Go Bound🏈🔥 It’s GAME WEEK, Cardinals! 🔥🏈

Join us Friday, August 29th at Goodenow Field as our Cardinals take on the Anamosa Raiders! Let’s pack the stands and show our Cardinal Pride! ❤️🤍

A HUGE thank you to our Game Sponsor – Ihrig Construction 👷‍♂️🚜
Ihrig Construction has been family owned and operated since 1976. They offer a wide variety of services including:
✅ Bulldozing
✅ Excavating
✅ Backhoe work
✅ Septic services
✅ Farm work
…and much more!

If you’re in need of these services, contact Brian or Gary Ihrig today. The Maquoketa Athletic Booster Club thanks you for supporting our student-athletes, Ihrig Construction! 🙌

📍 Maquoketa vs Anamosa
📅 Friday, August 29th
🏟 Goodenow Field

Let’s go Cardinals! 🔴🐦⚡️

** Be sure to visit Go Bound to purchase your tickets prior to the game. Ticket sales at the gate will be cashless this year so please be sure to purchase prior online or bring a credit card with you to purchase at the gate. Go Cards!! **

Unable to make it to the game? Don't worry, you can catch all the action on Hudl. Just click the link below.

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#CardinalPride #FridayNightLights #thankyou

2 months ago, Brittni Larkey
Football vs. Anamosa
We are so grateful to our amazing staff, families, and students for making the first day of school such a success. The energy, smiles and excitement was contagious! Thank you to our staff for all your preparation and planning and thank you to our parents for your partnership and feedback. We truly appreciate everyone's patience and flexibility as we work through our first few days.
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Please review in in-town bus pick-up and drop-off times.

Thank You!
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Tomorrow is the first day of school and we are so excited to welcome back all students, staff and families for the new school year! Tomorrow, Monday, August 25th is an early out. Please review the following times for your specific building:

Cardinal: 1:10 pm dismissal
Briggs: 1:10 pm dismissal
Middle School: 1:20 pm (walkers/car riders), 1:25 (bus riders)
High School: 1:30

These times will be the same times that apply to all Friday early outs also. A gentle reminder, to please be patient and give grace to staff, bus drivers and families as navigating pick-up and drop-off can always be a little challenging these first few days. Specifically, if you have a student at Briggs, Middle School or riding the Cardinal/Briggs shuttle please review the information that was provided regarding pick-up and drop-off locations.

Thank You,

Superintendent Notz
2 months ago, Tara Notz
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Thank you so much to our local businesses and organizations who donated and supported our district wide back to school staff luncheon on Friday. We appreciate the support of our staff as we kick off the new year! Thank You to the following: Fareway Dollar Fresh Eagles Club Women's Club Board Member Mary Herring for helping serve staff. Staff and parent volunteers for helping grill the delicious burgers and hotdogs. It was a beautiful day and great way to connect with everyone before students arrive. Here's to a great year!
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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In town Bus Route Times!
2 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
In Town Bus Route Times

We look forward to seeing students and families at our school "Open House" events on Thursday, August 21st to kick-off the new school year! Cardinal families, please look for information that was shared about how to sign-up for a time using "Meet the Teacher." See you Thursday!

3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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📣 Maquoketa Middle School Fall Activities Information 📣

The first practices for 7th & 8th grade fall sports are coming up soon! Here’s what families need to know ⬇️

🏈 Football
📅 First Practice: Monday, August 25, 2025
⏰ 6:30–7:45 AM
📍 Goodenow Visitor Parking Lot
ℹ️ Gear handout & details available during Open House – Thursday, August 21, 5:00–6:30 PM @ MMS

🏐 Volleyball
📅 First Practice: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
📍 YMCA
ℹ️ 7th & 8th grade will practice together through September 12th
ℹ️ Additional information shared during Open House – Thursday, August 21, 5:00–6:30 PM @ MMS

🏃 Cross Country
📅 First Practice: Monday, August 25, 2025
⏰ 6:45 AM
📍 Middle School
ℹ️ Details available during Open House – Thursday, August 21, 5:00–6:30 PM @ MMS

We’re excited to kick off another great season—can’t wait to see our students back in action! 🔴⚪

3 months ago, Colin Larson
Cardinal
🏈 CARDINAL FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🏈

Join us Friday, August 22nd at Goodenow Field (E. Summit St., Maquoketa) as the Maquoketa Cardinals take on the Wilton Beavers in a preseason scrimmage!

