Our first home game of the season is right around the corner! Join us on Friday, September 11 vs. Tipton at Goodenow Stadium as we cheer on our Cardinals!
To ensure every home game is safe, fun, and family-friendly, please take a moment to review the Maquoketa CSD Activities Expectations graphic below before arriving.
Key Reminders:
5th Grade & Younger: Must enter with an adult and stay seated with them.
No Equipment: Leave footballs and other sports gear at home.
Seating: Check the graphic for designated student and family seating areas.
Let’s pack the stands and show our Cardinal pride. See you under the Friday night lights—Go Cards!
TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
Maquoketa CSD will dismiss students two hours early on Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3, due to forecasted afternoon heat index values ranging from the upper 90s to 105°F.
Although our buildings are air-conditioned, the prolonged heat and high humidity have made it difficult for some areas to maintain conditions conducive to learning. Condensation has also created wet, slippery surfaces in portions of our buildings. In addition, extended bus rides during the hottest part of the afternoon present a student safety concern.
Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than their normal dismissal time. For example, a student normally dismissed at 3:15 p.m. will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
There will be no afternoon preschool on Wednesday or Thursday.
Middle School families and student-athletes participating in Middle School sports should check Rooms messaging in the MCSD app for any updated practice information.
Andrew and Delwood students who ride the shuttle will be picked up by their normal Andrew/Delwood shuttle buses and transported home at this early out time.
MCSD will follow its regularly scheduled two-hour early dismissal on Friday, September 4.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
While we came up just short of the victory in a few tight matches, the growth on the court is clear. The girls are competing hard, making great strides, and showing continuous improvement every time they step out there.
📸 Pictures thanks to Maquoketa Student Photographer: Brody Hinz (Lost Cardinal)!
🙌 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SKRP (Schoenthaler, Kahler, Reicks & Petersen)
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Despite the loss, the offense posted big numbers on the gridiron. QB Kye Coakley threw for 158 yards and 3 touchdowns, with WR Cash O'Connell serving as the main target with 6 receptions for 136 yards and 2 scores. On the ground, RB Joe Ihrig powered through for 98 rushing yards and a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, Reid James anchored the defense with a monster night, setting the tone with 14 total tackles.
NEXT UP
The guys hit the road again this Friday, September 4, to take on Northeast. Shake it off, lock in, and prepare for the next battle.
📸 Pictures thanks to Game Day Pics by Rae!
🙌 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: MAQUOKETA STATE BANK
"We’re happy you’re here. As your community bank, we’re dedicated to making banking simple, personal, and accessible. Let us help you move forward with confidence, wherever life takes you."
🏀 CALLING MAQUOKETA BOYS YOUTH BASKETBALL PLAYERS! 🏀
Get ready to hit the court! The Maquoketa High School Boys’ Basketball program is hosting FREE Youth Boys Basketball Clinics this September for students in Grades 4–8.
Whether your player wants to sharpen their fundamentals or get ready for the upcoming season, these sessions are packed with quality instruction!
Clinic Dates & Time:
Saturday, September 12th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 19th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 26th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Maquoketa High School
Cost: FREE
Coaches: Youth coaches are also invited to attend
📩 To Register: Email mhartman@maquoketaschools.org
Tag a parent who needs to see this! 🔴⚪
Due to the heat, tonight's tennis match will begin at approximately 5pm tonight.
We had a great official start to the season at Dubuque Hempstead Last Night!
Our girls team was on fire, placing 3rd overall in a super competitive field of ranked teams! They brought home 3 top-15 medals and set 4 personal records:
🏆 Medalists:
Natalie Hackman – 6th
Natalie Irwin – 8th
Riley Buttz – 15th
⏱️ Personal Records:
Natalie Hackman (21:11)
Natalie Irwin (21:57)
Iris Wagner (22:43)
Briley Eggers (24:46)
Our boys team kept the momentum going, finishing 4th overall with 4 more personal bests!
⏱️ Personal Records:
Kai Buttz (20:19)
Jasper Bonney (20:45)
Tucker Moore (22:41)
Noah Cornwell (25:19)
Our Cardinal Runners will be back in action next Tuesday in Clinton for the School House Open! 🔴⚪
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The Cardinals kick off their season at Anamosa TONIGHT, 8/28! Action starts at 5:00 PM with the Fresh/Soph team, followed immediately by Varsity. Let's fill the stands for both games!
Grab your tickets before you head out: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets
Go Cards!
Cardinal Elementary families: Please follow all traffic and parking laws during arrival and pickup, keep residential driveways clear, and be respectful of our neighbors near Cardinal. Vehicles must not block homeowners from entering or exiting their properties or create other safety hazards. Thank you for helping keep our students, families, and community safe.
We are so excited to welcome our preschool friends for their first day of school tomorrow!
Oops! I had the session times incorrect on the graphic. Thank you to those who made me aware of this!
- Tuesday, August 25th
Marion High School
Maquoketa Cardinals vs. Marion Wolves
Girls Tennis
04:00 PM
Packed house at home this Monday, August 24th—come loud, bring the energy, and support your Maquoketa Cardinals!
🎾 Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Mount Vernon
Time: 4:00 PM
Court: Jack Marlowe Tennis Complex
Let’s set the tone early on the home courts!
🏐 Fr/So Volleyball vs. North Scott
Time: 6:00 PM
Court: High School Main Gym
Pack the stands and make some noise!
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Early!
Skip the line at the door—grab your volleyball tickets online before you head out:
👉 Click here to buy your Tickets for Volleyball - https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets
Opaa! Food Management is hiring! Come help serve more than just lunch and make a student's day.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or apply online today at www.opaajobs.com!
#MaquoketaCSD #NowHiring #SchoolNutrition
Due to construction, our Opaa Kitchen Staff was unable to fully prepare for hot lunch service at Briggs for the start of the school year. For this reason, we will be serving Grab & Go breakfast and lunch items for the first week and reassessing by the end of the week to determine if this needs to continue a second week or if we will be able to start up with the planned hot meal service menu Opaa has planned.
Each day for breakfast Opaa will be offering a cereal option along with their Grab & Go option. Each day for lunch Opaa will be offering a sandwich option and an Opaa to Go option. All options selected are very popular with our students so we are confident we will have a choice your child will like but as always, your child is also welcome to bring their own school lunch.
We appreciate Oppa's flexibility and readiness to meet our needs, as well as appreciate your understanding and support while we continue to navigate our construction process.
We are looking forward to welcoming students back into the building to make it a great year!!
Mrs. Conner, Briggs Principal
