Hello 5th grade students & families!

If you couldn't join us for our 5th Grade Band Information Night, please see the attached flyer for the meeting's highlights. Please email or message Mrs. Ogden (zogden@maquoketaschools.org) with any band questions or concerns.

Already purchased instruments and materials will start arriving next week, so please continue to get materials ordered if your student plans to join the 5th grade band this year!

Link to West Music site: https://rent.westmusic.com

Thank you!

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Zara Ogden
Middle School November Newsletter is now available.
https://app.smore.com/n/wapne-the-weekly-update-4
11 days ago, Sara Nelson
5th and 6th graders had a great time at the Quad Cities Storm Education Day!!
21 days ago, Cassie Edwards
5th graders in Mrs. Reicks' classes worked hard in groups to dive deeper into personal narrative parts to be an expert to teach other students in the class!
about 1 month ago, Cassie Edwards
Projects from Social Media class
about 2 months ago, Josh Hanken
Maquoketa MS 7th–8th grade families — 2028 Washington, D.C. trip information came home last week! 🇺🇸 Join us to learn about the trip, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.

Parent Meeting: Monday, October 5 | 6:00–6:30 PM

Location: in the Middle School Cafeteria

RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/56701627743?rsvp_id=56701627743

Families who attend receive $500 off each traveler!

We hope to see you there!

– Mrs. Cavanagh
about 2 months ago, Kate Cavanagh
The students in small group reading with Mrs. Edwards used their creativity and writing skills to create monsters and their stories! Great job guys!
about 2 months ago, Cassie Edwards
Middle School Picture Day Tomorrow!
about 2 months ago, Sara Nelson
HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE!

Homecoming is a special time to celebrate our students, activities, schools, alumni, and all the wonderful things happening throughout the Maquoketa community! We are excited for a fun week filled with school spirit, connection, and Cardinal pride.

Please review the attached graphics for this week’s dress-up days so your family is ready to participate.

🎉 HOMECOMING PARADE
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:00 p.m.

The parade typically lasts approximately 30 minutes, allowing families and students to participate in other Wednesday evening community activities.

In addition, our Cardinal and Briggs students will be joining the High School Pep Rally on Friday, September 18th at 9:30. The Middle School will have their own Pep Rally at 8:30 am on Friday, September 18th with High School Student Athletes and Activities representatives joining them at the MS.

We hope our families, alumni, and community members will join us in celebrating the many opportunities available to our students and everything that makes Maquoketa a great place to be!

Let’s make it a wonderful Homecoming Week—Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
IMPORTANT LIVESTREAM UPDATE

Unfortunately, tonight’s Maquoketa football game will not be livestreamed due to an unexpected issue with our Hudl camera.

LISTEN LIVE ON KMAQ 95.1 FM

KMAQ Radio will be broadcasting tonight’s game live. We encourage Cardinal fans who cannot attend the game to tune in to 95.1 FM for live coverage!

A new Hudl camera was installed earlier this week and had been working properly. However, during testing this morning, the camera stopped working. Crews have worked throughout the day to resolve the issue but have been unable to restore service in time for tonight’s game.

Anyone who purchased livestream access through Hudl will receive a refund. Please watch for that refund and contact the district if you have not received it by Monday.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We will work to have the Hudl camera repaired or replaced as soon as possible so we can resume livestreaming future events.

Thank you for your patience, and go Cardinals!
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
Our High School Admin Team and Staff did an amazing job of welcoming kids and getting them excited about the school year today during an all school assembly. Plenty of fun, competition and an All Star introduction of staff by Bob Gavin! Let's Go Cards!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
Preschool at Cardinal Elementary begins on Wednesday, August 26th. We look forward to seeing all of our preschoolers then!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD

Briggs Elementary Arrival & Dismissal Information

Briggs families, please review the updated arrival and dismissal information below as we continue to navigate construction around the building. Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, and attention to these safety procedures.

**Bus & Shuttle Information**

* Students riding the shuttle bus to the Briggs area will remain on the bus and will be taken to the old hospital parking lot across from Hospice near 611 W. Quarry Street.
* Students will not get off the bus at Briggs.
* Parents picking up students who ride the shuttle should meet them at the old hospital parking lot.
* Briggs students who need to meet siblings at the old hospital parking lot may either walk the approximately block-and-a-half distance or ride the shuttle bus to that location.

**Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up**

* Families dropping off or picking up students at Briggs should use Short Street or Apple Street.
* Please do not use Fifth Street in front of the school entrance for drop-off or pick-up.
* Fifth Street will be reserved as the bus zone from 7:40–8:10 a.m. and 3:00–3:30 p.m.

Please continue to follow all posted traffic signs, construction barriers, and staff directions, and allow a little extra time as everyone becomes familiar with the new routines.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and organized for all students. We appreciate your partnership and flexibility during construction!

*See the map images for visuals if needed.

3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
Join us today for our Welcome Back to School events!
3 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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!
6 months ago, Maquoketa CSD

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.

6 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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! ❤️🖤🏃
6 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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.
7 months ago, Michelle Lanham
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
7 months ago, Mrs. Zara Ogden
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.
7 months ago, Mrs. Zara Ogden