homecoming

Maquoketa Cardinals Homecoming Week Reminders for Families

✨ Friday, September 27, 2025 ✨

🚥 EARLY DISMISSAL – 10 Minutes Early
To help with parade traffic, all students will be dismissed 10 minutes earlier than normal this Friday.
➡️ For example: If your child is normally picked up at 1:10 PM, they will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.

🎈 HOMECOMING PARADE – 2:00 PM

  • Parade begins at 2:00 PM.

  • Parents are responsible for student transportation to and from the parade.

  • Students will follow normal dismissal unless otherwise communicated to the principal.

  • Staff will not supervise students at the parade, as it occurs after school hours.

🏏 FOOTBALL GAME REMINDERS – Goodenow Field
For a safe, fun, family-friendly event:

👧 Students in 5th Grade & Younger:

  • Must be accompanied by an adult to enter the game.

  • Must sit with that adult during the game.

  • No roaming the stadium or playing unattended.

📅 Student Seating Areas:

  • Middle School: Sit in the student section north of the scoreboard unless with a parent.

  • High School: Sit in the designated high school section.

  • No students allowed under the bleachers.

🛸 No Equipment Allowed:

  • No footballs or sports equipment may be brought into the stadium.

  • Items will be held by administration and returned through the school office.

💜 Modeling Respectful Behavior
We expect all students and adults to help create a safe, welcoming environment:

  • Use kind, respectful language.

  • Keep hands and feet to yourself.

  • Move safely around the stadium.

  • Enjoy the game while being considerate of others.

🚪 No Re-Entry Once Students Leave
To ensure student safety, students who leave the game may not reenter the stadium.

💬 Thank you for supporting a safe, spirited Homecoming Week!
Let’s show our Cardinal pride all week long — Go Cards!