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
1 day ago, Maquoketa CSD
Cold Weather Information
Middle School Dress Up days taking us into holiday break!
3 days ago, Rachel Truelsen
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🎶 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.
3 days ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
2025 MS Band Winter Concert
5th graders are hard at work on their Optical Illusion art.
13 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
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Free Community Meal TONIGHT! Wednesday, November 19th 5-6PM Maquoketa Middle School Cafeteria chili, drink, and dessert All are welcome!
15 days ago, Brielle Reicks
free community meal 5-6pm MMS cafeteria
Free Community Meal Wed., Nov. 19th 5PM-6PM Maquoketa Middle School Cafeteria Chili, drink, and dessert All are welcome!
16 days ago, Brielle Reicks
image shows a plate that says free Community Meal at MMS on wed, Nov 19th from 5-6pm. serving chili
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!
about 1 month ago, Rachel Truelsen
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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!!
about 1 month ago, Cassie Edwards
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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! 🎶
about 1 month ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
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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.
about 2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Today in the lab report! Melt Down!! Lots of learning about thermal energy, thermal insulators & thermal conductors!
2 months ago, Mrs. Ruden
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Some of my 5th graders using watercolors to paint their atmosphere perspectives.
2 months ago, Mrs. Sampica
5th graders painting their atmospheric perspectives.
5th graders using watercolors
Some 6th graders with wacky hair 🤪
2 months ago, Cassie Edwards
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A few of Mrs. Ruden's NEST group! ✅️ Door Decorated! Fairy-tale: Where Dreams of Winning Come True ❤️🖤 Go Cardinals, Go!! ❤️🖤
2 months ago, Mrs. Ruden
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7th Grade Lab Day! "Massing Around" This lab helped students understand the law of conservation of mass by exploring how mass impacts the thermal energy of a system!
2 months ago, Mrs. Ruden
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Hello 5th Grade Band Families!
With lessons starting soon, it's important that instruments and materials are ordered as soon as possible so they have time to be delivered before we begin.
Follow the link, or use the QR code in the flyer to access the West Music website: https://rent.westmusic.com
Please reach out to Ms. Lyons with any questions, comments, or concerns.
We can't wait to get this new group of young musicians started!

2 months ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
5th Grade Band Inst. Reminder
Students had a blast racing their derby cars!
2 months ago, Mrs. Sampica
Innovators students racing their derby cars
5th and 6th grade Book Club participated in Flashlight Friday today!
2 months ago, Cassie Edwards
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6th students having a discussion about what creates depth in a two-dimensional picture.
2 months ago, Mrs. Sampica
6th grade students discussing what creates depth in two-dimensional art
Middle School Homecoming Dress Up Days
2 months ago, Rachel Truelsen
Dress up Days