Today we celebrated our 1st Grade Leaders of the Month. Congratulations to the following students:

Nova LaMaack has been doing an amazing job working hard and trying her best! She's a good role model for others in the class and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Way to go, Nova! I'm proud of you. Keep up the awesome work!

Malia DenHerder is a great leader in our classroom and always tries to make good choices even if others around her are not always doing so. Malia knows that if she works first then she will be able to enjoy her time in the classroom and at home.

Harper Balliu is skilled at putting first things first! She always finishes her work neatly and on time before moving on to more fun activities. She works hard and is a great role model in our classroom!
17 days ago, Sara Bennis
Cardinals of the Week

Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,

Hope you have all had a great week and are ready for some warmer weather that appears to be sticking around for the weekend! Please view our latest addition of CWNK (https://youtu.be/y8EfE80cyE8) news report for a look at what is happening next week at Cardinal Elementary.

Highlights Include:
Level Up for Leadership Day Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Break 26th-28th
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Hallway Expectations
Guests: 1st and 2nd grade hallway monitors
Joke of the Week

17 days ago, Sara Bennis

Maquoketa High School CAGE Presents, Freaky Tiki by Todd Wallinger. The production will take place Friday, November 14th as well as Saturday, November 15th. Both show times begin at 7:00pm at Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Grab your tickets before the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit/debit card. Addmission for both nights is adults $8, students $7 and children 3 and under are free. There will also be a free will donation bake sale. Come out and enjoy!!!

17 days ago, Brittni Larkey
tiki

Maquoketa High School CAGE Presents, Freaky Tiki by Todd Wallinger. The production will take place Friday, November 14th as well as Saturday, November 15th. Both show times begin at 7:00pm at Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Grab your tickets before the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit/debit card. Addmission for both nights is adults $8, students $7 and children 3 and under are free. There will also be a free will donation bake sale. Come out and enjoy!!!

17 days ago, Brittni Larkey
tiki

Maquoketa High School CAGE Presents, Freaky Tiki by Todd Wallinger. The production will take place Friday, November 14th as well as Saturday, November 15th. Both show times begin at 7:00pm at Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Grab your tickets before the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit/debit card. Addmission for both nights is adults $8, students $7 and children 3 and under are free. There will also be a free will donation bake sale. Come out and enjoy!!!

18 days ago, Brittni Larkey
Freaky Tiki
Check out what is going on for our Cardinals the week of November 16th - November 20th. We have our first home game for our high school girls basketball team on Friday, November 20th vs. Western Dubuque! The week is also filled with some exciting events for our band and vocal students in both jr. high and high school. We hope to see you at an event helping us cheer on our cards.
18 days ago, Brittni Larkey
Week of November 16th - November 20th

Maquoketa High School CAGE Presents, Freaky Tiki by Todd Wallinger. The production will take place Friday, November 14th as well as Saturday, November 15th. Both show times begin at 7:00pm at Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Grab your tickets before the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit/debit card. Addmission for both nights is adults $8, students $7 and children 3 and under are free. There will also be a free will donation bake sale. Come out and enjoy!!!

18 days ago, Brittni Larkey
freak tiki

Maquoketa High School CAGE Presents, Freaky Tiki by Todd Wallinger. The production will take place Friday, November 14th as well as Saturday, November 15th. Both show times begin at 7:00pm at Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Grab your tickets before the show at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets or at the door via credit/debit card. Addmission for both nights is adults $8, students $7 and children 3 and under are free. There will also be a free will donation bake sale. Come out and enjoy!!!

18 days ago, Brittni Larkey
Freaky Tiki
Join Maquoketa FFA Booster for the annual steak dinner. This Friday, November 14th. Door will open at 6:00pm with dinner to be served from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The event will include a silent auction as well as a live one. The steak dinner will be held at the TImber Center. $30 per ticket or $225 for a table to eight, pay at the door. Come on out and enjoy!!
21 days ago, Brittni Larkey
Steak dinner
Maquoketa High School is proud to present Freaky Tiki. Freaky Tiki will take place Friday, November 14th and Satuday, November 15th. Both nights the show will begin at 7:00pm and take place at The Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Come out and enjoy a night of entertainment!
21 days ago, Brittni Larkey
High School Play

Planning on attending all the basketball games you can? What about catching the boys and girls wrestling meets? Don't waste your time purchasing a single ticket for every event. Why not grab an activity pass! Great way to save time and money when attending all the home sporting events you can! Weather it be for your student, yourself or your whole family we have an option for everyone. Head over to https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets to make your purchase today and be ready to cheer on those Cards at all our home sporting events!!!

