Tag Archives: Franklin Elementary

Franklin raises $843.51 for American Cancer Society

Posted on June 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary students closed out the school year with a penny drive, collecting $843.51 for the American Cancer Society in May. Joining the students for the celebration at the end of the school year were Neal Bohnet and Stephanie Kappos … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown students earn meritorious awards at Project Share

Posted on May 21, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Several Marshalltown students earned meritorious awards at Project Share, the annual student project showcase held May 9-10 at Marshalltown Community College. Project Share included students from all Marshalltown elementary schools and Lenihan Intermediate School, as well as MACS, BCLUW, Dike-New … Continue reading →

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“Read with Me” program visits Franklin Elementary

Posted on April 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

KCCI’s Marcus MacIntosh spent the morning reading to Franklin Elementary fourth graders as part of the KCCI and EMC Insurance “Read with Me” program. Franklin was the 111th school visited as part of “Read with Me”, which travels to a … Continue reading →

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Elementary Battle of the Books held at Public Library

Posted on April 24, 2013 by marshalltownschools

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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Franklin’s “Read a Book, Feed a Family” nets $1,560 for Emergency Food Box

Posted on April 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

In its second year at Franklin Elementary the “Read a Book, Feed a Family” project more than doubled its impact, with students earning $1,560 for the Emergency Food Box simply by reading books. The project, sponsored by the Franklin Parent … Continue reading →

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Preschool registration planned April 13

Posted on March 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

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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Kindergarten Registration set for March 8

Posted on February 12, 2013 by marshalltownschools

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

Posted on January 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

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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Marshalltown students hold mock elections

Posted on November 8, 2012 by marshalltownschools

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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A good foundation for her future: Franklin student goes extra mile

Posted on November 5, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Sage Blue knows the importance of school to her future. “So you can get a good education, go to college and be whatever you want to be when you grow up,” said Blue, a fourth grader at Franklin Elementary School. … Continue reading →

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