Our Cardinal boys wrestling team head to Independence this Friday and Saturday to participate in the Cliff Keen Independence Invitational. Friday will begin at 2:00pm, Saturday begins at 9:00am. Make the trip for two days of incredible wrestling! Good Luck Boys!
Come watch our Cardinal bowlers as they have their first match. Our boys will bowl against Bellevue while our girls will bowl against Louisa-Muscatine. Both begin at 2:00pm at Timber Lanes here in Maquoketa. Good Luck Cards!
Boys wrestling will hit the road to Alburnett tonight to take on Northeast, Alburnett & Wilton. Boys hit the mat at 5:30pm. Good Luck Boys!
Just the varsity girls will play tonight against Olathe West on our home court. Game time of 4:45pm. Good luck Cards!
Cardinal Boys will hit the home hardoowd against Marquett Catholic tonight Thursday, December 4th. Be sure that you grab your ticket prior to the game at gobound.com so you don't miss any of the action. Otherwise be sure to grab it at the door via credit card. LET'S GO CARDS!!!!
As we enter the winter season, we want to remind families that our general threshold for canceling school due to cold is when wind chill temperatures fall between -25 to -30°F. At those levels, the National Weather Service typically issues a Wind Chill Warning.
Looking ahead to tomorrow morning, temperatures are forecasted to be around -14°F at 6:00 a.m. , so we do not anticipate any delays or cancellations at this time.
Students typically remain indoors for recess when temperatures are below 0°F, but we still ask that all students come to school dressed warmly, especially those riding the bus. Having proper winter gear is important in case of any unforeseen delays.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this early start to winter!
Superintendent Notz
Looking ahead to tomorrow morning, temperatures are forecasted to be around -14°F at 6:00 a.m. , so we do not anticipate any delays or cancellations at this time.
Students typically remain indoors for recess when temperatures are below 0°F, but we still ask that all students come to school dressed warmly, especially those riding the bus. Having proper winter gear is important in case of any unforeseen delays.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this early start to winter!
Superintendent Notz
Come enjoy a night of fun and music at Ohnward Fine Arts Center! Our middle school band will be performing their Winter Concert which will also include fifth grade singers. Purchase your tickets to attend prior to the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit card as all our events are now cashless.
We are looking for a few students to assist with the Zimmerman Wrestling Tournament next week on Friday, 12/12/2025 (girls) and Saturday, 12/13/2025 (boys). Responsibilities will include cleaning mats and making ice bags. This is a great opportunity to support our athletes and earn service hours.
Girls’ Tournament — Friday, 12/12
Time: 4:00–9:00 PM
Preferred shift times:
4:00–6:00 PM
6:00–8:00 PM
Boys’ Tournament — Saturday, 12/13
Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Preferred shift times:
9:00–11:00 AM
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
1:00–3:00 PM
If you’re interested, please let AD Colin Larson know the shift you would like. Even one or two students per shift would be incredibly helpful.
Thank you for your support!
Girls’ Tournament — Friday, 12/12
Time: 4:00–9:00 PM
Preferred shift times:
4:00–6:00 PM
6:00–8:00 PM
Boys’ Tournament — Saturday, 12/13
Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Preferred shift times:
9:00–11:00 AM
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
1:00–3:00 PM
If you’re interested, please let AD Colin Larson know the shift you would like. Even one or two students per shift would be incredibly helpful.
Thank you for your support!
Good morning! We have some MMEU trucks parked on 5th Street and Short Street due to utility work in the area. Please use extra caution when dropping off students & I would suggest utilizing Apple Street for student drop-off this morning. Thanks! ~Mrs. Recker
Hopefully the weather holds out for us today. Our Lady Cards are going to try heading back out on the road today to Iowa City to take on Iowa City Liberty. Junior varsity will start at 6:00pm with varsity to follow at 7:30pm. Good luck ladies!
It's TIME! Tha't right, it's finally time for our Boys Basketball team to hit the hardwood. They will be taking on Solon, Tuesday, December 2nd. Junior Varsity will begin at 5:30pm with Varsity to follow at 7:00pm. Grab your red and black and head to the High School to cheer on our Cardinal Boys! Don't forget to grab your ticket before hand at gobound.com or you can purchase at the door via credit card. Good Luck Boys!
Junior High girls baskeball in Camanche for Monday, December 1st has been cancelled.
High School girls basketball for tonight, Monday, December 1st in Iowa City has been cancelled.
The jr. high boys wrestling meet for today, Monday, December 1st at Northeast, has been cancelled.
Our girls wrestling team heads to Tipton tonight to hit the mat for the TIpton Girls Wrestling Invitational. Meet will begin at 4:30pm. Good Luck Girls!
Our Lady Cards hit the road tonight and head to take on Iowa City Liberty. Junior Varsity will start at 5:00pm with Varsity to follow and hit the hardwood at 6:30pm. Good luck to our Lady Cards!
It appears a news station mistakenly reported that Maquoketa CSD has a two‑hour late start tomorrow. That is incorrect — Maquoketa CSD will be ON TIME on Monday, December 1. We apologize for any confusion. (The report likely mixed up Maquoketa CSD with Maquoketa Valley CSD.)
Hello Everyone!!
We heard that the links on our Parent Lighthouse Fundraiser flyer weren't working so we've updated it to include a *new* link and a *new* QR code that will take you directly to the form to sign up!! We've also extended our fundraiser through Friday, December 5th!!
Checks should be made out to "Maquoketa Community Schools" and can be dropped off at either elementary office. Payment must be received to secure your order, which must be made by December 5th.
Thank you for your support of the Elementary Parent Lighthouse Team!!
Lots of events this first week of December. Our High School Boys Basketball team will have their first home game Tuesday, December 2nd against Solon. You won't want to miss it! They play again at home on Thursday against Marquette Catholic.
The High School Girls will be on the road this Monday headed to Iowa City to take on Iowa City Liberty. Let's Go Cards!
The High School Girls will be on the road this Monday headed to Iowa City to take on Iowa City Liberty. Let's Go Cards!
Our Lady Cards are back in action again tonight on our home hardwood. The Lady Cards will be going up against Iowa City High. Junior Varsity will begin at 6:00pm with Varsity to follow at 7:30pm. Be sure to grab your ticket prior to the game at gobound.com or you can always grab it at the door via credit card. Let's get ready to cheer on our Lady Cards Tonight!
