Western Dubuque Community School District

March 4 is National School Librarian Day! 📚

School librarians teach students how to find information, evaluate whether it is trustworthy, and use it effectively. In a world overflowing with content, those skills matter more than ever.

We are proud to have library professionals who equip our students with exactly that!

Western Dubuque High School Service Learning students have created the Glam Giveback website to support students across our area. This resource allows students to request donated formal attire so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy special events like dances and proms. 💃

To learn more about the Glam Giveback program and request attire, visit https://sites.google.com/view/theglamgiveback?usp=sharing

Hands-on learning is in full swing in 2nd grade at Peosta Elementary!

Students are strengthening their geometry skills by creating paper quilt blocks for a collaborative classroom quilt, while also stepping into the role of geologists by observing how rocks interact during science.

Dyersville Elementary students are celebrating their participation in State Archery and representing their school with pride! 🎯

Their hard work, focus, and determination led them to this exciting achievement. #wdbqschools

Second grade students at Peosta Elementary enjoyed a special agricultural experience while reading with a local farmer. 📚

Their guest even brought along a small visitor that made the day extra memorable for students! 🐷

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🙌

Our paraprofessionals are mentors, advocates, and trusted adults who help students navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

Thank you, paraprofessionals, for all you do for our school community!

Third graders at Farley Elementary have been preparing for ISASP testing with engaging activities in the classroom. Students participated in breakout box challenges designed to practice test examples and strategies in a fun and interactive way! 📚

Epworth Elementary 5th graders are learning about agriculture through the Agriculture in the Classroom program with the Dubuque County Farm Bureau.

Mrs. Rachel visits monthly to teach how products like meat, cereal, and ethanol go from research to finished goods! 🌾

Cascade Junior High students are making a meaningful impact through service and compassion. Three 7th grade students recently organized a merchandise fundraiser to support classmate Beau Harvey as he continues his recovery. 💙

Through their efforts, bracelets and T-shirts were sold to help Beau’s family, while also bringing the community together in support of Beau Day. Their project is a great example of students using kindness and teamwork to make a difference.

We are proud of these students for showing what it means to care for one another!

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Photo credit: Bennett Ludwig via Cascade Pioneer

March is National Nutrition Month! 🍎✨

Good nutrition is a key part of a well-rounded education. We're proud to support healthy eating habits and grateful to the staff and families who help reinforce those habits every day.

As a reminder, due to weather cancellations earlier this winter, the following updates have been made to our school calendar this week:

• Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
• Tuesday, April 7 — school in session

There will be no school on:
• Thursday, April 2
• Friday, April 3
• Monday, April 6

At this time, the final day of school for students has not been finalized. We will share that update in the coming week.

#wdbqschools

Dyersville Elementary students had a special visit thanks to Mrs. Hoeger, one of our 2nd grade paraprofessionals, who brought in goats and lambs to share with the class! Her husband and grandchildren joined in, helping students hold and gently pet them. 🐐

This hands-on experience brought plenty of smiles and created a memorable learning moment for everyone involved!

Students at Epworth Elementary explored the world of owls with Dubuque County Conservationist Taylor Schaefers! 🦉

Fifth grade students connected their reading of “Hoot” to hands-on learning by dissecting owl pellets and examining feathers, skulls, and taxidermy owls.

Community partnership is what Peosta Elementary Bobcats are all about! First grade classrooms are partnering with Project Rooted to connect students with fresh, local food and hands-on nutrition education right in their school. 🌱

These experiences help foster healthy habits from a young age while building meaningful connections to the community.

Dyersville Elementary students and staff enjoyed a fun and meaningful Artist in Residence experience featuring “Billy Goats Gruff!” 📚

The light-hearted story of kindness kept everyone laughing while sharing an important message.

Chemistry II students recently explored mixtures and substances through a hands-on, two-day caffeine lab. Students conducted filtration and crystallization experiments, calculated percent recovery, and tested their results through sublimation, deposition, and reactivity with acids and bases. 🧪

Their hard work paid off, with strong results and thoughtful data analysis!

Students in 2D Art at Drexler Middle School are exploring texture and value using scratch boards and tools.

Seventh grader Serenity Ritt created a detailed and realistic snow leopard through careful use of line direction and size. Outstanding work! 🎨

Cascade High School celebrates the legacy of alumnus Greg McDermott as he announces his retirement from Creighton University after a remarkable coaching career. 🏀

A member of the CHS Hall of Fame, Coach McDermott has made an impact on our community. His leadership, dedication, and success continue to inspire our students and athletes.

We congratulate Coach McDermott on an outstanding career and thank him for representing Cascade with pride!

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Photo credit: Adam Cairns/IndyStar