Bryce Carroll secured an impressive 5th place finish at state wrestling, driven by more than competition. As shared in The Gazette, his father’s battle with cancer has been a powerful motivator behind every step.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/cascadewrestle

Congratulations, Bryce—we’ve been cheering for you both! 💙💛

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It’s National FFA Week! From food production to technological advancement, agriculture creates opportunities and drives progress. 🚜

We're grateful for our FFA students and their enthusiasm for this field!
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Group of FFA students in official jackets pose on stage with red curtain backdrop, with text reading “National FFA Week, February 21–28, 2026” and FFA emblem displayed.
Prekindergarten students at Farley Elementary enjoyed bowling in the gym as part of their physical education activities! Students practiced coordination and taking turns while having a great time with their classmates. 🎳
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Two young students roll a green bowling ball toward large white pins set up in the hallway.
Three smiling students pose with a blue bowling ball during a bowling activity.
Four students stand against a wall behind a set of bowling pins, smiling after their turn.
Big-time performances on the state stage for our WDCCSD wrestlers.

Joe Hirsch battled his way to a 4th place finish at 157 lbs in Class 3A, while Cascade’s Bryce Carroll (5th at 144 lbs) and Tatum Honda (8th at 126 lbs) each earned spots on the podium in Class 1A.

State medals are never given—they’re earned through discipline, resilience, and relentless work. We're proud of the way these young men represented their schools, teammates, and communities all season long.

WDCCSD wrestling continues to show what it means to compete the right way.

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Students at Cascade Elementary have been learning the fundamentals of pickleball in PE, including grip, racquet control, serving, and the forehand swing! Students are building coordination, teamwork, and confidence while having fun staying active. 🏓
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Students play paddle games over low nets in the gym while following instructions on a projected screen.
Children move around cones and nets, practicing paddle skills during an active PE class.
Student swings a paddle to hit a ball across the net as classmates wait their turn in the gym.
Students play with paddles across a netted court while a timer and class screen display on the wall.
Cascade Elementary 3rd graders are diving into great books during independent reading time! Their love for reading continues to grow each day. 📚❤️
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Students are spread out across the classroom reading books, with some lying on the floor and others seated in chairs.
During their novel study of “The Great Depression,” Cascade Elementary 4th graders in Mrs. Payne’s class worked with a partner to construct a timeline of events that reflected their learning. This activity helped students deepen their understanding of an important period in history. 📚
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Two students sit on a classroom rug, gluing historical event cards onto a bright poster board for a timeline project.
Students arrange and glue printed event cards and photos in order while reading from a booklet at a classroom table.
Small group of students kneel on the rug, organizing historical event cards into a chronological timeline.
Two colorful poster boards display a completed timeline of Great Depression events with captions and black-and-white photos.
Dyersville Elementary 2nd graders had an up-close look at a butterfly during science class as they studied the life cycle. This brought students’ learning to life and sparked great questions about each stage of development. 🦋
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Group of students gather closely, smiling and watching a butterfly resting gently on a teacher’s hand in the classroom.
Career and Technical Education Month is a great time to spotlight Civil Engineering and Architecture and the hands-on learning it offers students! In this course, students explore residential and commercial building design through real-world projects, teamwork, and technical documentation while learning industry standards and communication methods.

Students also use 3D design software, Revit, to design solutions and bring their ideas to life. This year, Civil Engineering and Architecture serves 19 students across sophomore, junior, and senior grade levels as they prepare for future opportunities in engineering and architecture careers.
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Cascade Elementary 2nd graders recently observed mealworms in science class! 🐛
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Students gather around a kidney-shaped table using plastic spoons to examine worms on paper plates during a classroom science activity.
Three students work closely together inspecting worms and dirt on plates, with a plastic container of mealworms in the foreground.
Two students smile while using plastic spoons to explore worms on plates, participating in a hands-on science lesson.
Students at Cascade Elementary are diving into great books and even greater conversations through literacy circles! This gives students the opportunity to collaborate with their peers, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of the novel they are reading together. 📚
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Students sit comfortably on the classroom floor, reading books independently. Some lean against the wall while others relax on bean bags in the back, focused on their reading.
Western Dubuque Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 20, due to a winter storm warning that includes blowing snow and slick travel conditions.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please use caution if you must travel and stay safe.
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Western Dubuque High School is proud to share that our boys bowling team is headed to the state tournament! 🎳

Congratulations to Coach Kramer and our bowlers on an outstanding season and this well-earned accomplishment. Their hard work, focus, and commitment continue to make our district proud.

A special shoutout to Devon Rubner for qualifying for state individually as well. What a tremendous achievement for our student-athletes and program. Let’s go, Bobcats!
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Farley Elementary 5th graders recently participated in an all-school bowling day after learning about bowling during PE! They put their skills into action with a full bowling experience at Cobra Lanes in Farley. 🎳
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Western Dubuque High School is proud to congratulate senior Luke Boyle on being named a National Merit Finalist and a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar! 🎓 Luke was selected from the regional finalist pool of 250 students and he is one of the 150 Coca Cola Scholars for 2026. #wdbqschools
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Second grade students at Dyersville Elementary are learning about aviation! They recently put their knowledge to the test by building and flying their own paper airplanes. ✈️

Students explored design, flight, and problem-solving as they tested which plane could soar the farthest!
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Students line up beside their teacher, holding paper airplanes and preparing to test their designs in class.
Teacher gives instructions as students stand in a row holding paper airplanes in a classroom activity.
What’s going to work? Teamwork! 🤝

Students at Cascade Elementary worked together during team-building exercises and read University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) decodable passages together in class to improve their reading skills this week!
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Two elementary students sit on the classroom floor smiling, each holding an open binder with colorful schoolwork displayed.
Groups of students in a classroom participate in a team-building activity, standing in small circles with arms around each other.
Earlier this school year, our classrooms were filled with holiday cheer as students and families came together for festive learning and fun! 🎄

We are grateful for the strong partnerships and special memories that continue to make our school community shine. ❤️
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Families and students gather at cafeteria tables working on activities together in a school gymnasium decorated for the holidays.
A class of students wearing festive clothing sit around a large group of tables, playing a holiday-themed game.
Career and Technical Education Month highlights the hands-on learning happening in our Intro to Engineering and Design course. Students use Autodesk Inventor and the design process to solve real-world problems while building skills in teamwork, communication, quality control, and technical documentation. 🏗️

This year, the course serves 43 students across grade levels as they explore future opportunities in design engineering and related careers!
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February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the vital role African Americans have played in shaping our nation's story. We encourage our community to engage with this important history together.

Learn more: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month
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Purple and red design reads “February is Black History Month,” with Western Dubuque Schools logo.