Maquoketa High School

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!

Cardinal volleyball players went undefeated at the Durant tournament today! 🏐 💪

Great job to the dress up day winners for Wednesday and Thursday of homecoming week - Crazy Hair/Hat Day and Generations Day!

Intro to Health Careers students spent part of their week learning about opportunities through Genesis as well as MTI. There was competitive trivia and hands-on activities for the students to participate in.

HOSA members are working hard on their homecoming window display! Go Cards

Great job to the dress up day winners for Monday and Tuesday of homecoming week - PJ Day and Wear Your Favorite Team!

Last week, a couple seniors visited Scott Community College in Bettendorf, IA with Mrs. McLaughlin. They toured campus and learn about programs. College visits are a great opportunity to learn about going to college and future opportunities! Students interested in other visits this fall should stop into the high school counseling office to sign up.

Great job to the seniors who won the 2025 Homecoming Olympics. Thank you to everyone who particapated in the event this year!

Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court and the King and Quenn: Brayden DeForest and Chloe Leon

Thank you to everyone who participated in Powderpuff Football this year! Also, thanks to the HS football coaches for leading the event!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming HOSA blood drive. Use the QR code to sign up or call the nurse's office at the high school!

Business Management class practiced what they have been learning about business ownership types by building marshmallow towers in class today!