Maquoketa Schools Approve 2025-2026 Calendar With Changes

Maquoketa Community Schools has also switched for Friday early outs that are going into effect during the 2025-2026 school year. Maquoketa Schools sent out a survey and had a lot of positive feedback on switching to Fridays. According to Maquoketa Schools Superintendent Tara Notz the change will benefit students by promoting better learning by maximizing instructional time. Students already miss multiple Fridays due to scheduled activities, holidays, and events. Moving early outs to Fridays will reduce midweek disruptions and preserve valuable learning time. It will also provide Better Alignment with Eastern Iowa Community College. Since so many dual-enrollment opportunities occur on Fridays, this shift could support increased participation for students.  Having a four-day succession promotes learning momentum for all students. This has been consistent feedback regarding preschool and some of their youngest learners. Maquoketa Schools has also changed the graduation date from Sundays to Friday. The date for Graduation in 2026 will be Friday May 26th.