“B” Attention everyone! Student Senate is now going to sponsor a half-court shot contest at half-time of tonight’s varsity basketball game. Pay $1 for a chance to make a half-court shot and win a king sized candy bar. All proceeds will go to Jade Harris and her medical expenses. Jade is a Maquoketa Middle School [...]

“A” FFA members that presented the US Flag on Friday and Saturday night at the Rodeo are to be commended on a job well done.  Mr. Bruns received numerous positive comments about your actions before, during and after the flag presentations. First Semester Honor Roll has been released.  It is posted on the big bulletin [...]

“B” Thank you to all who donated blood this past Wednesday and to the teachers for allowing this to happen.  Together, we will have helped save over 200 lives with these donations. Students! Remember the Match Maker survey you filled out? Now you can find out who you have been matched with! Next week during [...]

“A” Ms. Waack’s 3rd Block Intro to Psychology will be eating 1st lunch today. club hOpe would like to say Thank You again to the students, staff and community who took part in Dance Marathon in Dec. Because of your efforts, our club is being recognized at the 24 Hour Dance Marathon for the amount [...]

“B” Mrs. Bowman’s 3rd block Intermediate Art class will eat 4th shift lunch on Thurs. Report to class immediately after 2nd block. Seniors: No mentors at Briggs until Friday! FFA members – we have been invited to present the flag at the beginning of the rodeo on both Friday and Saturday nights!  Free tickets to [...]

“A” Drumline – REMEMBER rehearsal tonight at 6:30 – to 8:00 PM.  If you would like some extra time on your part come to the band room during DST today. Attentions golfers:  Open hitting will be on the stage Wednesday afternoon from 3:20 – 3:45.  Bring a couple of clubs and start swinging. If you [...]

“B” Congratulations to CAGE Large Group Students!  Saturday was District Contest, and we received 6 Division I ratings and 3 Division II ratings.  The groups who received I’s will now advance to State Contest on Feb. 4th!  Let’s stay focused on State! You must practice at least two times a week with me! CAGE Individual [...]

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1-20-12 “A” Yearbooks are on sale in room 114.  2008-2009 yearbooks are 25 cents, 2009-2010 yearbooks are $10, and 2010-2011 yearbooks are $40.  If you want to order a 2011-2012 yearbook, the cost is currently $55 for a nonpersonalized one.  If you order one after the third quarter is over, the cost jumps up [...]

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1-18-12 “A” Help is needed at the concession stand on Thursday by baseball players for the wrestling meet.  If you can assist contact Coach Mangler. Mrs. Bowman’s 3rd block art class will be eating 2nd shift lunch today, so report to class after 2nd block. Maquoketa HS BPA along with HOSA will be hosting [...]

“A” Mrs. Bowman’s 3rd block art class will be eating 2nd shift lunch today, so report to class after 2nd block. Maquoketa HS BPA along with HOSA will be hosting a blood drive Next Wednesday in the West gym.  Sign up will be during lunch shifts tomorrow and Friday.  You must be 16 to donate [...]