Student senate would like to thank everyone who donated food items for the high school backpack program. Here are the results:
1st place: Ms. Porras’s GST - 45 items
2nd place: Mrs. Raker’s GST - 38 items
3rd place: Mr. McNamara’s GST - 23 items
4th place: Mr. Andresen’s GST - 14 items
5th place: Mrs. Frye’s GST - 12 items
6th place: Mrs. Spencer’s GST - 10 items
7th place: Mrs. Schnoor’s GST - 8 items
Mr. Feltes donated 45 items and Mrs. Hudrlik donated 8 items.
A total of 203 items were donated!
Varsity girls basketball players spent their Saturday morning scrimmaging in Solon 🏀
We made edible water bubbles in Earth Science class. This is an alternative to plastic water bottles which are an environmental hazard.
Marinna Kroh came to speak to the intro to Health Career Students about her life as a family and marriage therapist.
HOSA students are ready to help you at the middle school wrestling meet concession stand!
Projects from Mr. Hanken's class
Projects from Mr. Hanken's class
Projects from Mr.Hanken's class
Construction tech 1 is building a shed for FFA
Mrs. Manthei and five business students attended the BPA Fall National Conference in Des Moines this past weekend! They learned new leadership skills, how to dress to impress, and participated in the JA stock market challenge against other students! Next up will be the state competition in February.
Several students from the high school visited the QC Electrical Training Center in Moline,IL this week. They learned about the Electrical Apprenticeship program through the IBEW Union and toured their facility.
Any student interested in pursuing a career in a trade should see their counselor or Mrs. McLaughlin for more information!
🌟 Attention, staff, students and families! 🌟 We’re celebrating National Pajama Day! 🎉 This is your chance to wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas to school tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th! Let’s make it a cozy and fun day together!
Intro to Health Careers and Health Science students finished their tour of the Jackson County Regional Health Center today. They toured the lab, X-Ray, therapy department, OR, billing and registration.
In Earth Science we are exploring bioplastics as a possible solution to the plastic problem. We are making toothbrush handles with our bioplastics. Once dry, we will evaluate them as an alternative to plastic made from less sustainable ingredients..
A group of juniors and seniors visited Kirkwood Community College to learn about life on campus. Students got to see a variety of facilities at Kirkwood, including their state of the art healthcare simulation center, veterinary tech building, and diesel tech lab!
College visits are open to any junior or senior at the high school. Please stop into the counseling office to sign up.
Health Science and Intro to Health Careers students were provided an opportunity to tour the Jackson County Regional Health Center today
We had a great time celebrating Halloween with a staff costume contest. The staff voted on their favorites district wide and the winners are:
Most Creative Costume: "The Struggle Bus" Angela Brown and Taylor Fuerste at Cardinal
Funniest Costume: "Mr. Clean" Zac Gavin at MHS
Best Team Theme: "The 5th Grade Final Tour" Josh Koob, Brielle Reicks, Mandy Fischer, Jayme Johnson and Laura Grau at Briggs
Overall People's Choice: "The Spice Girls" Jill Rockwell, Kate Kramer, Audreianna Schmidt, Cathy Huebbe, Amy Latner and Alicia Gade at MMS.
Student Senate is sponsoring a food drive in order to support the MHS backpack program. Students and staff are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to their homebase GSTs from Monday, November 11 through Friday, November 15. This will be a competition among GSTs.
Thank you to all of the MHS students and staff members who dressed up for the Halloween dress up day sponsored by student senate!
13 Students from Maquoketa auditioned for the All-State on Saturday Oct. 26. Sam Kress and Ainsley Munson were selected for the Band and Mia Ruley, Chloe Leon and Matthew Kula were selected for the Choir. Congratulations to them and good job to all who auditioned that day. The All-State concert will be on Nov. 23rd at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
