***If you are interested in participating, please sign up at the link below by June 2nd to ensure we have enough food!
https://forms.gle/7owBkYAmZuTeKRBR8
Grab 'n go summer meals are coming back to Maquoketa! Please scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up for summer food distribution on June 10th. We will then ask if you plan to attend the following week when you pick up meals, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL THIS OUT EACH WEEK unless you are new to participating!
Meal pick up will be from 3-6pm at the Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington, Maquoketa, IA. Food is distributed on a first come first serve basis. Please complete and submit the form to ensure we have accurate counts to provide meals for everyone. Signing up does not guarantee a meal pack.
Congratulations to our students and staff on a wonderful '24/25 school year! There have been many celebrations, learning, overcoming challenges, personal growth and achievements! We hope you have a wonderful summer and can't wait to welcome you back in August for the '25/'26 year!
Here is the link for live streaming tonight's soccer game.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/maquoketa/organization/4135/maquoketa-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjQ0NDM2OQ%3D%3D
Come cheer on the Maquoketa Cardinals Boys Soccer Team tonight at 7:00 pm at Goodenow Field vs. DeWitt for their first post season game. Tickets need to be purchased online at: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ . The game will also be live streamed. Link for this will be posted before the game.
UPDATE: We realized we had a conflict on the time for our 4th Grade "Move Up" ceremony so we have adjusted our start time so that families can attend events happening at Briggs and the MS on this day. Thanks for understanding!
REMINDER: Tomorrow, May 23, Briggs students will be going to the Maquoketa YMCA. Each grade will be there for an hour and students will have the choice to play in the gym, walk on the track, or go swimming. Students must provide their own swimsuits and towels if they wish to use the pool. We are grateful for this opportunity the YMCA partners with our school to provide!!
Congratulations to the class of 2025! Be sure to join us for our graduation ceremony Sunday, May 25th at 2:00pm. Join us in an afternoon of celebrating achievements, dedication and the bright future that lies ahead for our Maquoketa High School seniors beyond graduation.
UPDATE: The Pitch Hit & Run scheduled for today (5/20/25) has been postponed. A new date will be announced in the future.
The Kiwanis Club of Maquoketa is hosting the local 2025 MLB Pitch Hit and Run competition on Tuesday, May 20th. This is open to all children 7-14 (as of 11/15/2025) and is free to all!
LATE REMINDER: We have our second Parent/Student Transition Meeting this evening at the Middle School at 5:30pm for parents of incoming 5th & 6th graders. Like our last meeting, parents and students will learn more about the transition to the Middle School, have an opportunity to ask questions to seek answers, as well as get a tour of where the fifth and sixth grade classrooms will be located for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you all there!
Today, we celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing para professionals in our district. Your unwavering support for our students, staff, and families makes a huge difference every day! 💙 You are truly valued members of our team.
4th & 5th Grade Parents: Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 4th grade & 5th grade Move Up Meeting this Thursday, March 20th at 5:30pm in the Briggs Gym. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a 4th grade & 5th grade Move Up Meeting!
Parents of students ages infant to 12th grade: Check out this great opportunity from the collaboration of Jackson County Conservation, Jackson County Energy District, and Neighborhood Forest!
Reserve a free tree for your child (infant to 12th grade) online and pick it up at an Earth Day event for the whole family at Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa on April 22nd! Hosted by The Jackson County Energy District and Jackson County Conservation. Fill out the online registration form by March 15th to receive a free tree (6- 12 inches in size). The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and / or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve. Reserve your tree at: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=111339.
Thanks,
Jessica Wagner
Environmental Education Coordinator
Jackson County Conservation
Hurstville Interpretive Center
18670 63rd St. Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3783
www.JacksonCCB.com
Due to unstable weather conditions, including high wind advisories (gusts up to 60 mph) and potential snowfall reducing visibility, Maquoketa CSD will have a virtual learning day today, Wednesday, March 5th. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and we are erring on the side of caution given the unpredictable nature of this storm.
📅 Conferences Update:
* Conferences today (March 5th) are canceled and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 12th.
* Conferences on Thursday, March 6th, will continue as planned.
* Additional details and conference sign-up information will be shared soon.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging weather conditions.
Thank you for your flexibility, and stay safe!
Superintendent Notz
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a 4th grade & 5th grade Move Up Meeting!
Maquoketa Cardinals ,
If you are heading to Wells Fargo today please review important information for tickets and also entrance into the arena. Also, a reminder that students riding the pep bus do not an advanced ticket. We look forward to a great Cardinal Community Crowd! As shared earlier, if you can't make it live, you can live stream the game at: watchingsau.com . Go CARDS!!!
🚨🏀 THANK YOU, MEGA’S GRILL & SMILES ON MAIN! 🏀🚨
A huge THANK YOU to Mega’s Grill & Smiles on Main for their generous support and sponsorship of our pep buses for the Maquoketa Girls State Basketball Tournament! 🎉👏 Their contribution, along with the support of our amazing community partners, is helping cover the cost of transportation for our students—so there is now NO cost for students to ride the pep bus! 🙌
This sponsorship will also help support additional pep buses if our team continues their State journey—and we’re hopeful we’ll need them! 🔥🏀
We are incredibly grateful for all of our community supporters, partners, and families who continue to invest in our students and celebrate the great things happening at Maquoketa CSD. Your generosity makes a lasting impact, and we couldn’t do this without you! ❤️🖤
Let’s fill those stands and cheer on our Cardinals at State! #GoCards #OneCardinalCommunity #StateBound #CardinalPride
We are beyond proud and excited to celebrate our Maquoketa Girls Bowling Team for their incredible achievement at the State Bowling Tournament today—finishing 7th in the STATE! 🎉🔥
This is an amazing accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination all season long! ❤️🖤
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Treat the Teachers
Our Parent Lighthouse Team is seeking goodies to be provided for our teachers at Cardinal and Briggs Elementaries during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6.
If you are willing to help us provide teachers with a sweet treat, please sign up on the link below!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/130-JxPaO9HPMkvbjIoFsZxN0VbC3WUCpiyOcuohGNl0/edit?usp=sharing
Some ideas include, but are not limited to: baked goods, individual trail mix, individual chips, drinks, veggie tray, meat & cheese w/crackers, bottled water and drink mix packets, etc. These goodies will be dispersed between the two elementary schools. Having items in throw away containers would be greatly appreciated!
Items can be dropped off starting Monday, March 3rd and will be dispersed by noon on Wednesday, March 5th. Thank you so much for your support!
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
