Tag Archives: Woodbury Elementary

Woodbury holds send-off for teacher Richard Ortega

Originally aired on the WHO-HD News Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

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Students send-off their hero: Assembly honors Woodbury teacher headed to Afghanistan

As each moment passed, Richard Ortega found it harder to control his emotions. Ortega, a second grade teacher at Woodbury Elementary School, was honored Friday by the students and staff at the school during a special assembly. Read more in … 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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Orientations, open houses planned to start school year

Marshalltown Community Schools have many events in the upcoming weeks to welcome students and their families to a new school year. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 Woodbury Elementary Kindergarten/New Parent Orientation, 5:30pm, Woodbury Gym Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 Lenihan Intermediate Parent … Continue reading

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School Registration is June 6-7, 2012

Marshalltown Community School District will hold registration June 6-7, 2012. Students entering preschool through Grade 8 will register at Miller Middle School. Students entering high school will register at Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Learning Academy Students will register at … Continue reading

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Senator Harkin’s staff tour Woodbury Elementary

Representatives from U.S. Senator Tom Harkin’s office visited Woodbury Elementary May 10, observing classrooms and learning more about the Dual Language Program. Laura Sands and Omar Padilla from Sen. Harkin’s office in Des Moines met with Principal Sarah Johnson; Dr. … Continue reading

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Project Share begins Thursday

Marshalltown Community School District is co-sponsoring the annual “Project Share” event with Marshalltown Community College Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, at MCC. Seventeen area school districts have registered a total of 210 students to attend, with May 10 being designated for third and fourth … Continue reading

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Franklin wins first annual Elementary Battle of the Books

Franklin Elementary took home the traveling trophy at the first annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books, held Thursday, April 26, at Marshalltown Public Library. Each of the six elementary schools held preliminary rounds to qualify one team of fourth … Continue reading

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OPERA Iowa tours Marshalltown elementary schools

OPERA Iowa visited Marshalltown elementary schools this week, holding workshops and performing “Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing”. Arts and Children Together, an organization focused on providing artistic experiences to elementary students, brought OPERA Iowa to the schools. This … Continue reading

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Woodbury celebrates excellent attendance

At Woodbury Elementary you don’t have to look long to find a student with a white or blue Bobcat dog tag on their wrist, around their neck, or in their pocket. It’s a symbol of pride, shared among the 250+ … Continue reading

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