Planning for life after high school can bring a lot of questions. Middle and high school students and their families are invited to a Transition Resource Open House to connect with community resources and support for the transition to adulthood. 🎓

Join us Tuesday, October 13, from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Western Dubuque High School lunch room. Come and go as your schedule allows.

➡️ Learn about waiver services, guardianship, Vocational Rehabilitation, employment supports, community programs, recreation opportunities, and more.

Whether graduation is near or still several years away, now is a great time to learn, ask questions, and make connections for the future.
about 16 hours ago, WDCSD
Parent Resource Night flyer for Tuesday, October 13, 4–7 PM in the WDHS Lunch Room, offering post-high-school transition resources.
We are proud to recognize our custodial staff on National Custodian Day! 🎉

They help prepare our schools for students each morning, keep learning spaces clean, respond to unexpected needs, support school events, and care for our buildings in every season.

We’re grateful for all you do for our school community!
about 18 hours ago, WDCSD
Wash tub and mop
Respect can be shown in countless ways, from inviting someone to sit with you to speaking up when another person is being treated unfairly.

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month reminds us that the actions we take each day shape the culture of our schools.

Let’s continue encouraging kindness, empathy, and respect so every student can learn and thrive in a positive environment! 🧡
1 day ago, WDCSD
A child holds up hands reading “STOP Bullying” beneath the message “National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.”
Drexler teachers are making the most of WIN time by providing students with extra support and focused learning opportunities. 📚

It’s another way Drexler is helping students build skills, confidence, and success!
3 days ago, WDCSD
Students sitting around a desk.
Students sitting around a desk.
Our 5th graders at Farley Elementary have been busy building their reading skills and creating connections through books. 📚

Students have familiarized themselves with their classroom library, completed their first unit on personal narratives, and spent time reading with their reading buddies!
3 days ago, WDCSD
Two students smile at a classroom table with open books and school supplies in a bright reading area.
Two students sit on the classroom floor smiling together, with one holding an open picture book.
Four students sit around a classroom table, focused on reading illustrated books and completing worksheets.
Students work at classroom stations with books and worksheets, including a basket labeled “Fiction.”
Cascade Elementary students enjoyed a special opportunity to watch the Moonlight Graham 50+ baseball tournament. ⚾️

Students got to experience the action from the stands and enjoy some time together outside the classroom. What a fun way to spend part of the school day.
4 days ago, WDCSD
Students sit together on wooden bleachers beside a baseball field, smiling for a group photo under leafy trees.
Students gather along a chain-link fence to greet baseball players during a sunny afternoon at the ballpark.
Fall is the perfect time for some apple-themed learning at Epworth Elementary. 🍎

Our preschool students put their taste buds to the test by sampling apples, ranking their favorites & graphing the results. It was a fun way to combine seasonal flavors with hands-on learning!
4 days ago, WDCSD
Classroom apple investigation display shows students’ observations and a graph of favorite apple colors: green, red, and yellow.
A student places a green apple drawing on a classroom graph while classmates watch during an apple color activity.
A teacher guides students as they add apple drawings to a floor graph labeled green, red, and yellow.
What a great Homecoming Week at Cascade! 🐾

From the excitement of our pep rally to the creativity of the parade and the energy of Friday night, Cougar Pride was on full display!

A special congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Eden Casey, and Homecoming King, Colin Schlemme!

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making this such a memorable week. These are the traditions and experiences that make Cascade such a special place! #wdbqschools
4 days ago, WDCSD
Two crowned students pose on a football field, one holding flowers and the other seated in a power wheelchair.
Students ride a blue, gold, and white decorated parade float featuring a display honoring “50 years of Presidents.”
Students ride a blue-and-gold parade float decorated with balloons and a large “GO FIGHT WIN” sign.
A cougar mascot rides in a red convertible displaying a “Cougar Power” sign during a school parade.
A yellow convertible leads students, color guard, and marching band members along a street during a school parade.
Students in white shirts, black pants, and suspenders gather at center court during a school pep rally.
The school band performs on the gym floor as color guard members wave large blue-and-gold flags nearby.
A packed gym of students applauds from the bleachers while classmates stand at center court during a pep rally.
Students line up and applaud at center court during a pep rally, including one student using a power wheelchair.
Our students continue to show what it means to care for one another. ❤️

Special education teacher Nicole Curoe shared how wonderful it has been to watch Sophie Jellison, Declan McCoy, Karra Ronek, and Penelope Lux interact with and support our Pathways students. From spending time together at recess to sitting together at lunch, these students are making a genuine effort to get to know others and build meaningful connections.

Their kindness, compassion, and natural ability to include others are making a positive impact on our students and helping create a welcoming school community. We are proud to see students supporting one another in such meaningful ways.
9 days ago, WDCSD
Students sit together at a cafeteria table, smiling and eating school lunches from red trays.
During College Savings Month, we encourage families to explore the tools and resources available to help plan for higher education.

