Tag Archives: Students in the Spotlight

Avid golfer works hard at school

Posted on February 10, 2014 by marshalltownschools

He might sometimes wish he was on a golf course instead of at school, but Cole Davis doesn’t let his love of the sport affect his work. Davis, 12, a sixth grader at Lenihan Intermediate School, is a hard worker, … Continue reading →

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Engaged learner likes to participate

Posted on January 28, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Bryant Spiker is not a student who tends to sit on the sidelines and let class go by. Spiker, 15, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, is an engaged learner at the school. Read Bryant’s full Spotlight in the Marshalltown … Continue reading →

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Student committed to his best: Positive attitude shines for Lenihan sixth grader

Posted on January 20, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Talk to a couple of teachers at Lenihan Intermediate School and they’ll both say the same thing – sixth grader Ivan Solis Padilla is a great student. Both Crystal Gassman and Jake Dannen teach Padilla at the school and they … Continue reading →

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Student prepared to learn: Lenihan student loves to solve problems

Posted on January 13, 2014 by marshalltownschools

No matter the class or day of the week, Phillip Lin, 10, shows he’s ready to learn. “Every day he comes to school ready to learn,” said Kristin Alman, his fifth grade teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School. Read Phillip’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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Student learns English, other work at once: Miller seventh grader noticed by teacher

Posted on January 6, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Learning the English language at the same time as trying to tackle other subjects is not stopping Moe Zar. The 13-year-old seventh grader at Miller Middle School shows determination to get the job done. Read the full spotlight in today’s … 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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Soft-spoken, yet still a leader: Sixth grader a positive influence

Posted on December 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Bennett Hageman is not the most outspoken student in his class at Lenihan Intermediate School, but his quiet way of leadership is appreciated by his teacher. Sixth grade teacher Leah Mattox said Hageman leads in a positive, but quiet way. … Continue reading →

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Reading skills have taken off: Lenihan student exceeds goals

Posted on November 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Ruben Mendoza wasn’t too fond of reading chapter books at the start of this school year. The Lenihan Intermediate School sixth grader was able to tap into subjects he liked and his reading has taken off in the past couple … Continue reading →

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Positive by his nature: MHS student loves learning

Posted on November 18, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School Spanish teacher Sarah Whitehead said student Harry Metzger beams a huge smile when he walks into her classroom. “He’s the most positive and enthusiastic student I’ve ever had,” Whitehead said. Read Harry’s full spotlight in today’s Marshalltown … Continue reading →

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Kindergartner always ready to learn: 5-year-old has goal to be a doctor

Posted on November 11, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Matthew Martins is getting a great start to his school years – and has an attitude that will serve him well as he gets older. Martins, 5, is a kindergarten student at Rogers Elementary School. His teacher, Megan Spoo, said … Continue reading →

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