Tag Archives: Miller

Miller students play Santa for those in need

Posted on December 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A couple of less fortunate children in the area are going to have a special Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of eighth graders at Miller Middle School. Students each brought in $1 and some donated more to buy … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown teams earn FIRST Lego League awards

Posted on December 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

FIRST Lego League teams from Lenihan Intermediate and Miller Middle schools competed at the regional competition Saturday, Dec. 7, with two teams earning awards. The Lenihan team, “Nature’s Natural 9”, placed second for their innovative solution to this year’s topic, … Continue reading →

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Confidence blooms in eighth-grader: Miller student shows growth

Posted on December 16, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Max Eberle has come out of his shell at Miller Middle School within the past year. Eberle, 14, an eighth-grader at the school, has impressed staff members such as Susan Ferneau with how much he has grown. Read the full … Continue reading →

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Globetrotter makes spin though town: Team will play Jan. 5 at Roundhouse

Posted on December 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A Harlem Globetrotter visited Marshalltown Monday and brought with him all the basketball-whirling tricks one would expect. He also brought a message of anti-bullying and trying your best to students at two schools in town. Brawley “Cheese” Chisholm, 27, visited … Continue reading →

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Miller musicians perform with SCIBA Honor Band

Posted on November 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Ten Miller Middle School students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Honor Band Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Knoxville High School. Participants spent six hours rehearsing for an evening concert featuring three bands: Red, White and Blue. The … Continue reading →

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Confident leader focuses on health: Miller student a role model

Posted on November 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

With a teacher as a mother, Sam Irwin doesn’t have to look far for advice on how to be a success at school. Irwin, 14, is in eighth grade at Miller Middle School. His mother, Michele Irwin, teaches at Woodbury … Continue reading →

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STEM leaders pitch project to governor: Branstad visits Howgan Monday

Posted on October 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Area leaders in education and technology had a willing ear in Gov. Terry Branstad Monday as they talked about a proposed initiative as part of the STEM push. Branstad visited Howgan in Marshalltown Monday to talk about an effort of … Continue reading →

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Schools participate in Healthiest State Initiative walks

Posted on October 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students at several schools took a few extra steps this week toward making Iowa the healthiest state as part of Governor Terry Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative. The official Healthiest State Walk occurred yesterday, with numerous businesses and community organizations taking … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School events scheduled in August

Posted on July 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Several back-to-school events and orientations are planned in August. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Marshalltown High School will hold Freshmen/New Student Orientation from 4pm to 5:30pm. Students will be able to meet staff, find their lockers and tour the school. Also … Continue reading →

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Miller Art Club creates artwork for school library

Posted on May 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Miller Middle School library is decked out with some new, colorful artwork thanks to the creative efforts of the school’s Art Club. Led by art teachers Stephanie Lane and Lindsay Delagardelle, the group of more than 40 seventh and … Continue reading →

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