21 days ago, Brittni Larkey
activity pass
Dear Maquoketa Elementary Families,

As we look ahead, colder weather is coming our way so we wanted to share our winter temperature recess guidelines and winter recess expectations. Students will be going outside for recess unless the real temperature or windchill falls below 0. So please take a look at these clothing guidelines to ensure your child is properly dressed for recess. If you have any questions, please contact us a either school. We thank you for your continued support.

Mrs. Bennis & Mrs. Recker
24 days ago, Sara Bennis
recess expectations for winter
temperature guidelines

Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,

Tune in for another addition of the CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/MpJig7pI3_s) for a look at what is happening at Cardinal Elementary next week.

Highlights Include:
*Veteran's Day
*Level Up for Leadership
*Upcoming fundraiser
*Congratulations to 2nd grader Leaders of the Month
*Habit 3: Put First Things First

Enjoy the weekend!

24 days ago, Sara Bennis

Maquoketa Community Schools is proud to host the River Valley Conference Band Festival. 180 students from 8 conference schools will be participating and performing at Maquoketa High School. Plese come join us for a night of amazing music and entertainment perfomed by these students. The concert will begin at 7:00pm in the Maquoketa High School Main Gym. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets are available for purcahse at gobound.com or at the door the night of the event via credit card.

https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2024111604504282781675471577f4d/checkout

26 days ago, Brittni Larkey
RVC Band Festival
Cards please remember that our sporting events are now cashless regarding ticketing. Please purchase your ticket online at gobound.com prior to the event or have a credit card ready at the gate. GO CARDS!
28 days ago, Brittni Larkey
Cashless

Planning on attending all the basketball games you can? What about catching the boys and girls wrestling meets? Don't waste your time purchasing a single ticket for every event. Why not grab an activity pass! Great way to save time and money when attending all the home sporting events you can! Weather it be for your student, yourself or your whole family we have an option for everyone. Head over to https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/maquoketa/tickets to make your purchase today and be ready to cheer on those Cards at all our home sporting events!!!

28 days ago, Brittni Larkey
activity passes
High School Boys Soccer will have open gym starting Sunday, November 9th. Open gym will be held in the West Gym starting at noon.
29 days ago, Brittni Larkey
High School Boys Soccer Open Gym
Reminder that girls bowling practice starts on Monday, November 3, 2025, 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Practices are every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at the bowling alley.

Boys practices will start on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Any questions, please contact Coaches Louie or Harv.

Thank you!
29 days ago, Harv "Mark" Hansen
Bowling ball knocking down pins
Today we recognized High Hopes (students who are working hard to progress in their academics) and Count on Me (students who you can always count on to be a good friend and role model for others). Congratulations to our recipients!

High Hopes
DeXoraine Manyer
Emma Richardson
Hunter Richardson
Cullen Yeager
Fletcher Hamilton
Miles Andresen
Amier Covington
Kamryn Kuhlman
Emitt Bowling
Lillian Yeager
Matheson Nena
Enmarie William
Staff - Mr. Schlegel (PE Teacher)

Count on Me
Austin Sewell
Ember Till
Brecklynn Bunge
Gracelyn Burton
Gwen Sampica
Anna Selman
Gunnar Stoltenberg
Ember Cross
Everly Albrecht
MacKynzi Burton
Mason Ada
Lyric Hannah
Staff - Cheryl Pearcy (secretary)
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
High Hopes
Count on Me
CONGRATS to Izzy Hardin!!!! Izzy placed 2nd at State for Cross Country with a time of 18.02.8. Way to go Izzy!
about 1 month ago, Brittni Larkey
Izzy Hardin