Join us for the Annual Pops Concert tonight at the High School West Gym for a fun night of food and music.
The Science Essentials class is learning about the vascular system of plants. Today we went to the Caves to see how maple syrup is made.
Join us today at 4:00 pm at Timber Lanes to celebrate with the Boys Bowling Team being State Champions and the Girls Bowling Team taking home 3rd Place. Come on down to tell our bowlers congratulations!
Wow!! What a hard fought game tonight for our boys basketball team. They battled to the end in 4 OTs and played with skill, strength and character against Marion. Very proud of all of your accomplishments! Cardinal Pride!
We are excited to announce that we will celebrate the Boys Bowling Team being State Champions and the Girls Bowling Team taking home 3rd Place. Join us for a celebration tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd at 4:00 pm at Timber Lanes. Come on down to tell our bowlers congratulations!
So proud of all our students have accomplished today! You have so many talents and are the best in the state! Excited to cheer on the girls bowling team tomorrow!
Farm to Table students are perfecting sourdough pizzas!
Congratulations to Mia Ruley for being chosen by the IHSMA to sing the national Anthem at the State Wrestling tournament on Friday, Feb 16th! Way to go, Mia!
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.
