Thank you to the MHS Student Senate members who volunteered for highway cleanup on Caves Road this weekend!
It's officially May which means our senior's days are coming to an end soon. The next couple of weeks are full of senior events and important dates for our seniors to remember.
May 6th - Senior Decision Day, family and community members are welcome .
May 14th - Baccalaureate, held at First United Methodist Church, Maquoketa
May 19th - All seniors computers must be turned in.
May 20th -Senior grades are due. Seniors must be passing what you need to graduate in order to be part of the
commencement ceremony.
May 21st - Seniors Last Day - Awards Assembly - Graduation Practice. Family and community are welcome to attend
awards assembly. Graduation practice will follow and ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!!!
May 25th - Commencement. All seniors need to report to the high school's west gym by 1:00 pm.
Don't forget to join us for our senior decision day event on Tuesday, May 6th at 9:30 AM. This event recognizes all seniors and their future plans (college, military, apprenticeships, employed, seeking employment and those who are still deciding). We will also recognize any student planning to continue their athletic careers in college. Families and community members are welcome to attend. The event will also be available via a livestream.
Please join us for our Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21st at 9 AM. During this event we will be recognizing seniors who are receiving scholarships and awards. We will also recognize our students that have completed their CNA course, certificate programs through EICC and those earning their AA and/or AS degree through EICC. Students, parents, families and community members are welcome to attend. This event will also be available via livestream.
Health science students got another lesson on healthy eating habits and food preparation from the OPAA staff. Students we were able to create their own chicken, bacon, ranch pizzas, as well as enjoy the end result.
Students from Mr. Hanken's and Jesse Ihrig's classes attended the Job Fair Career Expo at the fairgrounds. This provided the students with an opportunity to check out the different employment and colleges in or around Jackson County.
Mrs. Manthei took her Info Processing class to share their career projects with the 5th graders Friday morning. They did a fabulous job sharing the career they researched and what types of things could help them achieve those goals! 5th grade did a great job listening and asking hood questions!
Don't forget, Prom is THIS Saturday! Photos will begin at 2:30pm with Keepsake Portrait Studio for individuals, couples, and groups. At 4:45pm will be class photos performed in the main gym on the south side on the gym floor. The Grand March will kick off at 4:45 and bus will load at 5:10. Post Prom will be held at Together We Build Outreach Building. Enjoy a night of karaoke, mini golf, gaming room, food and fun!
Don't forget about the after party! Join the Maquoketa Area Kiwanis at the Together We Build Outreach Center. The night will be full of games, karaoke, mini golf, hypnotist show, black jack, escape room, delicious food & drinks, door prizes for each student, cash giveaways and other large prizes. Don't miss out on the grand prize. A $500 gift card!!!
Don't forget, Prom is THIS Saturday! Photos will begin at 2:30pm with Keepsake Portrait Studio for individuals, couples, and groups. At 4:45pm will be class photos performed in the main gym on the south side on the gym floor. The Grand March will kick off at 4:45 and bus will load at 5:10. Post Prom will be held at Jackson Co. Fairgrounds. Enjoy a night of karaoke, mini golf, gaming room, food and fun!
Don't forget, Prom is THIS Saturday! Photos will begin at 2:30pm with Keepsake Portrait Studio for individuals, couples, and groups. At 4:45pm will be class photos performed in the main gym on the south side on the gym floor. The Grand March will kick off at 4:45 and bus will load at 5:10. Post Prom will be held at Jackson Co. Fairgrounds. Enjoy a night of karaoke, mini golf, gaming room, food and fun!
The High School students enjoyed Teen Health Day. Students learned about health issues affecting them as well as getting some goodies to take home.
📣 Work-Based Learning Spotlight 🌟
We're excited to highlight Lexi Wallroff's awesome placement with Ryan Mahr at Central Realty! 🏡
Lexi has been gaining real-world experience in the real estate industry—helping write property descriptions, designing advertisements, and even visiting numerous homes to help determine the best fit for clients. 👩💼✨
Her dedication and attention to detail are shining through, and we’re so proud of the professionalism she’s developing in this hands-on learning experience!
Way to go, Lexi!
🌿 Maquoketa Ag Education & FFA Plant Sale 🌸
It’s almost plant sale time—come snag some beautiful blooms and garden goodies!
📍 Where: Maquoketa High School Greenhouse
🗓️ When:
May 1: 3:30–5:00 PM
May 2: 3:30–6:00 PM
May 3: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
May 5–7: 3:30–5:00 PM
We’ve got something for everyone! All grown with care by our awesome Greenhouse Management students! 🌱
Come early—things go quick!
Spanish Club had Cascaron Easter Egg Hunt during GST today! It was a good time! All day long there were amazing students helping me get the room all cleaned up! Many decided to keep their masterpiece without breaking it! I am sure they had the best time conjugating to the future tense also!
The baseball season is fast approaching. Practice will begin on May 5th @ 6pm for all players. It is required that anyone grades 8th - 12th that intend on playing baseball this year attend at least one of the following evaluation dates:
April 24th @ 6:30pm
April 27th @ 5:00pm
April 28th @ 6:30pm
May 1st @ 6:30pm
May 4th @ 5:00pm
All evaluations will take place at the baseball field weather permitting.
Coah: Lance Richardson
High School Volleyball Camp, for anyone entering grades 9th - 12th for the 2025-2026 school year, will be held August 4th - 8th. Camp will be held from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the High School in the main gym.The cost of camp is $45 and sign up sheets are available in the High School Office.
t’s GAME DAY at HOME tomorrow, and we’ve got a special shoutout for our amazing sponsor — A&P Graphics & Signs!
We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support of Cardinal Athletics and the Booster Club — they always go above and beyond!
Make plans to be there — you won’t want to miss these exciting matchups because both teams are on FIRE 🔥🔥🔥!
Plus, thanks to A&P, the athletes will have something fun to toss into the crowd — keep your eyes out for flying shirts 👕♥️👕!
Thank you, A&P Graphics, and GO CARDS!
#CardinalPride #HomeGameHype #ThankYouSponsors #GoCards
Michelle Atienza took time out her day to come talk with the Intro to Health Career students about the dental industry
HOSA president, Khamil Jebsen, presented a check for $282 to the Jackson County Humane Society. The money was raised from the HOSA spring blood drive.
