Tag Archives: Fisher Elementary

Fisher Elementary students raise money for MPD K-9 Unit

Students at Fisher Elementary held a “Pennies for Puppies” drive recently, raising $364.66 for the Marshalltown Police Department K-9 Unit. Sgt. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 partner, Awol, came to Fisher Elementary Wednesday morning to greet students and accept a … Continue reading

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Leader in classroom catches notice: Fisher second grader a great role model

Madelyn Graff is showing tremendous leadership as a second grade student at Fisher Elementary School. It’s no surprise then that one day she wants to lead an entire class as a teacher. Read more of Madelyn’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students hold mock elections

In the days and weeks prior to the presidential election Nov. 6 students across Marshalltown learned about the candidates, the election process, and held mock elections in their schools. Most schools cast ballots for the presidential election, though Woodbury Elementary … Continue reading

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Fisher Elementary hosts open house Oct. 21

Fisher Elementary will host an open house Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, 1-3pm to showcase the completed remodeling and expansion project. The public is invited to visit the school and tour the new and remodeled facilities at that time. Look for … Continue reading

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Orientations, open houses planned to start school year

Marshalltown Community Schools have many events in the upcoming weeks to welcome students and their families to a new school year. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 Woodbury Elementary Kindergarten/New Parent Orientation, 5:30pm, Woodbury Gym Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 Lenihan Intermediate Parent … Continue reading

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Fisher ELP holds spelling bee

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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School Registration is June 6-7, 2012

Marshalltown Community School District will hold registration June 6-7, 2012. Students entering preschool through Grade 8 will register at Miller Middle School. Students entering high school will register at Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Learning Academy Students will register at … Continue reading

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Fisher students hold Reader’s Theater in “Cat’s Café”

For a little while on Tuesday, May 15, Courtney Lenz’s third grade classroom at Fisher Elementary took on the appearances of a hip and trendy bistro. Tables were set, (battery-operated) candles flickered, and light refreshments were served. It wasn’t the … Continue reading

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Project Share begins Thursday

Marshalltown Community School District is co-sponsoring the annual “Project Share” event with Marshalltown Community College Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, at MCC. Seventeen area school districts have registered a total of 210 students to attend, with May 10 being designated for third and fourth … Continue reading

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Franklin wins first annual Elementary Battle of the Books

Franklin Elementary took home the traveling trophy at the first annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books, held Thursday, April 26, at Marshalltown Public Library. Each of the six elementary schools held preliminary rounds to qualify one team of fourth … Continue reading

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