Maquoketa High School is officially in the Friday Night 5G Lights contest, and that means we’re also entered for a chance to win $5K Fridays from T-Mobile!
💰 Between now and September 18, schools are being randomly selected to win $5,000—and every post increases our chances.
📲 Here’s how YOU can help:
• Post photos or videos showing your Cardinal pride
• Tag @MaquoketaCSD and @TMobile
• Use hashtags #FN5GL and #Entry
Every post = another entry. The more we share, the better our chances to bring home funding for gear, equipment, and opportunities for our students.
This is our moment to show what Maquoketa is all about—community, pride, and showing up for each other. Let’s flood social media with Cardinal spirit! ❤️🖤
#GoCardinals #CardinalPride #FridayNightLights
@TMobile #FN5GL
Please help us welcome them back to Maquoketa High School tonight at approximately 8:45 PM as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our student-athletes.
Let’s line up at the High School and show our Cardinal pride! ❤️🖤🏃
🔴⚫ Maquoketa Cardinals State Track Meet Recap ⚫🔴
A great weekend for the Cardinals at the Iowa State Track Meet at Drake Stadium. We’re proud of all of our athletes and coaches for the way they competed and represented Maquoketa on the big stage.
Girls Individual Events
• Cora Widel — 400m — 15th Place — 1:00.96
• Natalie Hackman — 800m — 7th Place — 2:15.59
• Isabel Hopson — High Jump — 11th Place — 5’-2”
Boys Individual Events
• Donavan Cook — High Jump — 15th Place — 5’-11”
• Nolan Ehlinger — Long Jump — 17th Place — 20’-3.25”
• Kyle Simmons — 100m Ambulatory State Champion — 13.87, 200m Ambulatory State Champion — 28.54, 400m Ambulatory State Champion — 1:04.9, 800m Ambulatory State Champion — 2:33.88 (New State Meet Record)
Relay Results
• Girls 1600m Sprint Medley Relay (Armbruster, Hopson, Widel, Hackman) 6th Place — 4:10.49
• Girls 4x400m Relay (Hackman, Hopson, Armbruster, Widel) 13th Place in prelims — 4:03.79
Thank you to our coaches, families, and fans for the support all season long. Cardinal Pride was on full display all weekend at Drake Stadium.
#CardinalPride #MaquoketaCardinals #StateTrack
What an incredible showing from our Cardinals at the State Track Meet!
🔴 Cora Widel – 15th Place, Girls 400m
🔴 Kyle Simmons – 800m Ambulatory State Champion & NEW State Meet Record Holder! 🥇🔥
🔴 Donavan Cook – 15th Place, High Jump
🔴 Isabel Hopson – 11th Place, High Jump
🔴 Nolan Ehlinger – 17th Place, Long Jump
🔴 Girls 1600m Sprint Medley Relay – 6th Place Finish - Currently ranked #55 nationally in the 2026 High School Outdoor Rankings
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of all of our student-athletes and coaches. Way to represent the Cardinals on the big stage! ❤️🖤
#CardinalPride #StateTrack #MaquoketaCardinals
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
Here is our last CWNK news report for the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to spend two more days with them next week as we have our Cardial Carnival/Cookout on Tuesday, May 26th and the Final Farewell on Wednesday, May 27th (students dismiss at 1:10 from Cardinal). It's been an amazing year full of growth and celebrations as we have learned alongside your child(ren). Thank you for your continued support throughout the year and we are excited to see them back in the fall. Have a great summer!
News Highlights:
Last day: May 27th: 2 hour early dismissal
May 26th Cardinal Carnival and 2nd grade talent show
Things to do this summer
Jokes of the Week
Warm regards,
Sara Bennis
Our softball teams will split up and both jv and varsity will be hitting the road. Junior varsity will be heading to Bellevue to take on the Bellevue Comets at Cole Park. Game time begins at 5:00pm.
Varsity will hit the road to Bettendorf to take on the Bettendorf Bulldogs at Bettendorf High School. Game time for them also begins at 5:00pm.
