Western Dubuque Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, January 21, due to inclement weather.
Please note: There will NOT be a one-hour early dismissal today.
Schools will dismiss at the normal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday dismissal time.
Thank you for your patience, and please travel safely.
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Congratulations to the Cascade Junior Players on a fantastic run of “Finding Nemo Jr.!”
From the colorful costumes to the heartfelt performances, this production truly brought the ocean to life! 🎭🐠 #wdbqschools
Thank you to our FFA students for taking the time to support our teachers in such a meaningful way!
Due to inclement weather, Western Dubuque Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, January 16.
Please travel safely.
His impact reached far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of students, staff, and communities across our district. We are grateful for his years of leadership, service, and commitment to education.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, January 15 at Kramer Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue on Friday, January 16 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque, where a memorial service will follow at 1:00pm. A private burial will take place at a later date. 💙
Our early childhood team will review submissions and contact families in the order forms were received. If you completed a form, please keep an eye on your email for details on next steps.
Haven’t filled out the form yet? There’s still time! Complete it online: https://forms.office.com/r/HmFmJE8sMu
Each participant has the chance to read a selection of books and cast their vote for their favorite. It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and conversations sparked by reading throughout our school!
By applying their knowledge of atomic structure, students took on the challenge of predicting atom behavior, just like real scientists! 🧪
Whether you're an educator, parent, community member, or professional, you have valuable experience to share. Consider becoming a mentor and helping a young person navigate their path to success. 🌱
Epworth Elementary students are diving into exciting new learning in language arts!
Fourth graders are exploring geology through stories that help them understand the Earth and its layers. Meanwhile, 5th graders are setting sail on an ocean-themed unit. 🌎 #wdbqschools
Both classes joined together and rotated through six engaging stations, including reading books, playing games, and enjoying seasonal activities. It was a joyful way to celebrate the end of 2025! ❄️
With 2026 ahead of us, we’re ready to build even more memories.
During small group time, students went on a shape hunt through the hallways and found rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles all around. It was a hands-on way to connect math to the world around them! 🙌
Reminder: Preschool pre-registration is open for the 2026-27 school year! 🎉
➡️ Complete our online contact form: https://forms.office.com/r/HmFmJE8sMu
➡️ Learn more about our Early Childhood Programs on this webpage: https://www.wdbqschools.org/page/early-childhoodpreschool
Completing this form does not register your child—it simply saves your place in line. Families will be contacted to register in the order that forms are received.
Families can complete our quick online form to be added to the contact list in the order responses are received. Please note: this is NOT a registration form, but it is the first step in registering your child.
➡️ Complete the form: https://forms.office.com/r/HmFmJE8sMu
➡️ Learn more on our website: https://www.wdbqschools.org/page/early-childhoodpreschool
