Reminder: Tonight is 8th Grade Parent Night at the High School. Tours at 5:30. Presentation at 6:00 in the West Gym
Marketing class spent last week discussing target markets and the Super Bowl. Today Mrs. Manthei provided a few snacks and students reviewed the top commercials.
Business Management class experienced being business owners by seeing who could build the tallest marshmallow tower. Students were assigned the role of a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporate members. they completed the requirement to start a business and then were given supplies to build!
The high school loved hosting our 8th grade students yesterday. The 8th graders came to visit our "elective" areas to help them determine their courses for next year! A big shout out to our student ambassadors who helped make the visit a great success.
Students in Farm to Table class have started and cared for yeast cultures this past month. They are now able to have their patience rewarded with fresh sourdough bread!
Great night celebrating Maquoketa Cardinals Girls Conference Champs!
Last week, BPA members held a "Miracle Minute" during the boys' basketball game to see how much money could be raised for Special Olympics. The students collected $371.12 and are excited to present it at the State Leadership Conference in a couple of weeks in Des Moines. Thank you to all who helped contribute to this cause!!
Save The Date!
8th Grade Parent Night will be on February 13th at Maquoketa High School.
Tours of the building will begin at 5:30pm
The presentation will start at 6pm in the West Gym.
We will be offering the ACT on April 13th. The deadline to sign up is March 8th. You can sign up at www.act.org. If you need help reach out to one of our AmeriCorps Student Leaders and they will assist you in getting registered.
MHS student senate has an apparel store for Dance Marathon open now through Wednesday, February 7. Money that is fundraised through the Adcraft store will support Dance Marathon and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
www.adcraftwebstores.com/DMKCW24
Here are the children who will be honored at this year's event:
Paisley Charlier
Bentley and Briella Davis
Reo Renner
Halle Schmidt
Liam True
Thank you for your support!
Here are some of our MHS staff wearing their shirts to support Craig Burken. The shirt store is still open at prairiecreekenterprise.com
After the Dance Marathon Assembly, MHS Student Lighthouse had a brief Winter Recognition. Students involved in Winter sports and clubs were asked to stand while current news of their activity was shared.
BPA and HOSA clubs are ready to serve delicious soup tonight. Come grab a bowl and catch some great basketball!!
The Maquoketa Community School District Education Fund's annual Geno's Take and Bake Fundraiser is here! The money made through these pizza sales will help ensure we can support creative and unique learning opportunities in our classrooms, funded by the EdFund Grant.
February 10th pizzas: Sausage, Pepperoni, Cheese Pie, Geno's Special, Eric's Special, and Cinnamon Dessert
March 9th pizzas: Sausage, Pepperoni, Cheese Pie, Geno's Special, Eric's Special, and Veggie
Pickup will begin at 2:00 PM and end at 4:00 PM. Pickup will most likely be Maquoketa Middle School, your confirmation and reminder will have final details. Each pizza will be a large on thin crust unless noted otherwise. Prices are listed next to each option. Please be sure to provide all of the information requested. We will be sending confirmation emails and more in-depth details. Check, cash (exact change appreciated), or Venmo is accepted for payment. Make checks out to MCSD Education Fund.
Click the link to learn more and order:
https://forms.gle/DZVRszw9aW4xVki3A
Come enjoy some soup on Tuesday, Jan 30th, and support BPA and HOSA students.
Bring your change to the basketball game on Tuesday and help BPA students raise money for Special Olympics during our Miracle Minute event!
100 Career Wins (101 actually when the day was over) AND... RVC Champion at 215! Congratulations Jackson Van Keuren!
Maquoketa Families,
Buses will be on hard surface roads only starting Monday, January 29th through Wednesday, January 31st. We will reevaluate on Wednesday what our plans for bussing will be for the remainder of the week. Thank You for your understanding.
We are so excited to open our Brain Health Retreat Room at the high school. This will be a great resource for our school community! Students and staff can stop by and say hello to our liaison, Mrs. Pape and learn more about this space.
Maquoketa Families,
Buses will be on hard surface roads only for the remainder of this week. Please contact Transportation Director, Scott Hansen if you need any support or have questions about your hard surface route. Thank You!