Weather Announcement – Tuesday, March 17
Due to blowing and drifting snow on rural gravel roads, Maquoketa Community School District will have a 2-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
* Buses will run 2 hours later than normal morning pick-up times
* No morning activities
* No morning preschool
* No breakfast will be served
We will continue to monitor conditions closely. If any changes are necessary, additional information will be shared.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff during these winter weather conditions.
Due to blowing and drifting snow on rural gravel roads, Maquoketa Community School District will have a 2-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
* Buses will run 2 hours later than normal morning pick-up times
* No morning activities
* No morning preschool
* No breakfast will be served
We will continue to monitor conditions closely. If any changes are necessary, additional information will be shared.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff during these winter weather conditions.
MCSD Families,
Due to the winter weather forecast, Maquoketa Community School District will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, March 16.
Elementary Students:
Students will complete their Virtual Learning Day packets and return them to school on Tuesday for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Students in Grades 7–12:
Students will complete lessons posted by their teachers in Canvas. These assignments must be completed by 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 17 in order for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Teachers will be available to respond to student questions through email or Rooms.
A decision regarding practices and after-school activities will be made later in the day on Monday.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Due to the winter weather forecast, Maquoketa Community School District will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, March 16.
Elementary Students:
Students will complete their Virtual Learning Day packets and return them to school on Tuesday for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Students in Grades 7–12:
Students will complete lessons posted by their teachers in Canvas. These assignments must be completed by 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 17 in order for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Teachers will be available to respond to student questions through email or Rooms.
A decision regarding practices and after-school activities will be made later in the day on Monday.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we prioritize student and staff safety.
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!
The fifth graders made some excellent plaster masks in Art ! They had a blast making them too.
The winners of the derby cars in this quarter's derby car race! Good job Bentley and Dalton!
These 5th/6th graders had a lot of fun learning, singing, and performing at the SEICDA honor choir earlier this month! Great job everyone!
Geno's Pizza Fundraiser is OPEN!
As we enter the winter season, we want to remind families that our general threshold for canceling school due to cold is when wind chill temperatures fall between -25 to -30°F. At those levels, the National Weather Service typically issues a Wind Chill Warning.
Looking ahead to tomorrow morning, temperatures are forecasted to be around -14°F at 6:00 a.m. , so we do not anticipate any delays or cancellations at this time.
Students typically remain indoors for recess when temperatures are below 0°F, but we still ask that all students come to school dressed warmly, especially those riding the bus. Having proper winter gear is important in case of any unforeseen delays.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this early start to winter!
Superintendent Notz
Looking ahead to tomorrow morning, temperatures are forecasted to be around -14°F at 6:00 a.m. , so we do not anticipate any delays or cancellations at this time.
Students typically remain indoors for recess when temperatures are below 0°F, but we still ask that all students come to school dressed warmly, especially those riding the bus. Having proper winter gear is important in case of any unforeseen delays.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this early start to winter!
Superintendent Notz
Middle School Dress Up days taking us into holiday break!
🎶 Please join us for our Middle School Winter Band & 5th Grade Singers Concert next Tuesday, December 9th! See and share the flyer for concert details!
🎶 6-8th Grade Band Students: Please arrive at Ohnward by 6:30pm, dressed in Concert Red & Black and ready to play! Please see the weekly MMS Band Newsletter from Ms. Lyons for additional information for band specifics.
🎶 5th Grade Students: Please arrive at Ohnward by 6:15pm, dressed in any nice dress-up clothes and ready to perform! After their portion of the concert, students will be expected to sit with their families for the remainder of the concert. Please reach out to Mrs. Weirup with any questions.
🎶 6-8th Grade Band Students: Please arrive at Ohnward by 6:30pm, dressed in Concert Red & Black and ready to play! Please see the weekly MMS Band Newsletter from Ms. Lyons for additional information for band specifics.
🎶 5th Grade Students: Please arrive at Ohnward by 6:15pm, dressed in any nice dress-up clothes and ready to perform! After their portion of the concert, students will be expected to sit with their families for the remainder of the concert. Please reach out to Mrs. Weirup with any questions.
5th graders are hard at work on their Optical Illusion art.
Free Community Meal TONIGHT!
Wednesday, November 19th
5-6PM
Maquoketa Middle School Cafeteria
chili, drink, and dessert
All are welcome!
Free Community Meal
Wed., Nov. 19th
5PM-6PM
Maquoketa Middle School Cafeteria
Chili, drink, and dessert
All are welcome!
MIddle School Picture Retakes are tomorrow! Any new students to the district, student that were absent for our first picture day and any students that want to retake tomorrow is the day!
5th and 6th grade celebrated the first quarter today! Some students went to the Y to swim or play in the gym, while some stayed and did crafts!
A big thank you to the Y for hosting us and Ken Burns for supplying the 2x4s for our crafting!!
Congratulations to the 9 Middle School band students that were selected for and participated in the St. Ambrose Junior High Honor Band on October 28th! They had a busy day of near non-stop rehearsing before their final concert in the afternoon.
Congrats to Josey, Aubri, Paisley, Gabe, Micah, Piper, Joanna, Izie, and Gabby! 🎶
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 15th and 16th. There will be a 1:30 early dismissal schedule for both of these dates. Please sign up for conferences if you haven't already done so. No School on Friday, October 17th.
Today in the lab report! Melt Down!! Lots of learning about thermal energy, thermal insulators & thermal conductors!
Some of my 5th graders using watercolors to paint their atmosphere perspectives.
Some 6th graders with wacky hair 🤪
