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Student musicians rehearse, perform with Dallas Brass

Nearly 90 band students from Marshalltown Schools took the stage with the Dallas Brass Saturday, April 13, during their performance in the MHS/Community Auditorium. Many of the students had spent the morning at small group/ensemble contest, but hurried back to … Continue reading

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A student who can be counted on: Science teacher says eighth grader is a role model

Miller Middle School science teacher Julie Miller can count on eighth grader Jordan Smiley to be there for her. “He does anything I ask and is always willing to help others,” Miller said. “He’s just an all-around great kid and … Continue reading

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Miller student artwork on display at Lennox offices

Seven Miller Middle School students had their artwork selected for display in the Lennox Industries offices for the 2013-2014 school year. The artwork, ranging from drawing and painting to sculpture, was selected from the pieces on display at the Fisher … Continue reading

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Miller students medal at Science Olympiad

Eight students from Miller Middle School participated in the state Science Olympiad competition at Coe College on March 23, 2013, medaling in four events. The tournament is a team-based competition that consists of a series of rigorous hands-on, interactive, challenging … Continue reading

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Miller students accepted to Blank Summer Institute

Several Miller Middle School students have been accepted for participation in eight different areas of the Blank Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences. The group will attend a one-week residential summer program, June 23-28, 2013, held at The University of … Continue reading

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Miller holds annual March Madness shootout

Miller Middle School hosted its annual Miller March Madness March 21, with 250 teams competing in the basketball hot shot competition. Miller staff members helped run the shoot-out, which included the basketball contest but also concessions and a number of … Continue reading

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Focused, independent learner impresses math teacher: Miller student has passion to learn

Miller Middle School teacher Nancy Brant Ahn has been impressed with the focus and independent learning ability of one of her math students – Julian Gonzalez. “Julian wants to learn for himself, not because a teacher makes him,” Brant Ahn … Continue reading

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Miller students compete at Regional Mathcounts Contest

Twelve Miller Middle School students competed against 34 other schools at the Regional Mathcounts Competition Thursday, Feb. 21, in Des Moines. Miller placed 18th out of 34 middle schools from around central Iowa. Seventh grader Lucas Thiessen scored in the … Continue reading

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Miller Middle School Academic Awards Ceremony is Feb. 25

Miller Middle School will recognize first semester academic honors during an awards assembly Monday, Feb. 25, at 6pm in the Miller Auditorium. Recognitions will include A and B Honor Roll students and those with perfect attendance for the first semester. … Continue reading

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Quiet leader gets her work done: Miller student building confidence

Fatima Hernandez, 14, an eighth grader at Miller Miller School, knows she is at school to learn and doesn’t get sidetracked. “I just come here and do my work,” Hernandez said. Read Fatima’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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