Junior Optimist International inducted members and officers today! Members are inspired to ignite the fire of service! We are excited to continue our service for our community.
President-Anniston Starr
Vice President-Lyla Burnett
Secretary/Treasurer- Adalyn Hardin
Maquoketa CSD will have a 2 Hour Delay on Tuesday, January 21st 2025. We will continue to monitor to determine if this may change to a cancellation. A reminder that if school is cancelled, we will implement our first virtual learning day. Please review your email for virtual day learning reminders.
Thank You,
Superintendent Notz
School Cancelled for Tuesday, January 21st
Due to our area being updated to an extreme cold warning until noon, school will be cancelled on Tuesday, January 21st. This will be our first day of Virtual Learning:
Elementary Students: Please complete the "Day 1" packet sent home during conferences.
Middle & High School Students: Complete assignments posted by your teachers on Canvas. If you have questions, contact your teachers via school email or through Rooms.
At this time, high school basketball games and practices are still scheduled for tomorrow evening, as the weather advisory is expected to end by noon. Middle school practices are cancelled for tomorrow. We will provide updates if plans change.
Stay safe and warm, and thank you for your understanding!
Superintendent Notz
Four of our middle school students were selected for and participated in the Marion Junior Honor Band this weekend. Congrats to Gabe, Daniel, Zoe, and Avery! 🎶
JOI Club members are hard to work making tie blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Jackson County.
Attention 8th grade parents and guardians! Save the date for our upcoming 8th Grade Parent Night to be held Tuesday, February 4th from 5:30-7:00pm in the HS West Gym. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about high school graduation requirements, the credit system, and electives available to your student during 9th grade. Your student is welcome to attend with you! Tours will start at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00pm.
Join us for our middle school blood drive! Contact Cassie Edwards to sign up or sign up using the QR code below!
Hello, Basketball Families!
We’re gearing up for an awesome season, and practices are just around the corner. Here’s the schedule for the week:
Tuesday, 1/7: 3:30-5:30 PM
Wednesday, 1/8: 6:30-7:45 AM
Thursday, 1/9: 3:30-5:30 PM
Friday, 1/10: 3:30-5:30 PM
📅 Schedules will be handed out after our first practice on Tuesday, 1/7. All practices will be held at the MS gym and boys can join anytime this week.
We’ll also be forming a Thrillshare group for all announcements and updates, so stay tuned for more info on that.
Can’t wait to see everyone on the court! Let’s make this a season to remember.
Coach Lanham
6th grade literacy classes had a Book Tasting today to start off the new semester! Students "tasted" new genres of books to hopefully find books they like!
Attention Boys Basketball Players! 🏀
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The FIRST official basketball practices for ALL 7th and 8th-grade players is set to tip off on:
📅 Tuesday, January 7th through Friday, January 10th
⏰ 3:30 - 5:30 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Get ready to hit the court, bring your energy, and start the season strong! 💪🔥
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Coach Lanham—we’re here to help. Let’s make it a season to remember! 🏀🎉
Thanks to everyone that donated to our drive! 35 toys were brought in for Jackson County Toys for Tots!
7th/8th Grade Chorus brought carols of the season to Maquoketa State Bank today.
Lego League Competition has been canceled for tomorrow. No reschedule date has been given at this time. We hope to know more next week.
Pulled out the first glazed projects. They look terrific! Good job middle schoolers.
Two of our middle school students were selected for and participated in the NEIBA Middle School Honor Band in Oelwein this weekend. Congrats Kaylee and Alexz! 🎶
Be sure to join us Tuesday night at Ohnward for the Middle School's Winter Band Concert!
We hope to see you there! 🎶
6th graders had a great opportunity learning about financial literacy with a program called Spend It or Save It from the National Theatre for Children.
The JOI Club of Maquoketa Middle School is hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots!
Having fun at the Y!
6th grade is thankful for each other and working together while reading readers theaters!
