
This last Monday, MHS Vocal students got the chance to work with a voice professor from Iowa State, Shelby VanNordstrand. Students learned new techniques in breathing, vowel sounds and how to better create a blended sound.




The junior class had the opportunity to attend Clinton Community College's career & college fair today!







HOSA students sponsored their spring blood drive today at the high school. HOSA helping to be a part of something bigger!








Jennifer from Medical Associates of Maquoketa came to speak to the Intro to Health Career students about all of the clinical and non-clinical job opportunities available at a private clinic.



Prom is fast approaching! Make sure your ready Cards. Prom will be held April 26th.


🔥🏆 CALLING ALL CARDINALS FANS! 🏆🔥
The Maquoketa Athletic Boosters have an awesome fundraiser, and we need YOUR help!
💪 Show off your Cardinal pride with some sweet new gear—Slides (like Nike Slides), Gators (like Crocs), and Socks! 👟🧦🐊
📢 How it works:
✔ Order through this link ➡️ https://maquoketa.itemorder.com/
✔ At checkout, select which sport sent you—let’s see who “wins” at the end! Who's up for some friendly competition 😏🏅
✔ Orders close April 6th—don’t wait!
The proceeds go to the Sport Boosters, helping out our student-athletes! ❤️⚽🏀⚾
Like, share, and tag your friends! Let’s get some fresh Cardinal gear just in time for summer! ☀️🔥 #GoCardinals #SupportTheBoosters #CardinalPride #PrideSlides


Cardinal girls are headed up to Ames to compete in the 2025 IATC Indoor Championship 3A. Girls will hit the track at 3:15 this afternoon. Sending you all the luck girls!


Girls Track & Field are headed to Ames today to attend the 2025 IATC Indoor Championships Girls 3A. Meet time begins at 3:15 pm. Good Luck girls!


Jostens will be at the High School Monday, March 17th from 10:30 am to 12:12 pm, for seniors to be able to pick up their graduation orders . They WILL NOT be picking up cap and gowns at this time.


In the United States, every three seconds someone needs blood for medical procedures or emergencies. Your single donation can save up to three lives! Join us today, Thursday, March 13th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Maquoketa High School for HOSA's Spring Blood Drive. The blood drive will be held in the West Gym.


Boys Track & Field is headed to Cedar Falls to run at the UNI-Dome today for the 2025 Boys A.D. Dickinson Relays. Meet begins at 2:00pm.


Does your athlete have everything they need to begin spring sports?


Parents meeting for the 2025 baseball season will be held Sunday, March 16th at 2:30 pm. Meeting will be held in the High School commons area.


Baseball team meeting for the 2025 season will be held Sunday, March 16th at 9:00am. Following the meeting will be an open gym for players. The meeting will be held in the High School Commons Area.


Join the High School physics class on Friday, March 28th at Cardinal Elementary for the Physics Carnival. Students are working hard on creating a fun afternoon for students k-6th. The carnival will include games created by the class as well as a bake sale. The funds from the carnival will be used towards the students physics trip. Don't miss out on the fun!


In the United States, every three seconds someone needs blood for medical procedures or emergencies. Your single donation can save up to three lives! Join us Thursday, March 13th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Maquoketa High School for HOSA's Spring Blood Drive. The blood drive will be held in the West Gym.


Mark it down on the calendar. Crazy to think that the class of 2025 graduation is right around the corner. 2025 graduation will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 2:00pm in the High School main gym.


Student senate would like to thank everyone who helped make Dance Marathon a success! The amount of money donated to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital will be reported in the future.




The students in Mrs. Edwards's research and technical writing class present their products to the "sharks". The students did some research into starting a company in which they would sell a product they made. They then put together a presentation and shared their products with staff members to see if anyone would make a deal.




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

