Maquoketa Community School District

Dear MCSD Families, Welcome back! We’re so glad to have your children with us for the 2026–2027 school year! To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms,...

Things are moving fast in the Maquoketa Alternative Classroom (MAC) program, and there is so much to celebrate! MAC offers students a unique, self-paced environment focused on in...

Click here to read this fun article sharing how our 3rd grade students at Briggs Elementary began a new CKLA (literacy curriculum) unit by investigating the human body.

Students in the Construction Technology program at the high school put their hands-on skills to work today as they constructed an equipment shed for the middle school outdoor class...

The kindergarten classrooms at Cardinal Elementary are full of growing leaders! Guided by the Leader in Me curriculum—which teaches the 7 Habits of Happy Kids—our youngest stud...

The Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter at Maquoketa High School is gearing up for an exciting school year filled with leadership opportunities, career-building compet...

Looking for a fun way to explore new cultures, cook delicious food, and connect with fellow students? The Maquoketa High School Spanish Club is officially kicking off its activitie...

This week, I got to step inside the Maquoketa High School Choir room for a firsthand look at our youngest vocal group in action—the Choral Choir! Directed by Joel Hagen, these 12 p...

The message at our Beginning Teacher Seminar was simple but powerful: "You Belong Here." Our 1st and 2nd-year teachers met at Innovate 120 for an impactful session focused on...

Today was an exciting day in Ms. Cari’s Transitional Kindergarten classroom! Students kicked off the morning practicing their blending skills and finding the first sound in words...

Creativity, independence, and personal expression are taking center stage in the 7th and 8th-grade art classes at Maquoketa Middle School! Students are currently hard at work on t...

There's been a lot of activity in working to complete our elementary building in Maquoketa over the past several weeks! The interior renovation and reroofing of the existing sch...

When students head home early on Fridays, our teachers become the learners! Friday professional development provides dedicated time for staff to collaborate, strengthen their te...

Exciting things are happening in 2nd grade at Cardinal Elementary! Today, I had the privilege of stepping into our 2nd-grade classrooms to see our new math curriculum, enVisio...

Middle School Newsletter for September! Find your Homecoming details here! Enjoy!

Mrs. Schleter’s awesome 3rd graders brought incredible energy and strategy to Mr. Schlegel’s PE class today! Inspired by Mr. Schlegel’s summer trip to Alaska, the students took on...

The start of a new school year means Homecoming is just around the corner! It is a special and memorable time for our students, staff, alumni, families, and community to come toge...

Times are approximate. Please encourage students to be at their stop before the scheduled pickup time. Routes may be adjusted as needed. Special afternoon bus numbers appear in th...

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year! Dear Briggs & Cardinal Families, As we gear up for another exciting school year, we have a few wonderful leadership updates and staff trans...

At last night’s public hearing, the Maquoketa CSD Board of Education reviewed community feedback and voted to approve updates to the 2026–2027 school calendar. The approved chang...