Join us for our groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to the East Marshall Jr/Sr High School Building on Saturday, October 10th @ 9:45 AM in the South Parking Lot of the Jr/Sr High School . All are welcome to attend to celebrate the next phase in our East Marshall facilities projects. Date for the Laurel groundbreaking, Wednesday, October 14th (time to be determined).
The Junior/ Senior High students participated in the Iowa's Healthiest State Walk. The walk encourages students, staff, and families to walk to boost physical and mental health!
Congratulations to Quinn Hoksbergen on auditioning and getting accepted into the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Honor Band! Quinn is one of only twelve 8th grade students accepted to play alto saxophone out of over 70 eligible schools in the South Central district. We could not be more proud of all of the hard work she put in to prepare for her first audition and are so excited to have her represent East Marshall at this event!
The SCIBA Middle School Honor Band Festival is an all day festival where three bands, each comprising roughly one-hundred 7th or 8th grade students, rehearse all day and perform in the evening. 7th grade students are accepted by nomination, while 8th grade students audition by memorizing scales and preparing a selected etude. The concerts will take place on Tuesday, November 10th at Ankeny Centennial High School. Times of the performances will be announced.
The SCIBA Middle School Honor Band Festival is an all day festival where three bands, each comprising roughly one-hundred 7th or 8th grade students, rehearse all day and perform in the evening. 7th grade students are accepted by nomination, while 8th grade students audition by memorizing scales and preparing a selected etude. The concerts will take place on Tuesday, November 10th at Ankeny Centennial High School. Times of the performances will be announced.
East Marshall Blood Drive is Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30 to 6:30. Check out the QR code to sign up!!
Check out the October Newsletter from our College and Career Transition Advisor, Terri Hungerford!!
Healthy students are vital to healthy futures for all of us; Today we are reminded that healthy students is a responsibility we all share - GO MUSTANGS!
Eli B. led last week’s FCA lesson on the importance of having the discipline to do what is right—even when it’s difficult or isn’t the popular choice. Thank you, Eli, for sharing this message!
FCA is open to all students in grades 7–12 and meets Wednesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
FCA is open to all students in grades 7–12 and meets Wednesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
East Marshall Cross Country Results!
Quick Reminder to parents, families, and students - No School Monday, Oct. 5th for Teacher Professional Development
Thank you to PAM THEGE, JERRY BROWN, & RAY OZBUN for all of your Hard Work to Keep our Buildings @ East Marshall kept up and looking great! We APPRECIATE YOU!
October is National Book Month! Thank you to Ms. Wallace, Ms. Goulding, Ms. Newbrough and all of our teachers who encourage our students to READ, READ, READ!
We're grateful for ALL of our elementary literacy teaches who are trained to identify and intervene with strategies designed to assist our student with dyslexia - we can make a difference to help kids be lifelong READERS!
Check out pictures from the Homecoming Dance!! https://www.emmustangs.org/page/ponyexpress
Photos by The Pony Express' Angie Larson
(East Marshall's Student Newspaper)
Cross Country Results from the Nevada Invitational!
Happy National Coffee Day to our amazing teachers and parents! We see the early mornings, long days, and everything you pour into our students—coffee helps, but your dedication matters most.
The East Marshall Jr./Sr. High wrapped up Homecoming week with some friendly competition! Students competed in mat car races, tug-of-war, blanket races, and sack races. Congratulations to our winning teams! 🎉
🏎️ Mat Car Races — 8th Grade: Kameron D., Keane B., Brooklyn M., and Dilynne M.
💪 Tug-of-War — Juniors: Addi C., Hayden B., Adalyn D., Kaedyn A., Deagan M., and Raeden R.
🏁 Blanket Races — 8th Grade: Brenna S., Emery A., Keane B., and Kameron D.
🥔 Sack Races — 8th Grade: Avery S., Daejon L., Brooklyn M., Kinzey S., and Emmi M.
What a fun way to finish Homecoming week!
Happy National PTO Appreciation Day! Thank you to our parent and teacher volunteers for the time, energy, and support you give to our schools and students every day.
This week's EM Parent Update (https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-ZA8UxL-F3LecK6EHsWeqGf2ZYMH645gojxX82qxhg/edit?usp=sharing).
Have a Great End to EM's 2026 Homecoming Week & Great Weekend - GO MUSTANGS!
Have a Great End to EM's 2026 Homecoming Week & Great Weekend - GO MUSTANGS!
Check out the Homecoming Court Superlatives!