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Iowa Assessments next week

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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Miller LEGO League team recognized at state

The 8th grade FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team from Miller Middle School placed third in the Project Award category at the State FLL competition Saturday, Jan. 19, at Iowa State University. This year’s theme was “Senior Solutions”, which required each … Continue reading

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Miller FIRST LEGO League team advances to state

Two FIRST LEGO League teams from Miller Middle School competed at the regional qualifying tournament Dec. 15, with the eighth grade team advancing to state. The eighth grade team—“Sparkly Brown Paper Bags”— won the Champion’s Award for their exceptional team … Continue reading

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Miller food drive nets 1147 items for Salvation Army

A food drive at Miller Middle School brought in 1147 items for the local Salvation Army. Students brought in non-perishable food items the week of Dec. 10, with the food being dropped off at the Salvation Army Friday, Dec. 14.

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Miller 8C adopts six children from Salvation Army Angel Tree

Students on “Team 8C” at Miller Middle School adopted six children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree, continuing a five-year holiday tradition. The students raised money to buy presents for the Angel Tree. Participating students had their names entered in … Continue reading

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Things start to click for seventh grader: Miller student shows improvement

After a rough start academically at Miller Middle School, seventh grader Myles Mitchell finally had things click. His teachers have taken notice and his grades have positively reflected the change. Read more of Myles’ spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Marshalltown students selected for NEISTA honors orchestras

The Northeast Iowa String Teachers Association (NEISTA) has selected five Marshalltown students to participate in its Honors Orchestras Jan. 5, 2013, at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in Waverly. Four Marshalltown High School students and one Miller Middle School students were … Continue reading

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A contagious smile in class: Miller student stays on task with positive attitude

Miller Middle School teacher Jen Beals said there is a lot to like about eighth grade student Joaquin Ramirez. Two of the traits that stick out to her are that he works hard and always flashes that smile. Read more … Continue reading

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Miller musicians selected for SCIBA Honor Bands

Seven Miller Middle School students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) honor bands Nov. 6 in Johnston. The young musicians were among students from 22 schools schools in SCIBA. Participants rehearsed from 1 to 5 p.m. and … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students hold mock elections

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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