December 2024

On November 13, 2nd graders across the state of Iowa received a free copy of the book, “Just Like Caitlin” provided by the Dickson and Luann Jensen family. Jensen started the All Iowa Attack AAU basketball program and was a former coach of Caitlin Clark for 6 years beginning in 7th grade. This book tells the story of Caitlin Clark and includes important life lessons like dreaming big, working hard, valuing relationships over winning and many more. This book was read to the students before presenting them with their own copy to keep. The students were so excited!

Find a time to sit in a circle together and celebrate all the ways you have seen each other practice Empathy. Take turns sharing responses to the following prompts or make up your own! Remember to practice Empathy as you listen to each other.

• Share a time when you felt like someone really listened to you.
• What is 1 way a family member has shown you Empathy?
• Share about someone you think is a good leader. What Can you learn about leadership from that person?

.......Earlville elementary is looking for students.......

LOOKING for KINDERGARTNERS

 We ask your assistance in compiling our list of children that will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Remember a child must be five years old on/before September 15, 2025 in order to be eligible to attend Kindergarten or Junior Kindergarten next fall. All of our Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students attend school at Earlville Elementary. Please list your own youngster and those of any of your friends or neighbors you believe may have not received this newsletter form. If a child is currently in our preschool program, we anticipate them entering our JK or K program for next year so there is no need to fill out the form. Please complete the form and drop it off or mail it to Maquoketa Valley Schools, 226 Prospect Street Earlville, IA 52041. Thank you!

Child’s first name________________Middle______________Last_________________ Boy or Girl ( circle one)

Date of Birth ________________________________

Daycare provider_________________________________

Mother’s Name ______________________________ 

Mother’s Phone _____________________________

Mother’s Address ________________________________________

Mother’s Email _____________________________________

Father’s Name_______________________________

Father’s Phone ______________________________

Father’s Address ____________________________________

Father’s Email______________________________________

LOOKING for 4-Year Olds

We also need your assistance in compiling a list of children that will be FOUR years old on/before September 15, 2025 in order to be eligible for Maquoketa Valley’s PreSchool program to start next fall. All of our PreSchool students attend school at Earlville Elementary. Please list your own youngster and if you know of any other families that have a 4-year-old, please contact them. Simply complete this form and drop it off or mail it to Maquoketa Valley Schools, 226 Prospect Street, Earlville, IA 52041. Thank you!

Child’s first name________________Middle______________Last_________________ Boy or Girl ( circle one)

Date of Birth ________________________________

Daycare provider_________________________________

Mother’s Name ______________________________

 Mother’s Phone _____________________________

Mother’s Address ________________________________________

Mother’s Email _____________________________________

Father’s Name_______________________________

Father’s Phone ______________________________

Father’s Address ____________________________________

Father’s Email______________________________________

The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students have been hard at work in the math classroom.

8th Graders are hard at work preparing for algebra next year. They are learning about linear relationships and finding the slopes of lines.

.......From the desk of Mr. Huegel.......

Mr. Huegel’s Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) students are working collaboratively to enhance their historical critical thinking skills. On a daily basis, students analyze and interpret historical documents and then use their evidence to support, modify, or refute argumentative claims. They are preparing for a four-hour exam in early May which will cover nine historical time periods dating from 1491 to present time. The exam will consist of 55 multiple choice questions, all related to primary sources which need to be answered in 55 minutes, two short-answer questions, one long essay question, and one document-based long essay question in which students need to infuse no fewer than six documents that they have interpreted into their argumentation.

APPLIED MATH Scavenger Hunt



Students in applied math are learning how to read a paycheck, distinguish between gross and net pay, and calculate different tax values. Students have been calculating federal and state income taxes, social security, medicare, and health care deductions.

Understanding these concepts will help students prepare for managing their own finances in the future. By learning how to read a paycheck and being able recognize the impact of deductions, students will gain practical skills that will help them make informed financial decisions.

Empowering Students Through Technology in the Computer Science Classroom 



The Computer Science classroom is bringing new technology to MV! From building drones to using 3D printing pens, students are discovering how technology transforms ideas into reality. Learning Python Coding and programming robots brings concepts to life, teaching problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking in dynamic ways. These interactive tools not only prepare students for the tech-driven world but also ignite a passion for exploration and innovation!

4th grade ended the first quarter with a Poetry Cafe to celebrate and showcase our learning with Poetry. Students wrote an original poem using the characteristics of poetry, and an explanation of what inspired them to write that poem.  We then held a Poetry Cafe and invited guests in to listen to us. Students did a phenomenal job getting up on stage and presenting their original piece to a full house! It was an incredible experience for our students and we thank our parents and other special guests so much for joining us! Students are now learning all about animal defense mechanisms and will put this knowledge to use at the end of the quarter when they become authors and write a create-your-own adventure story!  

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.

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



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

November Board Meeting Minutes - Held November 18, 2024

Lunch Menu

December Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Maquoketa Valley Community School District 

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