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March 2026

.......Scholastic Book Fair Information.......

👇🏼 Here are the links you can click on to shop! 👇🏼


Earlville https://www.scholastic.com/bf/earlvilleelementaryschool


Johnston https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnstonelementaryschool3


Delhi Elementary https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maqvalleyschools


Delhi Middle School https://www.scholastic.com/bf/delhimiddleschool2

.......NURSE OFFICE REMINDERS.......

.......from the desk of Mrs. Wessels.......

Things are starting to heat up here at Johnston Elementary. Students are taking a 4 week trip to the beach this year for the spring reading celebration. There will be a special kick off, weekly read and feeds with beach themed snacks, and a final celebration with beach rotations. 


Specifically in Title I news: the winter FAST screener showed a lot of wonderful growth. Now, we are back into the swing of things working on phonics and smooth fluent reading! Many students have been working hard and showing perseverance! 


Lastly, as Mrs. Becker said at our reading celebration kick off, if you are tired, hungry, bored, would rather watch T.V. or whatever the excuse is...READ ANYWAY! 

.......from the desk of Mrs. Olson.......

Students in my classroom are working hard on reaching their reading, math, and writing goals. We are setting weekly, personal goals that are manageable, and the students are showing growth on their graphs. We have also been talking a lot about perseverance both in school and at home.  


In math, students are finding out which strategies will allow them to reach their answer in the most logical way. Students are able to put their multiplication and division facts into play when solving problems. We have been implementing competitions into our lessons to create a fun and competitive drive for the students to be able to show what they have learned and also be rewarded for their correct answers.  


In reading and writing, students are reading fluently and accurately at grade level. They are able to retell what they have read and write a summary using correct paragraph writing skills correctly. 6th grade book talks have presented new challenges, but students are persevering and meeting deadlines. 5th graders have been writing essays that require basic mechanics of writing and organizational skills. 

.......Food service information.......

New Student Lunch System, Meal Magic:


We’re excited to announce that our school lunch software will be transitioning to "Meal Magic” for the 2025-2026 school year. This system will replace our “Total Access” system.


Click the link below to build your family account:

https://maquoketa.familyportal.cloud/

Check your current lunch account balance: Create your online account through the family meal magic portal, or call/email Morgan Nefzger to get your current lunch account balance. You can make deposits at any time.


Free/Reduced Applications: These forms must be filled out as soon as possible so we have enough time to process your application and correct your registration fees. Free/Reduced applications can be found online, or there are copies in the Delhi Middle School/Elementary Office. These forms can be filled out at any time throughout the school year.


Breakfast Options: Aside from the assigned Breakfast Entree, kids could also choose: Cereal, Yogurt with a muffin, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.


Salad Bar: This year, there will be a salad bar offered to 7th-12th grade students and all adult employees Tuesday-Friday. The salad bar will be an alternate meal choice. You will not be able to get the salad bar in addition to the main meal being offered. The salad bar will be located in the High School cafeteria area.


Potato Bar: This year, there will be a potato bar offered to 7th-12th grade students and all adult employees every Monday.


Snack Items: Students in Junior Kindergarten-Fourth Grade have the option of taking a snack item each day. Depending on the week Junior Kindergarten-second grade will have the option of cheese stick, goldfish crackers, single serve honey nut cheerios, nature valley oats and honey granola bar, teddy grahams, or single serve kix Cereal. Third-fourth grade can choose between a granola bar or a cheese stick. Regardless if you qualify for Free/Reduced benefits, you will still be charged the full $0.40 per snack item. Snack items are charged to your account every Friday for the entire week.


Meal Pricing for the 25/26 school year:

Price Student breakfast: $2.05

Reduced Price Student breakfast: $.030

Earlville & Johnston & Delhi Elementary Student Lunch: $2.75

Middle School & High School Student Lunch $3.00

Reduced Price Student Lunch: $.040

Snack Item: $0.40

Extra Breakfast Entree: $$2.05

Extra Lunch Entree: $2.00

Extra Milk: $0.65

Extra Juice: $0.70

Extra Fruit: $0.55

Guest Student Lunch: $3.00

Guest Adult Lunch: $4.97


Charging on negative Accounts: Be sure to watch your lunch account balance. If your family lunch account reaches an amount of Negative $50.00 or more, students will be given an alternate main course meal until the account balance is improved. An alternate meal due to low account balance will still be a full meal however the entree will be a deli sandwich with and no additional seconds or ala carte items. Starting on August 26th invoices will be sent out to families with negative balances and your student(s) will receive a deli sandwich until your account has been replenished. Invoices will be sent out every Tuesday via email.


Alternate main course meal option: This year, we will have an alternate main course substitute at each meal. This substitutes will consist of, a deli sandwich, or a bento box. Students may choose this instead of the main course any given day.


How and where to deposit lunch money: You can always send lunch money with your students to turn in to the secretary at their building, or you can go online and make deposits into your family account.


Link to useful forms:

Food Service Information

Free & Reduced Meal Program Information

Meal Magic Family Portal

Non-Discrimination Statement


If you have any questions pertaining to the Free and Reduced Meals, you can contact Morgan Nefzger at morgannefzger@maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us

.......community news to know.......


Maquoketa Valley Activity Calendar


This can be found on the website. Please check that for all activities.

Cancellations will be updated on the Maquoketa Valley Website.



Text Alert System


Our text alert system is called SchoolMessenger. In order to receive text and email alerts, registration for the 2025-2026 school year must be completed online in PowerSchool. Reminder - only two contacts will receive texts and emails - those with “mother” and “father” relationship status. When entering cell phone numbers, please designate it as a “mobile” phone. An opt in text message will be sent before the first day of school to parents to opt in to receiving these alerts. 


If the information in PowerSchool is not accurate, you will not receive these alerts.


Contact call Kelsey Thomas if you have questions, 563-922-2091

Maquoketa Valley 2025-2026 School Calendar

ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

(Board Policy 102.E2)

It is the policy of the Maquoketa Valley Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, religion in its programs, activities, or physical or mental disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students are educated in programs that foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Equity Coordinator. The Equity Coordinator is Troy Osterhaus and can be reached at (563) 922-2091. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to Troy Osterhaus, Maquoketa Valley Community Schools, P.O. Box 186, Delhi, Iowa 52223, (563) 922-9411. 


To view additional Board Policy Information, please use the link below.

Board Policy Information

2025-2026 Forms

2025-2026 Backpack Program Form

2025-2026 Maquoketa Valley Athletic forms

2025-2026 Wildcat Athletic Pass

Please check the Athletic Booster Facebook Page for updates

2025-2026 Fine Arts Booster Membership

2025-2026 Fine Arts Booster Flyer

Objection to instruction and library materials

Regular Board Meeting

February Board Meeting Minutes - Held February 18, 2026

Lunch Menu

March Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Maquoketa Valley Community School District 

Ensures High Levels of Learning to Empower All Students For Lifelong Success.