Muscatine Community School District

Dan Beeding turned a chance opportunity into a passion, working his way from officiating intramurals to high school and college games across Iowa. We had an opportunity to catch up with the 2003 graduate for our March Alumni Spotlight. muscatine.k12.ia.us/news/2026/03/b…

MCSD will hold a Public Hearing for the FY27 Proposed Property Tax Levy on: Monday, March 30 5:00 p.m. Administration Center (2900 Mulberry Ave.) At this hearing, the Board will receive public comment regarding the proposed property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year.

Muscatine's track & field teams had three podium finishes Thursday at the IATC Indoor Championships in Ames. BOYS 60 meters: 3. Jordan Meeker (6.94) SMR: 4. Meeker, Gonpue, Sewa, Becker (3:40.44) GIRLS SMR: 4. McGlaughlin, Manjoine, Watson, Bradley (1:53.88)

Other highlights from St. Ambrose: * MHS was sixth in team race (22 schools) * Bradley meet record in 400 and 3rd in 60 hurdles * 4x400 (Bruhn, Bradley, Watson, Paul) was 3rd * Taryn Watson 3rd in 400 * Whitney Estabrook 4th in 1,600 * Ayla McGlaughlin 7th in 60 hurdles

The MHS Orchestras filled the auditorium with music Tuesday during a concert featuring a wide range of performances. Under the direction of Guillermo Najarro, Concert Orchestra, Mariachi Perlas de Muscatine, Symphony Orchestra & Full Symphonic Orchestra performed. Great job!

It was a field of 186 competitors in the open 400. Jordan also qualified for finals in 60 meters (didn't run in finals due to quick turnaround after 400) & ran a leg on the 11th place 4x200. Great start to the season, Jordan!

All-conference teams for boys basketball have been released. For Muscatine: 1st team: Talan Becker 2nd team: Spencer Biah Honorable mention: Adrian Gonpue Player of year: Josiah Harrington (NS) Coach of year: Alvin Vesey (Bett)

Muscatine FFA members gathered Thursday at the Ag Learning Center for their banquet, celebrating the achievements of students involved in the program from junior high through high school. The evening recognized the hard work, dedication & growth of members throughout the year.

Muscatine junior Zina Stoltzfus made 1st team All-MAC for girls bowling and senior Owen Riley was 2nd team for boys. Junior Zoe Stoltzfus was honorable mention for girls and junior Nathan Sieck was HM for boys. Congratulations, bowlers!

For more than three quarters Tuesday, the MHS boys basketball team pushed No. 6 Dubuque Senior before the Rams pulled away late for a 69-56 win in a substate final. Spencer Biah led MHS with 21 points, while Talan Becker and Tom Norton each added 11. MHS closed the year 18-5.

What a fantastic night of music at the Muscatine High School Auditorium on Monday! Our Spring Choral Concert featured performances by: * Current Mood (Jazz Choir) * 9/10 Treble Choir * Bass Clef Choir * Varsity Treble Choir and Varsity Choir * Chamber Choir * Mass Varsity Choir

Details for tomorrow night's boys game: ● Who: Muscatine (18-4) at Dubuque Senior (20-2) ● Where: Dubuque Senior High School ● Radio: KWPC 860 AM/95.1 FM ● Live stream: None ● Tickets: $8 + $1 processing fee (iahsaa.org/tickets or at door with credit card. No cash)

MHS senior Ella Maynard was selected Monday to the MAC's second team for girls basketball. Maynard led the Muskies in scoring (11.1 points per game) and rebounding (7.2 boards per contest). Senior Leo Loos was honorable mention. Loos averaged 9.1 ppg., 4.8 rpg. and 3.3 apg.

Muscatine's boys basketball team advanced to a Class 4A substate final Friday night with a 65-58 win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy. Spencer Biah had a game-high 20 points and Talan Becker finished with 19. MHS (18-4) plays Dubuque Senior for a trip to state Tuesday in Dubuque.

iJAG students at @MuscatineCSD welcomed @MercyOne_Iowa Genesis last week to explore #healthcarecareers. With many professionals nearing retirement, new job opportunities are on the horizon. Students learned about scholarships, grants & the upcoming hands-on GAIN Summer Camp.

This is National FFA Week. To celebrate, Muscatine's FFA Chapter grilled pork chops for all the agriculture students and staff at the high school on Thursday. Junior Josh Koch talks about the importance of FFA Week and the tasty pork chop sandwiches.

In a classroom inside the science wing at MHS, the sounds are familiar – the clicking of keyboards, the murmur of strategy and the sudden burst of celebration after a clutch play. It is the rapid rise of esports at MHS. Full feature on program: muscatine.k12.ia.us/news/2026/02/b…

The February edition of Muskie Messenger is out. In this month's newsletter, we feature the growing esports program at MHS and Franklin Elementary is our building/staff spotlight. To access the full newsletter: drive.google.com/file/d/1b2c5Lf…

Matchup is set. It will be Cedar Rapids Kennedy (15-7) at Muscatine (17-4) on Friday night at 7 o'clock in a Class 4A boys basketball substate semifinal. #iahsbkb