MVCSD Recent News

Dear Maquoketa Valley Parents, I hope this message finds all of you healthy and well. I think we can all agree that the last several weeks may of been some of the most difficult that we have ever endured as a school community. Yet despite our circumstances, I am heartened by all of our efforts…

Maquoketa Valley Parents: Please know that I understand and feel the frustration you’re experiencing with our current shut down.  As much as we want your children to be at school learning, socializing and growing, I think we all understand the importance of social distancing so we hopefully limit the spread of this virus to our…

Student Online Resources and Parent Information Maquoketa Valley Parents: Engagement Activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-WssZSvT4mew6EOtlT8ZSD-KctQ8PB0pXTHEduSsAg0/edit?ts=5e739f09 The above document contains links to health information, mental health information and engagement activities for our elementary and secondary students.  It also has additional links from Keystone AEA.  Also know you are more than welcome to reach out to any of our instructors…

The Iowa Department of Education recently released updates to our new online school accountability reporting system called the Iowa School Performance Profiles.  As a parent, you can locate this information at iaschoolperformance.gov.  This website shows how a school is performing on multiple measures, which is called their “profile.” This profile meets federal and state requirements…

As most of you are aware, I have submitted my letter of resignation to our Board of Directors that will be effective June 30th of this year.  It is with mixed emotions that this letter was submitted.  I am truly grateful for the opportunity that I have had to be a part of our District…

As most of you are aware, I will be retiring at the end of this schoolyear. Our Board has partnered with the North Linn Board of Directors inour Superintendent Search because it makes fiscal sense to continue thissharing arrangement. As a part of this process, we would trulyappreciate your input to help guide our Directors…

Memo Enclosed below is a memo from Tom Keating, Iowa’s newly hired Executive Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), in conjunction with Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations. This memo is a reminder from these Executive Directors of what appropriate adult behavior should be at…

What is the MV Shoebox Program? Gently used or new athletic shoes for our Wildcat athletes to use during their athletic season. It gives students the opportunity to try a sport and return at the end of the season if they are in condition so another athlete can use them the following year. Shoes will…

Maquoketa Valley Community School District is excited to announce a new partnership with Life Connections, a Mental Health & Behavioral Health Service Agency. Life Connections will provide a Licensed Therapist who will be based out of our district three days per week. Any student may be seen for therapy, during school hours, through either their…

      Each and every year, the beginning of a new school year brings new enthusiasm to our students and staff.  It also seems to always coincide with a number of changes throughout our district. Obviously, this year is no exception!  First and foremost, we have had some changes in our personnel.  With the retirements of…