Congratulations to the boys soccer team on an amazing season! Although they lost to West Liberty tonight they played with tremendous Cardinal Pride and it has been a privilege to watch them throughout the season. A special shout out to our seniors and we look forward to watching the rest of the team next year! Go Cards!
The Maquoketa High School Graduation Ceremony will be held as regularly scheduled on Friday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Maquoketa High School Main Gymnasium. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates alongside their families, friends, staff, and community members.
The Maquoketa Track Teams are headed home from Des Moines with some outstanding results!
Please help us welcome them back to Maquoketa High School tonight at approximately 8:45 PM as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our student-athletes.
Let’s line up at the High School and show our Cardinal pride! ❤️🖤🏃
Please help us welcome them back to Maquoketa High School tonight at approximately 8:45 PM as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our student-athletes.
Let’s line up at the High School and show our Cardinal pride! ❤️🖤🏃
We are incredibly excited and grateful to welcome the amazing Ann Burns to our 6th grade social studies class today. She is taking time out of her day to share her real-life experiences traveling to Egypt, bringing our Ancient Egypt unit to life.
Please join us at Ohnward for our spring music concerts throughout the next few weeks.
All of our students across the district have put in tremendous efforts for these performances and would love to share their hard work with you!
Thank you for your continued support!
- MCSD Music Team
All of our students across the district have put in tremendous efforts for these performances and would love to share their hard work with you!
Thank you for your continued support!
- MCSD Music Team
Join us next Thursday, May 7th, for our Middle School Spring Band concert featuring the 5-8th grade bands!
Please see the attached flyer for concert details.
Please see the attached flyer for concert details.
Dear MCSD Families
Due to the potential for severe storms this afternoon, we will implement a 12:30 early out dismissal today (one hour earlier than our normal Friday dismissal schedule) to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Based on information from the National Weather Service, there is concern that storms may impact our area this afternoon. Our goal is to ensure that students and staff are safe and not in transit during any severe weather.
Today’s dismissal will be one hour earlier than our typical Friday early out schedule. For example, if your student is picked up at 1:10 PM on Fridays, today their pick-up time will be 12:10 PM. If they are normally dropped off by the bus at 2:00 they will be dropped off at 1:00.
There will be no after school practices or activities today, Friday, April 17th.
We recognize that the exact timing of storms can be unpredictable; however, we always strive to err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support in helping us prioritize the care and safety of our school community.
Sincerely,
Tara Notz
Superintendent
Maquoketa Community School District
Due to the potential for severe storms this afternoon, we will implement a 12:30 early out dismissal today (one hour earlier than our normal Friday dismissal schedule) to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Based on information from the National Weather Service, there is concern that storms may impact our area this afternoon. Our goal is to ensure that students and staff are safe and not in transit during any severe weather.
Today’s dismissal will be one hour earlier than our typical Friday early out schedule. For example, if your student is picked up at 1:10 PM on Fridays, today their pick-up time will be 12:10 PM. If they are normally dropped off by the bus at 2:00 they will be dropped off at 1:00.
There will be no after school practices or activities today, Friday, April 17th.
We recognize that the exact timing of storms can be unpredictable; however, we always strive to err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support in helping us prioritize the care and safety of our school community.
Sincerely,
Tara Notz
Superintendent
Maquoketa Community School District
Spring Pictures for the middle school are this Friday, March 20th!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP86KQF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
5th grade students are learning about the Renaissance artists. Recently we focused on Michelangelo and his painting of the Sistine Chapel. We tried our own "paintings" as well.
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.
