Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Friday, October 9, 2026

Today is a Monday/Wednesday Schedule 

5th & 6th Early Out

1st 8:05 - 8:41

2nd 8:44 - 9:20

3rd 9:23 - 9:59

4th 10:02 - 10:37

5th 10:40 - 11:15

LUNCH/RECESS 11:15 - 12:02

   5th Grade Lunch 11:15 - 11:40

   6th Grade Lunch 11:37 - 12:02

6th 12:05 - 12:43

7th 12:46 - 1:20

7th & 8th Early Out

1st 8:05 - 8:42

2nd 8:45 - 9:19

3rd 9:22 - 9:56

4th 9:59 - 10:33

GST 10:36 - 11:10

6th 11:13 - 11:47

7th 11:50 - 12:24

5th Period/Lunch 12:27 - 1:20

   A Lunch (7th core, excel, sewing) 12:27 - 12:52

   B Lunch (8th core, band/chorus, iJag) 12:55 - 1:20

STUDENTS: 

Maquoketa Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages Pre-K to 8th grade.  The sign up and meet the coaches event is Thursday, October 15th from 6-7pm in the Maquoketa High School Cafeteria. Informational sheets are in the office.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 1:10

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 8, 2026

STUDENTS:

Reminder to do your Academic Aces and Staff Appreciation! Staff Appreciation Nominations are here.

Maquoketa Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages Pre-K to 8th grade.  The sign up and meet the coaches event is Thursday, October 15th from 6-7pm in the Maquoketa High School Cafeteria. Informational sheets are in the office.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:10

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

STUDENTS:

Maquoketa Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages Pre-K to 8th grade.  The sign up and meet the coaches event is Thursday, October 15th from 6-7pm in the Maquoketa High School Cafeteria. Informational sheets are in the office.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:10

Wednesday, October 7

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

7th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-5pm 

8th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-4:30pm Rm 30

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

STUDENTS:

Maquoketa Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages Pre-K to 8th grade.  The sign up and meet the coaches event is Thursday, October 15th from 6-7pm in the Maquoketa High School Cafeteria. Informational sheets are in the office.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:10

Wednesday, October 7

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

7th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-5pm 

8th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-4:30pm Rm 30

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

STUDENTS:

Middle School FFA Members Remember we will be having our 2nd meeting TODAY during GST AFTER your 15 minutes of IXL in the Ag room. We will talk over upcoming events and hand out fruit sales information. 

FFA eligibility: To be a FFA member you MUST be enrolled to take AG 1, Ag2 or Engineering tech 1 with Mr.Holdgrafer this school year. If you are not then you will be ineligible to participate this year. This is a national rule.  If you have questions about this please email Mr.Holdgrafer or talk to him after school. Don't forget to get your membership form filled out and returned. 

Maquoketa Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages Pre-K to 8th grade.  The sign up and meet the coaches event is Thursday, October 15th from 6-7pm in the Maquoketa High School Cafeteria. Informational sheets are in the office.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:10

Tuesday, October 6

Cross Country Meet @ DeWitt, Dismiss at 2:30

Volleyball Game HOME (High School) vs Beckman 4pm, Bus to HS 3:30

Football Game @ Beckman 4pm, Dismiss 2:20

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Wednesday, October 7

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

7th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-5pm 

8th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-4:30pm Rm 30

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, October 5, 2026

STUDENTS:

7th & 8th graders interested in taking the Washington D.C. trip (July 11-14, 2028). A meeting will be held in the Middle School cafeteria TONIGHT at 6pm.

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Delwood/Andrew 3:10 

Monday, October 5

7th Grade Only Volleyball Game @ Middle School 4pm vs Aquin Catholic - Just added

7th & 8th grade Washington D.C. trip Meeting 6pm, Middle School Cafeteria

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Tuesday, October 6

Cross Country Meet @ DeWitt, Dismiss at 2:30

Volleyball Game HOME (High School) vs Beckman 4pm, Bus to HS 3:30

Football Game @ Beckman 4pm, Dismiss 2:20

Wednesday, October 7

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

7th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-5pm 

8th Grade Volleyball Jersey Turn-In & Snack Share 3:30-4:30pm Rm 30

Monday, October 12

Cross Country Runners Practice @ High School, Dismiss at 3:05, change, take Andrew bus to High School

Tuesday, October 13

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Iowa City, Dismiss at 1:05pm

Football Game HOME vs Anamosa 4pm

Wednesday, October 14

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm

Football Equipment Turn In 

Thursday, October 15

1:30 Early Dismissal

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm 

Friday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 17

Cross Country State Meet @ Ankeny

Tuesday, October 20

Football Game @ Alburnett 4pm, Dismiss at 2:10

Friday, October 23

7/8th grade Marching Band Showcase report to Band Room by 5:45

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes