Maquoketa High School

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🌟 Work-Based Learning Student Spotlight: Jack Lippens 🌟

Jack is gaining valuable real-world experience through our Work-Based Learning program, building hands-on skills and exploring career interests beyond the classroom. This opportunity allows students like Jack to develop responsibility, workplace skills, and confidence while learning directly from industry professionals.

Thank you to Kellams & Bertsch Heating & Air for allowing Jack to complete his Work-Based Learning placement with your team. We appreciate your support in helping prepare students for future careers!

Congratulations to these members who completed an FFA Proficiency Award! 🎉

Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize FFA members for the skills they’ve developed through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Members can compete in more than 40 award areas that connect real-world experience to future careers.

Top applicants are recognized at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference, with opportunities to advance to the National FFA Proficiency Awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

We’re proud of the dedication, hard work, and record-keeping these members have shown! 💙💛

ICAN will be here on Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30 PM in the West Gym to offer a presentation titled: How to Pay for College- Understanding the Financial Aid Process. This presentation is geared towards 10th and 11th grade students/families as they navigate the next steps towards understanding and applying for financial aid.

Here are some additional details:
The financial aid process can be daunting. From completing the application to understanding award letters, developing a plan to pay for college is one of the most important steps in the college process. This program covers:

Financial Aid Process
FAFSA Application Review
Understanding the Results of the Application
Understanding Costs - College Comparisons
Aid Options
Scholarship Process
Where to Go For Help

Congratulations Cards and Aubrey Kroyman on being selected as the player of the game!

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team and coaches on their win against Mediapolis to begin their State Tournament journey. The basketball, the band, the cheering and our fans were all amazing. Thank you to the community for all of your support. A special shout out to our bus drivers, chaperones and admin for supporting our student section!

Proud to be a Cardinal!! Let's Go Lady Cards...You've got this!!

A reminder that there will be a 2 Hour Late Start on Tuesday, March 3rd due to the Maquoketa Girls Basketball Team competing at the State Basketball Tournament on Monday night. Bus pick up and parent drop off on Tuesday morning will be exactly two hours later than our regular times. There will be no morning activities, no morning preschool or breakfast on Tuesday. Thank You for your support and Go Cards!

Intro to Business class today practiced skills they have been learning about supply and demand as Mrs. Manthei turned the classroom into the Pearl Market place. Students took turns negotiating prices as a buyer and seller to get the best deal, and then with twists learned how supply impacts demand!

Congratulations to the Cardinals girls bowling team with their fourth place finish at the state tournament 🎳 Great season ladies!

Congratulations to the boys bowling team who have just punched their ticket to the state tournament. Congratulations to Landon Costello and Logan Clasen for qualifying for individuals.

Our girls bowling team is currently bowling in the semi finals at the State Tournament! Send all the positive "strike" Cardinal vibes to Waterloo for your bowling Cardinals!

Congratulations to Hadley Ihrig on her 2nd place finish at the 1A state bowling championship! Congratulations to Wrigley Wisco on her 13th place finish 🎳

Today marketing class enjoyed snacks and analyzed the Super Bowl commercials to identify target markets and rank their favorites!

Elena came to talk to the Intro to Health Careers class about opportunities after high school and the GAIN nursing camp.

The Maquoketa school nurses wanted to say a big thank you to the United Church of Christ for donating supplies to the school's cardinal closets. The church purchased items from the proceeds of their treasure sale.

Cardinal girls are headed to state for team Bowling!

Save the Date- Senior Decision Day will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM in the Main Gym. During this event we recognize all seniors and their future plans! Everyone is welcome (family, friends, community members).

Save the Date- Senior Awards Ceremony will be on May 19, 2026 at 9 AM in the Main Gym. Everyone is welcome- we can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to Hadley Ihrig and Wrigley Wisco for advancing to the state bowling tournament!