4th graders learned the intricacies of coding using sticks they found on our campus trails. hands-on learning is a staple of our middle school curriculum, and it is always interesting to see the ways students are engaging each day! 
 

 

 

On March 20th we held our second virtual auction hosted by our very own Sorrel Kaspszack and Scott Kylander-Johnson '90. The 80's themed trivia night, featuring a best-dressed competition, mobile bidding, and other interactive engagement, was a hit! This spring, we hope to see you back in person at our 35th annual dinner auction on March 19th, 2022
 

 

May 30th marked our Fine Arts Showcase, which was the first time parents were able to walk the halls this year due to COVID-19 protocols. This event is normally held in an intimate space at Zeitgeist Cafe in Downtown Duluth, but this year we brought it to campus and displayed art pieces and played performance recordings throughout the building. 
 

 

 

Before departing for home in early June, the Class of 2021 Marshall House students took to the Park Point beach house to celebrate their graduation. This was a beautiful day full of sunshine, beach games, cold water temps and food truck bites! 

 

A new tradition here to stay? Our first Senior Soirée was a success! In another COVID-19 pivot, prom turned into a seated dinner party for seniors. Thanks to the hard work of the senior parents and staff, a fun night full of Kahoot! games, raffle prizes, and reminiscing was had by all! 

 

Girls' Basketball punched their second consecutive ticket to the state tournament after winning the Section 7AA Championship over Esko 63-52. The Hilltoppers fell to Providence Academy in the State quarterfinals 94-91. Hilltopper senior forward Gianna Kneepkens '21 tallied a career-high 67 points in the final game of her high school career, which also set the single-game scoring record in Minnesota girls' basketball for either a tournament or regular-season game. 

 

Speaking of state, a number of upper school students displayed their individual talents on the state stage including Merlea Mrozik '21 in 300 Hurdles (Track); Daniella Majwega '22, Luke Moeller ' 22, and Anastasia Ohlerking ' 21 (Speech), and Tucker D'Allaird '22 and Noah Scullard-Bender '22 (Boys' Golf).
 

 

The new playground is up thanks to our maintenance team and faculty, staff, and student volunteers! it was exciting to see part of Snyder-Durant Park, the 2021 Fund-a-Need project in honor of Karen Snyder and Lori Durant, completed before school started. 

 

Six Hilltopper boys joined forces with the Two Harbor Agates in a football co-op this fall. A win-win for both schools, the combined numbers of Marshall and Two Harbors allowed the team to continue competing in Class 3A.

 

Back to School Night was a blast! Students and families had a chance to find classrooms, connect with faculty, and hear from Jamie Steckart, our new Head of School, and Lydia Bacigalupo '22, the Hilltopper Council Executive President. This year's theme? belonging and the role each member of the community plays in making Marshall a welcoming place to all.