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MHS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Posted on September 12, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Two Marshalltown High School students are semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Benjamin Anzis and Joseph Metzger are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school students have an … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown ACT scores up across the board, surpass state average

Posted on August 22, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School ACT scores saw increases across the board in 2012, with an overall district composite score of 22.9. The state composite scores is 22.1. “I am proud and pleased for our students, teachers and parents,” said Dr. Marvin … Continue reading →

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‘Dream big’: MHS starts year with Olympics-themed rally

Posted on August 21, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Principal Aiddy Phomvisay told students and staff to dream big during an assembly at Marshalltown High School on the first day of classes. Phomvisay stressed that MHS students were more than just test scores and school colors and challenged students … Continue reading →

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Science Bound program taps into young potential

Posted on August 20, 2012 by marshalltownschools

If someone has talent in a particular sport, it appears they are groomed from a very young age to nurture that talent. The same philosophy is being used for a program that partners Marshalltown schools and Iowa State University known … Continue reading →

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MHS cheerleaders perform at Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Day

Posted on August 14, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School cheerleaders traveled to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Aug. 10 to perform in the Chiefs’ halftime show. The students were part of Spirit Day, an opportunity for high school cheerleaders to work with Chiefs Cheerleaders and perform … 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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Orientations, open houses planned to start school year

Posted on August 2, 2012 by marshalltownschools

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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Nat’l Honor Society volunteers for Adopt-A-Highway program

Posted on July 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

National Honor Society students from Marshalltown High School spent part of Monday, July 30, working to keep Marshalltown clean. The students volunteered their time removing litter along Hwy 30 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. The student who participated were … 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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NHS students clean up public library prairie patch

Posted on July 18, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Students from the Marshalltown High School National Honor Society braved the sweltering heat Monday to help clean up the prairie patch in front of the Marshalltown Public Library. Students worked Monday, July 16, from 3 to 5 pm on weeding … Continue reading →