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February 2026

.......Character Strong trait of the month.......

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

Our community continues to see very high levels of influenza and moderate levels of COVID and RSV. To help keep our school healthy, we kindly ask families to keep children at home if they are feeling unwell, have a fever, or are experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or persistent coughing. Students and staff should be fever free for 24 hours without medicine and have significant symptom improvement prior to returning to school. 


When to get a doctor's note:

- prolonged illness >3 consecutive days; note required upon return

- Any routine medical visit- (orthodontist, ophthalmologist, primary care provider)

- Special recommendations or restrictions (orthopedic visits, therapy consults, etc..)

  • Best Practice would be to provide a note for any medical visit to excuse the absence from school.


.......did you know about the free 211 hotline app?.......

Your child's success in school is connected to their well-being at home. If your family is facing a challenge and you don't know where to turn for help, the 211 Helpline is your essential connection to thousands of local community resources!

.......from the desk of MS. Knipper.......

.......from the desk of Mrs. Rudd.......

In middle school science we are curious about our world and strive to explore it using actual scientific processes, such as asking questions, planning and carrying out experiments, and analyzing data. The brand new curriculum, OpenSciEd, engages students in phenomenon based learning. In our first units of the year we studied light and energy transfer phenomena in 6th grade, chemical reaction phenomena in 7th grade, and collisions and sound wave phenomena in 8th grade.   

6th Grade was given the challenge to build a cup that prevents energy transfer through the walls and lid. They observed the phenomenon of a cold and hot liquid changing temperature in different walled cups. They determined that the best insulators had empty space between the solid walls, so energy could not conduct through. Then they designed and built their own cups!

7th Grade explored MREs and the chemical reaction to make a flameless heater. Then they were tasked with making their own flameless heater through a chemical reaction.

8th Grade students are exploring the phenomenon of how sound can make things move. They have used different instruments to create different pitch and volumes, and discovered everything comes back to energy transfers, a theme they have been engaged with their whole middle school career!

.......from the desk of Mrs. besler.......

.......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

January Board Meeting Minutes - Held January 19, 2025

Lunch Menu

February Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Maquoketa Valley Community School District 

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