothon

Posted on July 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School placed 17th out of 54 teams at the Canon International Envirothon July 22-27, 2012, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. The state champion team of Joe Metzger, Adam Willman, Molly Finn, Brennan Goodman and Abby Snyder placed in the top … Continue reading →

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Fisher ELP holds spelling bee

Posted on May 24, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Fisher Elementary third graders in the Extended Learning Program know their vocabulary, having spent time studying frequently misspelled and misused words. To celebrate their hard work throughout the year and test their spelling ability, the students matched wits in a … Continue reading →

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MCSD students win meritorious awards at Project Share

Posted on May 15, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown students received four of the 10 “meritorious awards” granted during Project Share, the two-day student project showcase May 10-11, 2012, at Marshalltown Community College. Approximately 80 projects from 17 area school districts were judged on each day, with five … Continue reading →

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MHS students invited to Iowa Youth Institute

Posted on May 3, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students Abby Snyder and Emma Runquist were among 300 Iowa high school students invited to attend the first Iowa Youth Institute held at Iowa State University Monday, April 30. This new program, an extension of the World … Continue reading →

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MHS garners numerous accolades at Iowa National History Day

Posted on May 2, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School had an outstanding showing at Iowa’s National History Day contest Monday, April 30, at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, with every student taking home an award and some advancing to national competition. The group performance … Continue reading →

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MHS competes in IT-Olympics

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s IT team competed at the IT-Olympics April 27-28 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, placing second in Game Design and seventh in Cyber Defense contests. The IT-Olympics is the culminating event for students participating in IT-Adventures, “an innovative … Continue reading →

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