For Preston high schoolers, it’s mornings in Maquoketa

Preston High School students will spend half their day at Maquoketa High School next year.

The school board voted unanimously Dec. 16 to send students to Maquoketa over Bellevue High School, on the recommendation of superintendent Robert Lagerblade.

Their primary concern was the cost difference at the two schools. Because of Bellevue’s rotating schedule, Preston students would take more classes per day than they would at Maquoketa, translating to a higher cost to Preston.

“Our kids would benefit at either school,” said Lagerblade. “I couldn’t have asked for more cooperation from both schools.”