Maquoketa High School

🌟 Work-Based Learning Student Spotlight 🌟

Archer Spickermann is completing his Work-Based Learning placement at Dynamic Tube! Through this opportunity, Archer is gaining hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry while building valuable workplace skills.

Thank you to Dynamic Tube for supporting our students and providing real-world learning opportunities! 👏

🌟 Work-Based Learning Student Spotlight: Kolton Novak 🌟

Kolton Novak is gaining valuable hands-on experience through our Work-Based Learning Program at Adrian Farms. Through this placement, Kolton is developing real-world skills in agriculture while learning the daily operations and responsibilities that keep a farm running successfully.

History was made tonight as our Maquoketa Girls Basketball Team captured the first state title in program history. This moment belongs to our girls and coaches who have worked so hard for so many years, dreaming of this day! Congratulations, we are so proud of all of your accomplishments and absolutely love watching your talent, grit and belief that you will fight to the end! This moment also belongs to the families, students, staff and community members who have helped to pave the way. Generations of "Iowa Girls" have built the foundation for tonight. When the stars align, it reminds us of the greatness of our students, our schools and our community. Way to go girls and way to go Maquoketa. You should all be so proud of who you are, where you come from and for moments like this. I know I am!! Superintendent Notz ❤️

Our Maquoketa staff is amazing and behind these players, students and coaches!! Our retired teachers are here in force and former basketball coach and Superintendent Dr. Huckstadt. Look at that vintage sweatshirt ❤️

Let's go Girls!!! We are all behind you, this place is electric and Maquoketa has shown up BIG!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Cora on the "Player of the Game" and to all our Lady Cards!

We will have 2 pep busses for HS students tomorrow. Please sign up first come first serve in the office. The cost will be $10 per student and students need to turn in money at time of sign up. Let's Go Cards!

They did it!! Congratulations to a team and coaches with grit, talent, fight, steadiness and passion to achieve their goal!! The crowd was amazing and the Maquoketa fans showed up! Players, coaches, students, staff, families, fans and community have much to be proud of! Can't wait for everyone to cheer even louder tomorrow at 8:00! Let's go Lady Cards!!

And we're off! Let's go girls! You've got this! Cardinal power!

The 2026 Maquoketa Baseball Webstore is open! Store closes on 2/9. Show your support by repping your gear this summer. https://adcraftwebstores.com/maqbb26/

🌟 Work-Based Learning Student Spotlight: Jack Lippens 🌟

Jack is gaining valuable real-world experience through our Work-Based Learning program, building hands-on skills and exploring career interests beyond the classroom. This opportunity allows students like Jack to develop responsibility, workplace skills, and confidence while learning directly from industry professionals.

Thank you to Kellams & Bertsch Heating & Air for allowing Jack to complete his Work-Based Learning placement with your team. We appreciate your support in helping prepare students for future careers!

Congratulations to these members who completed an FFA Proficiency Award! 🎉

Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize FFA members for the skills they’ve developed through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Members can compete in more than 40 award areas that connect real-world experience to future careers.

Top applicants are recognized at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference, with opportunities to advance to the National FFA Proficiency Awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

We’re proud of the dedication, hard work, and record-keeping these members have shown! 💙💛

ICAN will be here on Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30 PM in the West Gym to offer a presentation titled: How to Pay for College- Understanding the Financial Aid Process. This presentation is geared towards 10th and 11th grade students/families as they navigate the next steps towards understanding and applying for financial aid.

Here are some additional details:
The financial aid process can be daunting. From completing the application to understanding award letters, developing a plan to pay for college is one of the most important steps in the college process. This program covers:

Financial Aid Process
FAFSA Application Review
Understanding the Results of the Application
Understanding Costs - College Comparisons
Aid Options
Scholarship Process
Where to Go For Help

Congratulations Cards and Aubrey Kroyman on being selected as the player of the game!

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team and coaches on their win against Mediapolis to begin their State Tournament journey. The basketball, the band, the cheering and our fans were all amazing. Thank you to the community for all of your support. A special shout out to our bus drivers, chaperones and admin for supporting our student section!

Proud to be a Cardinal!! Let's Go Lady Cards...You've got this!!

A reminder that there will be a 2 Hour Late Start on Tuesday, March 3rd due to the Maquoketa Girls Basketball Team competing at the State Basketball Tournament on Monday night. Bus pick up and parent drop off on Tuesday morning will be exactly two hours later than our regular times. There will be no morning activities, no morning preschool or breakfast on Tuesday. Thank You for your support and Go Cards!

Intro to Business class today practiced skills they have been learning about supply and demand as Mrs. Manthei turned the classroom into the Pearl Market place. Students took turns negotiating prices as a buyer and seller to get the best deal, and then with twists learned how supply impacts demand!

Congratulations to the Cardinals girls bowling team with their fourth place finish at the state tournament 🎳 Great season ladies!

Congratulations to the boys bowling team who have just punched their ticket to the state tournament. Congratulations to Landon Costello and Logan Clasen for qualifying for individuals.