📍 Goodenow Field
⏰ Fresh/Soph Warm-Up – 5:00 PM | Scrimmage – 5:30 PM
⏰ Varsity Warm-Up – 6:20 PM | Scrimmage – 6:45 PM
🎟 Help fuel the Cardinals – donate Gatorade at the gate

Get your first look at the 2025 Cardinals! 🔴⚪
3 months ago, Colin Larson
Scrimmage
Join us next at Briggs Elementary Thursday for our Meet the Teacher night!!
3 months ago, Gabrielle Recker
Briggs Back to School Night
Hello Cardinal Families,

We are excited to welcome students into the building on August 25th for K-2 students and August 27th for all PK students! If you have a student in K-2, please check your emails for a message from "Meet the Teacher" to schedule a ten minute appointment with your child's homeroom teacher on August 21st from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM.

See you soon!
Sara Bennis
Cardinal Elementary Principal
3 months ago, Sara Bennis
Cardinal Meet and Greet
Stop by the MCSD garage sale. At the bus barn today until 11:00 am. See you soon!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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📣 Coaches Needed! 🏈🏐
Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring young athletes?
Maquoketa Community School District is looking for:

7th Grade Football Coach 🏈

8th Grade Volleyball Coach 🏐

✅ Proper coaching endorsement or authorization
✅ Knowledge of all aspects of the sport
✅ Ability to work well with coaching staff
✅ Ability to meet schedule demands

📍 Apply Online: maquoketaschools.org

Join our team and make a difference for student-athletes!

3 months ago, Colin Larson
Coaches Needed
MCSD garage sale today until 11:00 am and tomorrow from 8:00 am-11:00 am at the bus barn. Come and see the great finds!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Reminder: Meal pickup is available tonight, July 29th from 3-6 pm at Maquoketa High School!

3 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.
Maquoketa Families,

Online registration for the '25/'26 school year opens Monday, July 28th at 8:00 AM! Go to this link: https://www.maquoketaschools.org/page/registration, to complete the registration process.

If your student plans to participate in athletics this year, don’t forget to complete the necessary paperwork on Bound. Go to this link for Bound: https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/maquoketa/family

If you are unable to register online, join us for in-person support on August 5th at the High School from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Thank you for being a part of our school community and we look forward to seeing you for the '25/'26 school year!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
Online Registration

Reminder: Meal pickup is available today, July 22nd from 2 pm to 5pm (modified hours due to fair parade)! We are back to normal hours next week.

4 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.

🎒✨ School supply lists for the new year are now available. Get ready to start the year off right—check the list and grab what your student needs. Let’s make this a fantastic school year together! 📚🖍️

Cardinal Elementary (PK - 2nd Grade)

Briggs Elementary (3rd - 4th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

4 months ago, Kaitlyn Clark
School supply lists are now available!
Reminder: Meal pickup is available tonight, June 24th!
4 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.
⚾️ Support Maquoketa Baseball! ⚾️ We’ve got TWO fantastic fundraisers happening right now — your chance to help our team hit a home run this season! 🔥 Richardson Hats — Grab these high-quality, durable hats from a trusted brand known for its comfort and style. Perfect for showing off your Maquoketa pride while staying cool and comfortable! 🔥 Restaurant Discount Cards — Enjoy exclusive savings at your favorite area restaurants! These cards offer both one-time and reusable discounts, making every meal a win for your wallet and our team. Every dollar helps our players grow and compete. Let’s rally together and make this season unforgettable! ❤️⚾️
4 months ago, Kaitlyn Clark
Discount cards to local restaurants being sold as a fundraiser for Maquoketa Baseball, $20 each.
Maquoketa Baseball hats being sold as a fundraiser for $30 each, two sizes available.