Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Thursday, March 19, 2026

STUDENTS:

Tonight's the Night!

Our 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Choirs are taking the stage for an exciting Variety Show! Come support your talented singers as they light up the night with amazing performances.

When: TONIGHT
Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Performers arrive by 6:30)
Where: Ohnward Fine Arts Center

💰 Admission: This is a cashless event. Tickets are $5 for adults (students FREE) and can be purchased through Bound or at the door with a credit/debit card.

Get ready for a night of incredible talent and school spirit! 🎵✨

Spring Picture Day is coming on Friday, March 20!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP86KQF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

7th & 8th graders: You’re all invited to a March Cardinal Celebration on March 27th! You have until TOMORROW, to complete the GOOGLE FORM to choose your activity. If you’re playing in the basketball tournament, grab a team form from Mrs. Cavanagh and submit it to Mrs. Ferguson-teams can have up to 8 people and should mix 7th & 8th graders together. All team forms must be turned into Mrs. Ferguson by end of the day TOMORROW to be added to the bracket. Don’t forget: if you don’t fill out the form by the deadline, we’ll decide for you! Have questions? Ask Mrs. Flake, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Cavanagh.

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

Thursday, March 19

Variety Show at Ohnward 7pm, students arrive by 6:30

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Friday, March 20

Spring Pictures

Monday, March 23

First Track Practice

Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6

No School - Spring Break

Tuesday, April 7

No School - Professional Development

Thursday, April 9

Co-Ed Track Meet @ North Scott 4pm, Dismiss at 2:40, Bus leaves 2:50

Saturday, April 11

6-8th Grade Solo/Ensemble Festival

Sunday, April 12

7/8th grade Coe Honor Band rehearsal day

Maquoketa Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

STUDENTS:

Reminder: Informational track meeting is TODAY during GST in the gym. Practice will start on Monday the 23rd. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. Banowetz or Ivan Martin for details after the meeting.

Mark Your Calendars!

Our 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Choirs are taking the stage for an exciting Variety Show! Come support your talented singers as they light up the night with amazing performances.

When: March 19th (TOMORROW)
Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Performers arrive by 6:30)
Where: Ohnward Fine Arts Center

💰 Admission: This is a cashless event. Tickets are $5 for adults (students FREE) and can be purchased through Bound or at the door with a credit/debit card.

Get ready for a night of incredible talent and school spirit! 🎵✨

Spring Picture Day is coming on Friday, March 20!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP86KQF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

7th & 8th graders: You’re all invited to a March Cardinal Celebration  on March 27th! You have until Friday, March 20th, to complete the GOOGLE FORM to choose your activity. If you’re playing in the basketball tournament, grab a team form from Mrs. Cavanagh and submit it to Mrs. Ferguson-teams can have up to 8 people and should mix 7th & 8th graders together. All team forms must be turned into Mrs. Ferguson by end of the day Friday, March 20th to be added to the bracket. Don’t forget: if you don’t fill out the form by the deadline, we’ll decide for you! Have questions? Ask Mrs. Flake, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Cavanagh.

Don’t forget to fill out iJAG's Teacher Nominations or strive to get Academic Aces in class! Here is the link for students to fill nominate teachers.

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.

6th graders: don't forget to turn in your immunization clinic consent form to your Nest teachers, if you need a new copy, we have some in the office! They are due Friday!

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

Wednesday, March 18

Track Meeting during GST

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Thursday, March 19

Variety Show at Ohnward 7pm, students arrive by 6:30

Friday, March 20

Spring Pictures

Monday, March 23

First Track Practice

Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6

No School - Spring Break

Tuesday, April 7

No School - Professional Development

Thursday, April 9

Co-Ed Track Meet @ North Scott 4pm, Dismiss at 2:40, Bus leaves 2:50

Saturday, April 11

6-8th Grade Solo/Ensemble Festival

Sunday, April 12

7/8th grade Coe Honor Band rehearsal day

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Late Start Schedule

5th & 6th Late Start

Nest AM 10:05 - 10:22

2nd 10:25- 10:56

5th Grade Lunch: 10:59 - 11:24

5th Grade Recess: 11:24 - 11:42

6th Grade Recess: 10:59 - 11:17

6th Grade Lunch: 11:17 - 11:42

3rd 11:45 - 12:16

4th 12:19 - 12:50

5th 12:53 - 1:29

6th 1:32 - 2:02

7th 2:05 - 2:35

1st 2:38 - 3:08

Nest PM 3:11 - 3:20

7th & 8th Late Start

1st 10:05 - 10:39

2nd 10:42 - 11:15

3rd 11:18 - 11:51

4th 11:54 - 12:27

  Lunch/Nest

      7th Grade Lunch A: 12:30 - 12:55

      8th Grade Lunch B: 12:58 - 1:23

7th 1:26 -1:59

6th 2:02 - 2:38

5th 2:41 - 3:20

STUDENTS: 

