Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Friday, December 5, 2025

5th & 6th Early Out

Nest AM 8:05 - 8:15

1st 8:18 - 8:47

2nd 8:50 - 9:23

3rd 9:26- 9:55

4th 9:58- 10:27

Nest 10:30-11:00

5/6 Lunch 11:00-11:25

Recess 11:25-11:40

5th 11:43-12:11

6th 12:14-12:42

7th 12:45-1:13

Nest PM 1:16 - 1:25

7th & 8th Early Out

1st 8:05 - 8:42

2nd 8:45 - 9:19

3rd 9:22 - 9:56

4th 9:59 - 10:33

5th 10:36 - 11:10

6th 11:13 - 11:47

7th 11:50 - 12:24

   Lunch/Nest

      7th Grade Lunch A: 12:27 - 12:52

      8th Grade Lunch B: 12:55 - 1:25

STUDENTS: Reminder for 7th and 8th graders: Today during Nest you will login to IXL and "Enter the Arena" to answer MATH questions." 

Coming up on December 19th…The Maquoketa Middle School staff will be hosting our annual holiday sendoff to Winter Break! ❄️🎉 This year we’ve got a fantastic variety of activities to choose from! 🎨🎬🕺 The head honcho herself Mrs. Truelsen will be sending out a Google Form so you can select where you’d like to spend your time during the Holiday Sendoff. Choose wisely! 😉 Once you submit the form, placements will be made—and you’ll be expected to stay in that activity.

Here are your options:

✨ Watch Dodgeball

🔥 Play Dodgeball

🎨 Art Station

💃 Just Dance

🎬 Movie #1 — Room 11 (Koob): Christmas with the Kranks

🎄 Movie #2 — Room 14 (Brinker/Johnson): Elf

Get ready for a fun and festive afternoon! 🎅🎁

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. 

🎄 December 19th… get READY! 🎄

We will be hosting a DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT! 🔥💥

For all the details and sign-up info, see the Dodgeball Queen herself… Ms. Ketelsen! 👑😎

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.

Can you sing?  Can you dance?  Can you play an instrument?  Do you have some special skills that always amazes? The 2025 Talent Show is coming, December 19.  If you are interested, see Mr. Fuss in Room 34 to sign up.  The show must go on!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, December 8

Candy Cane Day (Wear Red & White or Stripes)

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

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Northeast @ Home- 5pm

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

Tuesday, December 9

Holiday Hats (Santa, Elf, Reindeer Antlers, or Fuzzy winter hats/headbands)

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

Wednesday, December 10

Grinch Day (Wear Green, Grinch, or Whoville inspired outfits

Thursday, December 11

Warm & Fuzzy (Festive socks, soft scarves, earmuffs, fuzzy jackets-NO BLANKETS)

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

RESCHEDULED! Boys Wrestling Meet @ Northeast, Dismiss at 2:50, Bus at 3pm

Friday, December 12 

Hawaiian Holiday (Summer clothing with holiday accessories ex: Santa hat & sunglasses)

Saturday, December 13

TAG - Lego League (FLL) @ DeWitt Middle School, Bus leaves 6:45

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, December 4, 2025

STUDENTS:

 December 19th… get READY! 

We will be hosting a DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT! 

For all the details and sign-up info, see the Dodgeball Queen herself… Ms. Ketelsen! 

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.

Can you sing?  Can you dance?  Can you play an instrument?  Do you have some special skills that always amazes? The 2025 Talent Show is coming, December 19.  If you are interested, see Mr. Fuss in Room 34 to sign up.  The show must go on!

Today's Events: DISMISSALS FOR TODAY- Girls Basketball 2:25, Delwood/Andrew 3:07, Walkers/Car Riders 3:15, Maquoketa Bus Riders & Wrestlers 3:20

Thursday, December 4

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Monday, December 8

Candy Cane Day (Wear Red & White or Stripes)

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

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Northeast @ Home- 5pm

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

Tuesday, December 9

Holiday Hats (Santa, Elf, Reindeer Antlers, or Fuzzy winter hats/headbands)

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

Wednesday, December 10

Grinch Day (Wear Green, Grinch, or Whoville inspired outfits

Thursday, December 11

Warm & Fuzzy (Festive socks, soft scarves, earmuffs, fuzzy jackets-NO BLANKETS)

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Friday, December 12 

Hawaiian Holiday (Summer clothing with holiday accessories ex: Santa hat & sunglasses)

Saturday, December 13

TAG - Lego League (FLL) @ DeWitt Middle School, Bus leaves 6:45

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

STUDENTS:

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.

