Our students and staff are supported by leaders who genuinely care about the success of our school community.

On National School Principals Day, we're proud to put the spotlight on:

⭐ Greg Deutmeyer, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Ryan Fritz, Cascade High School
⭐ Jennifer Hillebrand, Dyersville Elementary
⭐ Adam Kedley, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Amanda Klaas, Farley Elementary
⭐ Kimberly Reinert, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Dan Wendler, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Ethan Lensch, Western Dubuque High School

Thank you for all you do! 🤗
6 months ago, WDCSD
“National School Principals Day, May 1, 2026” with school logo and headshots of eight principals labeled by name.
Today is National College Decision Day, and we’re so proud of the Class of 2026 as they take their next steps after graduation!

Whether they’re heading to college, entering the workforce, or committing to military service, we celebrate each and every one of them. The future is bright! 🎓🌟
6 months ago, WDCSD
“National College Decision Day! May 1, 2026” with a graduation cap and tassel on a purple background and school logo.
Cascade Elementary 2nd grade students are learning about ramps and marble mass in math. They had a great time designing and building their own marble runs! ⚙️
6 months ago, WDCSD
Three boys making marble ramps in the hallway.
Mrs. Perrenoud’s 3rd grade class at Cascade Elementary celebrated completing their first ISASP tests with ice cream and a trip to the park! 🍦
6 months ago, WDCSD
Group of elementary students pose on a playground, smiling and holding cups, with slides and swings visible behind them on a cloudy day.
Big news for Western Dubuque High School!

Pending official board approval, we’re excited to announce that Amy Ostwinkle has been selected as the next Activities Director at Western Dubuque High School.

Amy has been a cornerstone of our district for the past 20 years as a teacher, coach, and advisor. She knows our students, our programs, and our community, and she has played a major role in building the pride and culture we see across Western Dubuque today.

From leading student council and organizing major school events to building a successful girls basketball program during her time as head coach, Amy brings a track record of leadership, organization, and a commitment to helping students grow. She understands that activities are about more than participation. They are about connection, leadership, and creating experiences that stay with students long after they leave our schools.

Amy is a relationship-driven leader who will continue to elevate our programs while keeping students at the center of every decision.
We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to have Amy leading the way.
Please join us in congratulating Amy Ostwinkle!

Better every day.
6 months ago, WDCCSD
Amy Ostwinkle
Kindergarten students at Cascade Elementary are building strong number sense as they practice subitizing numbers 1 through 10! 🔢
6 months ago, WDCSD
Three students looking at table with cards that have dots and numbers on them.
Cascade Elementary 4th grade students are investigating seesaws in math as part of a unit focused on designing playground equipment! 🙌
6 months ago, WDCSD
Three students sit at a classroom table using rulers and blue tiles to solve math problems, with open workbooks and pencils nearby.
Cascade Elementary celebrated baseball opening day and all the excitement that comes with it! ⚾️
6 months ago, WDCSD
Students standing around a table looking at baseball cards.
Students holding baseball cards.
Students watching baseball on TV.
Farley Elementary students are gaining hands-on learning experiences with Mrs. Decker from the ISU Extension Office! This month, kindergarteners learned about animal offspring and camouflage by hiding their stuffed bunny from Mr. Fox. 🐰
6 months ago, WDCSD
Four children kneel on grass in a field, smiling around a small plate piled with leaves and dandelions during outdoor play.
Six children crouch close together outdoors, smiling at the camera beside a small pile of grass and flowers on a plate.
Six children crouch close together outdoors, smiling at the camera beside a small pile of grass and flowers on a plate.
Six children stand and kneel in a grassy field, gathered around a small plate of natural materials, smiling in bright sunlight.
Close-up of children’s hands placing dandelions and grass onto a paper plate, creating a small nature arrangement outdoors.
Six children stand and kneel in a grassy field, gathered around a small plate of natural materials, smiling in bright sunlight
Close-up of children’s hands placing dandelions and grass onto a paper plate, creating a small nature arrangement outdoors.
Children sit on a classroom floor facing a teacher in a red shirt, who reads a book aloud during group story time.
There is no school day without our bus drivers, and today we make sure they know how valued they are.

Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to the dedicated individuals who serve our students and families with such care and reliability! 🚌
6 months ago, WDCSD
“National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, April 28, 2026” poster with school logo and front view of a yellow school bus.
Cascade Elementary 3rd grade students showed Cougar Pride by helping clean up the pool park for both Cougar Pride Day and Earth Day! 🌎
6 months ago, WDCSD
Children play and dig in a grassy park near a tree on a sunny day, with one adult supervising in the background.
April is Month of the Military Child. The students in our schools who are connected to military service bring a level of courage and character that inspires everyone around them.

