Western Dubuque Community School District

Today marks the last day of school for our seniors, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓💫

We look forward to celebrating our graduates on Sunday, May 17.

Cascade Junior/Senior High School graduation will begin at 12:30pm.

Western Dubuque High School graduation will begin at 2:00pm.

A special celebration was in order after a Drexler Middle School student-athlete broke the school record in the 1500m run. Her track coach followed through on a promise with a well-earned ice cream cake to celebrate the achievement. 🍦

Congratulations! 🎉

Students in Miss Lindsey’s preschool class have been working hard to make good choices, follow expectations, and show kindness each day. 🫖

After filling their jelly bean jar, they earned a special tea party celebration complete with dress-up, charcuterie-style snacks, “tea,” and time to socialize with friends. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate their positive behavior!

Strong schools are built by people who care—and Western Dubuque CSD is grateful to have exactly that. Happy Iowa School Board Recognition Month to:

⭐ Jessica Pape
⭐ Kari Krogman
⭐ Chad Ostwinkle
⭐ Mike Rea
⭐ Jody Willging

Thank you for your commitment to our students and community. You truly make a difference!

We are proud to recognize Charles Durr, a 7th grade student at Drexler Middle School, for demonstrating kindness and leadership on the school bus. Charles stepped in when he saw a 6th grade student being treated unkindly, and chose to sit with the student for the rest of the ride home.

His actions are a strong example of how students can support one another and make a positive difference! 🤗

Students in the leadership group at Drexler Middle School recently took initiative by asking to speak with underclassmen about following school rules and treating others with respect. Their message was entirely student developed and focused on setting a positive example for others.

We are proud of these students for stepping up as leaders and helping build a strong school community! 🌟

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we’re proud to recognize the outstanding PE teachers who keep our students active, healthy, and inspired:

⭐ Chris Curry
⭐ Tom Jasper
⭐ Maddy Jasper
⭐ Justin Penner
⭐ Brooke Hummel
⭐ Amber DeSousa
⭐ Matt Kass
⭐ Brennan Koerperich
⭐ Jesse Lawler
⭐ Tony Foxen
⭐ Cole Pederson
⭐ Tom Andrews
⭐ Jackson Healey
⭐ Alex Ressler

What an incredible team! Thank you for all you do.

We wish all the moms in our community a happy Mother’s Day! We hope your day is filled with appreciation and celebration. 🎉

May is Military Appreciation Month, and we are taking this opportunity to honor those who serve our country with distinction and dedication.

The resilience of military families—including those right here in our school community—is something that inspires us every single day. We are proud to recognize them. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to these Farley Elementary students for hitting a perfect 10 during their archery unit!

This accomplishment highlights their hard work and precision as they developed new skills in physical education. 🏹

Congratulations to these Cascade Elementary students for achieving a score of 10 during their archery unit! 🎯

Their focus, determination, and skill were on full display as they reached this impressive milestone.

National Mental Health Awareness Month is a meaningful reminder that how we feel on the inside shapes what we do on the outside.

When students are supported mentally and emotionally, they engage more deeply, connect more fully, and reach their potential more consistently. This is an important point of focus in our schools, each and every day. 💛✨

Epworth Elementary students celebrated their outstanding fundraising efforts with a special inflatable day at school.

The day was filled with laughter, smiles, and well-earned fun as we recognized the hard work of our students throughout the year! 🎉

Happy National School Nurses Day!

We are truly grateful to have a health team whose impact on student wellbeing is felt each and every day:

⭐ Jacque Domeyer
⭐ Jenni Green
⭐ Tara Noonan
⭐ Ashley Ramler
⭐ Laura Ryan

Join us as we thank them for all they do! 🙏

Encouraging a love of reading has been a major focus for 4th and 5th grade students at Epworth Elementary this year.

Students took part in activities like Book Bowls, Book Madness, and the 5th grade Battle of the Books, building excitement around reading while strengthening their skills. 📖

Farley Elementary students celebrated School Library Month with a creative tissue box character contest that brought stories to life in a fun and imaginative way!

Three classrooms were selected as winners and received a trophy to proudly display. We love seeing students engage with reading! 📚

Great things are happening in our schools every day—and our teachers are the reason why. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to shine the spotlight on the educators who make student success their top priority.

Thank you for your tireless commitment to our kids and our community. We appreciate you more than you know! 🍎✨

Our school community is proud to be highlighted in a recent Telegraph Herald news feature, showcasing the great work happening across our district and the impact of our students and staff during our annual service day! 📰

To read the full article and learn more, visit https://bit.ly/bobcatserviceday.

Cascade Elementary students are exploring sound in science by using xylophones to create loud and soft sounds while learning how sound is made! 🎶

Fifth grade students at Dyersville Elementary School rolled up their sleeves and made a big impact during Bobcat Service Day by spreading two semi-loads of mulch across the playground. 🌱

Their hard work helped refresh a space that brings joy to students every day, and it is a great example of learning through service in action!