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.

Can you sing?  Can you dance?  Can you play an instrument?  Do you have some special skills that always amazes? The 2025 Talent Show is coming, December 19.  If you are interested, see Mr. Fuss in Room 34 to sign up.  The show must go on!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, December 4

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Monday, December 8

Candy Cane Day (Wear Red & White or Stripes)

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

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Northeast @ Home- 5pm

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

Tuesday, December 9

Holiday Hats (Santa, Elf, Reindeer Antlers, or Fuzzy winter hats/headbands)

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

Wednesday, December 10

Grinch Day (Wear Green, Grinch, or Whoville inspired outfits

Thursday, December 11

Warm & Fuzzy (Festive socks, soft scarves, earmuffs, fuzzy jackets-NO BLANKETS)

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Friday, December 12 

Hawaiian Holiday (Summer clothing with holiday accessories ex: Santa hat & sunglasses)

Saturday, December 13

TAG - Lego League (FLL) @ DeWitt Middle School, Bus leaves?

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

STUDENTS: 

Starting today through Wednesday December 17th, iJAG is hosting a grade level attendance competition.There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize awarded to the 3 grade levels that have the best attendance. Be sure to show up to your classes on time and help your grade win! If you have any questions, email Mrs. Flake.

Attention all grade levels! Our IXL & Boost Competition is underway now through December 17th! Each grade level is competing to see which Nest earns the most skills proficient on IXL or Boost for 5th grade. The top Nest in each grade will earn a Snack Bar on December 18th, and the top Nest in the entire school will win a pizza party! 🍕🍕🍕

Remember—you can boost your skills during Nest, during Excel time, and even at home.
Keep practicing and earning those proficient skills. Good luck, everyone!

Friendly Reminder: Students must have their first & last name AND their grade level on the back of the tickets/cards. Missing info = ❌ disqualified ticket! You don't have to be present to win-we will save your prize and give it to you once school starts in January. 🎟️ Remember… it’s a drawing this year! 🍀😄

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.

Can you sing?  Can you dance?  Can you play an instrument?  Do you have some special skills that always amazes? The 2025 Talent Show is coming, December 19.  If you are interested, see Mr. Fuss in Room 34 to sign up.  The show must go on!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, December 4

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Monday, December 8

Candy Cane Day (Wear Red & White or Stripes)

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

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Northeast @ Home- 5pm

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

Tuesday, December 9

Holiday Hats (Santa, Elf, Reindeer Antlers, or Fuzzy winter hats/headbands)

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

Wednesday, December 10

Grinch Day (Wear Green, Grinch, or Whoville inspired outfits

Thursday, December 11

Warm & Fuzzy (Festive socks, soft scarves, earmuffs, fuzzy jackets-NO BLANKETS)

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Friday, December 12 

Hawaiian Holiday (Summer clothing with holiday accessories ex: Santa hat & sunglasses)

Saturday, December 13

TAG - Lego League (FLL) @ DeWitt Middle School, Bus leaves?

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, December 1, 2025

STUDENTS:

Can you sing?  Can you dance?  Can you play an instrument?  Do you have some special skills that always amazes? The 2025 Talent Show is coming, December 19.  If you are interested, see Mr. Fuss in Room 34 to sign up.  The show must go on!

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

Monday, December 1

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Camanche- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Camanche- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:35, Bus leaves at 2:45

Boys Wrestling Meet @ Northeast HS- 4pm, Dismissed at 2:50, Bus leaves at 3

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, December 4

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Anamosa- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Monday, December 8

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

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game Vs Northeast @ Home- 5pm

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

Tuesday, December 9

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

Thursday, December 11

7th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 4pm

8th Grade Girls Basketball Game @ Monticello- 5pm, Dismissed at 2:25, Bus leaves at 2:35

Saturday, December 13

TAG - Lego League (FLL) @ DeWitt Middle School, Bus leaves?

Monday, December 15

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

Friday, December 19

End of Semester/Quarter 2

Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2nd

No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 5th

No School - Professional Development