The Marshalltown Community School District offers high school students the opportunity to serve as Student School Board Representatives. These student leaders provide valuable perspectives and share updates on high school related events and activities. For the 2026-27 school year, the MCSD school board will hear from four representatives.
Kaitlyn Beare, a Senior at Marshalltown High School, is one of the four representatives. Learn more about Kaitlyn and her Bobcat story by reading her responses to the following Q&A:
What activities are you a part of at MHS?
Football and basketball cheerleading, National Honor Society, rotary club, Decision Point, and chamber orchestra.
What is your favorite subject and why?
My favorite subject is math because I have had many great math teachers in my time at MHS (shoutout to Mr. Bohan, Mrs. Simbides, and Mrs. Sills), and I like that there is always a right or wrong answer.
What has been your favorite memory so far at MHS and why?
My favorite memory has been participating in cheerleading. Getting involved in this program as a freshman was one of the best decisions I've made. I have made so many friends through this, and have lifelong memories that I will forever look back on after I graduate.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
My proudest accomplishment is maintaining a 4.0 up to this point in high school.
What is the best piece of advice you have received so far?
The two best pieces of advice I have received are "your best is enough" and "be the change you want to see."
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest dream in life is to make a difference in the lives of others and help support and uplift people. I hope to, through my career, family, etc. make the world a better place.
What are your plans for after high school?
My plans are to attend the University of Northern Iowa to get my master's degree in speech pathology. After that I hope to work in either a hospital or elementary school.
What does it mean to you to embrace the lead?
Embracing the lead means to step up and take initiative. Someone who embraces the lead will step up, even if they are the only one, and stand up for what they are passionate about. They are people who don't sit back and wish to see change, but actually follow through and ensure it happens.