Your school counselor can also help point you in the right direction! 🎓

Cascade Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/cjshs/page/counseling-office

Western Dubuque Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/wdhse/page/counseling-office
10 days ago, WDCSD
September is College Savings Month,” with a graduation cap atop a pile of money and Western Dubuque Schools logo.
At Epworth Elementary, our 5th graders are stepping into leadership roles throughout the school. 🌟

These students are finding meaningful ways to contribute to their school community, such as helping with the announcements. We are proud of our 5th grade leaders!
11 days ago, WDCSD
Student reads from a printed script while speaking into a microphone on top of classroom audio equipment.
Student wearing glasses reads from a script while standing at a microphone connected to classroom equipment.
The sounds of future musicians filled the halls of Cascade Junior/Senior High School as Aquin students visited for instrument try-outs!

Students had the opportunity to explore brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments while discovering what might be the perfect fit for their musical journey. We loved welcoming these future band members and sharing the excitement of music-making!
12 days ago, WDCSD
Group of students learning about different instruments.
Students standing in a hallway with instruments in their hands.
Students playing the bells.
Farley Elementary 5th graders put their music knowledge to the test by arranging the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in the correct order during music class. 🎶

What a fun, hands-on way to learn together!
12 days ago, WDCSD
Students gather in a circle around a sequence of illustrated cards arranged on the classroom floor.
Students sit and stand together, collaborating on an illustrated sequencing activity spread across the classroom floor.
Each month, Epworth Elementary buddy classrooms come together for fun activities and meaningful connections. 🙂

These special times give our older students opportunities to lead, encourage, and connect with younger students throughout our school.
14 days ago, WDCSD
Students gather around a classroom table, building colorful creations while others play with toy tractors nearby.
Students sit on the classroom floor completing “Me and My Buddy” worksheets with markers and pencils.
Two students work together at desks on a buddy activity sheet surrounded by colorful classroom supplies.
Students gather outdoors as adults distribute colorful frozen treats beside a school building.
A teacher guides students through a classroom activity as children stand together among desks and learning materials.
Homecoming fun is already underway at Cascade Junior/Senior High School! 🐾

As we get ready to celebrate Homecoming next week, meet your Staff Homecoming Court!

From left to right: Steve Weber, Chris Curry, Ryan Altiere, Hunter Schwoob, Hailey Rausch, Amber DeSousa, Brynn Kolpin, Katie Barnes, and Audrey Welty!

We love seeing our staff having some fun, showing their Cougar spirit, and helping build the excitement for a great Homecoming week!

Go Cougars! 💙
14 days ago, WDCSD
Ten school staff members stand beneath a cougar logo, smiling and holding recognition certificates.
Why is WD football successful? It starts with coaches who teach more than X’s and O’s. 🏈

Drexler Middle School coaches invite guest speakers each week to talk with our athletes about leadership, academics, hard work, a growth mindset, and trusting the process.

This week, Bobcat legend Coach Danner shared his wisdom. He once coached our coaches, and his impact is still evident in the lessons they pass along today.

Go Bobcats!
14 days ago, WDCSD
Football players in white practice jerseys kneel together on a sunny field while listening to a coach.
National School Backpack Awareness Day is the perfect reminder to check in on how your student is packing and wearing their backpack this school year:

🎒 Wear both shoulder straps
🎒 Limit the backpack load to 10-15% of body weight
🎒 Put the heaviest items closest to the spine
🎒 Keep straps tight enough that the bag sits close to the body
🎒 Choose a backpack with padded straps for extra comfort

These simple habits can prevent strain and keep them feeling their best.
17 days ago, WDCSD
National Backpack Awareness Day featuring a red backpack filled with colorful school supplies and notebooks.
At Farley Elementary, one of our building goals is to ensure all students feel and act safe.

Each day begins with morning meetings, where staff join classrooms for social-emotional learning, relationship building, and activities that strengthen our school community. 🌟
18 days ago, WDCSD
Students stand together near colorful classroom storage and tables during a group activity.
Students sit in a circle on the classroom floor with two teachers during a group lesson.
Students gather on a classroom rug with teachers for a group discussion near an interactive display.
Students stand throughout the classroom with arms raised, participating together in a movement activity.
What a fun first week of 1st grade at Dyersville Elementary!

Our students are learning, making memories, and starting the school year strong! 📚
19 days ago, WDCSD
Smiling first-grade student with glasses holds a red pennant reading “First Day of 1st Grade” in a classroom.
Smiling student with glasses holds a cup of bright green liquid while seated at a classroom desk.
Two smiling students stand beside a classroom table, arranging colorful dominoes during a hands-on activity.
Student with glasses sits cross-legged on an orange ball chair, quietly reading a book in a classroom reading area.
Two smiling students arrange colorful dominoes in lines and patterns across a classroom table.
Smiling student in an orange shirt sits at a classroom desk with a small cup of bright green liquid.
Two smiling students display clear geoboards with colorful rubber-band designs while seated on a classroom rug.
Two students smile while exploring colorful geometric pattern blocks spread across a classroom desk.
Smiling student holds a yellow container filled with colorful geometric pieces during a classroom activity.
Two students stand together smiling on a colorful classroom rug during a lesson on advanced code and tricky words.
On National Grandparents Day, we take a moment to say thank you to every grandparent who has played a role in the lives of our students.

Your love, your patience, and your wisdom help shape the next generation in ways that are immeasurable and lasting! 🤗
20 days ago, WDCSD
National Grandparents Day, September 13, 2026, featuring grandparents and children spending time together outdoors.