Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Friday, October 23, 2026

Today is a Tuesday/Thursday 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: 

7th & 8th graders interested in joining FFA please return your Membership Form to the folder on Mr.Holdgrafer desk or hand it to him by Thursday October 29th. Also keep selling Fruit for our fundraiser. Those packets and money are due to the Office Friday  November 6th! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Holdgrafer

Reminder Student Athletes: Please have parents look at this letter. Drinks and shift workers are needed for the Basketball tournament in November.

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

Friday, October 23

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 22, 2026

STUDENTS:

7th & 8th graders interested in joining FFA please return your Membership Form to the folder on Mr.Holdgrafer desk or hand it to him by Thursday October 29th. Also keep selling Fruit for our fundraiser. Those packets and money are due to the Office Friday  November 6th! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Holdgrafer

7th and 8th grade boys interested in wrestling this year...there will be an informational sign up meeting TODAY at 10:05 in the Cafeteria. Please do not come to the cafeteria before 10:05 as you will need to work on IXL. If you miss the meeting or have questions, please reach out to Mr. Gavin at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org.  Reminder to do your Academic Aces and Staff Appreciation! Staff Appreciation Nominations are here.

Reminder Student Athletes: Please have parents look at this letter. Drinks and shift workers are needed for the Basketball tournament in November.

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Friday, October 23

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

STUDENTS:

All 7th and 8th grade boys interested in wrestling this year...there will be an informational sign up meeting tomorrow at 10:05 in the Cafeteria. Please do not come to the cafeteria before 10:05 as you will need to work on IXL. If you miss the meeting or have questions, please reach out to Mr. Gavin at zgavin@maquoketaschools.org.

7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year, if you missed the informational meeting yesterday, see Mrs. Cavanagh or Ms. Lanham.

Can you guess who the staff members are by their elementary or middle school pictures? Check out the pictures on the projected screen savers and submit your guesses using the Google Form! Submit your guesses by 1:30p.m. every Friday. Winners will be announced during Tuesday morning.

Reminder Student Athletes: Please have parents look at this letter. Drinks and shift workers are needed for the Basketball tournament in November.

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Friday, October 23

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

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

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

STUDENTS:

Congratulations to our first Guess the Staff Member winner - Mia Gardner! Your prize will be delivered Wednesday 1st period.  Can you guess this week's staff member by their picture?  Look for posters with a link to submit your guess.

Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year...there will be an informational sign up meeting TODAY at 10:05 in the Cafeteria. Please do not come to the cafeteria before 10:05 as you will need to work on IXL. If you miss the meeting or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cavanagh or Ms. Lanham. 

Reminder Student Athletes: Please have parents look at this letter. Drinks and shift workers are needed for the Basketball tournament in November.

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

Tuesday, October 20

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Friday, October 23

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

Thursday, October 29

Picture Retakes

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High Schoo

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, October 19, 2026

STUDENTS:

Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year...there will be an informational sign up meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 10:05 in the gym. Please do not come to the gym before 10:05 as you will need to work on IXL. If you miss the meeting or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cavanagh or Ms. Lanham. 

Reminder Student Athletes: Please have parents look at this letter. Drinks and shift workers are needed for the Basketball tournament in November. 

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

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

Tuesday, November 3

St. Ambrose Honor Band @ St. Ambrose University

Thursday, November 5

RVC Honor Band @ Camanche High Schoo

Friday, November 6

Girls Basketball HOME vs Camanche