Bobcat Tracks - December Edition

Nurturing Mental Wellness: Navigating the Holiday Break with Care.

As we come together with our loved ones over the holiday break, the idyllic images of warmth and joy may collide with the harsh reality of stress and depression for some. In this issue of Bobcat Tracks, Director of Special Services Matt Cretsinger explores some scenarios and offers guidance on how to navigate them.

MCSD School Board and Superintendent Receive Awards from IASB

The Marshalltown Community School District School Board and Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte recently received awards from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

You can read more about the awards on our website.

MCSD Selects Architecture Firm for Miller Middle School Planning

The Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) is pleased to announce the selection of Invision Architecture for the planning of future facility improvements to Miller Middle School.

Learn more about Invision Architecture on our website.

Bobcat Families Attend Café Hoglan

Hoglan Elementary School hosted "Café Hoglan" for their Bobcat families to have breakfast and read together.

See photos from the event on our Facebook page.

MHS Dance Team Clinch State Title in Show Production

The Marshalltown High School Bobcat Dance Team clinched the state title in Show Production.

Read more about the dance team at state competition.

Joy the Pig Visits Fisher Elementary School

Joy the Pig made a stop at Fisher Elementary School to meet with the kindergarten students, who recently completed a unit on farm life.

Check out the full story on our website.

Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

No School - There will be no school on Friday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, Jan. 2 due to Winter Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 3. If you have any questions, please contact 641-754-1000.

Want up to date event information? Make sure to check out our district calendar by clicking here.

How MCSD Makes Inclement Weather Decisions

As the winter season rapidly approaches, the Marshalltown Community School District would like to outline the decision-making process for school closures, delays, or early dismissals due to inclement weather. See more information on our website.

MCSD School Board

The Marshalltown Community School District School Board meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Central Administration Building unless otherwise noted. Board agendas are posted to the BoardDocs website. Community members are encouraged to attend or watch the livestream on the Marshalltown CSD Youtube Channel.

Food Service

Curious about what is on the menu this week? See what is being served by exploring our Nutrislice website for up to date meal information.

Bobcat Parents SEL Nights

MCSD and the Cook Center for Human Connection has an ongoing series of social emotional learning events available to our Bobcat parents and guardians. Check out the details on our website.

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