7th & 8th graders: You’re all invited to a March Cardinal Celebration on March 27th! You have until Friday, March 20th, to complete the GOOGLE FORM to choose your activity. If you’re playing in the basketball tournament, grab a team form from Mrs. Cavanagh and submit it to Mrs. Ferguson-teams can have up to 8 people and should mix 7th & 8th graders together. All team forms must be turned into Mrs. Ferguson by end of the day Friday, March 20th to be added to the bracket. Don’t forget: if you don’t fill out the form by the deadline, we’ll decide for you! Have questions? Ask Mrs. Flake, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Cavanagh.

Reminder: Informational track meeting is Wednesday, March 18th during GST in the gym. Practice will start on Monday the 23rd. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. Banowetz or Ivan Martin for details after the meeting.

Mark Your Calendars!

Our 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Choirs are taking the stage for an exciting Variety Show! Come support your talented singers as they light up the night with amazing performances.

 When: March 19th
 Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Performers arrive by 6:30)
 Where: Ohnward Fine Arts Center

 Admission: This is a cashless event. Tickets are $5 for adults (students FREE) and can be purchased through Bound or at the door with a credit/debit card.

Get ready for a night of incredible talent and school spirit!

Spring Picture Day is coming on Friday, March 20!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP86KQF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

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

Tuesday, March 17

iJAG Family Movie Night, see flyer for details

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Wednesday, March 18

Track Meeting during GST

Thursday, March 19

Variety Show at Ohnward 7pm, students arrive by 6:30

Friday, March 20

Spring Pictures

Monday, March 23

First Track Practice

Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6

No School - Spring Break

Tuesday, April 7

No School - Professional Development

Thursday, April 9

Co-Ed Track Meet @ North Scott 4pm, Dismiss at 2:40, Bus leaves 2:50

Saturday, April 11

6-8th Grade Solo/Ensemble Festival

Sunday, April 12

7/8th grade Coe Honor Band rehearsal day

Maquoketa Middle School 

Daily Announcements

Monday, March 16, 2026

STUDENTS:

7th & 8th graders: You’re all invited to a March Cardinal Celebration on March 27th! You have until Friday, March 20th, to complete the GOOGLE FORM to choose your activity. If you’re playing in the basketball tournament, grab a team form from Mrs. Cavanagh and submit it to Mrs. Ferguson-teams can have up to 8 people and should mix 7th & 8th graders together. All team forms must be turned into Mrs. Ferguson by end of the day Friday, March 20th to be added to the bracket. Don’t forget: if you don’t fill out the form by the deadline, we’ll decide for you! Have questions? Ask Mrs. Flake, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Cavanagh.

Reminder: Informational track meeting is Wednesday, March 18th during GST in the gym. Practice will start on Monday the 23rd. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. Banowetz or Ivan Martin for details after the meeting.

Mark Your Calendars!

Our 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Choirs are taking the stage for an exciting Variety Show! Come support your talented singers as they light up the night with amazing performances.

When: March 19th
Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Performers arrive by 6:30)
Where: Ohnward Fine Arts Center

Admission: This is a cashless event. Tickets are $5 for adults (students FREE) and can be purchased through Bound or at the door with a credit/debit card.

Get ready for a night of incredible talent and school spirit!

Spring Picture Day is coming on Friday, March 20!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP86KQF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

6th graders: don't forget to turn in your immunization clinic consent form to your Nest teachers, if you need a new copy, we have some in the office!

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

Upcoming Events: Maquoketa Events Calendar

Tuesday, March 17

iJAG Family Movie Night, see flyer for details

Wednesday, March 18

Track Meeting during GST

Thursday, March 19

Variety Show at Ohnward 7pm, students arrive by 6:30

Friday, March 20

Spring Pictures

Monday, March 23

First Track Practice

Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6

No School - Spring Break

Tuesday, April 7

No School - Professional Development

Thursday, April 9

Co-Ed Track Meet @ North Scott 4pm, Dismiss at 2:40, Bus leaves 2:50

Saturday, April 11

6-8th Grade Solo/Ensemble Festival

Sunday, April 12

7/8th grade Coe Honor Band rehearsal day