Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Friday, October 30, 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

5th Grade

Lunch 11:15 - 11:40

Recess 11:40 - 12:02

 6th Grade

Recess 11:15 - 11:40

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: 

Cardinal Climb update:  As a school we now have a total of 6957 skills proficient in IXL, Boost and Amira.  6th grade is leading the climb in math with a total average of 7.1 skills gained per student. They also lead the pack in ELA with a total average of 3.8 skill gained.  Keep working during GST and WIN to help your class to the top. 

Looking for a great way to build endurance, stay motivated and keep connected with teammates this winter? Join the Maquoketa Mileage Club! Open to all middle school students-whether you are training for cross country/track, playing a winter sport, or just looking to stay active. 

• Sign Up: Complete registration form or see contact Coach Hardin or Coach Banowetz 

• Set your Goal: Pick a weekly mileage target that challenges you

• Group Runs: Join us for weekly group runs from 3:30-4:30 (Mondays, starting in November) or run on your own time. 

Every mile matters-See you out there!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High School

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Monday, November 9

Girls Basketball HOME vs Northeast

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Assembly - ⅞ Band report to Band Room by 8am 

Thursday, November 12

Girls Basketball @ Beckman, Dismiss at 2:30

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 29, 2026

STUDENTS:

Looking for a great way to build endurance, stay motivated and keep connected with teammates this winter? Join the Maquoketa Mileage Club! Open to all middle school students-whether you are training for cross country/track, playing a winter sport, or just looking to stay active. 

• Sign Up: Complete registration form or see contact Coach Hardin or Coach Banowetz 

• Set your Goal: Pick a weekly mileage target that challenges you

• Group Runs: Join us for weekly group runs from 3:30-4:30 (Mondays, starting in November) or run on your own time. 

Every mile matters-See you out there!

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

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

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Girls Basketball Pictures - after school

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High School

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Monday, November 9

Girls Basketball HOME vs Northeast

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Assembly - ⅞ Band report to Band Room by 8am 

Thursday, November 12

Girls Basketball @ Beckman, Dismiss at 2:30

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

STUDENTS:

Looking for a great way to build endurance, stay motivated and keep connected with teammates this winter? Join the Maquoketa Mileage Club! Open to all middle school students-whether you are training for cross country/track, playing a winter sport, or just looking to stay active. 

• Sign Up: Complete registration form or see contact Coach Hardin or Coach Banowetz 

• Set your Goal: Pick a weekly mileage target that challenges you

• Group Runs: Join us for weekly group runs from 3:30-4:30 (Mondays, starting in November) or run on your own time. 

Every mile matters-See you out there!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High School

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Monday, November 9

Girls Basketball HOME vs Northeast

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Assembly - ⅞ Band report to Band Room by 8am 

Thursday, November 12

Girls Basketball @ Beckman, Dismiss at 2:30

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

STUDENTS:

Mrs. Truelsen is allowing costumes on Friday. No masks, face paints, or extras (brooms, swords, etc). 

Last week's Guess the Staff member winner is Maddie Hoffman.  The picture was of Mrs. Banowetz.  Staff, please submit a picture if you haven't yet. Students keep guessing.

Looking for a great way to build endurance, stay motivated and keep connected with teammates this winter? Join the Maquoketa Mileage Club! Open to all middle school students-whether you are training for cross country/track, playing a winter sport, or just looking to stay active. 

• Sign Up: Complete registration form or see contact Coach Hardin or Coach Banowetz 

• Set your Goal: Pick a weekly mileage target that challenges you

• Group Runs: Join us for weekly group runs from 3:30-4:30 (Mondays, starting in November) or run on your own time. 

Every mile matters-See you out there!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High School

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Monday, November 9

Girls Basketball HOME vs Northeast

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Assembly - ⅞ Band report to Band Room by 8am 

Thursday, November 12

Girls Basketball @ Beckman, Dismiss at 2:30

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, October 26, 2026

STUDENTS:

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High School

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Monday, November 9

Girls Basketball HOME vs Northeast

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Assembly - ⅞ Band report to Band Room by 8am 

Thursday, November 12

Girls Basketball @ Beckman, Dismiss at 2:30