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March 2025

.......Character strong trait of the month.......

This month's Character Strong focus area is practicing Cooperation through perspective-taking. We all experience situations in which we must work with others to accomplish a goal or task in our lives.

Whether we are working with friends or with someone new, we need tools to help us successfully navigate those situations and maintain healthy relationships.

.......From the desk of Mrs. wessels.......

Howdy Campers! Johnston Elementary is in full swing of its spring reading celebration! Students were welcomed by a fully decorated building and are celebrating their nightly reading as well as Friday afternoon read and feeds. The celebration will end in March with fun building rotations! Students are encouraged at Johnston Elementary to complete 15 minutes of reading each night. Research says that the volume of reading a person does is an indicator of their reading success! Having our students be successful readers and find the love of reading is what we are striving for here at Johnston Elementary!

.......From the desk of Ms. sheppard.......

In kindergarten we have been talking a lot about different ways to show the Wildcat Way. They have been working really hard on treating others the way we want to be treated. One of the students noticed that another classmate really enjoys minnie mouse so they decided to wear matching t-shirts. I am extremely proud of them for showing the Wildcat Way by taking interest in others and making them feel as they would want to in and outside of the classroom. 

Here are a few things we have coming up:

  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Creating Leprechaun Traps
  • Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations

Happy Valentines Day from Ms. Sheppard's Kindergarten Class.

This week we discussed a lot about different ways to show our love for one another. The students really enjoyed delivering valentines to community members and learning new ways to say I love you.

.......From the desk of Mr. helle.......

Greetings from 5th Grade Math

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The 5th grade has been working very hard throughout the entire 1st semester.  We have been filling our tool boxes with the skills to solve problems that involve whole number/decimal addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Each student has multiple tools in each case.  The students have learned what works best for each of them. They have developed the best strategies for them to answer each problem.  Our next step is to review the skills they have developed to add and subtract fractions in previous years.  After our review, we will apply new skills toward adding and subtracting fractions as well as skills toward multiplying and dividing fractions. Our goal is to constantly fill our tool box so that when we are given a math problem we can choose an appropriate tool to solve the problem.  The end of the year will be focused on using all our tools to solve  real world situations. 



.......From the desk of Mrs. Grimm.......

We have been busy in Mrs. Grimm's 7th and 8th grade ELA Classroom!

We recently finished a biography research paper on a person who has positively impacted society. We learned a lot about our chosen subject as well as the research process. 


Currently we are finishing up an adventure novel unit, which includes reading, writing and speaking goals. This unit will culminate in students creating their own adventure story!


The photos show a group discussion based on student-generated questions about their adventure novels.

.......from the desk of mr. Ford .......

.......from the desk of mrs. moorman .......

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

........2024 Legislative Update: Special Minor's Restricted License........

.......Food Service Need to Know.......

Check your current lunch account balance: Log into your online account 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 24/25 school year:

Student breakfast: $1.85

Earlville & Johnston & Delhi Elementary Student Lunch: $2.55

Middle School & High School Student Lunch $2.80

Snack Item: $0.40

Extra Entree: $2.00

Extra Milk: $0.65

Extra Juice: $0.70

Guest Student Lunch: $2.80

Guest Adult Lunch: $4.70


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 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 September 3rd 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 account.


Link to useful forms:

Food Service Information

Free & Reduced Meal Program Information

RevTrak Online Payments

Total Access Lunch

August Lunch Menu

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


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.



New Text Alert System


We have a new alert system called SchoolMessenger. In order to receive text and email alerts, registration for the 2024-2025 school year must be completed online in PowerSchool. The difference you will notice when you log in as a parent is that the previous student information is not visible. Therefore, registration is imperative for successful communication between school and parents. 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 Sarah Lown if you have questions, 563-922-2091

Maquoketa Valley 2024-2025 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 Kim Huckstadt and can be reached at (563) 922-2091. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to Kim Huckstadt, 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

2024-2025 Forms

2024-2025 Backpack Program Form


2024-2025 Maquoketa Valley Athletic forms


2024-2025 Wildcat Athletic Pass


2024-2025 Athletic Booster Memberships



Objection to instruction and library materials


Regular Board Meeting

February Board Meeting Minutes - Held February 17, 2025

Lunch Menu

March Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Maquoketa Valley Community School District 

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