What an exciting night to be a Cardinal and a great Senior Night. The boys basketball team won in overtime against West Delaware. This team demonstrated so much grit, determination, skill and sportsmanship! Proud of this Cardinal team! Way to go!
Congratulations to the Maquoketa Girls Bowling team on qualifying for the State Tournament today! Way to go girls!!
Maquoketa Families,
Maquoketa CSD will have a 2 Hour Delay on Tuesday, February 18th due to the extreme cold. There will be no morning practices, preschool and breakfast is not served on late starts days. Any updates will be provided as needed. Thank You, Superintendent Notz
Maquoketa boys state wrestling shirts are now available to order through A&P graphics through noon on Monday.
Congratulations to all Maquoketa wrestlers on a great season and to Ryker Hendersen and Tayden Howell for heading to state wrestling! Tayden placed first at districts and Ryker placed second.
Due to winter weather road conditions and continuing blowing and drifting snow, we will have a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th. We will reassess road conditions in the morning and provide any further weather updates if needed. Thank You for your patience during these weather challenges. Supt. Notz
Cardinal wrestlers were on the mat tonight in Midland. Way to wrestle hard Cards and prepare for districts on Saturday.
Maquoketa Families,
Due to Jackson Co. being in a winter storm warning and the forecasted snowfall amounts, we will have a virtual day on Wednesday, February 12th. Elementary students, complete virtual day 3 packet and secondary students please check Canvas and Rooms for assignments. Thank You.
Wow! What a great night of Cardinal basketball. Both boys and girls had amazing wins against Camanche! Congratulations to the Lady Cards on being Conference Champs!
Back to back RVC GBB Conference Champs!!! Great job girls
Way to wrestle hard Semiya! Excited to see you back here next year!
We are so proud of you Semiya for being the first Maquoketa girl to go to State Wrestling! Congratulations and it was a privilege to watch you wrestle. Go get em in the next round! Supt. Notz
If you ordered a girls state wrestling T-shirt they are available to pick up at Central Office. The office is open until 4:30 pm today.
Maquoketa Families,
Due to continued icy conditions on side roads, parking lots etc and staff who have been injured this morning, we have decided to cancel school for today. It will be a virtual day. Thank you for your understanding.
Maquoketa Families,
Due to the expected forecast of freezing rain, we will. not have practices and/or events after school today. If your child is in an activity/sport please remember to check Rooms in our district app for any messages and/or updates about the rest of the week.
Maquoketa Families,
Due to icy road conditions, Maquoketa CSD will have a 2 hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th. All morning activities and morning preschool will be cancelled. Please stay tuned for any additional weather updates.
Maquoketa CSD is extremely excited to share that Semiya Gill is our first Maquoketa Girls Wrestling State Qualifier. Semiya will wrestle at 100 lbs at the state meet. Congratulations Semiya. We are so proud and happy for you! Cheering you on to state!
7th grade boys basketball were in action tonight against Beckman. Way to work Cards!
Today we were able to recognize an outstanding member of our Maquoketa Community School Staff as Derek Schipper, our TK-2 PE teacher at Cardinal Elementary, was recognized as the VFW Teacher of the Year for the state of Iowa. We are grateful for his dedication to helping all students and staff be their best. His attention to helping all students understand the value in good sportsmanship is unmatched! Thank you, Derek, for being AWESOME! Let's all wish him the best as he advances on to the National round.
Exciting day at Cardinal Elementary as we recognized our High Hopes (those students and staff excelling in academics and reaching their goals) and Count on Me (students and staff who you can always count on to be a good friend using safe hands, safe feet, and kind words) Awards for Habit #4: Think Win-Win!
Watch this video (https://youtu.be/8jPqtVOJlZo) to see our award winners receiving their recognition. You'll also view another exciting announcement from today!
High Hopes Award Winners
Nekoh Johnson
Fletcher Hamilton
Za'Leah Fritsch
Baron Chen
Riot Daniels
Caleb Kulper
ZayTavion Maxwell
Kamryn Kuhlman
Evan Shearer
Shra Nena
Lincoln Nelson
Mac William
Kellan Thomas
Jennifer Gavin
Count on Me
Bennett DeLarm
Dalton Furrow
Hazel Larson
Jolyn Dirks
Luke Weis
Emma Smith
Anthony LaPage
Alex Pirtle
Elizabeth Stewart
Kinsley Noack
Adrian Marshall
Zach Lidke
Amelia Risden
Derek Schipper