Our boys will be staying home tonight to take on Davenport Central. Jv will start things off at 5:00pm with varsity to follow at 7:00pm. Good Luck to all our Cardinals!
It's day two for our Cardinals out at Drake for State Track. Check out the list below to see what Cardinals we have participating today. Be sure to cheer them on and watch live from home. You can also veiw live results at the link below. Good Luck Cards!
🎥 Watch Live:
https://www.youtube.com/@theihsaa
📊 Live Results:
https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/73956/live
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Kyle Simmons 🎉 Kyle is your new 2026 400m Ambulatory Champion!!! Way to go Kyle!
🏃♂️🔥 STATE TRACK WEEKEND! 🔥🏃♀️
Good luck to our Maquoketa Cardinals competing at the State Track & Field Meet this weekend! Be sure to tune in live and cheer them on from home!
🎥 Watch Live:
https://www.watchighsau.com/
📊 Live Results:
https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/73956/live
Let’s go Cardinals! ❤️🖤 #CardinalPride #StateTrack
Boys will be playing West Delaware in Manchester. Jv will begin at 5:00pm with varsity to follow at 7:00pm.
Girls are headed to Clinton to take on the River Queens. Jv will kick things off at 5:00pm with varsity to follow at 7:00pm.
Good Luck Cards!!!!
Due to the wet field conditions in East Dubuqe, the baseball game for this eveing has been canceled.
Our girls softball team will be home taking on Western Dubuque. Junior varsity will begin at 5pm with varsity to follow at 7pm. Head on out to the ballfield to support our Cardinals! Good Luck to both boys & girls today!
Catch the action live on our HUDL Livestream as the Cardinals take on Anamosa in the Class 2A-6 First Round!
📅 May 18, 2026
⚽ Maquoketa vs. Anamosa
🎥 Watch live on HUDL - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/maquoketa/organization/4135/maquoketa-high-school/watch?ib=4042652
#GoCards #CardinalSoccer #StateRoadStartsHere
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our program, please apply online using the link below:
https://maquoketaschools.mysmarthire.com/jobs/26133
Please help us spread the word! #GoCards
Meet us at Goodenow tonight at 7:00pm as our boys soccer team will take on the Anamosa Raiders in the substate soccer game. Tickets MUST BE purchased prior to the event at hometowntickering.com . A QR code is down below for easier purchasing. Once again, tickets MUST BE purchased prior to event. Thank you and Go Cards!
Get your official State Track gear through Elite Sports before the store closes!
🛒 Shop Here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/maquoketatrack/shop/home
📅 Store Closes: May 17
📦 Orders Back: May 21
Thanks for teaming up with Elite Sports to support Maquoketa State Track! Don’t wait — grab your red and black State Track gear today! 🏃♂️🏅
Silas Bronson is a great speaker and very confident! I appreciate his willingness to volunteer in class discussions, and he knows a lot of interesting facts he enjoys sharing with others.
ZayTavion Maxwell is always willing to speak up and use his voice for what is right. He is a great kid and I have really enjoyed having him in my classroom!
Nellie Bollinger has really found her voice this year! She contributes thoughtful ideas during discussions and asks meaningful questions. I am proud of Nellie speaking up and sharing her ideas with others.
Keira Farris may be soft-spoken, but her voice is heard loud and clear through her actions every single day. Habit 8 reminds us that finding your voice isn't just about what you say — it's about living out your unique gifts in a way that inspires others, and Keira does exactly that.
Without ever being asked, Keira is the first to help a classmate find the right page, quietly explain directions to someone who is unsure, or offer a kind word to a friend who needs one. She leads by example -- by showing up for the people around her with patience, empathy, and a generous heart.
Keira's voice is her example, and it speaks volumes. She makes our classroom a kinder, more supportive place just by being herself. That is what true leadership looks like, and that is why Keira is our Leader of the Week! Great job Keira!
