MVCSD Recent News
Revenue Purpose Statement
What is a Revenue Purpose Statement? On April 5th of this year, Maquoketa Valley Schools will bring to our patrons mandated ballot issue regarding the allowed uses of the 1-cent sales tax in the State of Iowa that is dedicated to all of our Iowa schools. Provided below is information regarding Maquoketa Valley’s Revenue Purpose…
Go Wildcats!
Time and again, I catch myself using the excuse “this is such a busy time of the year” when trying to justify something I had intended to do but didn’t follow through. Face it: it is ALWAYS a busy time of year so when it comes to prioritizing, it is not about finding time but…
Parent/Patron Department of Education Survey Link
Once every 5 years the Iowa Department of Education asks that our parents and patrons complete a perception survey for the district. Maquoketa Valley is requesting that parents and patrons complete the survey one time at the following link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLHC33T Computers will also be available at our upcoming Parent Teacher conferences scheduled for October 29th…
Authentic Intellectual Work
What is AIW? AIW stands for Authentic Intellectual Work and provides a structure for teachers to analyze student assignments and assessments, student work, and, eventually, instruction. Teachers collaborate to provide feedback on the academic challenge and value beyond school of the student tasks. The groups also analyze student tasks to see if students are given…
State K-12 Funding
Maquoketa Valley Schools, as well as all other Iowa schools, is again facing another year in which funding proposals at the state level make it nearly impossible to deliver the high quality education that we all expect for our children. Continue reading to learn more about projected State funding for K12 schools.
Teacher Leadership and Compensation Plan
Maquoketa Valley Schools recently learned that the Department of Education accepted the recommendation from the Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation to approve Maquoketa Valley Community Schools Teacher Leadership and Compensation Plan for the 2015 – 2016 school year. The grant that we will receive is our effort to tap into the expertise of top…
Thank You to the Dubuque Racing Association
This past spring, the Maquoketa Valley Community School District applied for a Dubuque Racing Association Education Grant. The Dubuque Racing Association has already made a positive impact on the Maquoketa Valley Community Schools by providing additional revenue over the past 6 years to help offset our costs to increase handicap accessibility for the district’s outdoor…
New Website Design
Welcome to the new MVCSD website! We are excited to develop another avenue of communication for our students, families, staff, alumni and community. Please check back throughout the school year for updated pages and information!
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