Thank you for being such valued members of our community! 💜
6 months ago, WDCSD
“April is Month of the Military Child” poster with faded image of a service member embracing a child, another child smiling nearby, and school logo.
Cascade Junior/Senior High School is looking for the next Assistant Principal/Activities Director to help lead a school and community with a proud tradition of excellence.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll support students, build strong relationships, and help shape a culture where academics, activities, and people all thrive.

If you are a leader who values connection, accountability, and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: www.tinyurl.com/CJSHSAPAD
6 months ago, WDCCSD
CJSHS AP AD
CJSHS AP AD

Welcome Home!

We are pleased to announce Sandra Luna as the next principal of Cascade Junior Senior High School, pending official school board approval.

Sandra brings nearly 30 years of experience in education and currently serves as principal at Scarborough Elementary in Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. She has a strong track record of building relationships, supporting staff, and creating environments where students can grow and succeed.

What makes this especially meaningful is that Sandra is returning home.

As a graduate and member of a multi generational Cougar family, she brings a deep connection to this community. That perspective, combined with her leadership experience, positions her well to serve the students, staff, and families of Cascade.

We are looking forward to what is ahead under her leadership.

Please join us in welcoming Sandra to Western Dubuque Schools.

#wdbqschools

6 months ago, WDCCSD
Sandra Luna
Students have great days at school. Teachers do meaningful work. Families feel informed and connected. None of that happens by accident.

Behind all of it are our administrative professionals, making sure everything is in place so everyone else can do their best. Today, we point the spotlight at them. Happy Administrative Professionals Day—and thank you for everything you do! 🙏
6 months ago, WDCSD
“Happy Administrative Professionals Day” with date April 22, 2026, Western Dubuque Schools logo, and “Thank You” note with pencil.
Happy Earth Day! Today is a great reminder that the natural world is something to be treasured.

We're proud to be part of a community that looks ahead and thinks about the kind of planet we want to leave for future generations. 🌍
6 months ago, WDCSD
Western Dubuque Schools logo above “Earth Day” on a green banner, with hearts and an illustrated globe below.
Epworth Elementary’s Spring Family Night was a wonderful success! We enjoyed dinner and a wide variety of activities that brought our school community together. 🎉

Thank you to our staff for supporting the event, our PTO for providing the food, and our families for showing up and making the evening so special.
6 months ago, WDCSD
Children and an adult sit around a classroom table coloring worksheets and crafting, with markers and supplies spread out.
Adults and children work together on a craft project at a classroom table using colorful materials like pipe cleaners and cups.
Teacher kneels with three children using a floor grid activity mat while another adult observes nearby in a classroom.
Students line up at a school table activity with a “Plinko” board while a staff member hands out materials in a hallway.
Child stands beside a tall tower built from colorful magnetic tiles in a classroom with bins of blocks nearby.
Children dance and move on a classroom rug while following a projected activity on the wall.
Families and children gather around a table with labeled bins, filling out slips during a school event.
School mascot in a jersey gives a high-five to a smiling child while other students watch in a classroom.
Happy Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

The individuals who support our students after the final bell are an essential part of our school community. We’re deeply thankful for all they do to provide safe, supportive, and enriching spaces and programs for students! 🙏
6 months ago, WDCSD
Thank you message for Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 20–24, 2026, with illustration of adult reading to child and school logo.
Peosta Elementary celebrated the Week of the Young Child with themed days full of fun and learning, including Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, and Artsy Thursday! 🎶
6 months ago, WDCSD
Young girl smiles while scooping colorful gummy candy from a metal bowl at a classroom table.
Children and adults sit on a classroom rug building with blocks, including a tall colorful tower nearby.
Child plays with purple kinetic sand and letter molds at a table while an adult smiles beside him in a busy classroom.
Child lies on pavement smiling beside chalk drawings of balloons with the words “Pre-K Rocks.”
Child lies on pavement under chalk barbell drawing labeled “Pre-K Strong,” smiling with arms raised.
Children sit around a table painting butterfly pictures with watercolor sets in a classroom.
In April, we recognize National Volunteer Appreciation Month and the generous individuals who give so much of themselves to support our students and schools. ❤️

Your efforts—big and small—contribute to an amazing experience for our students every day. We are so thankful for your continued support!
6 months ago, WDCSD
Text reads “Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Month” alongside people signing papers at a table in a school gym.