Maquoketa High School

Volleyball players had their year-end banquet last night. Congratulations to our senior captains as well as our three all conference award winners!

High School Counseling Newsletter

Mrs. Manthei and students attended the BPA Fall Leadership Conference the last 2 days in Des Moines. Students attended break out sessions, networked with other students, participated in service learning activities, visited with reps at the college fair and participated in the JA 60 in 60 challenge, where the Maquoketa team placed in the top 10 and presented their pitch to the whole group!! This was a great kick off to get energized for state competition in February!!

HOSA members sponsored their fall blood drive today at the high school.

Health Science students spent some time learning about diseases/disorders of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular system. Students created posters to display their research.

Having fun on Halloween! We have the Lorax, Russel, the house and dog from up!

HOSA students are roughing out the rain to participate in Trunk or Treat at Jackson Ridge

Tomorrow is the day! There is still time to sign up for the HOSA blood drive!

Ainsley Munson, MIA Reicks, and Sam Kress successfully auditioned to participate in the 2025 Iowa All-State Music Festival. Ainsley and Mia will play in the band and Sam will play in the Orchestra. Congratulations All-State musicians!

Congratulations to Chloe Leon and Daniel Hagen on being accepted inot the 2025 All-State Chorus. This is Chloe's 3rd year as an all-stater and this is Daniel's first year to be accepted! Way to go!
Special recognition goes to Avelyn Smith who was recalled as an alto.
Great job to all our auditioners this year! We're proud of you and the hard work you put into the process.

Intro to Health Career students had two more opportunities to hear from local healthcare professionals about their careers and answer any questions the students had. A big thank you to Kayla Hopson and Dr. Brent Pauls for taking their time to come spend a class with us!

Cardinals fought a hard battle against Wilton but came up a little short. A lot of fight in these ladies 🏐

Last week, a couple students toured St. Ambrose University. They met with admissions to learn what SAU has to offer, including scholarship opportunities, majors, and campus life. They also took a tour of campus to see a dorm room and other campus amenities.

I would like to introduce my student ambassadors for this school year, Maraya Downey and Kennedy Eggers!
Maraya and Kennedy are available to help any students who are currently registered in CCC classes or if you'd like to learn more about taking college classes. You might see them around with me doing presentations, setting up information tables, and more. See the attached flyers to learn more about Maraya and Kennedy and their experience with taking college classes while in high school.
-Lorene McLaughlin College & Career Transition Counselor

High School Families
Let Ms. Erica know if you are interested in having your student attend Early out Interventions on Friday. All students who need to catch up on work are welcome! You can also just show up!

11 Students from Maquoketa High School participated in the RVC Honor Choir at West Liberty on Monday, Oct. 6th. Congratulations to these Cardinal Vocalists!
Chloe Leon, Ainsley Munson, Lily Claus, Avelyn Smith, Abi Moubry, Sam Hess, Audrina Caes, Aaliyah Morriss, Kaylee Rockwell, Emma Schmidt, Ariana Edwards.

Several HOSA students spent their Sunday at Drake University at the fall leadership conference.

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 15th and 16th. There will be a 1:30 early dismissal schedule for both of these dates. Please sign up for conferences if you haven't already done so. No School on Friday, October 17th.

Intro to Health Career students had a busy week! We learned about the Clarke University nursing program, we got to hear from Marinna about being a licensed marriage and family therapist and also to how to become dementia friends with Sally and Pam!

HOSA students volunteered with today's Alzheimer's walk. Amazing kids doing amazing things!