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Huegel named next MHS activities director

Craig Huegel will be the next activities director at Marshalltown High School. “I am extremely excited to join a school district that has such a history of achievement in athletics and activities,” Huegel said. “As I met people during this … Continue reading

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MHS presents Show Choir/Jazz Band Blast March 21

Marshalltown High School presents its fourth annual Show Choir/Jazz Band Blast on Thursday, March 21, at 7pm in the MHS/Community Auditorium. MHS Jazz II under the direction of Brett Umthun will present their contest jazz music and MHS Jazz I … Continue reading

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Art teacher gets big help from student: MHS sophomore proves reliable

Marshalltown High School art teacher Julie Bousum has leaned on a student for help this year, and that student has responded with unwavering energy. Sophomore Talia Fosness has helped Bousum each school day with several tasks and was an integral … Continue reading

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MHS Forensics Team to hold Pizza Ranch Tip Night March 25

The Marshalltown High School Forensics Team will hold a “tip night” fundraiser Monday, March 25, 5-8pm at Pizza Ranch. Forensics is a speech and debate program consisting of a variety of speech, acting and debate events.  For the past 4 … Continue reading

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MHS junior selected for All-State Speech

Marshalltown High School junior Elizabeth Russell has been invited to perform at the Iowa High School Speech Association All-State Festival Monday, March 25, at the University of Northern Iowa. Russell will sing “Popular” from the musical Wicked on the Strayer-Wood … Continue reading

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MHS speech students earn top marks at state contest

Marshalltown High School speech contestants earned all Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Speech Association State Individual Contest Saturday, March 9, at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. MHS garnered a combined eight Division I rankings – the highest possible – … Continue reading

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School success a top priority for student

Kim-mee Schmitt was taught at a very young age that being successful at school is very important. “Ever since I was young, my dad said grades are No. 1,” Schmitt said. Read more of Kim-mee’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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MHS Key Club raises money for House of Compassion

The Marshalltown High School Key Club donated $100 to the House of Compassion Monday, Feb. 25, the result of a “Dollars for Donuts” fundraiser. Key Club is a student-run organization that volunteers with service projects in the school and community. … Continue reading

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District graduation rate sees significant increase

The Marshalltown Community School District graduation rate increased nearly 8 percent from 2011 to 2012 according to figures released by the Iowa Department of Education this week. The four-year graduation rate for 2012 was 85.01 percent, up from 77.35 percent … Continue reading

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MHS hosts annual Community Open House March 7

Marshalltown High School will host its fourth annual Community Open House Thursday, March 7, from 5 to 8 pm. Student Senate members will be available for guided tours, including the new wing that opened in spring 2012 and a look … Continue reading

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