Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Friday, December 19, 2025

Schedule for today

Attendance & Expectations 8:05 - 8:15

Talent Show 8:20 - 9:45

Student Stations 9:45 - 11:00

5th/6th Grade Schedule 11:00 - 1:20

Lunch 11:00 - 11:25

Raffle in MPR/Dodge Ball Finals 11:25 - 12:20

Holiday Party 12:20 - 1:20

7th/8th Grade Schedule 11:00 - 1:20

Nest 11:00 - 11:25

Raffle in Gym/Dodge Ball Finals 11:25 - 12:20

Lunch: 7th Grade, Andrew/Delwood 12:20 - 12:50

8th Grade Nest/Locker Clean Out 12:20 - 12:50

Lunch: 8th Grade 12:50 - 1:20

7th Grade Nest/Locker Clean Out 12:50 - 1:20

Dismissals:

1:07 Andrew/Delwood 

1:15 Walkers & Car Riders

1:20 Buses

STUDENTS: 

The tardies have been added up and the winners for the iJAG attendance competition are as follows: 1st place goes to 5th grade winning a pizza party, 2nd place goes to 6th grade winning donuts, and 3rd place goes to 8th grade winning candy. Great job to everyone and remember prizes will be given after winter break!

25-26 Maquoketa Middle School Yearbooks from Lifetouch are available to preorder online before April 3, 2026. Starting at $21.51 each. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 12874326

Please contact DeeAnn in the office if you have any questions.

Dress Up Days!

Today- Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 1:07, Buses 3-6-10 1:15, Walkers/Car Riders 1:20, Maquoketa Bus Riders 1:25

Friday, December 19

Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, December 18, 2025

STUDENTS:

Reminder to 6 & 7/8th Grade Band Members: after attendance & Announcements, please go to the band room. You will return about 11:15ish. 

Coach Zach Gavin will have a meeting for 7th & 8th grade girls interested in going out for Middle School Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 18th during GST. Please check in to GST before coming to the Multi-Purpose Room. If you are unable to attend please reach out to him at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org

25-26 Maquoketa Middle School Yearbooks from Lifetouch are available to preorder online before April 3, 2026. Starting at $21.51 each. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 12874326

Please contact DeeAnn in the office if you have any questions.

Dress Up Days!

Today- Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

Tomorrow- Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY-  Delwood/Andrew 3:07, Walkers/Car Riders 3:15, Maquoketa Bus Riders 3:20

Thursday , December 18

Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

RESCHEDULED: Middle School Band Concert & 5th Grade General Music @ Ohnward, 7pm

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Friday, December 19

Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

STUDENTS:

Today is the last day for the iJAG grade level attendance competition. Be sure to be on time to all your classes. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Prizes and winners will be announced during tomorrow's announcements and prizes will be given out after winter break! 

Coach Zach Gavin will have a meeting for 7th & 8th grade girls interested in going out for Middle School Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 18th during GST. Please check in to GST before coming to the Multi-Purpose Room. If you are unable to attend please reach out to him at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org

25-26 Maquoketa Middle School Yearbooks from Lifetouch are available to preorder online before April 3, 2026. Starting at $21.51 each. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 12874326

Please contact DeeAnn in the office if you have any questions.

Dress Up Days!

Today- Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Tomorrow- Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

Friday - Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:07, Walkers/Car Riders 3:15, Maquoketa Bus Riders, Girls Basketball and Wrestlers 3:20

Wednesday, December 17

Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday , December 18

Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

RESCHEDULED: Middle School Band Concert & 5th Grade General Music @ Ohnward, 7pm

Friday, December 19

Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

STUDENTS: 

Students in 7th or 8th grade that are in the talent show should come to Mr. Fuss' room 34 during GST today.

 This is the day! Bring your GREEN CARDS to lunch!

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, you’ll have the chance to put your tickets into the raffles for the prizes you want to win! Forgot your tickets at lunch? No worries—there’s always tomorrow  Just remember, we cannot let you leave lunch to go get your tickets.  Happy winning!

Coach Zach Gavin will have a meeting for 7th & 8th grade girls interested in going out for Middle School Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 18th during GST. Please check in to GST before coming to the Multi-Purpose Room. If you are unable to attend please reach out to him at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org

Remember to be on time to class for the iJAG grade level best attendance competition. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Prizes and winners will be announced during the Thursday December 18th announcements. 

25-26 Maquoketa Middle School Yearbooks from Lifetouch are available to preorder online before April 3, 2026. Starting at $21.51 each. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 12874326

Please contact DeeAnn in the office if you have any questions.

Dress Up Days!

Today- Tinsel and Twinkle (Metallic Colors, glitter, light up clothing, or wrap yourself up as a present)

Tomorrow- Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Thursday - Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

Friday - Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

 Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:07, Walkers/Car Riders 3:15, Maquoketa Bus Riders & Girls Basketball 3:20

Tuesday, December 16

Tinsel and Twinkle (Metallic Colors, glitter, light up clothing, or wrap yourself up as a present)

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Wednesday, December 17

Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Thursday , December 18

Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

RESCHEDULED: Middle School Band Concert & 5th Grade General Music @ Ohnward, 7pm

Friday, December 19

Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, December 15, 2025

STUDENTS:

Dodgeball Team Forms are due to Ms. Ketelsen by today!! 

Coach Zach Gavin will have a meeting for 7th & 8th grade girls interested in going out for Middle School Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 18th during GST. Please check in to GST before coming to the Multi-Purpose Room. If you are unable to attend please reach out to him at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org

Remember to be on time to class for the iJAG grade level best attendance competition. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Prizes and winners will be announced during the Thursday December 18th announcements. 

25-26 Maquoketa Middle School Yearbooks from Lifetouch are available to preorder online before April 3, 2026. Starting at $21.51 each. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 12874326

Please contact DeeAnn in the office if you have any questions.

Dress Up Days!

Today- Snow Day 

Tomorrow- Tinsel and Twinkle (Metallic Colors, glitter, light up clothing, or wrap yourself up as a present)

Wednesday - Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Thursday - Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

Friday - Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:07, Walkers/Car Riders 3:15, Maquoketa Bus Riders

Monday, December 15

Snow Day (White clothes, and snowman accessories, or shades of blue to look like a snowstorm!)

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Bellevue @ Home- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Bellevue @ Home- 5pm, Uniform turn in 

after the games

Boys Wrestling Meet @ Camanche MS- 4pm, Dismissed at 2:40, Bus leaves at 2:50

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Tuesday, December 16

Tinsel and Twinkle (Metallic Colors, glitter, light up clothing, or wrap yourself up as a present)

Wednesday, December 17

Polar Express (Pj’s encouraged, golden ticket optional)

Thursday , December 18

Holiday Character (Dress inspired by any winter/holiday movie or character)

Friday, December 19

Festive Sweater (Ugly or cute, warm or wild)

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development