Western Dubuque Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16 due to the forecasted winter storm and expected blizzard conditions. Strong winds, accumulating snow, and blowing snow are expected to create dangerous travel conditions across the area. Please stay safe.
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Paraprofessionals at Dyersville Elementary spent the morning of February 26 learning together during a dedicated professional development session! Staff strengthened teamwork while collaborating to solve escape box challenges using clues, practiced strategies to better support students in the classroom, and reviewed expectations for common areas across the building. 🧩
We are grateful for this incredible group of staff members who support our students and teachers every day! ❤️
We are grateful for this incredible group of staff members who support our students and teachers every day! ❤️
Preschool students at Peosta Elementary wrapped up their ocean unit with a fun ocean party celebration. 🌊
All three preschool classrooms participated in ocean-themed activities while celebrating everything they learned about sea life during the unit. Students had a great time exploring, learning, and celebrating together.
All three preschool classrooms participated in ocean-themed activities while celebrating everything they learned about sea life during the unit. Students had a great time exploring, learning, and celebrating together.
Dyersville Elementary celebrated Read Across America Day with a variety of special reading activities throughout the school, including welcoming guest readers Mrs. Hillebrand and Dr. Butler! 📚
Today, on 3.14, we celebrate the number that goes on forever—just like our students' potential. Happy Pi Day! 🥧
Students in Mr. Atwater’s Carpentry 3 class at Western Dubuque High School wrapped up trimester 2 by completing some impressive custom woodworking projects. 🛠️
Throughout the 12-week trimester, students selected their own design, ordered materials, and brought their ideas to life. The final projects highlight both creativity and craftsmanship developed throughout the course!
Throughout the 12-week trimester, students selected their own design, ordered materials, and brought their ideas to life. The final projects highlight both creativity and craftsmanship developed throughout the course!
Our School Board had a great visit to Drexler Middle School as part of its seventh building visit of the year.
The Drexler team shared how they are meeting the needs of students while helping them stay connected, engaged, and excited to be at school. Highlights included the WIN (What I Need) period, excel classes, and the school’s strength and conditioning program, all designed to support students academically, socially, and physically.
We appreciate the leadership of the Drexler staff and the opportunity for our board to see this work in action. Great things are happening for kids! 👏
During our recent professional learning day, Farley Elementary invited paraprofessionals to engage in learning and collaboration at both the building and district levels!
These dedicated team members make a tremendous difference for students each day, and including them in professional learning opportunities strengthens our entire district. We’re grateful for their commitment to supporting student success! 📚
These dedicated team members make a tremendous difference for students each day, and including them in professional learning opportunities strengthens our entire district. We’re grateful for their commitment to supporting student success! 📚
Kindergarten students at Dyersville Elementary recently enjoyed a special self-care day featuring activities focused on relaxation and health. 🧘
Epworth Elementary 3rd graders are enjoying Junior Achievement and the real-world connections it brings to the classroom!
In the first lesson taught by volunteer Rick Colpitts, students explored the many businesses, organizations, and workers needed to help a city thrive. They are already looking forward to the next four lessons and the opportunity to continue learning about how communities work together! 🏙️
In the first lesson taught by volunteer Rick Colpitts, students explored the many businesses, organizations, and workers needed to help a city thrive. They are already looking forward to the next four lessons and the opportunity to continue learning about how communities work together! 🏙️
March is Women's History Month, and we're proud to take part in this important observance. This month, we recognize the women whose leadership, resilience, and vision have contributed so much to the world we share today.
Kindergarten students at Farley Elementary have been exploring the world of 2D and 3D shapes! 🔺
By comparing shapes and identifying their attributes, students have been building a strong foundation in geometry. They also created imaginative pictures using geometric shapes, showcasing their understanding and creativity!
By comparing shapes and identifying their attributes, students have been building a strong foundation in geometry. They also created imaginative pictures using geometric shapes, showcasing their understanding and creativity!
Epworth Elementary 5th graders recently hosted their very own Potato Olympics! 🥔
Each student selected a potato and participated in a variety of Olympic-themed activities designed to reinforce measurement and data skills. This lesson helped students strengthen their understanding of key math concepts while having plenty of fun. We love seeing learning come to life in memorable ways! 🎉
Each student selected a potato and participated in a variety of Olympic-themed activities designed to reinforce measurement and data skills. This lesson helped students strengthen their understanding of key math concepts while having plenty of fun. We love seeing learning come to life in memorable ways! 🎉
WDHS Physical Science Chemistry students were hard at work collecting data to analyze for their finals. 🧪
Students completed six experiments, gathered detailed data, and classified each experiment by reaction type and energy changes. With five sections participating, nearly 300 experiments were conducted in just ONE day. We’re proud of the focus, collaboration, and scientific thinking demonstrated by our students!
Students completed six experiments, gathered detailed data, and classified each experiment by reaction type and energy changes. With five sections participating, nearly 300 experiments were conducted in just ONE day. We’re proud of the focus, collaboration, and scientific thinking demonstrated by our students!
We’re excited to celebrate National Reading Month! 📚
Reading builds knowledge, fuels creativity, and helps students grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. We're proud to encourage a love of reading in our schools every day!
Reading builds knowledge, fuels creativity, and helps students grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. We're proud to encourage a love of reading in our schools every day!
The Western Dubuque County Community School District joins the community in honoring the life of Doris Langel and recognizing her more than 30 years of service to our students, staff, and families. Through her dedication and kindness, she helped shape a supportive school community and touched the lives of many along the way. ❤️
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00–7:00 p.m., and again on Monday from 9:00–10:00 a.m., with services on Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Doris’s influence will live on in the schools and communities she cared so deeply about. We extend our sincere condolences to the Langel family and to everyone whose lives she touched.
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Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00–7:00 p.m., and again on Monday from 9:00–10:00 a.m., with services on Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Doris’s influence will live on in the schools and communities she cared so deeply about. We extend our sincere condolences to the Langel family and to everyone whose lives she touched.
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Today is International Women's Day. We are grateful for the women who show up each day with strength, compassion, and purpose—in our classrooms, our offices, and our broader community. Thank you for all that you do!
Ms. Bowles’ Physical Science Chemistry students explored the Law of Conservation of Mass through a creative lab challenge! Students worked to prove that mass cannot be created or destroyed during the chemical reaction of Alka-Seltzer and water. 🧪
By designing and testing their own procedures, students demonstrated critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles.
By designing and testing their own procedures, students demonstrated critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles.
The Western Dubuque County Community School District joins our community in honoring the life and legacy of Mary Neuhaus and expressing gratitude for her more than 30 years of devoted service to our students, staff, and families. Her dedication, compassion, and steady leadership touched countless lives and helped shape the strength of our schools and community. ❤️
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., with services on Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Mary’s influence will continue to be reflected in the students, educators, and community members she inspired for many years to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Neuhaus family and to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., with services on Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Mary’s influence will continue to be reflected in the students, educators, and community members she inspired for many years to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Neuhaus family and to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Sixth grade science students recently developed models and constructed rocket balloon cars to strengthen their understanding of forces in motion. Through experimenting, students explored how force and motion work together in real-world situations. 🚗
