Tag Archives: STEM

Triple threat: MHS student earns three Microsoft certifications

Raffael Nueser is the first Marshalltown High School student to receive three Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications utilizing Microsoft IT Academy. MHS was one of 150 schools in Iowa to receive funding for Microsoft IT Academy curriculum materials. Access to … Continue reading

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Branstad, Reynolds talk STEM at Fisher school: State initiative lauded in Marshalltown

Two special guests visited Fisher Elementary School Wednesday and applauded the effort Marshalltown has put forth on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiative. Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke to a crowded media center at the … Continue reading

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Governor, Lt. Governor to hold North Central STEM town hall meeting

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will be at Fisher Elementary Wednesday, March 12, for a town hall meeting about the importance of giving students a great education in science, technology, engineering and math. It will begin at … Continue reading

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Rogers students, families build paper trees with ISU students

Rogers Elementary families showcased their creativity Thursday, Nov. 21, working together to build trees with little more than paper bags, some tissue paper, a little tape and a lot of engineering. The activity was facilitated by student role models from … Continue reading

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STEM Carnival draws large crowd to MHS

Hundreds of students and their families filed through Marshalltown High School Monday night, taking part in fun and interactive learning at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Carnival. The carnival was hosted by Science Bound, a program with Iowa State … Continue reading

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STEM leaders pitch project to governor: Branstad visits Howgan Monday

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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More than $1 million bequeathed by Verle and Ellen Hunt

The late Verle and Ellen Hunt firmly believed Marshalltown was an outstanding community with good people. And now the Hunt estate is giving back. More than $1 million was designated from the estate to 12 Marshalltown or central Iowa entities … Continue reading

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MHS receives grant to implement nation’s leading STEM education curriculum

Marshalltown High School is the recipient of a $35,000 grant from Project Lead The Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum. Funds from the grant will support the implementation of the PLTW engineering … Continue reading

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